Author: <span>Pulse Tasmania</span>

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$10 Million Bus Stop Upgrades Coming To Tasmania

Tasmanian bus users will soon be able to take advantage of modern and comfortable bus shelters, thanks to a Government All-access All-weather Bus Stop Upgrade Grant Program. The program, which will distribute up to $10 million among local councils in Tasmania, aims to improve access to public transport for people with disabilities and families with […]

Thu Jan 5, 2023 - 2:10pm
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48 Years Since Tragic Hobart Tasman Bridge Accident

Today marks 48 years since the Lake Illawarra struck two piers of the Tasman Bridge in Hobart, causing over 100 meters of the bridge to collapse into the Derwent River below. Four cars that were on the bridge at the time fell into the river, leading to the deaths of five people. In addition, seven […]

Thu Jan 5, 2023 - 1:47pm
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Iconic Music Store Closing Doors In Tassie

An iconic music store is shutting up shop in Tassie. Sanity stores in Launceston, Devonport, Burnie, Hobart and the mainland will close by April as digital streaming takes over. Customers who have placed orders at closed stores will have their orders fulfilled through the online business. Sanity was founded by retailer Brett Blundy in 1980 […]

Wed Jan 4, 2023 - 6:24pm
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20-Year-Old Granton Man Charged With Murder

A 20-year-old man from Granton has been charged with murder in relation to a firearms incident that took place yesterday morning. The man was taken into custody shortly after allegedly killing 26-year-old Nicholas Scott – a convicted criminal who had escaped prison custody while at the Royal Hobart Hospital. The investigation into the incident is […]

Wed Jan 4, 2023 - 4:45pm
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New Norfolk Woman Wins $731,000

A New Norfolk woman is celebrating a life-changing win after scoring a whopping $731,000 in a recent TattsLotto draw! 💙 The Tassie resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, was one of seven division one winners in the draw, each of whom took home a prize of $731,407.21. The lucky woman told an official from The […]

Wed Jan 4, 2023 - 7:00am
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10 Years Since Tasmania’s Dunalley Bushfires

Today marks 10 years since a devastating bushfire swept through the Tasman Peninsula near the town of Dunalley. More than half of the many homes, businesses, and public buildings in Dunalley were completely destroyed in the blaze, but fortunately no lives were lost as a direct result of the fire. It took firefighters from brigades […]

Tue Jan 3, 2023 - 3:39pm
Courts and Crime

Hobart Prison Escapee Shot Dead In Granton

Police have confirmed the man killed in Granton near Bridgewater last night was Nicholas Scott, the prisoner who escaped custody from the Royal Hobart Hospital overnight. Police attended the property and located the body of a deceased man outside the residence and another man inside with head injuries. The injured man was transported to the […]

Tue Jan 3, 2023 - 11:33am
Courts and Crime

Man Found Dead On Side Of Road In Granton

Police have confirmed a man has died and another man has suffered head injuries after an incident at Granton in the early hours of this morning. Neighbours reportedly heard gunshots ring out around 1 AM at the property near the Bridgewater Bridge before Police and Ambulance crews rushed to the scene. On arrival, authorities found […]

Tue Jan 3, 2023 - 5:21am
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Prisoner On The Run In Hobart

UPDATE 3AM: Scott has been located by Police after he escaped prison custody earlier this evening. More to come… EARLIER: A manhunt is underway after a prisoner escaped custody in Hobart tonight. Nicholas Aaron Scott escaped from custody while receiving treatment at the Royal Hobart Hospital a short time ago around 10:50 PM. Police say […]

Mon Jan 2, 2023 - 11:51pm
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