A talented young Tassie footballer has gone viral for his touching act on the field over the weekend. 11-year-old Mason Cordwell took a moment after his team won the game to comfort one of his opponents by shaking his hand and hugging him. The heartwarming gesture was captured by veteran cameraman Martin Duffy, who said […]
Wed Jul 26, 2023 - 7:00amThe Hobart City Council have received a development application for a new adult shop on one of the CBD’s busiest streets. If approved, @adultshop.com could be coming to 93 Liverpool Street next to MyMac in the coming months. The chain describes itself as ‘Australia’s largest adult store’ and has existing stores on the mainland, as […]
Wed Jul 26, 2023 - 3:00amMore than 1,000 households in Hobart’s Northern Suburbs are without power after a vehicle crashed into a power pole tonight. The car has downed power lines on Mary’s Hope Road and knocked out power for 1,030 in Berriedale, Chigwell, Collinsvale, Glenlusk and Rosetta. Images from the scene obtained by Pulse show multiple damaged vehicles and the […]
Tue Jul 25, 2023 - 11:17pm37 years ago today, Hobart woke to an 8cm blanket of snow that brought the city to a near standstill. The historic snowfall closed all major roads around the state, with only around 20% of Tasmanians showing up for work. On the same day in 1986, Les Jackson made history as the first person to […]
Tue Jul 25, 2023 - 8:30pmThe Bridgewater Bridge has been closed to all northbound traffic after a truck breakdown this evening. Police say peak-hour traffic is currently being diverted up the Lyell Highway towards New Norfolk or back south onto the Bowen Bridge. Traffic is currently backing up to Claremont as authorities work to clear the bridge. Motorists are asked […]
Tue Jul 25, 2023 - 4:55pmA car that has gone up in flames on Hobart’s Tasman Highway is causing delays for motorists this afternoon. Motorists heading towards the city are advised to expect delays. Thick smoke can be seen coming from the vehicle, with firefighters currently extinguishing the fire. UPDATE 1:30PM: The fire has since been extinguished and traffic has returned […]
Tue Jul 25, 2023 - 12:00pmNearly 150 bus routes were cancelled in Hobart on Monday, leaving people stranded on the side of the road. 118 services are already set to be scrapped today. Franklin MP David O’Byrne said with schools going back and people trying to get to work, the inconvenience will be huge. “At the beginning of the year when schools went back, […]
Tue Jul 25, 2023 - 5:30amA young, reckless driver has been stripped of his car after he was caught hooning in Brighton late last night. The 20-year-old Claremont man will now be without his Ford Falcon for 28 days following the incident in the Industrial Estate around 11:30pm on Sunday. Sergeant Chris Cupit said antisocial behaviour on Tasmanian roads will not […]
Mon Jul 24, 2023 - 3:23pmA Hobart woman is $1.3 million richer after winning Lotto on Saturday night. The Lott say the woman was unaware of her winnings until she was contacted on Monday morning. “I’m absolutely stunned, just staggered! I can’t believe it,” the winner said. “I never in a million years thought this would happen to me.” She […]
Mon Jul 24, 2023 - 10:10amHobart’s waste management centre will be closed for two weeks after after it was discovered ‘urgent repairs’ needed to be carried out at the site. The South Hobart Tip is in need of “major repairs” on its toll booth and weigh bridge, as well as other essential maintenance, according to the City of Hobart. The […]
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