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Sharp Airlines "working on options" to keep King Island connected after Rex exit
13+ hour, 1+ min ago (316+ words) Sharp Airlines says it is working on a plan to keep King Island connected after rival Rex announced it would axe its Burnie service. Rex recently confirmed it would scrap flights between King Island and Burnie from June 20, blaming soaring…...
Tasmania Police car crashes into guardrail on West Tamar Highway
3+ week, 6+ day ago (116+ words) A Tasmania Police vehicle has been damaged after crashing into a guardrail on the West Tamar Highway at Trevallyn overnight. The crash happened around 7pm on Sunday outside Tamar Marine in Launceston. It closed both city-bound lanes for almost two hours....
Police on scene after vehicle crashes into business south of Launceston CBD
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (111+ words) A vehicle has crashed into a business on a busy Launceston road south of the CBD this afternoon. Tasmania Police confirmed they were called to the incident on Hobart Road around 12: 10pm on Monday. "Police are at the scene of a…...
Vehicle fire on Hobart's Southern Outlet causing major traffic delays
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (104+ words) A vehicle fire on Hobart's Southern Outlet is causing major traffic delays this afternoon, with traffic backing up to the Mount Nelson turn-off. The incident occured around 3pm about half way down the stretch of road heading towards Kingston. "Police are…...
Third annual Tasmanian Autumn Festival to run throughout April
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (245+ words) The third annual Tasmanian Autumn Festival will highlight the natural wonders and artisan community of the Derwent Valley and Central Highlands throughout April. The festival, running throughout all of April, will feature official Foodie and Tipple Trails connecting cafes, restaurants,…...
Former Qantas executive slams Hobart base closure at Senate inquiry
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (283+ words) A former Qantas executive has slammed the airline's decision to close its Hobart base, saying local crew are vital for Tasmania's tourism and flight reliability. Steve Farquer, who now works for Tourism Tasmania and established the Hobart base while at…...
Car flips near Tasman Bridge causing hour-long delays for commuters
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (125+ words) A car has flipped near Warrane before the Tasman Bridge this morning, causing major peak hour delays of up to an hour for commuters travelling from the Eastern Shore into Hobart's CBD. Traffic has been backed up past Cambridge as…...
Ben Folds adds Hobart show to his Australian tour after high demand
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (151+ words) Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ben Folds has announced he is coming to Hobart in October. He's added three additional concerts, including Hobart on October 4 at Hobart's Odeon Theatre, after his Australian tour sold out quickly. American artist Lindsey Kraft will join Folds…...
Three arrested after motorcycle police chase in Hobart's south
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (276+ words) Three teenagers have been arrested following a dramatic police chase that started with dangerous motorcycle riding and ended with officers using drones to track the suspects through Opossum Bay. An 18-year-old man and two 16-year-old boys were taken into custody…...
Hundreds of millions: Tasmanian ferry operator bailout could grow
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (367+ words) Tasmania's troubled ferry operator could soon receive hundreds of millions of dollars in additional taxpayer funding, according to two political commentators. The claim adds to the $75 million bailout TT-Line received in November's interim budget, as well as a $400 million increase…...