More than 3,500 competitors will take on the “world’s toughest road half marathon” to the summit of Hobart’s kunanyi/Mount Wellington this morning. The main “gruelling” 21.1km trek to the top for this years Point to Pinnacle event is set to take up to 4 hours and 40 minutes for walkers and 3 hours and 40 minutes for […]
Sun Nov 19, 2023 - 4:30amThousands of Hobartians filled the city’s CBD to kick off the festive season with the 41st Christmas Pageant this morning. More than 45 groups and 1,200 participants joined in the festivities in front of a crowd of ‘over 20,000 attendees’. After ‘careful deliberation’, the judges, including Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds, Hobart Myer Manager Kathleen […]
Sat Nov 18, 2023 - 1:49pmFIRST ON PULSE The first images showing the potential interior of the proposed $750 million ‘Mac Point 2.0’ stadium – complete with a retractable roof – have been released. The Stadia Precinct Consortia, responsible for the alternative Hobart stadium vision, say the designs ‘put into pictures’ how the elevations, levels of tiered seating and other sections […]
Sat Nov 18, 2023 - 4:30amHobart and Glenorchy councils could potentially merge to create a ‘Western Shore’ mega council if the Future of Local Government Review’s ‘final report’ moves forward. Hobart’s Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds says the option of merging with neighbouring Glenorchy has not been ruled out and her council would consider the report carefully. “Certainly we are neighbouring […]
Sat Nov 18, 2023 - 4:00amThe body of a missing woman, last seen swimming off a beach in Tasmania’s north-west, has not been located despite a second search this week, police say. In the hope of finding answers for her family, police carried out one final search of the Somerset Beach area for the 22-year-old. However, despite “significant and intense” […]
Sat Nov 18, 2023 - 2:00amTasmania’s best tourism offerings from 69 finalists across 23 diverse categories have been celebrated at this year’s Tasmanian Tourism Awards. Entries were received from all over the state this year, with the top golden medal tourism drawcards ranging from tourist attractions, ecotourism and adventure outings, restaurants, accommodation, wineries, distilleries, festivals, events and many more. Premier […]
Fri Nov 17, 2023 - 11:30pmWorkSafe Tasmania has launched an investigation after four workers were ‘crushed’ by falling windows at an Ulverstone business yesterday. A spokesperson for the workplace health and safety regulator confirmed to Pulse that the “serious incident” occurred at Woodhouse Glass and Glazing around 12pm on Thursday. “The incident occurred when five workers were loading completed windows onto […]
Fri Nov 17, 2023 - 7:10pmA bus attempting to summit Hobart’s kunanyi/Mount Wellington caused a ’15+ minute traffic jam’ this afternoon after it reportedly became stuck on the mountain. Several motorists caught up in the jam helped the bus squeeze up Pinnacle Road, with many clapping as the bus made its way towards them. The City of Hobart, who manage […]
Fri Nov 17, 2023 - 4:30pmWorkplace safety charges have been laid over a jumping castle tragedy at a Tasmanian primary school that resulted in the loss of six young students’ lives. The December 2021 incident claimed the lives of young Hillcrest Primary School students Chace Harrison, Jalailah Jayne-Maree Jones, Zane Mellor, Addison Stewart, Jye Sheehan and Peter Dodt. The tragedy occurred when a […]
Fri Nov 17, 2023 - 3:20pmA talented 15-year-old swimmer from Launceston has been awarded the inaugural Ariarne Titmus Scholarship. Abbie King, a member of the South Esk Swimming Club, enjoyed a highly successful year participating in various championships and setting numerous records across Australia and New Zealand. Most recently, she secured the second position in the 100-metre freestyle at the […]
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