A Circular Head man who lost his life during a charity motorcycle ride near Smithton last year was speeding and found with alcohol and cannabis in his system, a Coroner has ruled. 55-year-old Christopher Darren Dodd was an experienced motorcyclist riding a 2009 Kawasaki ZX 1400, one of the most powerful motorcycles available, when he died in February […]
Thu Jun 29, 2023 - 5:30amA ‘ducking awesome’ duck-shaped cloud formation off Tasmania’s north-west has given coasties a laugh. Emerging from behind Table Cape, the ‘magical spectacle’ left locals & tourists mesmerised. The stunning cloud formation, resembling a classic bath toy, instantly went viral on social media. “What the duck?!,” one person wrote, while another was convinced it was not […]
Thu Jun 29, 2023 - 5:25amOnly 19% of Tasmanian Taylor Swift fans keen to see the singer live were able to get their hands on tickets today, a Pulse survey with over 1,300 swifties has revealed. Keen Tassie swifties who got their hands on tickets tell Pulse they waited in the virtual queue for over 3 hours, spread across multiple […]
Wed Jun 28, 2023 - 7:46pmAn investigation has been launched after young Tasmanian man was killed following a “horrific” accident at Ulverstone over the weekend. 21-year-old Brady Hubbard from the north-west coast was left fighting for his life after he received a serious head injury near the West Ulverstone Football Club on Saturday night. Police earlier said they believed he may have […]
Wed Jun 28, 2023 - 4:20pmHobart has emerged as the leader in hotel occupancy rates among Australian capital cities in recent years, according to new data. The figures from Ray White reveal that Hobart recorded a hotel occupancy rate of over 80% in 2022, the highest among all capital cities. Even this year, Hobart continues to maintain its lead, with […]
Wed Jun 28, 2023 - 4:00pmTasmania Police are ‘reviewing’ the disappearance of long-term missing person Barry Calvert, who was last seen on 17 April 1963. Barry was 25 at the time of his disappearance, and was a soldier in the Australian Army – based at the Paterson Barracks in Launceston. He was about 175-180cm tall, of slim build, and of […]
Wed Jun 28, 2023 - 3:31pmIn the ongoing debate over the future of public transport in Hobart, Greens Leader Cassy O’Connor has voiced her support for a light rail system, arguing that it is the high-quality public transport solution that the city deserves. Transport Minister Michael Ferguson, however, maintains that the northern suburbs bus proposal is a more economically viable option. […]
Wed Jun 28, 2023 - 2:18pmTasmania’s fleet of mobile traffic enforcement cameras are being armed with new ‘dystopian’ like features designed to deter damage and vandalism. In exclusive Pulse footage, a speed camera on the Tasman Highway can be seen ‘yelling’ in an American voice at a passerby – flashing its red and blue lights to keep them away. “You […]
Wed Jun 28, 2023 - 2:16pmPolice and search personnel are facing treacherous weather conditions as they continue to search for a missing Belgian tourist who was last seen 10 days ago. Celine Cremer hasn’t been seen since June 17 in Waratah, with the search currently focussed on the Philosopher Falls track area in the nearby remote North West national park. Her car, […]
Wed Jun 28, 2023 - 12:31pmTasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has opened up about his personal life and the importance of conversations around mental health during a breakfast radio interview with Hit100.9’s Dan and Christie. The premier, known for his involvement in the Tasmanian mental health space, was commended for donning his shorts during last Thursday’s Speak Up Stay ChatTY Shorts […]
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