Author: <span>Pulse Tasmania</span>


Courts and Crime

Glenorchy teen with ‘imitation gun’ arrested

A 14-year-old teenager has been arrested after he reportedly roamed a Glenorchy shopping centre with an ‘imitation firearm’ this morning. Police say they intercepted the teen on-board a bus in the area around 8:30am, where he was found to be in possession of a gel blaster which resembled a handgun. “Police take all reported firearms […]

Mon Apr 3, 2023 - 3:38pm
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Hobart’s BIGGEST Easter Egg Hunt is on this Friday

The biggest and most egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt is coming Hobart’s way this Friday, April 7! The Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation is bringing an epic Easter Egg Hunt to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, promising to be a fun-filled day for families with lots of activities, games, and of course, chocolate Easter eggs! This […]

Mon Apr 3, 2023 - 12:39pm
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Hobart couple win $775K on April Fools Day

A Hobart couple couldn’t believe their luck when they won a staggering $775,000 TattsLotto division one prize on April Fool’s Day! The fortunate duo initially thought they were victims of a prank, but their disbelief turned into happiness when the win was confirmed. They held one of the seven division one winning entries in TattsLotto […]

Mon Apr 3, 2023 - 10:02am
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81-year-old man dances in Day On The Lawn mosh

You’re never too old to have fun!   This 81-year-old man was filmed dancing in the mosh pit at Day On The Lawn in Hobart’s Botanical Gardens on Saturday afternoon, jumping and twirling above the crowd like a boss!   This guy clearly knows how to party, and he’s proving that age ain’t nothing but […]

Mon Apr 3, 2023 - 7:00am
Mega Gallery

MEGA GALLERY: Thousands flock to Gardens for Day On The Lawn

Thousands of punters packed into Hobart’s Royal Botanical Gardens on Friday night for the annual Day On The Lawn festival. The event was proudly supported by Pulse Hobart and featured performances by renowned artists such as Tones and I, SAFIA, and Dope Lemon. SEE OUR 50+ PHOTO FREE MEGA GALLERY:

Sun Apr 2, 2023 - 3:35pm
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Climber dies after falling at Cradle Mountain

UPDATE – 3:42 PM: A man has lost his life after falling from height while climbing near Weindorfers Tower at Cradle Mountain in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. The incident occurred on Saturday morning when the man, who was one of four climbers, was making his way from the Saddle to Weindorfer Tower. […]

Sun Apr 2, 2023 - 12:27pm
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Parts of Midland Highway return to 110km/h after works

The speed limit on parts of the Midland Highway between Hobart and Launceston has jumped from 40km/h up to 110km/h today as ‘extensive safety upgrades’ wrap up. A 6.5km section south of Campbell Town and a 2.5km section near Oatlands are back to their normal speed limit after the $565 million project, which the State […]

Fri Mar 31, 2023 - 3:25pm
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Hobart woman to turn 107 this weekend

Jean Hutton, one of Tasmania’s oldest people, will celebrate her 107th birthday on Saturday, with Bruny Island and a loving marriage being the secrets to her longevity. Mrs Hutton was born in 1916 and grew up in North Hobart, but spent much of her life at the family shack on Bruny Island before retiring to […]

Fri Mar 31, 2023 - 10:28am
Road Incidents

Woman dies after Bruny Island crash

UPDATE – 10:30 PM: An 86-year-old woman has tragically lost her life in a single-vehicle accident on Bruny Island today. Police say the woman was driving a white Holden Barina hatch and possibly had a medical episode while heading southbound on Bruny Island Main Road, South Bruny shortly before 1 PM. The cause of the […]

Thu Mar 30, 2023 - 3:02pm
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Huge Meteor stuns Tasmanians overnight

Tasmanians were treated to a incredible view last night as a massive green meteor flew over the skies! The meteor was seen right across the state shortly before 10 PM. According to eye witnesses, the meteor was large and appeared to be glowing green as it streaked across the north-west sky. The origins of the […]

Thu Mar 30, 2023 - 11:00am