Hobart is the place to be for the Dark Mofo festival, as thousands of people descend on the city to enjoy the winter festivities. The highly anticipated Winter Feast, now in its 10th year, kicks off tonight at Princes Wharf 1. Hobart’s Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds is thrilled about the event, which runs for four […]
Thu Jun 8, 2023 - 4:30pmThe recent discovery of the third case of meningococcal disease in Tasmania this year has raised concerns about the ongoing threat of the illness. Director of Public Health Dr Mark Veitch said the latest patient is a man in his 50s who is currently undergoing treatment at a Northwest hospital. He urged anyone with a […]
Thu Jun 8, 2023 - 4:01pmConversion therapy will be banned in Tasmania by the end of the year, the State Government has announced. Tasmanian Minister for Women Jo Palmer garnered an emotional response at Budget Estimates while expressing her support for a conversion therapy ban, saying she ‘doesn’t believe God makes mistakes’. Rodney Croome from Equality Tasmania has welcomed the […]
Thu Jun 8, 2023 - 2:51pmPenguin woman Erin Hodge has been missing for over a week, with Police concerned for her safety and whereabouts. The 39-year-old was last seen on May 31 and authorities are now appealing to the public for information on her whereabouts. It is believed Hodge may be in the Launceston area, but authorities have so far […]
Thu Jun 8, 2023 - 2:30pmHuon Valley ratepayers are facing a 12 percent increase in their rates next financial year, as part of a 10-year financial plan to bring the council into a budget surplus. Despite concerns raised by one councillor around the pressure the increase would put on households and businesses, the council voted in favour of the increase […]
Thu Jun 8, 2023 - 1:50pmNeil the Seal’s growing obsession with ‘body slamming’ power boxes has left some Bicheno locals worried. While he hasn’t caused any power outages yet, TasNetworks say some damaged power turret boxes have had to be replaced ‘a few times’. “He‘s taken fondness to this one particular turret,” TasNetworks told Pulse. Authorities are continuing to monitor […]
Thu Jun 8, 2023 - 1:19pmA drunk Tasmanian man who crashed his car into a fence in Force this morning has been charged with high range drink driving. The 43-year-old man reportedly lost control of his car on Gillingbrook Road shortly before 9am on Thursday morning. Police say following a breath test, the man returned a a blood alcohol level of […]
Thu Jun 8, 2023 - 11:55am7HOFM is the new number one station in Hobart, with a share of 22.2%, up 1.2% according to the latest Xtra Insights by Commercial Radio Australia. The previous chart-topper, Hit 100.9, experienced a significant decline, dropping 3.8% to 17.4% and falling from its coveted first-place position. Meanwhile, ABC Radio Hobart has managed to maintain its […]
Thu Jun 8, 2023 - 11:12amRex Airlines is set to shake up the Tasmanian travel market, with daily flights between Melbourne and Hobart to launch in just a few months. The service, which will begin on August 17, marks Rex’s expansion into its fourth Tasmanian destination and will see one-way fares offered for as low as $79. The move comes […]
Thu Jun 8, 2023 - 7:50amAn ‘unauthorised’ anti-stadium banner attached to the chimney of Hobart’s iconic Gas Works was not approved and will be taken down, Pulse understands. The removal, which will happen ‘as soon as possible’, comes after concerns were raised over the impact of the ‘No Stadium’ sign on the heritage-listed building. Messages obtained by Pulse from a […]
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