A bystander has been hailed a hero after he rescued two children from a rip at Blackmans Bay Beach The “near-miss” unfolded on Wednesday afternoon when a group of children swimming near the rocks were caught in a strong rip current a vigilant bystander noticed the situation grabbed a foam bodyboard and used his experience as a surfer to swim out and rescue two children,” a Surf Life Saving Tasmania spokesperson said The children were reportedly shaken but unharmed “This heroic rescue is a timely reminder to be prepared ahead of the long weekend,” the spokesperson said Know how to spot them and what to do if caught.” The spokesperson also urged beachgoers to watch children closely and discuss what to do if they or a friend get into trouble “Only enter the water to assist if you’re experienced and take flotation with you,” they said “Stay safe and enjoy the water!” Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 Pulse Tasmania is published by Pulse Media Group Pty Ltd While the Kingston area has had a significant drop in total offences police are investigating a series of recent burglaries Inspector Colin Riley said total offences in the area have dropped 32 per cent been a distinct and uncommon pattern of burglaries and stealing in the area over the past two weeks and police are investigating,” he said Between 1pm and 4pm a home burglary on Garnett Street Blackmans Bay with jewellery stolen (reference 756024) Between 8am and 8pm a home burglary on Hutchins Street Kingston with jewellery and a laptop stolen (reference 756030) Overnight into Wednesday morning a shed burglary on Tinderbox Road Tinderbox with power tools stolen (reference 756546) Between 8.30am and 5.40pm a home burglary on Tinderbox Road Tinderbox with electrical items stolen (reference 756585) Overnight into Thursday morning a vehicle was entered on Wells Parade Blackmans Bay with a credit card and gift voucher stolen (reference 75668) Between 8am and 4.30pm a home burglary on Hutchins Street Kingston with a sound system and jewellery stolen (reference 756724) “Investigators are seeking any information from the public that might assist with apprehending the person or people responsible for these matters,” Inspector Riley said “Please quote the reference numbers when providing information.” police are requesting that members of the public remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to police “If the suspicious activity is occurring at the time of reporting “As the activity seems to be continuing about suspicious activity or people observed regardless of how insignificant it appears is wanted by us to aid in that quick apprehension.” please ensure they are operating and recording please also ensure doors remain locked and the house is secure when you are not home” This is the kind of thing that property listings say only one property per year was sold in this seaside strip Listed for sale with Peterswald’s Craig Anderson and Jess Hansen the pair said No.82 was the next level above “tightly held” “This home is not just located in a tightly held position by the beach it is at the southern end of the Esplanade where only two other properties have sold in the past eight years,” Ms Hansen said “The unrivalled beachside location is bound to appeal to a wide range of purchasers “Its sun-drenched north-facing aspect will definitely be a drawcard for buyers “Another part of the appeal is the rare opportunity to realise the potential of a beachside block of this size — 1073sq m — situated at the end of the cul-de-sac.” MORE: Once in a lifetime chance to become Ashfield’s custodian Sandy Bay masterpiece will wow you again and again this stunningly positioned triple-bedroom home is within reaching distance of the pristine sands of Blackmans Bay Beach This classic solid brick home is ready to provide its new custodians with a spectacular lifestyle opportunity And while it is comfortable 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CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) A pollution incident that discoloured the waters off Blackmans Bay Beach on Tuesday remains a mystery The Kingborough Council thanked members of the public who alerted them to the incident saying further investigation by the Environment Protection Authority confirmed the discharge had stopped by the afternoon authorities were unable to identify the source of the pollution “Please remember that only rainwater can go down stormwater drains both on your property and in the roadside drains,” the council said online “When people put unwanted liquids and waste down the stormwater drain it quickly ends up in our creeks and onto beaches.” soapy water from washing cars and grass clippings “should not end up in the stormwater system” Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 The Hobart market may be going through a downfall but there are still several bright spots experts say could see significant growth in 2025 Fact Checked it's safe to say 2024 has been another