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Failed overtaking attempt leads to serious crash on Tasmanian highway

A failed overtaking attempt on the Bass Highway in Northern Tasmanian resulted in a serious crash late last night. Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash involving a grey Toyota Corolla sedan and a grey Nissan Navara dual cab ute on the Bass Highway at Deloraine shortly before 11pm. According to preliminary […]

Wed Feb 8, 2023 - 10:30am
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Tassie swimmers complete chilly 14km Lake St Clair swim

Tasmanian swimmers Rod Watkins and Samantha Poulsen tackled an ‘incredible’ challenge last weekend, completing a 14km swim in Lake St Clair – Australia’s deepest lake! Located in the Cradle Mountain National Park, Lake St Clair is 215 meters deep, 14 km long and boasts epic views of surrounding mountain ranges. The duo tackled the challenge […]

Wed Feb 8, 2023 - 10:00am
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‘What the f***’: Mysterious seahorse appears on Hobart woman’s deck

A ‘mysterious’ seahorse that appeared from out of nowhere on Hobart woman’s deck in Old Beach has sent a local community group into a frenzy trying to solve the mystery. The woman asked fellow Old Beach residents if anyone else has found ‘a sea horse on their deck’, or if it was ‘only her’. She […]

Wed Feb 8, 2023 - 9:15am
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Alcohol-fueled joyride leads to Tasmanian man’s severed finger

Maxwell John Ralph Baillie Cameron was drunk and asleep at the wheel when he drove on the wrong side of the road, causing a crash that severed one of his fingers – a court has heard. On August 7, 2022, Cameron was driving a white Toyota Landcruiser in Meander Valley when he was stopped by […]

Wed Feb 8, 2023 - 7:45am
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North-West Tasmanian motorcycle crash victim identified

The motorcyclist found deceased down a bank in North-West Tasmania on Monday has been identified as 60-year-old Robby van Zelm. Tributes have been pouring in from the community for the beloved father, grandfather, and brother from Ulverstone. Robby was riding with a group of motorcyclists on the weekend when he became separated from the group […]

Wed Feb 8, 2023 - 6:15am
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Hobart singer Jess Clennett makes it through Australian Idol

Hobart’s Jess Clennett has just made it to the next stage of Australian Idol’s TOP 50 with FOUR YESES from the judges! Singing ‘Whole Lotta Love’ by Led Zeppelin as a tribute to her dad Michael on the anniversary of his passing, Jess wowed the judges on the national TV talent show. Meghan Trainer said […]

Tue Feb 7, 2023 - 7:49pm
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Tasmanian basketball player returns home ahead of surgery

Josh Magette, the point guard for the Tasmania  JackJumpers, will undergo surgery to repair a broken cheekbone and fractured eye socket this week. The injury occurred during Sunday’s win over Illawarra. Magette returned to his home in Hobart on the Spirit of Tasmania, and will have the surgery on Thursday. In a statement, Magette said […]

Tue Feb 7, 2023 - 5:45pm
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Blaze at Bridgewater scrap yard deemed accidental

A fire that broke out at Bellevue Distributors in Bridgewater on Monday afternoon has been determined to be accidental by fire investigators. The Tasmania Fire Service was alerted to the fire at around 3.00pm and responded with fire crews from Bridgewater, Glenorchy, Hobart and Brighton. Upon arriving at the scene, the fire crews found a […]

Tue Feb 7, 2023 - 5:15pm
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‘Not running’: 65+ Hobart bus services scrapped

Metro Tasmania has scrapped 65+ services in and around Hobart tomorrow. The cancellations come as ‘no surprise’ to commuters, with the bus operator currently battling a shortage due to ‘driver sickness’. Metro Tasmania has apologised for the inconvenience and is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Passengers are advised to check their […]

Tue Feb 7, 2023 - 4:40pm
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Truck catches fire on Tasman Highway near Hobart Airport

A truck has caught fire on the Tasman Highway at Cambridge this afternoon.  Police and emergency services are on the scene, and say one Hobart-bound lane of the highway has been closed. Witnesses tell Pulse multiple ambulances are on the scene, with thick black smoke coming from the cab of the truck. Motorists are asked […]

Tue Feb 7, 2023 - 3:00pm