An ‘unauthorised’ anti-stadium banner attached to the chimney of Hobart’s iconic Gas Works was not approved and will be taken down, Pulse understands. The removal, which will happen ‘as soon as possible’, comes after concerns were raised over the impact of the ‘No Stadium’ sign on the heritage-listed building. Messages obtained by Pulse from a […]
Wed Jun 7, 2023 - 5:46pmThe school community of Dominic College are remembering their beloved teacher assistant Leesa Baker, who passed away surrounded by loved ones last night. Dozens of school students and parents have taken to social media this afternoon to share their memories of “a truly beautiful person” who made a positive impact “on so many lives”. “This […]
Wed Jun 7, 2023 - 4:34pmA ‘large truck’ that caused Hobart commuters to ‘slip and slide’ on roads across the city yesterday is now the target of a police search. Inspector John Toohey told ABC Radio that, so far, Police have been unable to identify the truck which is only described as being ‘large’. He said the spill ‘doesn’t appear […]
Wed Jun 7, 2023 - 10:41amA Hobart man’s ‘tractor dream’ has come true, with a $200,000 win in the lotto this week. The Tasmanian, who said he hasn’t yet told his wife, plans to upgrade his planned holiday and finally get the tractor he’s been saving three years for. “I’ve wanted a tractor for ages and my wife always says […]
Wed Jun 7, 2023 - 7:00amA crash between multiple cars and a bus is currently blocking the southbound lane of Hobart’s Southern Outlet this evening. Traffic is backed up to Davey Street and as far away as the Tasman Bridge, with peak hour motorists asked to avoid the area and to expect delays. Police say injuries are not known at […]
Tue Jun 6, 2023 - 4:58pmA major oil spill that stretches for over 40km along some of Hobart’s busiest roads has led to several crashes this morning. Police are asking anyone who does not need to be on the road to ‘reconsider their need to travel’, with oil stretching from the Southern Outlet to the Midland Highway. Starting on the […]
Tue Jun 6, 2023 - 12:07pmA 16-year-old teenager has been arrested and charged by Police in relation to an alleged armed robbery that occurred at a store in Moonah on Monday evening. According to reports, the young suspect, armed with a knife, entered the Main Road store at approximately 5:15pm. He allegedly approached store staff, demanding money before swiftly making off […]
Tue Jun 6, 2023 - 11:00amHobart’s Southern Outlet has become the centre of attention for police and emergency services this morning as they respond to a series of incidents. Two separate crashes are causing delays on sections of the Outlet, with one vehicle bringing down a light pole near McDonalds Kingston, while another car has crashed at the Mount Nelson […]
Tue Jun 6, 2023 - 10:52amA Hobart mother has been caught ‘illegally’ riding an e-scooter with her daughter in the city this morning, raising concerns about safety and prompting a warning from E-Scooter hire company Beam. City of Hobart Councillor Louise Elliott took to social media to share her frustration after witnessing the dangerous activity on the corner of Liverpool […]
Mon Jun 5, 2023 - 11:36amHobart is the least affordable capital city to drive in, with residents dishing out an average of $20,311 each year on their vehicles. A recent AAA report compared the average income with the rising price of car loan repayments, insurance, servicing and even tire expenses which are all being affected by inflation. In Tasmanian’s north, […]
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