The Sandy Bay food scene has witnessed the end of another era, with Burger Got Soul announcing its closure. The beloved locally-owned burger joint, which has been a staple in Hobart for 12 years, suddenly shut its doors permanently last night due to ‘unforeseen personal circumstances’. Sonia Routley, the proud owner of Burger Got Soul, […]
Thu Aug 24, 2023 - 7:00amA decision of the future of some Metro routes plagued by cancellations is expected from the state-owned bus operator today as hundreds of cancellations become a daily occurrence. 135 services have already been scrapped today, down from 170 yesterday and 190 on Monday as the company struggles to get people in the driver’s seat. Speaking at a […]
Thu Aug 24, 2023 - 6:00amAn American motorcyclist who was killed while taking part in the British Motorcycle Club of Tasmania’s annual Tassie Tour rally on the East Coast last year was “travelling too fast”, a coroner has found. 70-year-old construction company chairman Steve Dishman was visiting the state from Houston when the incident occurred in late March 2022. An experienced motorcycle rider, Dishman […]
Thu Aug 24, 2023 - 5:00amHobart’s controversial William Crowther statue will be taken down by the council and put into storage. The removal was approved tonight after extensive consultation, with most council members supporting the decision despite some criticism and accusations of racism. The bronze part of the statue will be removed in the coming weeks, however the plinth will remain […]
Wed Aug 23, 2023 - 7:38pmA bus has crashed through a fence and ended up in a garden after crossing onto the wrong side of the East Derwent Highway this morning. Photos from the scene show the bus stopped in a bush just metres from a residential home. Pulse understands the driver of the bus had left it parked, before […]
Wed Aug 23, 2023 - 9:30amThe Hobart City Council planning committee is set to make a final decision on the removal of the controversial statue of former Premier William Crowther tonight. The removal of the heritage-listed statue has received a recommendation for approval from the council’s planning expert, following the Tasmanian Heritage Council’s endorsement of its removal last week. The […]
Wed Aug 23, 2023 - 5:00amTwo missing bushwalkers have been found “safe and well” by search and rescue teams after spending a night lost in the remote Tasmanian wilderness. Both men, who are in their 60s, activated a personal locator beacon around 9:00pm on Monday night while they were out for what was supposed to be a day hike in […]
Wed Aug 23, 2023 - 4:30amWorksites throughout Hobart are undergoing colourful transformations, as local artists make the most of the opportunity put their work on display for all to see. The first new ‘creative hoarding’ has been installed at Salamanca Place as a way to combine construction with art and beautify the otherwise ordinary work zones. Huon Valley based artist Kat […]
Wed Aug 23, 2023 - 4:00amThe future of some Metro bus services remains uncertain as the state-owned transport company continues to grapple with a worker shortage. 190 cancellations today left hundreds of Tasmanians out in the cold again, with Metro now considering permanent cuts to certain services to improve reliability. Daily disruptions have been affecting the Hobart bus network for several months […]
Tue Aug 22, 2023 - 6:30pmThe body of a man has been located in waters near Triabunna this afternoon following a large-scale search for a missing 79-year-old boatie. Police say while formal identification has not yet been completed, they believe the body is that of the missing man. “There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances,” Police said. “Our […]
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