ordinary year for Hobart property The median dwelling price in the Tasmanian capital dropped 1% through the twelve months to November That came on the back of a decline of around 3% in 2023 Hobart prices have now fallen more than 12% from their peak in March 2022 This might sound like time to swoop in before things start to pick back up believes buyers should proceed with caution "Other markets offer more favourable metrics for growth than Tasmania," he told Savings.com.au he and our other expert contributor have identified several potential bright spots in Hobart that could be poised for significant growth in the near future Investorkit senior analyst Junge Ma agrees there are 'market challenges' in Hobart "Most suburbs continue to experience market pressure relief and price decline," she told Savings.com.au "Our selected suburbs are located in the north-east and north-west regions characterised by either low supply or affordable prices that help counteract market challenges." Moonah bucked the trend last year to see prices increase for both units and houses and Ms Ma says it could be another standout performer in 2025 "Moonah house prices … are demonstrating strong resilience compared to many other suburbs in the city," she said "Housing inventory is now at a balanced level of 2.9 months Just across the Derwent river from Moonah is Geilston Bay house prices in Geilston Bay peaked at $770,000 in June 2022 before declining steadily to below $700,000 earlier this year things picked up significantly – house prices have grown more than 5% from August Ms Ma says this growth was partly driven by a sharp decrease in supply "Stock on market has dropped by over 30% over the past year … there’s only 1.1 months worth of stock available," she explained inventory levels of three months or less present good ROI opportunities for property investors Rokeby is another suburb on the eastern shore of the Derwent Ms Ma noted the shift in supply-demand dynamic experienced by the Rokeby rental market in 2024 "The vacancy rate has fallen sharply from 1.4% in 2023 to an exceptionally low 0.2%," Ms Ma said "This tightening rental market is expected to drive rents higher and shift additional demand toward the sales market." Rokeby is also notable for its average unit price being higher than its average house price over the past twelve months This could be a quirk of the specific properties sold in that time given it’s a small sample size Hobart is the capital city with the smallest gap between house and unit prices (23%) so this data might be an accurate representation New Norfolk is the furthest suburb from the Hobart CBD to make this list it’s one of the oldest settlements in Tasmania representing just two thirds of the Hobart median After a notable annual decline in unit prices those in New Norfolk are now around 22% cheaper than the Hobart median Ms Ma says New Norfolk is another suburb where the tight rental market could feed through to demand to buy not to mention a strong yield for investors "Rental yields are strong at 5.2% and the vacancy rate has dropped sharply to just 0.3%," she said roughly a 20-minute drive south from the Hobart CBD was one of two suburbs that fit Hello Haus' criteria for suburbs that could see growth in excess of 5% in 2025 "We prioritise high-confidence data areas that demonstrate strong affordability and growing demand metrics," Mr Powell explained Blackmans Bay has a decent rental yield (3.67%) and strong socioeconomic indicators suggest it's an attractive place to live Mr Powell also highlighted a supply-demand imbalance that could point to price growth "There’s low stock on market and low inventory … properties are selling relatively quickly [32 days on market]," he told Savings.com.au You’ll notice a fairly big discrepancy between house and unit prices – houses became 9.1% more expensive throughout 2024 while unit values dropped 12.3% This means there’s a 35% gap between the pair – much greater than the Hobart average You could infer there might be bargains available in the Blackmans Bay unit market Midway Point was the other pick from Hello Haus There are a few bodies of water between it and the CBD but the Tasman Highway cuts straight across House prices in the suburb dropped more than 5% in 2024 but Mr Powell says the market conditions are "opportune." 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Play Duration: 7 minutes 30 seconds7m Brought to you by The State of the Derwent Report Card 2023 has been released revealing an increase in nutrients discharged from sewage treatment plants to the estuary The report documents the water quality at swimming sites including Howrah Beach CEO of the Derwent Estuary Program Ursula Taylor explains which Derwent-caught fish are safe to eat and how often they can be eaten "The health advice that comes from the Department of Health is to avoid eating any shellfish from the estuary because of the high levels of zinc in the shellfish," Ms Taylor tells Jo Spargo on ABC Hobart Breakfast The link to the full report can be found here The State of the Derwent Report Card 2023 has been released, noting the water quality at swimming sites including Blackman's Bay.