Investigations have revealed that almost 2,000 customers were without power due to damage from fallen trees, TasNetworks say. Pulse understands the damage occurred on Mount Royal Road near Kingston Beach. Power was expected to remain off for several hours, with residents advised to expect an update around 5:30PM on Friday, however it was restored shortly before […]
Fri Jul 14, 2023 - 3:10pmIn an ‘unusual incident’, a giant model chainsaw has been stolen from a Hobart business this week. Police say officers are investigating the theft of the 5-metre fibreglass chainsaw from Roberts Don Mac on Argyle Street. Investigators believe the model was stolen from the roof in the early hours of Monday morning and say it “would have been […]
Fri Jul 14, 2023 - 1:55pmThe final stage of a $3.5 million upgrade project in the Salamanca Place precinct will get underway next week. The City of Hobart say under the project, a new plaza area, wider footpaths and zebra crossing on Castray Esplanade will be installed in a bid to give the area a “fresh contemporary feel” and make it […]
Fri Jul 14, 2023 - 1:00pmA disqualified motorcyclist who passed away after crashing his bike in suburban Hobart in 2020 was “heavily affected by both alcohol and cannabis,” a Coroner has found. Andrew McKenna was riding on Augusta Road at Lenah Valley when he crossed to the wrong side, clipped a gutter and hit a power pole. Coroner Simon Cooper said […]
Fri Jul 14, 2023 - 12:00pmIn a highly sought-after location, a unique property in Battery Point with ‘with immense potential for development and investment’ has been listed for sale. The property, known as Muir’s Boatyard Complex, includes 2405sqm of prime waterfront land zoned as “Battery Point Slip Yards” and boasts long-term leases from the Hobart City Council as well as a […]
Fri Jul 14, 2023 - 11:00amTwo weeks have gone by since someone won $1.25 million in Tasmania, but the identity of the lucky millionaire remains unknown as they have not yet claimed their prize. Purchased at newsXpress Shoreline in Howrah, the winning ticket is unregistered, meaning officials from The Lott have no way of contacting the winner. The unidentified player holds […]
Fri Jul 14, 2023 - 10:00amA new $40 million retail precinct has been officially confirmed for Kingston, after Pulse first revealed the plans in May. The Spring Farm Village, spearheaded by Sydney-based developer Tipalea Partners, is set to cater to the ‘daily needs of the rapidly growing residential populations in the Kingborough region’. On Thursday afternoon, Tipalea revealed that Coles […]
Fri Jul 14, 2023 - 7:00amA significant fire is burning through bushland close to homes in Clarendon Vale on Hobart’s Eastern Shore this evening. Fire crews tell Pulse the blaze started in a vehicle and quickly spread to over 700 square metres. It is understood the fire is being brought under control. More to come…
Thu Jul 13, 2023 - 6:28pmA Hobart teenager has been arrested after a hit-and-run crash in Campania yesterday. The 19-year-old from Chigwell allegedly crashed his beige Nissan Maxima into a grey Holden Colorado ute at an intersection on Reeve Street around 5pm. He then reportedly fled the scene, leaving the Colorado driver with non-life-threatening injuries that required medical attention at hospital. Police […]
Thu Jul 13, 2023 - 5:21pmA car that has left the road and smashed into the centre barrier is blocking the Tasman Highway at Mornington this afternoon. Police say the single vehicle crash just past the Dampier Street overpass has left the right-hand lane heading towards Hobart blocked. Motorists are asked to avoid the area or anticipate delays until the scene […]
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