Author: <span>Pulse Tasmania</span>


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Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary appeal for new animal hospital reaches $700,000 mark

$700,000 in funds has already been raised by hundreds of generous donors for the construction of a new wildlife hospital at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. The ‘Project RECAP’ campaign began earlier this month with a goal of raising $1 million, which would be matched dollar for dollar by the Elsie Cameron Foundation, for a total of […]

Wed Nov 29, 2023 - 9:00am
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The Stagg coffee shop shuts down after 15 years in Hobart CBD over ‘massive’ rent hike

A ‘massive’ rent hike has forced one of Hobart’s longest-standing coffee shops to close its doors. The Stagg, formerly known as Atlas Espresso, has been serving CBD customers for the past 15 years on the corner of Macquarie and Elizabeth Streets. In a social media post, owners Jonathan and Sue Stagg broke the news to […]

Wed Nov 29, 2023 - 7:00am
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Firefighters save pregnant dog trapped under Devonport home

A pregnant dog that found herself trapped underneath a home in Devonport this morning has been safely rescued by firefighters. Luna the Golden Retriever was just “hours away from delivering a litter of puppies” when she ventured under her family’s house on Tuesday morning in search of a comfortable place to rest. Unfortunately, she wedged […]

Wed Nov 29, 2023 - 4:00am
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Bass Strait hop turns into 8+ hour nightmare flight delay for Rex passengers

A plane full of Rex passengers has landed in Hobart after a delay of more than 8 hours today. What was supposed to be a short hour-long hop across the Bass Strait turned into an afternoon nightmare for those flying on RXA961 on Tuesday. The flight took off from Melbourne 8 hours and 15 minutes […]

Tue Nov 28, 2023 - 10:00pm
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Missing 95-year-old man found deceased in Bridport search overnight

Updated 8am, Wednesday 29 November: Search crews have located 95-year-old Franz Tuma deceased in Bridport overnight. Police are currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. “Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and loved ones of the man,” police said. A report will be prepared for the coroner. Unattended vehicle sparks search […]

Tue Nov 28, 2023 - 8:45pm
Courts and Crime

‘Do not approach’: Man on the run from police on red quad bike after ‘incident’

A manhunt has been launched for the rider of a red quad bike after an ‘incident’ in Tasmania’s north-west tonight. Police say multiple officers are currently scouring the Penguin area in pursuit of the person following what was only described as an “evade incident”. “Members of the community are asked not to be alarmed by […]

Tue Nov 28, 2023 - 5:40pm
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$3.5 million upgrade for rural health centre in Oatlands to start in new year

A $3.5 million upgrade to a rural health centre in Tasmania’s Southern Midlands is about to get underway. The Oatlands Multi-Purpose Health Centre project will include the construction of a new eight-bed residential aged care wing, drugstore, team room and nurse’s station in the small town north of Hobart. Local Liberal Member for Prosser Jane Howlett […]

Tue Nov 28, 2023 - 3:00pm
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‘Significant uptake’: More time for submissions in Tasmania police pedophilia scandal

The deadline for providing information about the former alleged paedophile Tasmania Police officer Paul Reynolds has been extended until the end of this year. The barrister leading the independent review, which was launched following a Commission of Inquiry into child sexual abuse in Tasmanian schools, hospitals and justice environments, says there has been a “significant uptake” […]

Tue Nov 28, 2023 - 2:16pm
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Occupants escape unharmed after house on Brooker Highway goes up in flames

Updated 4pm, Tuesday November 28: The occupants of a house that went up in flames in Hobart’s northern suburbs this afternoon managed to escape unharmed. Tasmania Police Inspector Jim Semmens said the fire broke out on the upper-storey of the Brooker Highway home around 1pm on Tuesday. He said a working smoke alarm alerted those inside […]

Tue Nov 28, 2023 - 1:15pm
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Unhappy passengers leave ‘doomed’ P&O Pacific Adventure ship in Hobart

Thousands of passengers aboard the ‘doomed’ P&O Pacific Adventure cruise ship, which was diverted to Tasmania after being denied entry to New Zealand, have docked in Hobart this morning. Over 2,780 travellers initially embarked on what was meant to be a 13-day cruise around New Zealand – but after the hull was found to be […]

Tue Nov 28, 2023 - 12:30pm