The Hobart City Council has now removed rocks it had recently placed under large trees in Hobart’s St David’s Park due to concerns about public safety. The council placed the rocks just days ago in an effort to protect the trees from anti-social activity, mainly fires. “Members of the public were trying to remove them […]
Fri Dec 22, 2023 - 4:00amFIRST ON PULSE: The Tasmanian Government have revealed their preferred location for the Tasmanian AFL Football Club’s new $70 million High Performance Centre is Rosny Parklands. The Clarence City Council-owned site was unanimously chosen by representatives from the government, the AFL and Tasmania’s AFL football club, ahead of what Minister for Stadia and Events Nic Street […]
Fri Dec 22, 2023 - 12:05amTraffic is being impacted on the Midland Highway near Longford after bales of hay flew off a truck and onto the road this afternoon. Police are on-scene managing traffic and a local farmer has brought his tractor out to help in the clean-up. It’s understood no one was injured in the incident.
Thu Dec 21, 2023 - 4:33pmA 49-year-old man has been charged with firearm and drug offences after a police search of a Brighton property on Wednesday. The incident saw officers search the residence and surrounding area around 3pm yesterday, where they allegedly uncovered firearms, ammunition and drug related paraphernalia. Police said several firearms and parts, including long arms and a pistol, […]
Thu Dec 21, 2023 - 11:00amUpdate – 12pm, Thursday December 21: Police say they have spoken to the resident who confirmed they are safe and well. Update – 9:20am, Thursday December 21: The resident of a Dover house that was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of this morning remains unaccounted for, the Tasmania Fire Service say. Fire […]
Thu Dec 21, 2023 - 7:10amNext Wednesday marks the return of the highly anticipated Taste of Summer festival in Hobart. This year, the event taking a significant leap towards health and sustainability by banning smoking and vaping. It’s a positive move that festival chair Jarrod Nation says will ensure ‘a fresh experience for all’. “The Taste of Summer is all […]
Thu Dec 21, 2023 - 7:00amThe son of the late underworld figure Mark “Chopper” Read will spend at least the next year in prison for multiple burglary and firearms incidents he committed. Charles Vincent Read, 24, was sentenced in the Hobart Magistrates Court on Wednesday for multiple charges, including burglary, theft, motor vehicle theft, possession of ammunition without a license […]
Thu Dec 21, 2023 - 5:00amFamily fun at a popular Christmas display in central Hobart has been saved, after Council was able to successfully mediate a resolution to a neighbourhood feud. Last week, Pulse reported that Johnny’s Christmas Light Display on Molle Street would be forced to ditch its snow machine, following a complaint from a ‘concerned citizen’. On Thursday […]
Wed Dec 20, 2023 - 7:48pmMuch loved Tasmanian newsreader Louise Houbaer has given birth to a baby boy. Louise welcomed Jack David Houbaer into the world last Thursday, sharing the same birthday as her “beloved nan”. “We are so besotted with Tilly’s little brother, as is she,” said Houbaer. “Best early Christmas present ever.” Houbaer is taking time off from […]
Wed Dec 20, 2023 - 7:00amA Wynyard who spent the weekend on the run from Police after he allegedly left the scene of a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Malaysian tourist will spend Christmas in custody. Grant Andrew Crawford, 52, did not enter a plea to charges including manslaughter and causing death by negligent driving when he appeared […]
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