(ABC News: Mitchell Woolnough) Hobart, Beach Travel, Swimming, Recreational Fishing, Water PollutionTranscriptUrsula TaylorSo we analyse metal levels in shellfish, so oysters and mussels. The health advice that comes from the Department of Health is to avoid eating any shellfish from the estuary, you know, the regular ocean-going fish species. Jo SpargoYou mentioned trout. Talk to us about fishing, where you would catch a fish and eat it if you caught it in the Derwent estuary and how frequently you could do that safely. Jo SpargoAre we on the improve? Is it getting better? Jo SpargoAnd then what does that mean for things like the spotted handfish? Jo SpargoI've seen that on ABC News. Is that also part of the seagrass restoration that's being trialled or that's a completely different thing? That's a completely separate thing. Okay. So where's that happening? That's also in the Derwent, isn't it? Jo SpargoNutrients increased in this 2023 report card. Is there a reason for that? And is it something we should be concerned about? Jo SpargoThere are also links that have been made between algal blooms, nutrients and motor neurone disease. How deep do you go with the testing when it comes to the nutrients? Jo SpargoI don't know if you're going to be able to answer this question on the text, Ursula, but David wants to know on 0438922936, if the new bridgework, the Bridgewater Bridgework has caused increased sediment and zinc flush. Ursula TaylorWell, that's being tested all the time. We haven't seen a particular reason to think that that's been the case. Jo SpargoOk but I could probably do five different interviews with you with different aspects of this report. It's so interesting. There'll be a lot more on the ABC website as well, if you want to dive a little bit deeper into it. And if you want to read the full report, if you Google Do an Estuary and 2023 report card, it'll pop up for you. Really appreciate you coming into the studio this morning for us. Thank you, Jay. Download the ABC listen app to text and call your favourite live radio Dodges Ferry was greater Hobart’s hottest suburb this year Hobart’s blue-ribbon suburbs are often top-of-mind when it comes to analysing growth trends a suburb 40km away from these high-profile neighbourhoods has eclipsed them all In its year-end data, PropTrack found that beachy suburb Dodges Ferry was the price growth king recording a 10.3 per cent uptick in its median price This rise brought it to $656,000 for a typical house The next best results were in South Hobart and Blackmans Bay which both grew by 6.7 per cent and have medians around the $880,000 mark Lindisfarne and Moonah rounded out the top five with house price growth of 5.9 and 5.8 per cent Dodges Ferry experts — who grew up and work in the area — Chloe Wright and Holly Johnson say it was no surprise to see their suburb in the No.1 position The Kate Storey Realty property consultants say the Dodges Ferry secret is well and truly out Miss Johnson said the number of people looking to move to the area has increased sharply “It has become a very popular spot,” she said the community is very active and all the essentials are at your doorstep “And you have a choice of gorgeous beaches nearby.” A relaxed lifestyle by the water is a big drawcard for Dodges Ferry Miss Wright said being a step out of the city Dodges Ferry has a different vibe to Hobart but Sorell and Hobart are easily accessible,” she said “People see the value of the properties here They have increased so much in the past five years but there is still room for growth in the future.” MORE: Write the next chapter for this sandstone Midlands inn Soak in the modern luxury of this historic Bath St beauty Battery Point Circus home sold fast as lightning In what might seem remarkable to a buyer from interstate Dodges Ferry still offers older properties and shacks with water views or beach access for around the $500-$600,000 range “You can’t find that in a lot of places,” Miss Johnson said “The lifestyle here combined with people being able to work from home these days is a great fit.” Miss Wright said recently Dodges Ferry buyers and non-local inquiries can be split 50-50 we have seen an influx of first-home buyers of late said it was not unusual to see an area like Dodges Ferry outperforming the rest of the market “Prices in greater Hobart over the past year are up by 1.33 per cent so to see stabilisation and some growth is a bit of a reversal most suburbs would sit around that mark of being slightly up or down “You don’t have to get very far down Hobart’s top 10 list for fastest growth before reaching areas like Taroona New Norfolk or Old Beach that recorded just 1-2 per cent growth.” where the median value was down by 0.4 per cent year-on-year Glenorchy 4.6 per cent and