An adventurous Tassie dog’s excursion ended in a near-disaster when he fell down a cliff on the weekend. Six-year-old Brush took off from his home on King Island in Tasmania’s North West when he fell down the cliff – only stopped by a small tree that broke his fall. The adventurous pup was missing for […]
Thu Jan 19, 2023 - 11:04amAs the 2023 Duck hunting season approaches in Tasmania, the ongoing argument of whether or not the practice should be allowed in the state has reignited. Starting on the 11th of March and ending on June the 12th, more than 1,000 registered hunters will soon be able to shoot up to 10 ducks each per […]
Thu Jan 19, 2023 - 5:00amA woman has been found deceased on Walker Street in Sorell this evening, police have confirmed. Police found the woman shortly after 3:30pm on Wednesday following a call from a member of the public regarding a concern for welfare at a property in Walker Street, Sorell. Upon arrival, police say they located the deceased woman […]
Wed Jan 18, 2023 - 7:07pmTasmania’s popularity is leading to a revised approach about managing a much faster growing population growth than what was expected. The government had aimed at 650,000 people by 2050, but it’s now likely to be nearly that in just 10 years by 2032. “We want Tasmanians’ feedback, express your views over the next six weeks […]
Wed Jan 18, 2023 - 6:23pmThe Starfish Nippers program, run by Hobart Surf Life Saving Clubs in association with Variety, is back for another summer and offering children living with disabilities the opportunity to experience the joys of the ocean! On Tuesday, the Kington Beach, Carlton Park and Clifton Beach Surf Life Saving community came together to support the children […]
Wed Jan 18, 2023 - 3:35pmA Chinese exchange student who tragically while free-diving in Tasmania over a year ago died accidentally when his foot got caught in his spearfishing line, a coroner has ruled. Coroner Robert Webster has revealed that the Year 10 student from Taroona High School was swimming with friends at Lighthouse Bay, South Bruny on November 7 […]
Wed Jan 18, 2023 - 1:12pmA group of beekeeping women from around the world have broken a world record by posting “the most photos of women beekeeping uploaded in 24 hours.” The challenge was started by Anita Long and Jenni McLeod from the Richmond-based Sister Hives beekeeping initiative in an effort to promote and support female beekeepers. Over 1,300 photos […]
Wed Jan 18, 2023 - 11:06amA truck crash that caused major traffic delays in Hobart on Monday was likely caused by an unstable load of tiles, according to Tasmania Police. Dramatic footage obtained by Pulse shows the moment the truck tipped over onto its side as it turned onto the Tasman Bridge, narrowly avoiding a vehicle in the middle lane […]
Wed Jan 18, 2023 - 9:40amA 16-year-old boy is thought to have deliberately lit a large grass fire that burned through Hobart’s Northern suburbs yesterday afternoon. Police arrested the teenager in connection with one fire that burned approximately 1 hectare of grass and fences in Lamprill Circle and Holloway Drive. He has been granted conditional bail and is scheduled to […]
Wed Jan 18, 2023 - 8:56amTassie’s ‘tooting truckers’ have raised over $16,000 for children at the Royal Hobart Hospital! 🚚🧸💙 The Tassie Convoy 4 Kids saw trucks of all shapes, sizes, and colours toot through the streets of Hobart in November. The truckies fundraising effort will go towards toys and activities for children in hospital.
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