A fire that started in a BBQ and quickly spread to a West Hobart house has left behind ‘extensive damage’ this afternoon. The Tasmania Fire Service say multiple triple zero calls alerted them to the initial BBQ fire, but by the time crews arrived, the flames had already extended into the house. Investigators say despite a […]
Thu Apr 27, 2023 - 6:47pmThe Hobart Northern Suburbs Rail Action Group say that a plan for a new, $750 million, multi-purpose stadium in the city must include a rail service to ‘avoid traffic chaos’. Toby Rowallan, the Rail Action Group President, is cautioning the State Government that choosing a busway over a rail system would be a ‘significant mistake’, […]
Thu Apr 27, 2023 - 12:30pmTasmanians are being reminded not to interfere with working dogs while they are on the job this International Guide Dog Day. To raise awareness about the pup’s legal rights, local singer Tyler Richardson has composed a fun and catchy jingle that delivers an essential message. The jingle serves to help clear up any confusion with […]
Thu Apr 27, 2023 - 10:15amMotorists are being urged to drive with caution after a car collided into a cow on the Channel Highway at Lower Snug this morning. Police say the driver, who was heading South at the time of the crash, sustained non-life threatening injuries. The cow has yet to be located and is believed to be ‘at […]
Thu Apr 27, 2023 - 8:14amHawthorn captain James Sicily has caused a storm of controversy with his recent comments about Tasmania. The state is a significant supporter of his club, with the Tasmanian government serving as a naming rights sponsor and Hawthorn playing four home matches at UTAS Stadium in Launceston this season. However, Sicily revealed in a recent interview […]
Thu Apr 27, 2023 - 7:00amUPDATE – 7 PM: Police have advised the spilled grain has been cleaned up and traffic conditions have returned to normal. EARLIER – 6 PM: Southbound traffic on Hobart’s Southern Outlet has come to a standstill after a spill this evening. Police say a ‘large quantity of grain’ has spilled onto the road just prior […]
Wed Apr 26, 2023 - 6:47pmPeople are being asked to ‘leave Neil the Seal alone’ and to let him rest after he took up residence at Kingston Beach this morning. Parks and Wildlife told Pulse that “thousands” have shown up since 7am to see Neil the southern elephant seal, who was born on the Tasman Peninsula in 2020. “Hauling out […]
Wed Apr 26, 2023 - 2:58pmA Cygnet cabin described as a ‘tiny wooden box’ that is ‘barely wider than a 2 seater couch’ has been advertised for rent on Facebook Marketplace for $175 a week. The cabin, which was shared online by outraged Twitter user Danny Carney, has no bathroom, no kitchen and is a 25 minute walk from Cygnet. “If […]
Wed Apr 26, 2023 - 2:30pmTwo people are reportedly on the run after crashing a stolen car into a tree near Launceston this morning. Police say the pair fled the scene on Meander Valley Road at Hadspen shortly after 7:30am when they hit a tree in a red Ford Falcon, which had only been reported stolen moments prior. “The car […]
Wed Apr 26, 2023 - 12:41pm‘Neil the seal’, a regular visitor to Hobart’s Clifton Beach, has made the journey to Kingston Beach this morning! Locals spotted the adventurous seal crossing the road before lounging on the grass outside the beach’s toilets. Parks and Wildlife are aware of the seal and are asking people to be quiet and stand 10 metres […]
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