New Town’s median unit price was 7.5 per cent lower Mr Moore said across greater Hobart unit prices have not fallen by a lot but are down 1.5 per cent in the past year you won’t see a lot of suburbs bucking that trend “The unit market in Hobart is smaller than in other capital cities … but for some buyers units are a perfect option They can be well located and more affordable than a detached house,” Mr Moore said unit prices in Hobart remain up by 28 per cent versus 39 per cent for houses.” Dodges Ferry is on the market at “Offers over $795,000” Dodges Ferry is priced at “Offers over $895,000” The report also revealed the year’s most expensive suburbs with two traditional rivals going head-to-head for the No.1 position There was just a $25,000 difference between Battery Point ($1.325m) and Sandy Bay ($1.3m) Kingston and Blackmans Bay were the most expensive suburbs for unit buyers Mr Moore said Sandy Bay and Battery Point are similar to Toorak in Melbourne or Vaucluse in Sydney in that these areas are home to large expensive properties and that “does not change” from one year to the next Tasmania Police are on the hunt for alleged rock-throwers who injured a person in the state’s south on Thursday The incident occurred near Soldiers Rocks in Blackmans Bay at around 2:40pm on January 2 Police said unknown individuals were at the top of the cliffs off Suncoast Drive when they allegedly threw rocks over the edge Authorities are now appealing for witnesses to come forward with any descriptions or information they may have about the incident “Any description or information would be greatly appreciated,” a police spokesperson said Soldiers Rocks is a popular Hobart cliff jumping location Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 Firefighters are battling a blaze that has engulfed a house in Blackmans Bay this evening Multiple Tasmania Fire Service crews from Kingston Hobart and Margate are at the scene of the structure fire on Hampton Court Images shared to social media show a bright orange glow and thick black smoke billowing across the area A TFS spokesperson said the house is “burning freely” and crews are working to contain and control the blaze The home’s residents managed to escape without injury while the cause of the fire has not yet been determined Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 A significant police operation is underway in Blackmans Bay following an “isolated incident” this afternoon a police spokesperson said there is “no risk to the public” It is understood a person was airlifted to hospital after receiving serious injuries Locals have reported a large presence of numerous police fire and ambulance vehicles at the north end of the beach The rescue helicopter and a boat have also been dispatched to assist Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 A fire that tore through a Blackmans Bay garage destroying several vehicles and damaging a home has been deemed accidental by fire investigators Emergency services were called to the blaze on Hampton Court around 6pm on Monday where firefighters extinguished the flames that had engulfed two cars and five vehicles parked inside the garage The fire also caused significant damage to the home Investigators have since determined that the fire was accidental and likely caused by faulty wiring related to one of the vehicles Friends of the family have rallied together to support them in the aftermath of the fire describing the parents as “not the sort of people to ask for help” “Though renting and not owners of the property the fire smoke and water has consumed all their belongings from the very small things like tooth brushes to [the] pride and joy in the garage,” they said “The two teenage boys have also lost belongings and the comforts of what makes a house a home.” A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist the family with the costs of replacing their lost items Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 A new underwater pipeline is set to transport recycled water across Hobart’s Derwent River for agricultural irrigation Finishing touches are this week being put on the new $1.1 million seven-kilometre water pipeline which will pump Class A recycled water from Blackman’s Bay to South Arm It is part of the larger $18 million South Arm Irrigation Scheme and will provide treated water to end users on the peninsula including farmers and the Arm End Golf Course South Arm Irrigation Scheme CEO Mary Massina said the installation of the pipeline is a “historic occasion” for the community “South Arm is one of the driest areas in Tasmania with limited agricultural capacity as it is in a rain shadow from kunanyi/Mount Wellington and without access to natural fresh-water sources,” Massina told Pulse The pipeline will take one-third of the wastewater from TasWater’s Blackmans Bay facility and will further treat and deliver up to 900 megalitres of water annually According to the scheme’s COO Michael Kerschbaum a 2021 review