The recently released draft River Derwent Ferry Service Masterplan has completely “ignored” Hobart’s northern suburbs, a Labor MP claims. Lyons MP Jen Butler is accusing the state government of overlooking the Brighton area in plans to expand the Derwent River ferry service, saying the Brighton Council have been “left out of the room”. The draft […]
Mon Nov 20, 2023 - 5:00amTasmanian tap water has officially been declared as the best in Australia, with the top drop also winning the local title for the second year running. The winning water from TasWater’s Fern Tree treatment plant in the foothills of Hobart’s kunanyi/Mount Wellington marks the third time in eight years that the state has claimed the […]
Mon Nov 20, 2023 - 4:00amMore than 3,500 competitors will take on the “world’s toughest road half marathon” to the summit of Hobart’s kunanyi/Mount Wellington this morning. The main “gruelling” 21.1km trek to the top for this years Point to Pinnacle event is set to take up to 4 hours and 40 minutes for walkers and 3 hours and 40 minutes for […]
Sun Nov 19, 2023 - 4:30amThousands of Hobartians filled the city’s CBD to kick off the festive season with the 41st Christmas Pageant this morning. More than 45 groups and 1,200 participants joined in the festivities in front of a crowd of ‘over 20,000 attendees’. After ‘careful deliberation’, the judges, including Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds, Hobart Myer Manager Kathleen […]
Sat Nov 18, 2023 - 1:49pmFIRST ON PULSE The first images showing the potential interior of the proposed $750 million ‘Mac Point 2.0’ stadium – complete with a retractable roof – have been released. The Stadia Precinct Consortia, responsible for the alternative Hobart stadium vision, say the designs ‘put into pictures’ how the elevations, levels of tiered seating and other sections […]
Sat Nov 18, 2023 - 4:30amHobart and Glenorchy councils could potentially merge to create a ‘Western Shore’ mega council if the Future of Local Government Review’s ‘final report’ moves forward. Hobart’s Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds says the option of merging with neighbouring Glenorchy has not been ruled out and her council would consider the report carefully. “Certainly we are neighbouring […]
Sat Nov 18, 2023 - 4:00amWorkSafe Tasmania has launched an investigation after four workers were ‘crushed’ by falling windows at an Ulverstone business yesterday. A spokesperson for the workplace health and safety regulator confirmed to Pulse that the “serious incident” occurred at Woodhouse Glass and Glazing around 12pm on Thursday. “The incident occurred when five workers were loading completed windows onto […]
Fri Nov 17, 2023 - 7:10pmA bus attempting to summit Hobart’s kunanyi/Mount Wellington caused a ’15+ minute traffic jam’ this afternoon after it reportedly became stuck on the mountain. Several motorists caught up in the jam helped the bus squeeze up Pinnacle Road, with many clapping as the bus made its way towards them. The City of Hobart, who manage […]
Fri Nov 17, 2023 - 4:30pmWorkplace safety charges have been laid over a jumping castle tragedy at a Tasmanian primary school that resulted in the loss of six young students’ lives. The December 2021 incident claimed the lives of young Hillcrest Primary School students Chace Harrison, Jalailah Jayne-Maree Jones, Zane Mellor, Addison Stewart, Jye Sheehan and Peter Dodt. The tragedy occurred when a […]
Fri Nov 17, 2023 - 3:20pmThe 41st edition of the Hobart Christmas Pageant is returning this weekend, featuring floats, dancers, marching bands and participants from community, school, sporting clubs and charity groups parading their way through the central city. With over 45 floats and more than 1,200 participants expected for this year’s pageant, people are being warned to arrive in […]
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