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1 day ago · Police investigating the crash at the scene on Sunday Morning. Image / Pulse (Adam Reibel) A motorcyclist has died at the scene of a crash on the Tasman Highway near Warrane in the early hours of this morning. The single-vehicle collision occurred around 12:30am on Saturday, close to the Warrane ...

3 days ago · Overnight weather conditions helped prevent a fire near the Overland Track, which prompted evacuations and a total closure on Wednesday, from spreading “significantly”. “The fire remains almost 5km from the track,” Lowe said. “We are working closely with Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service to plan for further containment works today using both aerial and ground assets.”

6 days ago · Tasmania is set for another warm start to the week as a lingering heatwave continues to move across the state. After days of temperatures in the mid-30s, Monday is expected to see highs above 30 degrees across many regions. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a low-intensity heatwave warning for ...

5 days ago · Tasmania has recorded its hottest temperature of the year so far, following an extended heatwave that swept across the state. Temperatures climbed into the 30s on Monday and while no records were broken, Grove in the Huon Valley and Scotts Peak tied for the top spot, both hitting 36.8 degrees.

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Temperatures are expected to reach the mid to high twenties over the weekend, with some areas climbing above 30 degrees on Saturday. “Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease after the weekend,” the BOM said.