Two homes, one shed and a car have been destroyed by a bushfire that is currently burning at Dolphin Sands on Tasmania’s east coast – and firefighters expect to find ‘other impacted structures’ this afternoon. Acting Chief Officer at the Tasmania Fire Service Jeremy Smith said investigations are continuing into the cause of the blaze, as well […]
Mon Nov 13, 2023 - 12:15pmA cloud ‘perfectly shaped as a UFO’ has been spotted in the sky above Southern Tasmania, but weather experts say it’s not a sign of visitors from outer space. This phenomenon, known as lenticular clouds, occurs when the air moves in a wave-like motion near the base of mountains. Meteorologist Michael Conway has previously told Pulse the […]
Mon Nov 13, 2023 - 11:30amThis was the intense bushfire scene in Dolphin Sands shortly before 4am on Monday morning, where 24 people were escorted to safety.
Mon Nov 13, 2023 - 9:30amUPDATED 11AM: Two homes, one shed and a car have been destroyed by a bushfire that is currently burning at Dolphin Sands on Tasmania’s east coast – and firefighters expect to find ‘other impacted structures’ this afternoon. Acting Chief Officer at the Tasmania Fire Service Jeremy Smith said investigations are continuing into the cause of the blaze, as […]
Mon Nov 13, 2023 - 6:01amA suspected gas leak has shut multiple Kingston fast food outlets tonight as emergency services work to secure the scene. KFC Westside Circle is currently closed due to the “hazardous material incident”, with Hungry Jacks and McDonalds also impacted. The Tasmania Fire Service ask people to “avoid the area” as “exposure to this material may […]
Sun Nov 12, 2023 - 5:40pmA ‘suspicious bag’ left inside a Hobart GP clinic, triggering a bomb squad response this afternoon, only contained headphones and leads – Police say. An exclusion zone was setup around the Your Hobart Health clinic and chemist at 71 Bathurst Street around 2:20 PM today when concerns were raised over the unattended bag. The business […]
Sun Nov 12, 2023 - 4:41pmUPDATE – 4:30PM: Police have confirmed the ‘suspicious bag’ in a Hobart GP clinic which triggered a bomb squad response this afternoon ‘just contained headphones and leads’. Police say the bag will be returned to its owner thanks to identifying material found inside. UPDATE – 4PM: Police advise that Bathurst Street is now open and […]
Sun Nov 12, 2023 - 2:39pmNearly 1100 properties in Hobart’s Northern Suburbs are without power this afternoon after damage was reportedly caused to overhead powerlines. The outage is affecting approximately 1097 properties in Glenorchy and West Moonah, with power crews racing to resolve the issue. TasNetworks say power is not expected to be restored to affected customers before 2:30pm.
Sun Nov 12, 2023 - 1:27pmTasmania Police are cracking down on anglers who are catching sand flathead that are either undersized, oversized or in violation of new bag limits. The significant changes to limits on recreational sand flathead fishing and a total ban on commercial fishing came into effect on November 1 and were implemented in response to the declining numbers […]
Sun Nov 12, 2023 - 5:00amFirefighters are currently battling a blaze that is sending thick black smoke across the Lauderdale area. Locals say the fire appears to be fueled a ‘pile of tyres’ at a nearby property. The Tasmania Fire Service say the fire is centred around Acton Road near Lauderdale Primary School. A smoke alert was issued by the […]
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