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Macquarie Point sewage plant decommissioning to make way for future projects

The relocation of Hobart’s Macquarie Point wastewater treatment plant is one step closer with the lodging of a development application for the upgrade of the Selfs Point facility. The decommissioning of the Macquarie Point sewage complex is necessary for large-scale development at the waterfront site, including the potential construction of a proposed multipurpose stadium. TasWater’s General […]

Fri Dec 22, 2023 - 5:00am
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‘Anti-homeless’ rocks last just days before being removed from Hobart park

The Hobart City Council has now removed rocks it had recently placed under large trees in Hobart’s St David’s Park due to concerns about public safety. The council placed the rocks just days ago in an effort to protect the trees from anti-social activity, mainly fires. “Members of the public were trying to remove them […]

Fri Dec 22, 2023 - 4:00am
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‘Dennis is in town’: Another seal takes over a Tasmanian neighbourhood

First it was Neil the Seal in Dunalley, now Dennis the Menace has arrived in Triabunna. Residents of the town on Tasmania’s East Coast say Fur Seal ‘Dennis’ rocked up on Wednesday afternoon, quickly making himself at home. “Half of Triabunna was in a buzz, it was great and very entertaining,” resident Mards told Pulse. […]

Thu Dec 21, 2023 - 5:45pm
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Hay bales go flying on Midland Highway after truck loses its load

Traffic is being impacted on the Midland Highway near Longford after bales of hay flew off a truck and onto the road this afternoon. Police are on-scene managing traffic and a local farmer has brought his tractor out to help in the clean-up. It’s understood no one was injured in the incident.

Thu Dec 21, 2023 - 4:33pm
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Metro buses to be free across Tasmania on Christmas Day

Metro have confirmed all their buses across Tasmania will be free this Christmas Day. Metro CEO Katie Cooper said it means people will be able to travel for free to see family and friends or tour the state. “By providing a fare free Christmas Day we hope people will use our buses to travel safely […]

Thu Dec 21, 2023 - 1:32pm
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Dover resident unaccounted for after late-night fire destroys house and car

Update – 12pm, Thursday December 21: Police say they have spoken to the resident who confirmed they are safe and well. Update – 9:20am, Thursday December 21: The resident of a Dover house that was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of this morning remains unaccounted for, the Tasmania Fire Service say. Fire […]

Thu Dec 21, 2023 - 7:10am
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Smokers and vapers to be barred from Tasmania’s Taste of Summer

Next Wednesday marks the return of the highly anticipated Taste of Summer festival in Hobart. This year, the event taking a significant leap towards health and sustainability by banning smoking and vaping. It’s a positive move that festival chair Jarrod Nation says will ensure ‘a fresh experience for all’. “The Taste of Summer is all […]

Thu Dec 21, 2023 - 7:00am
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Launceston Airport prepares for record summer with 235,000+ passengers expected

Launceston Airport is expecting record-breaking crowds this summer, with nearly a quarter of a million passengers predicted to pass through the terminal. Between December 22 and February 6, an estimated 235,167 passengers are expected to arrive and depart from the airport to destinations including Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. The figure is a record for the […]

Thu Dec 21, 2023 - 4:00am
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Hobart Christmas light display saved after neighbour gives in

Family fun at a popular Christmas display in central Hobart has been saved, after Council was able to successfully mediate a resolution to a neighbourhood feud. Last week, Pulse reported that Johnny’s Christmas Light Display on Molle Street would be forced to ditch its snow machine, following a complaint from a ‘concerned citizen’. On Thursday […]

Wed Dec 20, 2023 - 7:48pm
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Tasmanian man raises $40,000 running 100 half marathons in 100 days

A Tasmanian man is just a day away from completing 100 half-marathons in 100 days, raising nearly $40,000 for Cancer research at the Peter MacCallum Foundation. Harry Woolley was inspired to challenge himself this year after his brother was diagnosed with cancer. “I want to do everything possible to reduce the fear and suffering my […]

Wed Dec 20, 2023 - 4:07pm
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