Author: <span>Pulse Tasmania</span>


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Search of remote Tasmanian bush for missing Belgian tourist called off

Tasmania Police have “formally suspended” the significant search for missing tourist Celine Cremer, who was last seen in the Waratah area on Tasmania’s West Coast. SES ground crews, specialist swift water rescue personnel, ATVs, drones and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter had all joined in the search for the 31-year-old Belgium tourist, who vanished in the Philosophers Falls […]

Mon Jul 10, 2023 - 3:08pm
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Thieves steal clamps, truck worth $170,000 from Bell Bay smelter

Detectives have launched an investigation after a recent substantial burglary at a commercial site in Bell Bay. Around $170,000 worth of property, including multiple large alloy contact clamps and a truck, were taken from the Liberty Bell Bay premises between 30 June and 1 July 2023. Police say the clamps were not light and weighed around […]

Mon Jul 10, 2023 - 2:35pm
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Hobart restaurant owed $6,000 after Karen’s Diner collapse

A Hobart restaurant owner is feeling the impact of the collapse of the Karen’s Diner restaurant chain, which she says has left her $6,000 out of pocket. Megan Ma, owner of Tasty Korea Chicken in North Hobart, said she was approached by Karen’s Diner to host a “Karen’s on Tour” event at her restaurant earlier this […]

Mon Jul 10, 2023 - 2:00pm
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Broken X-Ray machine causes lengthy school holiday delays at Hobart Airport

An ‘out of order’ X-ray machine – reportedly damaged by an ‘exploding’ drink – is causing lengthy delays for school holiday travellers at Hobart Airport this afternoon. Travellers tell Pulse the check-in area of the terminal is currently ‘full of people’, with ‘extensive delays’ to be expected at the security screening point. It is understood […]

Mon Jul 10, 2023 - 1:26pm
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Blind Tasmanian farm dog from Fingal up for top working dog title

A partly-blind Tasmanian farm dog from Fingal is up for the title of Australasia’s hardest working dog. Earl, a 3-year-old Keplie, has ‘finely tuned herding instincts’ and runs for ‘miles and miles’ everyday. Owner and farmer Alex Johns says Earl is one-of-a-kind. “He’s mentally strong and works with intensity and agility,” Johns said. “I can’t […]

Mon Jul 10, 2023 - 12:03pm
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Bindi Irwin visits snow-covered Cradle Mountain in Tasmania with family

Beloved wildlife conservationist Bindi Irwin has embarked on a memorable snow day adventure with her family in Tassie, taking her millions of social media followers along for the ride. Bindi, along with her daughter Grace, mum Terri Irwin and husband Chandler Powell shared their adventures at Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain in an Instagram reel on Saturday. […]

Mon Jul 10, 2023 - 8:45am
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Car frosts over after being abandoned on summit of Hobart’s kunanyi/Mt Wellington

A family was forced to leave their car on the summit of Hobart’s kunanyi/Mt Wellington on Saturday afternoon and catch the snow bus down due to icy conditions. The family were reportedly seen hiking up on Sunday morning to collect their vehicle. Pictures from Jeon Landscapes show how the car looked on Sunday morning – […]

Mon Jul 10, 2023 - 7:00am
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Wheelchair friendly: Boost for disability access of Tasmanian taxis

Disability advocates in Tasmania have welcomed changes by the state government to increase the availability of wheelchair taxis. Under the new regulations, operators are required to complete a minimum of 30 wheelchair trips per month, and must prioritize bookings from wheelchair-accessible patrons. The move has been seen as a positive step towards improving accessibility for […]

Mon Jul 10, 2023 - 5:30am
Sport

Tassie under 18 boy’s win national hockey championships

Our Tasmanian boys have won a gold medal, going home un-defeated at the Under 18 National Championships today. Oliver Stebbings, who was awarded player of the tournament, said it “feels completely unbelievable to win at home in front of such a supportive crowd”. Tasmania beat Queensland 5/2.

Sun Jul 9, 2023 - 4:45pm
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Hobart taxi windscreen smashed after young man jumps on car

A Hobart taxi driver has been left with a broken windscreen after a ‘terrifying’ incident that saw a young man jump on the front of their car overnight. The Taxi Drivers Association say the ‘dangerous incident’ happened early on Sunday morning and ask anyone who may have information to contact Police.

Sun Jul 9, 2023 - 3:43pm