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Multiple vehicles crash on Huon Highway amid wet weather

Multiple vehicles have crashed on the Huon Highway this afternoon as wild weather lashes the state. Police say the road is partially blocked at Grove and ask motorists to “drive with caution in the area until the scene is cleared”. Images seen by Pulse show at least 3 vehicles that have rear-ended one another, with […]

Wed Nov 8, 2023 - 4:30pm
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Iconic Tasmanian cheese manufacturer faces possible sale by global owner

An iconic and award-winning Tasmanian cheese manufacturer may be put up for sale by its international owner. King Island Dairy is currently undergoing a “strategic review” by its dairy giant owner Saputo to determine the viability of retaining the processing facility for the future. In a statement, Saputo said they ‘intend to keep’ the dairy […]

Wed Nov 8, 2023 - 3:30pm
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‘Severe thunderstorms’ bring risk of possible heavy rain to Tasmania this afternoon

While it might be blue skies in Hobart & Launceston at the moment, a lightning storm is currently passing over Tasmania’s Midlands & Highlands. The BOM say heavy falls and severe thunderstorms are possible today, with around 3,000 lightning strikes already detected across the state today. “A trough is combining with anomalously high instability and […]

Wed Nov 8, 2023 - 2:25pm
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Tasmanian jeweller Phill Mason passes away just days before exhibition debut

Tasmanian jeweller Phill Mason has passed away at the age of 73, just days before his new exhibition with his son was scheduled to open in Hobart. Mason was known as an “absolute master” and was highly regarded for his innovative and inventive jewellery designs. Handmark Gallery Director Allanah Dopson said Mason won numerous awards […]

Wed Nov 8, 2023 - 2:05pm
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Major Optus outage wreaks havoc on Tasmanians, small businesses

Small businesses and thousands of Optus customers across Tasmania are growing increasingly frustrated as they enter the 8th hour of a major outage with no service. Many businesses are unable to take card payments, calls or online orders as a result of the outage, with others also unable to work from home or attend online […]

Wed Nov 8, 2023 - 12:25pm
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Optus outage: Thousands of Tasmanians left without phone service

A massive nationwide Optus outage has left tens of thousands of Tasmanians without phone or internet service this morning. It is understood that the outage began around 4am and is affecting not only Optus but also other carriers using the network, including Coles Mobile, Amaysim, Aussie Broadband and several more right across the country. Optus […]

Wed Nov 8, 2023 - 7:49am
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Tasmanian firefighter awarded for saving elderly woman stranded 2 nights in freezing bush

A Tasmanian firefighter who saved the life of an elderly woman he found crashed in a rural bush has been awarded a Certificate of Commendation. Tasmania Fire Service officer Brendon Burridge found a 73-year-old woman who had survived temperatures as low as -0.2°C and -4.8°C for two freezing nights in early May while driving to […]

Wed Nov 8, 2023 - 5:00am
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Tasmanian businesses target lucrative government defence contracts

Some of Tasmania’s biggest maritime organisations are busy targeting lucrative government defence contracts at an international marine and naval expo in Sydney. The Australian Maritime College, CBG Systems, Hensoldt, Sentinel Boats, Pivot Maritime International, Taylor Bros and Lightning Protection International all make up the Tasmanian delegation that is trying to sell itself to senior representatives […]

Wed Nov 8, 2023 - 4:00am
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Hobart cranks up the volume with 80’s music to combat anti-social CBD behaviour

The City of Hobart has deployed new speakers blasting 80’s music in Wellington Court as part of an effort to deter anti-social behaviour. Located next to Hobart’s Elizabeth Street Mall, Wellington Court had become a popular loitering spot for ‘at-risk youth’, with the installation of the music system already giving the space a ‘positive ambiance’ and […]

Tue Nov 7, 2023 - 2:05pm
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Hobart commuters angry over massive traffic jam that gridlocked city

Angry Hobart commuters have been left frustrated this morning as the city battles with widespread gridlock and say the current traffic situation ‘just isn’t working’. Commuters say they have been stuck for over an hour on trips that should have taken less than half an hour. Drivers will need more than 45 minutes to travel […]

Tue Nov 7, 2023 - 9:15am