A crash on Hobart’s Southern Outlet is causing delays of around 25+ minutes for motorists heading south tonight. Southbound lanes of the highway are partially blocked around 1km prior to the Mount Nelson interchange. Traffic congestion currently extends along the entire length of Davey Street, stretching beyond the Railway Roundabout and towards Queens Domain. Traffic […]
Tue Nov 14, 2023 - 6:00pmAfter being closed on Sunday due to a bushfire, Dolphin Sands Road has officially reopened after a two-day shutdown. The Tasmania Fire Service say the threat of the blaze has “reduced” and people are allowed to return home. “The fire is contained. Tasmania Fire Service crews are patrolling. Conditions are expected to improve,” the TFS said. […]
Tue Nov 14, 2023 - 5:15pmThe lineup for the 2024 Party in the Paddock Tasmanian music festival has been announced this morning. Featuring global superstars Rudimental, Milky Chance and Lime Cordiale as the “phenomenal” headline acts, organisers at Vibestown say the ‘state’s favourite music festival’ will showcase ‘iconic performers’ and a ‘diverse mix of international sensations and local talents’. “For […]
Tue Nov 14, 2023 - 8:10amHobart’s future ferry network could potentially include stops in Lindisfarne, Howrah, Wilkinsons Point, Sandy Bay, Regatta Point and Kingston Beach as part of a new draft plan. The 6 sites were identified from 33 potential locations that would expand Hobart’s ferry service and are currently out for public consultation under the River Derwent Ferry Service Masterplan. […]
Tue Nov 14, 2023 - 5:00amFirefighters have rushed to a house fire on a suburban West Hobart street tonight. The Tasmania Fire Service say crews “arrived to find smoke issuing” from the Forest Road property shortly after 8:30pm on Monday. They say the property is believed to be vacant and Pulse understands it operates as Airbnb accommodation with a nightly rate […]
Mon Nov 13, 2023 - 8:45pmAn unknown number of wildlife are believed to have lost their lives in the Dolphin Sands bushfire on Tasmania’s east coast. Heartbreaking images from inside the evacuation area show animals that were desperate to escape the inferno clinging to trees. Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary say most animals that become stuck in a hot bushfire are simply ‘unable […]
Mon Nov 13, 2023 - 4:50pm4pm, 13 November: The Dolphin Sands bushfire has now burnt over 220 hectares and remains ‘out of control’, TFS Incident Controller Scott Vinen says. “Changing weather conditions have seen the western side of the fire (near Yellow Sand Banks Road) return to an Emergency Warning level this afternoon,” Vinen said. Ground crews, 5 aircraft and two bulldozers are […]
Mon Nov 13, 2023 - 1:50pmWill Coats has been elected as the latest Hobart City Councillor following the resignation of Simon Behrakis. The Tasmanian Electoral Commission completed the recount, of which 18 eligible candidates nominated for, on Monday afternoon. Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds congratulated Coats on his return to council and said she was looking forward to working with him “for the […]
Mon Nov 13, 2023 - 1:30pmTwo homes, one shed and a car have been destroyed by a bushfire that is currently burning at Dolphin Sands on Tasmania’s east coast – and firefighters expect to find ‘other impacted structures’ this afternoon. Acting Chief Officer at the Tasmania Fire Service Jeremy Smith said investigations are continuing into the cause of the blaze, as well […]
Mon Nov 13, 2023 - 12:15pmA cloud ‘perfectly shaped as a UFO’ has been spotted in the sky above Southern Tasmania, but weather experts say it’s not a sign of visitors from outer space. This phenomenon, known as lenticular clouds, occurs when the air moves in a wave-like motion near the base of mountains. Meteorologist Michael Conway has previously told Pulse the […]
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