found that the project has the potential to increase the South Arm area’s agricultural capacity by nine times the most suitable options for new irrigated agricultural crops include high value crops such as cherries The pipeline is being built using high density polyethylene (HPDE) at a diameter of 250mm It is being installed using a “float and sink” method with 500-metre segments floated into position from the Margate Marina bolted together and sunk over a three-week period Water is expected to start flowing through the pipeline in the first half of 2025 A Tasmanian man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to smuggle 50 grams of methamphetamine into the state aboard the Spirit of Tasmania ferry Police intercepted the 43-year-old Blackmans Bay resident on Wednesday night as he disembarked the vessel on foot The arrest was carried out by officers from Western Taskforce Scelus working alongside the police dog handlers unit Authorities estimate the seized methamphetamine could have led to approximately 500 street deals The man was charged with trafficking in a controlled substance and subsequently released on bail He is scheduled to appear before the Devonport Magistrates Court in June Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 Police say the number of reported home burglaries in the Kingston area has dried up over the last week after the arrest of a man from Hobart’s northern suburbs The man from Old Beach is accused of travelling south to commit the crimes at homes in Blackmans Bay and Tinderbox in early October Inspector Colin Riley said the man was arrested last Wednesday and that there had been no further reports of home burglaries in the area since “House burglaries not only lead to significant financial loss but can also create feelings of insecurity in our community,” Riley said Kingston Police are encouraging residents to enhance their home security measures.” He said preventing house burglaries involves a combination of physical security measures community members can significantly reduce the risk of burglary and create a safer environment for themselves and their neighbours,” he said total offences in the Kingston area have dropped 32% compared to the same time last year Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 Kingston Police are on the hunt for a burglar or burglars targeting homes a shed and car in the area over the past two weeks Inspector Colin Riley said despite a 32% drop in total offences in the area compared to the same time last year there has been an “uncommon pattern” of burglaries in recent days Several properties have been broken into in Blackmans Bay All of the home burglaries are believed to have occurred during the workday A vehicle parked on Wells Parade in Blackmans Bay was also broken into overnight on Wednesday with a credit card and gift voucher stolen “Investigators are seeking any information from the public that might assist with apprehending the person or people responsible for these matters,” Riley said “We are confident that we will apprehend this offender or offenders and bring this crime pattern to a conclusion quickly.” Kingston is actively policed through day and afternoon shifts but relies on complete 24-hour response from offices based 15 minutes away at the Hobart Police Station Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 but that’s even more incentive to keep moving to stay fit and connected Our rides in coming weeks will keep you warm just remember your gloves and neck warmers The 19km Blackmans Bay to Tinderbox loop on Saturday 22 June is a relaxed ride on rolling hills and offers some spectacular views Meet ride leader Jack at The Beach restaurant carpark in Blackmans Bay at 9.45am for the ride on mostly sealed roads (there is a short gravel section) with a morning tea stop at Tinderbox Beach please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/311502-blackmans-bay-to-tinderbox-loop-ride The 30km Tranmere Trundle on Sunday 23 June is a relaxing ride on mostly paths and quiet roads Meet ride leader David at 9.45am at the Simmons Park car park in Lindisfarne – you can also meet the group at Kangaroo Bay but please let David know to look out for you Bring a drink and snacks for a break at Pindos Park. There will be lunch afterwards at one of the cafes on the return leg. RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/311502-blackmans-bay-to-tinderbox-loop-ride Good things come in small packages and folding bikes are generally evidence of that Join other folding bike enthusiasts on Saturday 29 June for the 23km Flight of the Folders ride to MONA Meet ride leader Di at the Cenotaph car park at McVilly Drive at 9.45am for a 10am start to ride along the Intercity Cycleway to MONA for coffee and snacks before returning the same way Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/303756-flight-of-the-folders The easy 10km e-bike cruise to the Queens Domain on Friday 5 July will add the new Campbell Street bike lanes