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RSV Nuyina icebreaker back in Hobart after repairs

Australia’s $528m icebreaking research vessel, RSV Nuyina, has returned to Hobart after months overseas for repairs. The vessel, built in Romania, had experienced several issues since its delivery in 2021, which included an almost year-long delay due to the pandemic. The vessel’s first voyage to Antarctica in late 2021 was delayed due to issues with […]

Mon Apr 24, 2023 - 1:54pm
Courts and Crime

Hobart youth escapes prison transport custody

A Hobart youth has sparked a large scale manhunt after escaping custody on the Brooker Highway tonight. Police say multiple units are currently in the Glenorchy area searching for the youth, who escaped around 8.35pm. “The youth absconded from a marked security vehicle in the area of Timsbury Road and Howard Road,” they say. “The […]

Sun Apr 23, 2023 - 10:18pm
Courts and Crime

14-year-old with ‘homemade gun’ arrested after Moonah robbery

A 14-year-old teenager found with a ‘homemade firearm’ after an aggravated burglary in Moonah has been arrested and charged alongside two others today. Police say the trio, made up of the female teenager and two older males, were arrested after the early morning break in that resulted in ‘a quantity’ of jewellery being taken. “At […]

Sun Apr 23, 2023 - 7:29pm
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Chris Hemsworth visits Kingston karting track

Australian actor Chris Hemsworth, famous for his role as Thor, surprised families at a local karting track in Kingston on Saturday morning. Hemsworth’s son raced against local children and even won a race, while his father spent time taking selfies with excited Tassie locals. Chris Hemsworth reportedly holidaying in Hobart Chris Hemsworth, AKA Thor himself, […]

Sat Apr 22, 2023 - 4:01pm
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Chris Hemsworth reportedly holidaying in Hobart

Chris Hemsworth, AKA Thor himself, has reportedly been spotted in Hobart this weekend!   The Hollywood superstar was reportedly seen dining in Salamanca with his family last night, and is understood to be staying in Hobart.   One Pulse follower said Hemsworth visited the Peppina restaurant behind Parliament House for dinner on Friday night, before […]

Sat Apr 22, 2023 - 7:00am
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Man fined after urinating in Hobart McDonald’s store

An apprentice carpenter has copped a $300 fine for causing chaos in the North Hobart McDonald’s during a wild night out on the town. As reported by The Mercury, the incident happened in the early hours of Sunday March 5th when the young man was caught urinating inside the restaurant. According to police prosecutor Melanie […]

Fri Apr 21, 2023 - 11:14am
Macquarie Point

$300 million housing development and Indigenous centre proposed for Macquarie Point

Former governor of Tasmania Kate Warner launched an ambitious vision for Macquarie Point, proposing a $300 million housing development of 1000 new homes for 2000-3000 Tasmanians as an alternative to the State Government’s proposed $750 million stadium. The proposal includes a Truth and Reconciliation Park and a $100 million Indigenous Cultural Centre. The vision also […]

Thu Apr 20, 2023 - 1:09pm
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Elderly woman hospitalised after youth throws can off car park in Hobart CBD

An elderly woman has been hospitalised after a teen allegedly threw a soft drink can off the top floor of a car park building in Hobart CBD this afternoon. Police say the 13-year-old was part of a group that allegedly threw objects from height off the Argyle Street Carpark into Wellington Walk, leaving the 76-year-old […]

Wed Apr 19, 2023 - 5:35pm
Courts and Crime

Armed teens, woman charged after holding up Glenorchy store

Two teens and a woman have been charged with aggravated armed robbery after an incident at a Glenorchy store yesterday. Police say a youth wearing a balaclava allegedly entered the Chapel Street store armed with a knife shortly before 4pm, stealing cash and cigarettes before fleeing with another teen in a grey Holden driven by […]

Tue Apr 18, 2023 - 12:51pm
Courts and Crime

Suspected vehicle found after Hobart Police station ramming, driver at large

Tasmania Police have recovered a vehicle that is believed to have been driven into the doors of the Clarence Plains Police Station early this morning. The incident occurred at around 5:30 am and police have been investigating the matter since. In a statement, they confirmed that officers have found a white Ford Courier ute in […]

Tue Apr 18, 2023 - 11:11am