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25.01.2022 TWN is proud to present Craig Spencer, the runner-up in the breathtakingly close competition for who could perform Blobs New Norfolk Song better than Blob himself. In this, at times poignant rendition, Craig explores the subtle nuances of the decomposition and delights us with his stunningly intricate guitar work. And in the emotional finale, we guarantee there wont be a dry eye in the house!

25.01.2022 TWN asked and you voted for it. Soon you will have the opportunity to enjoy a heartfelt, gut-wrenching tear-jerker of a song about that island down in Kingborough country. Get the Kleenex ready because this is going to be a sob story of a song for you to snivel your way through the Christmas holidays with.

24.01.2022 TWN will be shooting Frank Bartas virgin of Blobs New Norfolk Song with Frank himself this Saturday.

24.01.2022 Ask Gary or Neal and they'll tell you the only thing better than a tabby cat is two tabby cats. And now at Ten Lives Cat Centre Op Shop in Argyle Street, they've met the coolest and possibly the biggest tabby of all. Thor! He's a whopper and all he wants to do is snuggle.

23.01.2022 Glenn Mitchell, you have eyes like a hork!

22.01.2022 Neal - snapped in the wild by Rosey Barta!

22.01.2022 Whod have thought?! But with modern technology and a whole lot of help from Ten Lives Cat Centre, a cat can get an extra chance. In this thought invoking interview, Noel Hunt, CEO of Ten Lives Cat Centre tells us about their fundraising plans for a new bulding while Neal tries very hard to trade his dog in.

21.01.2022 TWNs Agota Molnar puts forward a case for a cathedral to be built in Wynyard. It will require a building or two to be domolished but according to Agota, thats no big issue. Luckily, Ladybugs Pizza will remain unscathed by Agotas big plans for Wynyard!

21.01.2022 Gary Heckenberg was all jazz hands yesterday near the Eagle Snack Bar in New Norfolk. Lydia Doorjam was clearly overcome with emotives too. Meanwhile at the back of the line, Blob was making significant headway with a burger, chips and two types of Coke. (Special thanks to Rosey Barta for the stunning image.)

20.01.2022 Another TWN car spotted...

19.01.2022 Electronic music guru Andy Bagley comes to the rescue with Neals latest piece of rap poetry about Garys hair. If you thought Neals performance at Brisbane Hotel was something just wait until you hear this bit of Darth Vaderism! It even features a genuine Roland vintage TR808 drum machine!

19.01.2022 The TWN team helped Frank Barta perform his virgin of Blobs New Norfolk song at Banjos New Norfolk Market today. In a touching (in a COVID-safe kind of way) and at times poignant performance, Frank united the entire TWN team in a never-before-scene of them all together in the one place at the same time. Market goers were weeping into their kebabs and doughnuts. (Special thanks to Rosey Barta for capturing TWN in their true form!)

18.01.2022 TWNs Gary Heckenberg and Neal Simpkins with Jon from Ten Lives Cat Centre pose casually in front of the new Ten Lives Opp Shop in 222 Argyle Street Hobart. Just look for the fabulous Jamin mural on the front of the building!

18.01.2022 OFFICIALLY CLOSED! Folks, the entries for Tasmanias Most Useless Cat are now officially closed. This Wednesday, well be consulting wiTen Lives Cat Centren Lives Cat Centre to determine the 5 criteria for shortlisting the slackest cats on the island and then it will be up to you to vote. Its going to be tough folks. From what weve seen so far, there cant be too many cats in Tasmania that are actually good for something. Stay Tuned!

18.01.2022 Neal gets himself a bit boxed in when he tries to report from the Ten Lives Cat Centre.

17.01.2022 FInally, TWN gets to the nitty gritty facts. The fact that this is Bulletin 20, the fact that Santa is more than a bit strange, the fact that Peter Dutton and Donald Trump are even stranger, are just the start. In Bulletin 20, our last scheduled Tuesday night bulletin in fact, we get definitive proof of something we've all suspected for some time!

17.01.2022 Like all of you, the TWN team has spent the last four years alternating between sniggering and weeping for the poor Americans being suckered by Donald Trump. This week's report is somewhat closer to home. See whether your sniggering or weeping at the end of it.