to its journey of exploration Meet ride leader Di at 10.15am at the front of Brooke Street Pier for the ride along shared paths The group will finish at Jam Packed at 11.30am for the monthly Coffee Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/318950-e-bike-coffee-cruise-the-queen-s-view-to Join the northwest riders group for a Christmas in July dinner and a weekend of riding out of Longford on 6-7 July led by ride leader Keith B but let organiser Helen know if you want to come for dinner with shorter option of Longford–Bishopsbourne and return – 28km Wellington Street between Lyttleton and Archer streets just up from and opposite JJ's Bakery.Be ready to ride 10am meet at Cressy Bakery 10am for morning tea before the ride Option of lunch at bakery before returning More details at: https://ridewithgps.com/events/308184-nw-yulefest-weekend-longford The Moonah Mountain Moaner on Sunday 7 July is a great heart starter in just an 18km loop Meet ride leader David at the car park next to the Cornelian Bay Boathouse café at 9.15am for the ride along suburban streets and gravel shortcuts This is a steep ride with some rough surfaces suited to wide tyres and experienced riders Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/318418-moonah-mountain-moaner If you would like to be one of our Ride Leaders, please email our Rides Coordinator with your contact details and what sort of riding you are interested in and we'll let you know when the next Ride Leader Skills Development Workshop is scheduled You don't have to be super fit or into competitive riding our rides are a mixed bag depending on the interests of our ride leaders They offer everything from short 1-2 hour rides with stops along the way to day-long excursions Our social rides leaders follow a set of protocols to help make our rides safer:  People are asked not to attend rides if they have fever shortness of breath or runny nose or are in mandated isolation The Great Victorian Bike Ride is set to return in 2025 on 24–28 November offering an exciting new format while keeping the spirit of this beloved event alive Bicycle Network Memberships offer benefits to all kinds of riders The Peaks Challenge Ride2School fundraiser is on again for this year's epic event on Sunday 9 March The City of Adelaide will undertake a speed limit review to understand the need for reducing speeds to support business and residents and create a safer city environment Work on the much-anticipated $38.9 million Sydney Harbour Bridge ramp upgrade has begun the bike lane will link the country's most famous bridge to the bike network in Milsons Point we launched our Affiliate Membership program specially designed for cycling groups and clubs Orange in New South Wales is in line for a nice new stretch of bike path one that will expand the off-road network and improve access to schools Work has kicked off on a key Canberra bike route setting the wheels in motion for safer and more pleasant journeys through the city’s northern suburbs In a submission to the federal government’s draft National Urban Policy Bicycle Network and seven other Australian bicycle organisations have called for active transport infrastructure funding to be increased to 10% of federal transport investment Many of our best bike journeys are along coastlines or up and down the creeks and rivers that meet the sea But with rising sea levels some of this vital infrastructure is at threat of inundation erosion and from changes in groundwater chemistry I had the honour of being elected to the Tasmanian Legislative Council as an independent member for Nelson it has been an absolute joy to represent my community and work towards a better future for our state through my work in parliament I will be proudly running for re-election again in 2025 The electoral division of Nelson is a constituency of the Tasmanian Legislative Council which is the Upper House in the Tasmanian State Parliament The Upper House Nelson electorate includes many of the suburbs south of the Hobart city municipal area such as Sandy Bay It also includes the Kingborough municipal area north of Alonga Road and Pearsall Avenue in Blackmans Bay You can 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All Right Reserved Police have issued a warning to swimmers after a “possible shark sighting” at Blackmans Bay Beach this morning They say an ‘unidentified fin’ has been spotted about 50 metres off the beach “No further details regarding size or type but reports of a fin in the water,” the alert said Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 Kingborough Council has issued a warning against swimming and other water-based activities at Blackmans Bay Mid Beach following the discovery of a sewage spill earlier this morning Council staff identified what has been described as a “leak” on Monday morning and contacted TasWater who are currently working to fix the issue “Temporary signs have been placed at the affected areas advising that the area may not be