Launceston’s Iron Horse Bar and Grill owner says she is still awaiting payment for hosting the controversial ‘Karen’s Diner’ experience in April, which has since gone into liquidation. The chain, which is notorious for its “great burgers and rude service,” offers diners a theatrical experience where they are mocked by waitresses with bad attitudes. In … [Read more…]
Severe weather caused 36% of NRMA Insurance autumn home claims nationally, though Queensland had its quietest autumn for wild weather damage in more than six years. The insurer received 10,151 wild weather claims nationally in March-May, less than half the 25,000 weather claims received a year ago and down 13% on summer’s 11,646. “This is … [Read more…]
Two young Launceston men have pleaded guilty to several charges after stealing $130,000 from their mate’s grandma to buy a four wheel drive. The duo, who can’t be named – as one was under 18, have been charged with two counts of burglary after stealing multiple envelopes of cash from the woman’s property in Carrick. … [Read more…]
More than 180 mitigation projects from across the country have qualified for the Federal Government’s first funding round from the $1 billion five-year Disaster Ready Fund (DRF). The DRF starts next month, committing the Commonwealth to invest up to $200 million annually and matched by states and territories. Queensland and NSW – the two states … [Read more…]
The music licensing company PPL has revealed its Most Played charts for 2022, with Ed Sheeran once again securing the title of Most Played Artist of the year in the UK. PPL licenses the use of recorded music on radio, TV and in public places in the UK and receives extensive airplay reporting from broadcasters … [Read more…]
Youth charged with aggravated armed robbery at Woolworths Claremont. Image / Stock A 15-year-old teenager armed with an axe has been charged after allegedly assaulting a staff member and stealing drinks from a Claremont supermarket overnight. Police say the teen entered the Woolworths store through the loading dock around 10pm on Saturday, where he struck … [Read more…]
A tourism entrepreneur is proposing to build the ‘longest, fastest and highest’ zip-line in the Asia-Pacific on kunanyi/Mt Wellington – and it could be operational by the end of next year. TAZZIP director Shane Abel told the ABC the zip-line would provide spectacular views of southern Tasmania. “You’d be seeing all the way down to … [Read more…]
A Tasmania Police car. Image / Pulse Nine people have been charged and around 20 firearms removed from the Tasmanian community in recent weeks following a crackdown on illegal, unregistered and stolen guns. Yesterday, police conducted multiple searches across the state, leading to the discovery of seven illegal guns. Following these searches, a 52-year-old man … [Read more…]
Port Huon Sports Centre. Image / Supplied The Huon Valley Council has announced a major refurbishment project that will result in the Port Huon pool’s closure for ‘at least two months’. Council say the project aims to enhance the facility’s durability, bring down maintenance requirements and extend the pool’s lifespan. The anticipated re-lining works on … [Read more…]
Image / Pulse Parts of Hobart’s Campbell Street are set to be reduced to two lanes to make way for a new inner-city cycleway. The City of Hobart planning committee has given the green light to turn sections of Campbell, Argyle, Bathurst and Liverpool Streets into cycle lanes as part of a $1.725 million development … [Read more…]