The Hobart Northern Suburbs Rail Action Group say that a plan for a new, $750 million, multi-purpose stadium in the city must include a rail service to ‘avoid traffic chaos’. Toby Rowallan, the Rail Action Group President, is cautioning the State Government that choosing a busway over a rail system would be a ‘significant mistake’, […]
Thu Apr 27, 2023 - 12:30pmUPDATE – 7 PM: Police have advised the spilled grain has been cleaned up and traffic conditions have returned to normal. EARLIER – 6 PM: Southbound traffic on Hobart’s Southern Outlet has come to a standstill after a spill this evening. Police say a ‘large quantity of grain’ has spilled onto the road just prior […]
Wed Apr 26, 2023 - 6:47pmPeople are being asked to ‘leave Neil the Seal alone’ and to let him rest after he took up residence at Kingston Beach this morning. Parks and Wildlife told Pulse that “thousands” have shown up since 7am to see Neil the southern elephant seal, who was born on the Tasman Peninsula in 2020. “Hauling out […]
Wed Apr 26, 2023 - 2:58pm‘Neil the seal’, a regular visitor to Hobart’s Clifton Beach, has made the journey to Kingston Beach this morning! Locals spotted the adventurous seal crossing the road before lounging on the grass outside the beach’s toilets. Parks and Wildlife are aware of the seal and are asking people to be quiet and stand 10 metres […]
Wed Apr 26, 2023 - 8:37amThe Federal Government is set to approve funding for a new multi-purpose stadium in Hobart, according to Government insiders. The $240 million shortfall will be filled by the Albanese government, clearing the final hurdle for Tasmania to be awarded the 19th AFL licence. The stadium, which is expected to cost around $750 million, will have […]
Tue Apr 25, 2023 - 9:00pmThousands gathered on the Hobart Cenotaph for the 6 AM ANZAC Day Dawn Service this morning, before taking to the streets for the annual ANZAC parade. See our free 70+ photo gallery here:
Tue Apr 25, 2023 - 2:03pmHobart-born Princess Mary of Denmark has made a grand entrance to the Pacific ahead of a rapid-fire tour of her homeland Australia. The Danish Royal touched down in Vanuatu on Monday, where she will visit crisis response areas that were ravaged by two cyclones and two earthquakes just last month. During her tour, Princess Mary […]
Tue Apr 25, 2023 - 9:20amTwo ‘large fires’ have broken out in the Brighton area north of Hobart this evening, with authorities rushing to battle both blazes. Residents near one blaze on Hartley Court say the smoke is ‘thick and black,’ adding they can hear ‘popping and small explosions’. The cause of both fires is unknown at this time. More […]
Mon Apr 24, 2023 - 6:20pmHobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds has been cleared of an assault charge relating to an alleged incident with now councillor Louise Elliot today. The charge, stemming from a public meeting last year regarding the University of Tasmania’s move into the Hobart CBD, was dropped by police after a review of the file by the Department’s […]
Mon Apr 24, 2023 - 5:33pmAuthorities are battling an uncontrolled blaze which has engulfed a large shed in New Town this afternoon. The fire on Valentine Street caught alight shortly before 3:45 PM on Monday. More to come.
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