The promised $130m upgrades to Hobart’s Tasman Bridge could take more than three years to complete, according to Transport and Infrastructure Minister Michael Ferguson. The upgrades, which were first announced in October 2020, rely on 50/50 funding from the federal government – which has been held up due to the project currently being under review. […]
Tue Oct 17, 2023 - 5:15pmAn ‘avoid smoke’ warning has been issued for people on and around Mount Rumney in Cambridge this afternoon. A controlled fuel reduction fire is currently burning on the mountain, with the Tasmania Fire Service asking locals and people in the area to expect smoke, ash and embers. Hobart Fire Brigade crews are controlling the fire, which […]
Tue Oct 17, 2023 - 4:47pmA violent dispute on Hobart’s eastern shore over a second-hand outdoor chair has resulted in a young man being sentenced to close to 100 hours of community service. 20-year-old Jordan Barry Chisholm attacked 39-year-old Yuan Yao over the belief that he and his partner had stolen a chair that had been ‘left outside for waste […]
Mon Oct 16, 2023 - 5:00amThe draft precinct plan for Hobart’s Macquarie Point has been unveiled, but there are no detailed plans for the proposed multi-purpose stadium yet. Premier and State Development Minister Jeremy Rockliff said the draft plan has the goal of making Mac Point an “integrated, vibrant and exciting region” for all Tasmanians. “The Precinct will be a place […]
Sun Oct 15, 2023 - 8:10amTasmanian forest protester Colette Harmsen has been released from prison after serving a three-month sentence for environmental activism. Harmsen is the first person to have served time in Tasmania for environmental activism in a decade and the first woman in the state to be incarcerated for such crimes. She was jailed for repeatedly locking herself onto […]
Sat Oct 14, 2023 - 5:00amA car found submerged in the Derwent River has left locals puzzled and authorities investigating today. The small white vehicle was discovered at Cornelian Bay this morning, sparking questions about how it ended up in the water. Tasmania Police are working to identify the owner and to remove the vehicle from the water, but could […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 3:30pmPolice have charged two 14-year-olds and one 15-year-old after they allegedly drove across the Bowen Bridge at 200km/h – 120km/h over the 80km/h limit – before evading police. The unlicensed teenagers are also alleged to have entered multiple homes across the city from New Norfolk to Howrah, Rokeby and Lindisfarne to steal car keys and […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 11:39amA crashed ute, towing a trailer, has brought traffic to a standstill in the Rosny area of the Tasman Highway this morning. Police say the left-hand lane heading east towards Cambridge is currently blocked and ask motorists to expect lengthy delays. Friday morning traffic has come to a stop in the area, with queues stretching […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 7:58am“He’ll be grounded forever”: Police have shut down a ‘massive’ high school party in Taroona overnight, resulting in ‘hundreds’ of young students dispersing out across nearby roads and onto buses. One parent, who was forced to collect her son and his friends, told Pulse she estimated over “20 officers and over 300 kids” were on […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 7:00amIf you’ve ever dreamed of conquering Hobart’s iconic Tasman Bridge, now’s your chance! The 2024 Run The Bridge event is back on February 18, and it’s your once-a-year opportunity to lace up your running shoes and take on the bridge. Run The Bridge isn’t just for the serious athletes. It’s a family-friendly event, and organisers […]
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