The Latest


Road Incidents

38-year-old man dies after crashing into water

A 38-year-old man has died after crashing into water near Forest in Circular Head overnight. Police were called to the scene at around 9:30am this morning where they found the vehicle had left Backline Road and crashed into a ‘body of water’. The circumstances surrounding the crash are not yet known. A report will be […]

Sun Aug 27, 2023 - 1:00pm
The Latest

Tourism booming on Tasmania’s West Coast

The West Coast is leading the way in Tassie’s tourism revival, with double the visitation compared to 2019 according to Tourism Tasmania. Visitor spend across Tasmania in the 12 months to June 2023 reached $3.8 billion. The Tasmanian government, West Coast Council, and key stakeholders inked a deal on Friday, aiming to revitalise the West […]

Sun Aug 27, 2023 - 12:27pm
The Latest

Police concerned for 13-year-old last seen in Burnie

Tasmania Police has issued a concern for welfare for missing teenager last seen in the Burnie area. 13-year-old Imogen Cure hasn’t been seen since around 5:30pm on Saturday night. At the time, Police say she was wearing black and white high top converse shoes, black Nike shorts and a black Nike jumper with braided pigtails. Anyone […]

Sun Aug 27, 2023 - 12:27pm
The Latest

Health boss hits back over “false” Royal Hobart Hospital claims

The Health Department has hit back at claims from the nurses union that they are downplaying the severity of the crisis at Royal Hobart Hospital by not officially declaring a “Code Yellow.” The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation claims that the hospital is overwhelmed with patients due to staff shortages and high demand, leading to […]

Sun Aug 27, 2023 - 5:00am
The Latest

Helicopter joins search for missing man in remote Mersey Forest

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has joined a search for a missing man in Tasmania’s north this morning. Police search and rescue teams, as well as ground crews on ATV’s, are currently scouring the Mersey Forest area west of Deloraine for the man in his 60’s. The man was reported missing by his family around 10pm on Friday […]

Sat Aug 26, 2023 - 10:15am
The Latest

Fire breaks out at Tasmania’s Ashley Youth Detention Centre

A fire has broken out at Northern Tasmania’s Ashley Youth Detention Centre this evening. Tasmania Fire Service tell Pulse a crew is en-route to the centre as a precaution, but they believe the ‘minor fire’ has already been extinguished. In June, a deliberately lit fire caused $20,000 damage to a unit at the Meander Valley […]

Fri Aug 25, 2023 - 7:26pm
The Latest

Metro bus cuts could impact Hobart’s working class the hardest

Disadvantaged ‘working-class’ areas around Hobart, particularly in the northern suburbs and the eastern shore, are set to be hit the hardest by the recent Metro bus service cuts, according to Labor. The suspension of some services has sparked concerns for residents who rely on public transportation daily. Shadow Minister for Community Services and Development, Sarah […]

Fri Aug 25, 2023 - 3:17pm
The Latest

Firestorm: Tasmanian taco empire falls apart as owner admits mistakes

A Tasmanian restaurant empire has collapsed after the owner ‘bit off more than he could chew’. Four venues, including three Firestorm Tacos & Bar restaurants and The Caledonian Wine Vaults, shut down without warning this week – with once venue’s eviction notice circulated widely on social media. Owner Paul Fielding said the failure of The Caledonian to […]

Fri Aug 25, 2023 - 1:35pm
The Latest

FULL LIST: All 180 suspended Hobart bus routes

Close to 180 bus services will be cancelled across Hobart every day for the foreseeable future as Metro continues to grapple with a growing driver shortage. From Monday next week, multiple routes will be ‘temporarily suspended’ at certain times during the day, with Metro hoping to “improve certainty and reliability” across the network. Metro CEO […]

Fri Aug 25, 2023 - 6:00am
The Latest

Hobart rail advocates, mayors demand rethink on public transport

Tasmanian rail advocates are frustrated with how the state government is handling public transportation and are calling for a rail corridor renewal plan to be given a second look. With hopes of reinstating commuter rail services along the northern suburbs railway line, the Rail Action Groups disappointment comes as Metro announce cuts to 180 daily […]

Fri Aug 25, 2023 - 5:00am