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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
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New bus interchange for Kingston as CBD redevelopment kicks off

Kingston is about to have an all new bus interchange as the Kingborough Council starts work on the reconstruction of the suburbs CBD along the Channel Highway. The improvements will be carried out from Hutchins Street to Freeman Street and are set to begin on February 14. One of the key features of the upgrade […]

Tue Feb 7, 2023 - 1:30pm
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Mystery winner hits jackpot at North Tas pub

A mystery winner has hit the jackpot at the St Leonard’s Village Inn in Northern Tasmania, scoring almost $500,000 on Keno! The lucky punter, who remains unidentified, correctly picked nine of the 20 numbers drawn in game 109 to take home the top prize. It’s the first time in 20 years the venue has sold […]

Tue Feb 7, 2023 - 12:15pm
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‘Exceptional’ doctors in training recognised with RHH awards

The Royal Hobart Hospital has announced the winners of its 2022 Junior Medical Officer of the Year Awards, recognising the exceptional contributions of doctors in training to the health services in Southern Tasmania. These awards recognise the achievements of doctors in training who have made a significant impact on the health services in the region. […]

Tue Feb 7, 2023 - 12:00pm
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Kingborough Council votes to donate land for women’s shelter

Kingborough Council has taken a major step in addressing the issue of domestic violence in the community by voting unanimously to donate land to the Hobart Women’s Shelter. Established in 1974, the shelter provides safe, emergency accommodation and support to women and children affected by family violence and/or those experiencing homelessness. The donated land will […]

Tue Feb 7, 2023 - 10:52am
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Tasmanian motorcyclist found dead down bank after fatal crash

A Tasmanian man has been found dead down a bank in Northern Tasmania after a motorcycle crash on the weekend. The 60-year-old man from Ulverstone was found at Union Bridge Road near Paradise after he disappeared while riding with a group on Sunday. Police say he was last seen around 3:30PM, with the riders in […]

Tue Feb 7, 2023 - 10:00am