Author: <span>Pulse Tasmania</span>

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Patients ‘stored in cupboards’ at Launceston General Hospital at times, inquiry hears

Patients waiting in the Launceston General Hospital’s emergency department have, at times, been placed in an old storage cupboard, according to the Hospital’s Acting Emergency Department Director. During an inquiry on Tuesday into Tasmania’s ambulance ramping crisis, it came to light that the state’s hospitals have resorted to ‘extraordinary measures’ to accommodate patients. In the […]

Wed Jan 24, 2024 - 12:05am

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Middleton Country Fair back with quirky scarecrows, Queen Mary for annual competition

A scarecrow competition is once again underway in a Tasmanian town for another year, with this year’s annual event proudly featuring Tasmania’s own Queen Mary. The Middleton Country Fair has run the competition for the for the last 25 years, which sees locals and businesses transform everyday junk into artistic creations that line the side […]

Tue Jan 23, 2024 - 3:20pm

Courts and Crime

‘Harrowing and devastating’: Review uncovers Tasmania Police officer’s abuse techniques

An interim report released by an independent reviewer has shed light on the ‘disturbing child abuse techniques’ used by Tasmania police officer Paul Reynolds. Reviewer Regina Weiss described the accounts of grooming and abuse from victim-survivors, their families and observers as “harrowing, shocking and devastating”. “The betrayal of trust felt by so many is evident. […]

Tue Jan 23, 2024 - 12:30pm

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River Derwent ferry hits 300,000 passenger milestone as expansion plans progress

More than a quarter of a million people have now crossed the River Derwent on the Derwent Ferry service since its inception in 2021. With the route from the Hobart Waterfront to Kangaroo Bay on the eastern shore averaging around 500 passengers each day, Infrastructure and Transport Minster Michael Ferguson says the popularity of the […]

Tue Jan 23, 2024 - 12:00pm

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Aerial water-bombing underway as Tasmania Fire Service battle Richmond bushfire

A smoke alert has been issued by the Tasmania Fire Service for people around the Richmond area as a bushfire burns this morning. Those across Cambridge, Midway Point, Sorell, Dulcot, Richmond and the Coal River Valley area are being advised to avoid smoke from the blaze. The fire is currently centred around Lands End in […]

Tue Jan 23, 2024 - 9:38am

Courts and Crime

‘Part-time police’: New Norfolk locals call for more officers to combat rising crime rates

Criminals in New Norfolk have been exploiting the part-time police presence in the area to commit crimes, according to the local mayor. Mayor Michelle Dracoulis has joined Labor MP’s Jen Butler and Rebecca White in calling for a greater police presence around the clock in the region, with the pair saying locals are feeling unsafe […]

Tue Jan 23, 2024 - 4:30am

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kunanyi/Mount Wellington trails to close for helicopter operations

Walking trails on kunanyi/Mt Wellington will temporarily close later this morning as Helicopters are called in to complete the next stage of a restoration project. The City of Hobart say helicopter will be used to airlift materials from the Old Hotel Site at The Springs to various locations on the mountain, starting early Tuesday morning […]

Tue Jan 23, 2024 - 4:00am

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Watch: Orcas spotted in waters off Tasmania’s north-west coast

Killer whales (Orcas) have been spotted in waters off Tasmania’s north-west coast in recent days, with the close encounter captured in incredible footage. The pod of what appears to be at least two Orcas were spotted near Sisters Beach north west of Wynyard.

Tue Jan 23, 2024 - 3:55am

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‘Allow extra time’: Hobart Airport warns travellers after security screening fault

Monday night travellers are being advised to expect delays as they pass through Hobart Airport this evening due to a fault. The airport advised of the “unforeseen operational fault” that was impacting the security screening area shortly before 7pm. “We are currently reduced to operating one lane in screening … Please allow additional time to […]

Mon Jan 22, 2024 - 7:05pm

Road Incidents

Pair who hid in bush after crash on Hobart street facing multiple charges

A young man and a teenager who were found hiding in a bush after crashing an allegedly stolen car on a suburban Hobart street are now facing multiple charges. The pair, a 29-year-old and a 17-year-old, collided with another vehicle on Kalang Avenue in Lenah Valley on January 17th before fleeing the scene. Police later found […]

Mon Jan 22, 2024 - 4:30pm