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Hundreds ‘sleep rough’ for Hobart’s homeless

Over $211,000 has been raised to support Hobart’s homeless as part of the annual Hobart City Mission ‘Sleep Rough’ challenge. Hundreds of people from across Southern Tasmania spent last night in sleeping bags on the floor of PW1 in Hobart, raising funds for emergency shelter, food & support for people facing homelessness. “With a chronic […]

Sat May 27, 2023 - 1:13pm
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Drunk Hobart mum with kids in car busted running red light

A drunk Hobart mum who ran a red light on the Eastern Shore last night has been caught again, just 12 hours after being arrested and charged by Police. The 33-year-old Tranmere woman, who was under the influence of alcohol, ran a red light at the intersection of Oceana Drive and South Arm Highway around […]

Fri May 26, 2023 - 2:45pm
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Drunk driver crashes into Ambulance at scene of fatal Hobart crash

The driver of a car who crashed into a parked ambulance at the scene of a fatal crash in Hobart last night was drunk, Police say. The 25-year-old Risdon Vale man, who smashed into the responding ambulance on the East Derwent Highway, returned a reading of 0.207 – more than twice the legal limit. He […]

Fri May 26, 2023 - 11:34am
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Car spotted speeding moments before fatal Hobart crash: Police

A car that was involved in a crash that killed a 26-year-old man at Lindisfarne on Thursday night was seen ‘travelling at high speeds’ moments before the accident, Police say. Patrolling officers reportedly observed the vehicle speeding along the East Derwent Highway just before the crash but did not initiate a pursuit. “The police unit continued […]

Fri May 26, 2023 - 11:17am
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Snow covers Hobart’s kunanyi/Mt Wellington

People across Hobart have woken to a dusting on the mountain this morning, with snow covering the top of kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Temperatures dropped to 5.6 degrees in Hobart City overnight, with a freezing minimum of -3.4 recorded at 2 AM on the summit of kunanyi. The City of Hobart have closed the gates to the […]

Fri May 26, 2023 - 9:26am
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Teens bash Hobart shopping centre delivery driver

Police are investigating a youth crime incident at a shopping centre on Hobart’s eastern shore this week which left a man with head injuries. It’s understood a man was making a delivery at Eastlands shopping centre at Rosny on Wednesday when four youths blocked the truck he was driving from moving. When the driver got […]

Fri May 26, 2023 - 7:00am
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Person seriously injured, car on fire after Hobart crash

UPDATED: A serious crash on the East Derwent Highway has claimed the life of a young man after two vehicles collided late Thursday evening. Emergency services responded to the crash at around 9:40pm last night, which involved a silver Holden Barina and a white Toyota van. The driver of the Holden Barina, a 26-year-old man […]

Thu May 25, 2023 - 10:16pm
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Broken traffic lights slow peak hour on Hobart’s Tasman Highway

Broken traffic lights at the intersection of Liverpool Street and Tasman Highway in Hobart have resulted in significant delays during peak hour this evening. The lights are currently flashing amber, causing some confusion among motorists travelling through the city. Police are present to manage traffic, while traffic light technicians work on resolving the issue. Commuters […]

Thu May 25, 2023 - 6:05pm
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Dozens ‘do the Nutbush’ in Hobart to remember of Tina Turner

Dozens of Hobart rock ‘n’ rollers have braved the rain and gathered at Hobart’s Railway Roundabout this afternoon to pay tribute to Tina Turner. The group danced the Nutbush in memory of the ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’, who passed away today aged 83 after a long illness. The flash mob was organised by ABC […]

Thu May 25, 2023 - 5:47pm
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Tasmania’s first Tesla showroom to open in Hobart

Tesla is set to open their first showroom in Tasmania, Pulse can exclusively reveal! Tassie’s new home of the electric vehicle manufacturer is set to be located next to Amart on Hobart’s Brooker Highway. Tesla has been recruiting sales & technical staff in Hobart since late last year, with two roles still remaining open for […]

Thu May 25, 2023 - 7:00am