A power pole on Alwyn Road in Lenah Valley is believed to be behind several repeat power outages that have been affecting the Valley and parts of Glenorchy for the last few weeks. TasNetworks last night said they were ‘acutely aware’ of the outages, which would affect upwards of 2,000 customers at a time. Residents noticed power […]
Wed May 3, 2023 - 4:05pmSnow has fallen on the summit of kunanyi/Mount Wellington this morning! The road to the top of the mountain remains closed at The Springs, with the City of Hobart expected to reopen it around 12:00PM. More snow is expected across Tasmania this weekend, with the BOM predicting snow will fall to as low as 600 […]
Wed May 3, 2023 - 11:30amAFL boss Gill McLachlan has landed in Hobart this morning to announce Tasmania’s long-standing dream of having its own AFL team. All 18 AFL clubs voted in favour of awarding the game’s 19th license yesterday, bringing years of campaigning by Tasmanian football supporters to an end. Fans are eagerly awaiting the offical announcement, which is […]
Wed May 3, 2023 - 11:17amPort Arthur Historic Site’s iconic 1830 Restaurant & Bar is set to temporarily close its doors for ‘operational reasons’ later this month. According to Port Arthur Management, 1830 will close from 30 May to 31 October 2023 while the team ‘reset and improve operations’ in both the restaurant and cafe. “We are very grateful for those […]
Wed May 3, 2023 - 5:30amHobart commuters have been left jammed after a peak-hour crash near Queens Domain tonight. The three-car-crash, which has since been cleared, blocked the Brooker Highway at the Domain for a period of time and has caused traffic to slow across the city. Drivers are reporting ‘massive delays’ trying to get from A to B, with […]
Tue May 2, 2023 - 5:57pmA 16-year-old girl has been remanded in custody following an incident at the Hobart Magistrates Court today that allegedly saw her assault three people. Police say the teen allegedly assaulted a prosecutor from the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management, a youth justice worker and a security guard. The teenager, who was on bail […]
Tue May 2, 2023 - 5:27pmHobart is set to lose 31 vital mental health beds with the closure of St Helen’s Private Hospital in June. The hospital, which is owned by Healthscope, provides crucial drug and alcohol treatment services, inpatient mental health beds, and day-patient programs, as well as an eight-bed mother and baby unit for post-natal mental health problems. […]
Tue May 2, 2023 - 5:01pmA car that has reportedly caught fire on the Southern Outlet southbound from Hobart to Kingston is causing delays for motorists this morning. A witness told Pulse they saw small flames and smoke billowing from the car as it pulled over to the side of the road before the Mount Nelson turn off. UPDATE: The […]
Mon May 1, 2023 - 10:35amTrains could be back in Hobart by the end of this month as a section of the former freight line in Glenorchy prepares to reopen after 9 years. The Tasmanian Transport Museum has received the all clear to operate steam engines and railcars on a 1km stretch of track between Elwick and Grove Roads, with […]
Mon May 1, 2023 - 9:31amA helicopter is circling over Risdon Vale as Police hunt for criminals who allegedly stole a car in Hobart this evening. The vehicle, which Police say was stolen from Richmond earlier today, is understood to have been spiked – with the offenders fleeing from the scene on foot. Police are urging anyone with reports of […]
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