A Chinese exchange student who tragically while free-diving in Tasmania over a year ago died accidentally when his foot got caught in his spearfishing line, a coroner has ruled. Coroner Robert Webster has revealed that the Year 10 student from Taroona High School was swimming with friends at Lighthouse Bay, South Bruny on November 7 […]
Wed Jan 18, 2023 - 1:12pmA group of beekeeping women from around the world have broken a world record by posting “the most photos of women beekeeping uploaded in 24 hours.” The challenge was started by Anita Long and Jenni McLeod from the Richmond-based Sister Hives beekeeping initiative in an effort to promote and support female beekeepers. Over 1,300 photos […]
Wed Jan 18, 2023 - 11:06amA truck crash that caused major traffic delays in Hobart on Monday was likely caused by an unstable load of tiles, according to Tasmania Police. Dramatic footage obtained by Pulse shows the moment the truck tipped over onto its side as it turned onto the Tasman Bridge, narrowly avoiding a vehicle in the middle lane […]
Wed Jan 18, 2023 - 9:40amTassie’s ‘tooting truckers’ have raised over $16,000 for children at the Royal Hobart Hospital! 🚚🧸💙 The Tassie Convoy 4 Kids saw trucks of all shapes, sizes, and colours toot through the streets of Hobart in November. The truckies fundraising effort will go towards toys and activities for children in hospital.
Wed Jan 18, 2023 - 7:00amThe last of the poker machines at Tasmanian RSL branches are set to be gone by the middle of the year. The RSL has announced the remaining 20 poker machines at clubs in Devonport will be removed, a move they say will support veterans and their families. CEO of RSL Tasmania John Hardy said change […]
Wed Jan 18, 2023 - 6:00amTasmania sweltered under scorching temperatures today, with Hobart reaching a high of 30.7 degrees. Despite coming close, Hobart’s hottest day of the year, which was 31.7 degrees on January 14, remains untouched. Overnight temperatures are also expected to be high, with some locations remaining in the low 20s this evening. Weather forecasters have also warned […]
Tue Jan 17, 2023 - 8:40pmUPDATE 6:30PM: TFS crews have contained both fires in the Bridgewater and Gagebrook areas. They say there may be visible smoke and fire activity in the area for some time. Crews have now turned their attention to a structure fire on the Lyell Highway north of New Norfolk. EARLIER: Fire crews are also attending another bushfire […]
Tue Jan 17, 2023 - 4:57pmFirefighters in the Huon Valley, south of Hobart, have contained a bushfire that broke out this morning. The fire was first reported shortly after 10am, with aerial crews quickly deployed to the scene. By 12:30pm, TasALERT reported that the fire had been successfully contained. Officials are reminding residents to remain vigilant and to report any […]
Tue Jan 17, 2023 - 1:12pmFormer Dallas Mavericks superstar Dirk Nowitzki has made a surprise visit to Tasmania, dropping in on a JackJumpers practice in Kingston on Monday! The NBA legend, who is considered the greatest international player in NBA history and a 14-time All-Star, is currently in Australia with his family and took the opportunity to reunite with his […]
Tue Jan 17, 2023 - 11:20amTasmanian shipbuilder Incat is set to make history by constructing the world’s first large electric ferry for a South American customer. The company’s founder and chairman, Robert Clifford, is said to be finalising a deal with Argentinian ferry operator Buquebus for the 130m ferry to be powered by batteries rather than gas. Incat, which employs […]
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