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Thousands of protestors have turned out in Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart and on the Gold Coast in defiance of the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine mandates.
December, 2021
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13 December
First Nations groups take ownership of culturally significant land
A culturally significant and ecologically important plot of land in North-East Tasmania has been returned to Aboriginal ownership.
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13 December
Jazz On The Hill
Welcome to the debut concert for our summer series of Jazz on the Hill. We will be featuring the best of Tasmania's musical talent, with small ensemble shows playing in the intimate setting of 15 Nielson Drive Montrose.
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12 December
Launceston band AMG set to raise funds for Empty Stocking Appeal
"It'll be a great night and it's two days before Christmas so everyone should be in a good mood." There will be no cover charge or entry fee for the gig, instead patrons are encouraged to donate what they can to the Empty Stocking Appeal.
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12 December
Greater Northern Raiders win Cricket Tasmania Premier League 50-over opener against New Town
Greater Northern Raiders coach Darren Simmonds was preaching the value of partnerships after his side began their 50-over campaign with a 61-run win over New Town at UTAS Stadium. "We talk about how vital partnerships are and we saw that today,
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12 December
Tasmania still set to reopen its borders to the rest of Australia on December 15.
With Tasmanian borders to reopen on Wednesday, businesses have been urged to organise COVID-risk plans using resources available on the Business Tasmania website. State Growth Minister Roger Jaensch on Sunday said Business Tasmania had worked with Public Health services and WorkSafe Tasmania to compile the information for businesses to have …
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12 December
Harsh reality of front lines captured in new Vietnam War documentary
Veteran cinematographer David Brill captured some of the key moments in the Vietnam War exposing Australian audiences to the harsh realities of the front line. The Tasmanian has taken a look back in time through archives in a new documentary.
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12 December
Early season fires takes out mobile phones at Sisters Beach
Mobile phone reception remains cut to a small town in Tasmania's north-west after a bushfire damaged telecommunications infrastructure.
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12 December
Early season fire takes out mobile phones at Sisters Beach
Mobile phone reception remains cut to a small town in Tasmania's north-west after a bushfire damaged telecommunications infrastructure.
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12 December
UTAS Stadium could score extra Hurricanes fixture due to Hobart Ashes
Launceston could be set for an additional Big Bash game as a result of the landmark Hobart Ashes Test in a move supported by council. The Hobart Hurricanes fixture against the Melbourne Renegades is set to be shifted as a result of the day-night Test match.