16.01.2022 Todays the day! No more fretting and sleepless knights. Its actually today!! Forget that shopping or fishing trip you had planned. Tell the kids that whatever rubbish they thought they were going to is cancelled, and take them to Banjos New Norfolk Market instead. Its your chance to catch up with the Tasmanian World News team. Even Lydia Doorjam herself will be there, swining around. Theres even a spacial postcard to celibate the incursion. Remember to social distance, especially if you see Neal. He hates the 5g conaravirus!

16.01.2022 We know youve been on the hedge of your seats in anticipation over this one and here is is courtesy of our Action Link team - Steve and Nikki Black!

15.01.2022 Neal misinterprets Garys attempt to promote Dogs Homes of Tasmania with dire consequences. Lydia puts out a desperate call for Ten Lives Cat Centre and TWNs crew prepares for an attack that could come in faster than an SR-71 Blackbird. This TWN bulletin will have you on the hedge of your seats!

15.01.2022 You said it Toni Tucker!

15.01.2022 Hard to believe its only two days until Frank Barta and the TWN team will be at Banjos New Norfolk Market to record Blobs New Norfolk Song. Were on the hedge of our seats!

14.01.2022 Wooden it be grate to stun your friends and family at your next dinner party by swining around in a genuine limited addition Lydia Doorjam apron?! They wont know what to say, especially if thats the only thing youre wearing. Well now your dreams can comb true. Visit the TWN online store and grab something that will leave your guests lost for words! https://www.redbubble.com//Lydia-Doorjam-by/53957801.6ZXWR

14.01.2022 ONLY TWO DAYS TO GO! TWN is looking for Tasmanias most useless cat and if you think that sounds like your snoozer, please post a video or pic on the TWN page. The audience can help us choose the slackest, most hopeless, good-for-nothing feline in the whole of Tasmania. Hell, you might even win a prize - you know, something fancy from the Ten Lives Cat Centre shop. If you know someone with a cat that fits the above description, tag them below. Brace yourselves folks. This could be a rough ride! Entries close 5pm Monday 14 September.

13.01.2022 Facebook polling is broken so we just have to ask. But once you answer, Bruny Island could be changed forever, immortalised in the history books and all because of a decision you made. We'll do a tally at the end of the week and let you know what the outcome is.

13.01.2022 TWN team gets all emoji at Banjos New Norfolk Market on Saturday. (Thanks Rosey Barta for the fab pic!)

13.01.2022 Imagine owning your very own Gary Heckenberg water bottle. Imagine what your friends would say when you nonchalantly trot this out in the middle of a conversation. Well, now you can find out because such a prestigious item is available at the TWN online store. (Apple not included). And every purchase helps to keep TWN going. More news, more songs, and more inexplicable stuff! https://www.redbubble.com//Gary-Heckenberg-/53957416.Y6CDO

12.01.2022 If Peter Glanville can surprise his wife with a pair of genuine Neal Simpkins cushions, you can too. Not that were suggesting you send Peter Glanvilles wife any more Neal Simpkins cushions because according to Peter, she didnt know what to say. But this is your chance to be like Peter and surprise someone you care about (or dont care about) with some TWN swag from our online store: https://www.redbubble.com//Neal-Simpkins-TW/53957621.5X2YF And every purchase helps to keep TWN going. Be like Peter Glanville!

12.01.2022 Blob takes a sneak peak at the chords Frank Barta is playing. Strangely, Frank is playing Blobs own song - the New Norfolk Song. Rosey Barta snapped this poignant moment just around the corner from the Banjos New Norfolk Market. The things you see!

11.01.2022 TWNs insipid Action Link team have been out at Richmond capturing this video that is filled with fast-paced action and adventure. If you live somewhere this inciting, please send us a video and you too can be a TWN Action Link team member. Imagine how jealous your family and friends will be! And if you live in Anerica, check this out! Its about as far from Donald Trump as you can get.

11.01.2022 Frank Barta and Blob perform Blobs New Norfolk song. Blob managed to pick up a few tips on how to play guitar and Frank got some insights into Blobs unique performances style.

