Author: <span>Pulse Tasmania</span>


Politics

Government switch up: New Tasmanian health, racing, events ministers

Minister Guy Barnett will be Tasmania’s new Health Minister, replacing Premier Jeremy Rockliff who stepped down from the position last week. In the reshuffle, Minister Nic Street will take on additional responsibilities as the Minister for Housing and Construction, as well as the Minister for Stadia and Events. Minister Jo Palmer will now handle the […]

Sun Jul 23, 2023 - 1:00pm
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Tasmania Police car rolls on Bass Highway in wet weather

A Tasmania Police car is believed to have been written off after it rolled on the Bass Highway at Round Hill yesterday. Police say the vehicle hit an embankment on the side of the road and rolled onto its roof shortly after 7pm on Saturday. “Initial investigations indicate the driver lost control of the vehicle […]

Sun Jul 23, 2023 - 11:41am
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Tasmania Police car rolls on Bass Highway in wet weather

A Tasmania Police car is believed to have been written off after it rolled on the Bass Highway at Round Hill yesterday. Police say the vehicle hit an embankment on the side of the road and rolled onto its roof shortly after 7pm on Saturday. “Initial investigations indicate the driver lost control of the vehicle […]

Sun Jul 23, 2023 - 11:41am
Sport

Tasmanian umpire abuses player at local football game, cancels match

An umpire has shut down a game of regional Tasmanian football after allegedly abusing a player this afternoon. The match between Oatlands and Triabunna was called off during the 3rd quarter following ‘excessive abuse from an umpire towards a player’. The Oatlands district football association say the behaviour of the umpire was inappropriate and respect […]

Sat Jul 22, 2023 - 6:31pm
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Tasmanians feeling the pinch: 66% report worsened finances

Two-thirds of Tasmanians are feeling the pinch when it comes to their finances, with 66% reporting that they are worse off than they were a year ago, according to a recent cost-of-living study. The Tasmania Cost of Living Quarterly Report, conducted by 3P Advisory, revealed that this figure represents a significant 41% increase from the […]

Sat Jul 22, 2023 - 10:55am
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Tasmanian firefighters, SES volunteers protest over reform concerns

Hundreds of Tasmanian firefighters and SES volunteers have rallied across the state to demand more clarity on proposed reforms to the Fire Service Act. The rallies brought together members from various firefighting associations, including UFU Fire Rescue Tasmania, Tasmanian Volunteer Fire Brigades Association, the SES Volunteers Association and the Tasmanian Retained Volunteer Firefighters Association. Unions […]

Fri Jul 21, 2023 - 6:55pm
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Spirit of Tasmania docks in Hobart for the first time in more than 20 years

One of Tasmania’s most iconic vessels, the Spirit of Tasmania II, has returned to its home in the River Derwent for an intensive three-week maintenance period in preparation for its upcoming sale. More than 70 local contractors are working diligently to ensure that the vessel is in top shape for potential buyers. Typically, the Spirit […]

Fri Jul 21, 2023 - 1:02pm
Courts and Crime

Huonville man arrested over $40,000 tool thefts from tradies vehicles

A 27-year-old Huonville man has been charged in connection with multiple burglaries and thefts targeted at tradies’ vehicles in recent weeks. Over the past two weeks, nearly $40,000 worth of property, including power tools and other equipment, has been reported stolen in Hobart and Kingston. So far, police have managed to recover approximately $15,000 worth […]

Fri Jul 21, 2023 - 11:34am
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Police renew appeal for leads in cold case of missing young Tasmanian mum

A Tasmanian cold case that has haunted a family for over a decade has been reopened. 20-year-old woman Helen Munnings disappeared 15 years ago on July 23, 2008, in Burnie after she was last seen meeting with Adam Taylor, the father of her two-year-old son. At the time, Helen was pregnant with her second child […]

Fri Jul 21, 2023 - 11:00am
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Tasmania’s economy faces recession as growth declines: Report

Tasmania is facing a worrying economic future as the only state economy in Australia to experience a decline in the 2023-24 financial year, according to the latest Deloitte Access Economics Business Outlook. The report suggests that the state’s economy is heading towards a recession, despite reaching new employment figures. While Tasmania had outperformed most mainland states […]

Fri Jul 21, 2023 - 9:00am