suitable for recreational use (e.g “Water quality may be unsuitable for recreational use for the next 24 hours.” READ MORE: ‘Don’t swim’ warning after sewerage spill at Blackmans Bay beach “TasWater are aware of the spill and are in the process of repairing the leak The spill is not expected to affect areas beyond [the beach].” The nature and source of the discharge are under investigation Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 Police have closed Roslyn Ave while firefighters attend the fire which TasNetworks say has knocked out power for over 2000 customers across Blackmans Bay The road is expected to remain closed and power off for some time Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526. Copyright © 2025. Pulse Tasmania is published by Pulse Media Group Pty Ltd. A Blackmans Bay street has been closed after a p-plater crashed into a house this evening Emergency services have removed the young driver from the vehicle and are currently working to remove the vehicle from the side of the Blowhole Road home The cause of the crash remains unknown at this time Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526. TIMELESS elegance and sophistication is on show throughout every inch of this impeccable Blackmans Bay home It is the type of property that makes a grand first impression and then follows that up with even more impressive features that flow throughout its stately 320sq m double storey floorplan And it takes but a second to realise who designed the home Nest Property marketing consultant Todd Pepper described the home as “outstanding” and said it features many of the design cues that are synonymous with the Linardi design language and it is poised to set a new benchmark for Blackmans Bay pricing when it is sold,” he said “This is a home that has got the whole package From the design flair and the high quality construction to the gigantic water views It all comes together to create an amazing property it’s the best house that is on the market in Kingborough right now.” Entry to the property is via a concrete internal driveway extending from Sandra Drive eyes are drawn to the mixture of steel beams curved roofing and floor-to-ceiling glazing The home’s entry foyer is beautiful with its double height glazing that allows natural light to enter the heart of the home while sun and shadows bounce across the adjacent pond A gorgeous master craftsmen-built stairwell beckons a visitor to head directly to the top floor Immediately to the left there is an extremely generous open-plan family The living room is some 4.4m x 6.1m and the dining and kitchen a further 6.3m x 7.4m — enough space for the largest of families and a bunch of friends you can open the living room doors to the courtyard on one side of the home and then the dining doors to the outdoor entertainment space on the water side of the property,” Mr Pepper said “It transforms the space into a giant indoor-outdoor entertainer.” This living area was designed to accept easterly all-day sunlight and interact seamlessly with the exterior areas Mr Pepper described it as a credit to Linardi and the owners that they have been able to provide “liveable comfort at such a high level of class and sophistication” In the impressive kitchen there is an island for casual meals an AEG dishwasher and a Siemens coffee machine alongside a wealth of bench and cupboard space Mr Pepper noted the property makes the most of technology to further enhance the owners easy breezy lifestyle including an iControl system for automated control of the heating It also has a sensored alarm system and an automated sprinkler system the laundry and a large double garage with a bonus storage area The master suite exudes luxury from its private position generous storage in the walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite — with water views from the shower — seemingly plucked straight from the front cover of a classy home magazine The upper level of the home features a 4.9m x 6.4m living room with a large outdoor viewing area Mr Pepper said the home had never been on the market before and was only available now as the time is right for its owners to downsize “I reckon buyers will be blown away by the level of privacy here and those unopposed views,” he said “It’s truly a masterpiece property in a superb location “Rarely do you find properties that accommodate a combination of high-class design and construction privacy and internal features that this one has to offer “It’s a property to be proud to come home to.” Blackmans Bay is listed with Nest Property and priced at $1.95m-plus Blackmans Bay homeowners Ingrid and Robert Zygmant INGRID and Robert Zygmant are a perfect example of a very common Tasmanian story The couple and their children visited Tasmania on holiday years ago fell in love with the Apple Isle and promptly moved here Robert said they had their South Australian house on the market before boarding their plane home at the end of the holiday Up to that