11.01.2022 Things got a bit heated between Neal and Andrew Casey from React Drama School in the latest Up Close and Personell. We feel like theres something were missing...

10.01.2022 IN CASE YOU MIST IT: The search is on! TWN is looking for Tasmanias most useless cat and if you think that sounds like your snoozer, please post a video or pic on the TWN page. The audience can help us choose the slackest, most hopeless, good-for-nothing feline in the whole of Tasmania. Hell, you might even win a prize - you know, something fancy from the Ten Lives Cat Centre shop. If you know someone with a cat that fits the above description, tag them below. Brace yourselves folks. This could be a rough ride! Entries close 5pm Monday 14 September. Only 9 days to go so get on your bikes!

09.01.2022 Combing up tomorrow night... the FINAL Tuesday night bulletin from TWN. We'll still be releasing songs, reporting from Ten Lives Cat Centre and doing other mad stuff but as for the Tuesday night bulletins, this will be the last. But it won't be the least - at least not as far as Neal is concerned. Stand by for the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

09.01.2022 BULLETIN ALERT!! In tonights bulletin Agota gets rather hot under the collar and really lets off some steam. Tonights news also takes a surprising turn into the realm of the supernatural, that will have you on the hedge of your seats. Thats why Tasmanian World News is the news that really mutters. Dont miss tonights breathtaking bulletin at 8:00pm! Your life will never be the same again. (And Peter Glanvilles wife may never be the same again after he bought a pair of Neal Simpkins cushions for the lounge room without discussing it first!!)

08.01.2022 TWN has teamed up with Frank Barta, the whiner of the Blobs New Norfolk Song Contest to bring you this extravagant induction, Shot using actual cameras on location in New Norfolk and at Banjos New Norfolk Market. Even the @Eagle Snack Bar gets featured in this gloriious induction that is reminiscent of a Broadway musical or some earthmoving equipment being pushed into a ravine.

08.01.2022 TWNs international correspondent, Agota Molnar puts forward a compelling case for a rocket launchpad in Wynyard.

08.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TODAY! TWN is looking for Tasmanias most useless cat and if you think that sounds like your snoozer, please post a video or pic on the TWN page. The audience can help us choose the slackest, most hopeless, good-for-nothing feline in the whole of Tasmania. Hell, you might even win a prize - you know, something fancy from the Ten Lives Cat Centre op shop. If you know someone with a cat that fits the above description, tag them below. Brace yourselves folks. This could be a rough ride! Entries close 5pm Monday 14 September. Thats TODAY!!

07.01.2022 TWNs Gary Heckenberg and Neal Simpkins do the hole Town Hall thing and meet with the actual Lord Mayor - Anna Reynolds herself City of Hobart. Neal tried desperately to get some paperwork sorted in relation to some outstanding parking tickets but Anna Reynolds holds her ground. Thats why shes Lord Mayor obviously, but this is an interview that will have you on the hedge of your seats!

07.01.2022 Imagine at your next (COVID-safe) cocktail party when you trot out these little puppies. Your friends wont know what to say! Youll be the life of your own party. Youll probably get invited to other parties and get to be the hero or heroine of the beach next time you go to the beach. And the best bit is knowing that youre helping to keep TWN going. Well, we think thats the best bit! https://www.redbubble.com//There-s-more-to-/53563535.E5I3N

07.01.2022 The TWN team get down to the nitty gritty in this devastating report, covering everything from flat earth conspiracies to sovereign citizens. No turn is let unstoned as they get to the coalface or the face of coal when it comes to the Australian Feral Government.

06.01.2022 You have to hand to those insipid reporters at TWN and theyve done it again! This time they catch up with Jonatahan Harvey from Ten Lives Cat Centre and he gives them a look at their new opp shop which is opening at 222 Argyle Street in Hobart.

04.01.2022 TWN team gets ready for the recording of Frank Bartas version of Blobs New Norfolk Song at Banjos New Norfolk Market tomorrow! And to cremate the incursion weve printed this spacial limited addition postcard. Send one to your family or use them to frighten small children and household pets.