An elderly Kingston grandmother was reportedly forced to hide in a cupboard late on Sunday night after a man allegedly attempted to break into her home. The woman’s grandson has warned neighbours of the incident on social media, saying he was alerted to the intruder by a security system and managed to ‘yell at the […]
Wed May 24, 2023 - 12:02pmThe iconic McDonald’s storefront in Hobart’s Cat and Fiddle Arcade has permanently closed its doors this week. In a statement to Pulse Hobart, McDonald’s Australia confirmed the closure, citing the approaching end of lease as the primary reason for the shutdown. The fast-food giant expressed its gratitude to the loyal customers who frequented the Hobart […]
Tue May 23, 2023 - 4:30pmA crash between a motorbike and a car on Elizabeth Street near Warwick Street in Hobart has resulted in traffic delays this afternoon. Police are advising motorists to expect congestion and avoid the area if possible. They say no serious injuries have been reported at this time. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Tue May 23, 2023 - 3:32pmThe director of Dark Mofo is backing a roofed stadium at Macquarie Point – but he says it needs light rail to the northern suburbs, visitor facilities and an integrated and central Truth and Reconciliation park. In an opinion piece for The Mercury, Leigh Carmichael said he believes the stadium location is ideal, with easy […]
Tue May 23, 2023 - 2:56pmMotorists who use the Channel Highway south of Kingston are being warned to prepare for ‘lengthy delays’ of around 30 minutes tomorrow as rock blasting is undertaken for the construction of a new roundabout. RoadTas say the Channel Highway at Huntingfield between Rays Court and Maddocks Road will be closed to all traffic in both directions between 1:30pm […]
Tue May 23, 2023 - 1:52pmSalamanca Market stallholders are celebrating a “huge victory” after the City of Hobart tonight reached a new agreement – which clears up weeks of concerns over stallholder fees. The Council has reached an agreement which will see an annual CPI increase for stall fees for the life of the agreement, capped at 10%. In addition, […]
Mon May 22, 2023 - 8:21pmIn his red tutu, cape and hair, Cystic Fibrosis warrior Jack Dyson effortlessly crossed the finish line at Sunday morning’s City to Casino race – raising over $2,300 for the disease. “At 11 days old I was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, a genetic condition that affects the lungs and the pancreas as well as all […]
Mon May 22, 2023 - 5:30pmA locomotive has made its first journey along Hobart’s former Freight Lines after a nine year hiatus, since receiving accreditation from the National Rail Safety Regulator. The monumental trip was made possible by the dedicated efforts of volunteers from the Tasmanian Transport Museum, who spent thousands of hours repairing 200 sleepers and refurbishing a train. […]
Mon May 22, 2023 - 12:30pmAn investigation has been launched after a young man was found dead on the foreshore at Tranmere Point this afternoon. Police say the man, who is believed to be Sri Lankan and between 18-25, was located around 1:30pm and is yet to be identified. Medical examinations are being conducted to determine the cause of the […]
Sun May 21, 2023 - 7:37pmHobart railway enthusiasts are rallying against the conversion of the Northern suburbs railway into a busway in an effort to stop the state Government ‘ripping up the tracks’. The Hobart Northern Suburbs Rail Action Group has taken the next step in their campaign by hanging signs at various sites with the message ‘railway not busway’. […]
Sun May 21, 2023 - 11:05am
