TARGA Tasmania has been cancelled for 2023 due to ‘ongoing unresolved issues’ and a ‘lengthy safety review process’. Organisers say the sport of tarmac rallying has been left “without a clear future direction at this point in time”. “Despite assurances that the sport would be back up and running by 1 July, the safety review panel […]
Fri Jul 14, 2023 - 12:10pmA disqualified motorcyclist who passed away after crashing his bike in suburban Hobart in 2020 was “heavily affected by both alcohol and cannabis,” a Coroner has found. Andrew McKenna was riding on Augusta Road at Lenah Valley when he crossed to the wrong side, clipped a gutter and hit a power pole. Coroner Simon Cooper said […]
Fri Jul 14, 2023 - 12:00pmIn a highly sought-after location, a unique property in Battery Point with ‘with immense potential for development and investment’ has been listed for sale. The property, known as Muir’s Boatyard Complex, includes 2405sqm of prime waterfront land zoned as “Battery Point Slip Yards” and boasts long-term leases from the Hobart City Council as well as a […]
Fri Jul 14, 2023 - 11:00amTwo weeks have gone by since someone won $1.25 million in Tasmania, but the identity of the lucky millionaire remains unknown as they have not yet claimed their prize. Purchased at newsXpress Shoreline in Howrah, the winning ticket is unregistered, meaning officials from The Lott have no way of contacting the winner. The unidentified player holds […]
Fri Jul 14, 2023 - 10:00amA new $40 million retail precinct has been officially confirmed for Kingston, after Pulse first revealed the plans in May. The Spring Farm Village, spearheaded by Sydney-based developer Tipalea Partners, is set to cater to the ‘daily needs of the rapidly growing residential populations in the Kingborough region’. On Thursday afternoon, Tipalea revealed that Coles […]
Fri Jul 14, 2023 - 7:00amTasmania has now recorded over 300,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 300 deaths since December 2021. In the past week, the 7-day statewide average of new cases has remained steady at 63, with 440 new infections reported. The North region has reported the lowest average with 17 new cases, followed closely by the North West […]
Fri Jul 14, 2023 - 6:00amTrouble continues to plague Tasmania’s Ashley Youth Detention Centre, with staff shortages leading to numerous lockdowns in the past month, an inquiry has been told. Lucas Digney, the assistant state secretary of the Health and Community Services Union, expressed concerns about the lack of skilled workers at the Ashley Youth Detention Centre. “In the last […]
Fri Jul 14, 2023 - 5:00amA significant fire is burning through bushland close to homes in Clarendon Vale on Hobart’s Eastern Shore this evening. Fire crews tell Pulse the blaze started in a vehicle and quickly spread to over 700 square metres. It is understood the fire is being brought under control. More to come…
Thu Jul 13, 2023 - 6:28pmA Hobart teenager has been arrested after a hit-and-run crash in Campania yesterday. The 19-year-old from Chigwell allegedly crashed his beige Nissan Maxima into a grey Holden Colorado ute at an intersection on Reeve Street around 5pm. He then reportedly fled the scene, leaving the Colorado driver with non-life-threatening injuries that required medical attention at hospital. Police […]
Thu Jul 13, 2023 - 5:21pmA car that has left the road and smashed into the centre barrier is blocking the Tasman Highway at Mornington this afternoon. Police say the single vehicle crash just past the Dampier Street overpass has left the right-hand lane heading towards Hobart blocked. Motorists are asked to avoid the area or anticipate delays until the scene […]
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