Another night of wild weather is on the way for Tasmania, with wind gusts of up to 110km/h possible for some parts of the state. The BOM are warning residents in and around St Helens, Swansea, New Norfolk, Hobart, Geeveston and Dover to prepare. “Strong to damaging winds ahead of the front are expected to […]
Thu Jul 13, 2023 - 3:30pmA Kingston public housing home has been destroyed after a devastating fire this afternoon. The Tasmania Fire Service are currently working to extinguish the blaze off Wattle Street in Maranoa Heights. Pulse understand the fire is contained to a unit in the ‘Wattle Unit’ complex. The cause of the blaze will be examined by fire […]
Thu Jul 13, 2023 - 2:51pmHobart has smashed a 137-year-old record overnight, with July minimum temperatures at their warmest in years. The BOM say the city reached a minimum temperature of 13.0°C in the 24 hours to 9am on Thursday, surpassing the previous record of 12.9°C set when records began around 1886. Launceston broke a 44-year-old record with 12.0°C, while […]
Thu Jul 13, 2023 - 1:30pmHobart has a newly upgraded $300,000 throwing zone at the Domain Athletic Centre for javelin, discus and hammer throwers. The Hobart City Council contributed $50,000 towards the revamp, while the state government provided $250,000 through the improving the playing field grants program. The upgrade means athletes will no “longer need to compete with pieces of cracked […]
Wed Jul 12, 2023 - 5:45pmIn a massive Bridgewater shed, one of Tasmania’s largest infrastructure projects is underway as the new Bridgewater Bridge gradually takes shape. Over the next 18 months, the purpose-built pre-cast concrete production facility will produce more than 1,000 segments that will form the deck of the 1.2-kilometre-long new Bridgewater Bridge. Each 15 metre wide segment will […]
Wed Jul 12, 2023 - 4:23pmOne of Tasmania’s most beloved and iconic tourist attractions has hit the market. With an asking price of $3,750,000, Zoodoo Zoo is up for sale after 15 successful years under current owner Donna Cuttriss. The zoo will continue operating during the sale, with hopes of finding a new owner to maintain its operation and bring new ideas. […]
Wed Jul 12, 2023 - 2:36pmA bushfire in Hobart’s Northern Suburbs has prompted a smoke alert this afternoon. The Tasmania Fire Service are warning residents around Sattler Street in Gagebrook to ‘avoid smoke’. They say while there is currently no threat to communities, there will be smoke, ash and embers from this fire visible around the area. “People at higher […]
Wed Jul 12, 2023 - 1:26pmLaunceston-born hip-hop artist Lachy Hamill is capturing the attention of Tasmanians with his catchy new rap called the ‘Hobart Funk’. The Hobart Funk includes references to kunanyi/Mt Wellington, Hobart nightlife and even Redline buses. In an interview with ABC Mornings, Hamill, who moved from Launceston to Hobart to pursue music studies at uni – said […]
Wed Jul 12, 2023 - 12:21pmThe Tasman Highway is currently blocked at Orielton after a crash between two vehicles this morning. The crash, reportedly between a vehicle and another vehicle towing a trailer, happened shortly after 11am at the intersection of Fingerpost Road and the Tasman Highway. No injuries have been reported at this stage. Motorists are advised to avoid […]
Wed Jul 12, 2023 - 11:05amHobart has been crowned the best city in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific! With the best sights, landmarks, food and friendly people, Travel + Leisure magazine readers placed Hobart as the #1 city to visit. Acting Hobart Lord Mayor Helen Burnet said the recognition from such a respected travel publication is a “great […]
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