point the Zygmant family had always lived on rural properties But on that holiday they found a block of land in Blackmans Bay that was just a few hundred metres from the beach It was the ideal spot to build their current home unique property unlike anything else on the market 34 Blowhole Road, Blackmans Bay Ingrid described their style as a mix of “modern “We were inspired by old-fashioned beach houses,” she said “Throughout our house we have used solid timbers some recycled from an outbuilding that was on the site or repurposed outdoor furniture turned into a dining table “And there are our huge timber doors that visitors immediately notice.” Ingrid said she will miss how sunny and warm their house is “With its orientation combined with solar panels and ceiling radiant heaters it is really cheap to run and always cosy warm,” she said with its privacy from the street and green gardens built-in convection microwave-oven and steamer The upper living space has bamboo flooring while a couple of steps below there is a beautiful concrete floor with polished resin artwork that celebrates the local beach lifestyle The house has high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass doors with stacking sliders that open from the main kitchen and dining zone to an outdoor entertainment area There are four bedrooms including a private master suite with a large walk-through double wardrobe and ensuite The house features a video camera intercom for security and privacy 26 solar panels with a 5kW Sunnyboy inverter and LED and low-energy fluoro downlights throughout Robert and Ingrid expect a family might be the ideal buyer for their house “Or retirees who want to be close to the beach,” Robert said possibly Margate or Leslie Vale,” Robert said Hobart’s Blackmans Bay Beach has been hit with a warning for swimmers after high levels of Enterococci were detected in recent water sampling at the middle section of the beach The Kingborough Council has advised that swimming is not recommended until further notice erecting signs along the beach to alert swimmers of the potentially dangerous situation While the council has always discouraged swimming in the Derwent for two days after heavy rain for health and safety reasons they say never swim near stormwater pipes or urban rivulets One beachgoer said when she walked along the beach on Friday all she could smell was “something bad like sewerage around the skate park The Council has urged all beach-goers to be vigilant and follow the warning signs until further notice Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 High levels of bacteria recently detected in sampling at Blackmans Bay Middle have resulted in a “no swim advisory” The public has been advised not to swim at the beach due to the health risk following a sewerage blockage and spill in the bay on Friday “This event may have contributed to the recent poor water quality results,” the council said “Council will continue to monitor this area and signage will be removed once compliant sample results are received.” The council say their stormwater investigations officer has been actively monitoring storm water infrastructure in area to identify any contamination sources alongside working with TasWater to identify and rectify any identified contamination sources The source of Fridays blockage and spill has since been fixed by TasWater Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 efforts in Australia to develop commercial-scale offshore kelp farming are in the early days as the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania has issued a scientific permit to deploy marine infrastructure as part of a research program on growing kelp south of Blackmans Bay and north of the Tinderbox Reserve will be used for developing technologies suitable for commercial-scale offshore kelp production test and demonstrate technologies for offshore kelp mariculture in Tasmania or other offshore environments that are scalable attract strong public and market support and are supported by the rightsizing of policy and regulatory frameworks growing kelp at commercial scale can yield significant positive environmental outcomes as well as positive social and economic results,” said Dr research lead and professor at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania “We have much to learn about how to do this most efficiently and effectively and this research allows those initial careful steps to be taken in establishing some necessary foundations which can potentially help the industry to grow quickly.” The research project infrastructure includes three small rings (18-meter diameter) and associated moorings plus an underwater array consisting of 60-meter-long grow lines at a depth of approximately 10 meters The corners of the area will be marked for navigation purposes in accordance with advice from Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) mariners are encouraged to navigate with caution in the area and should not anchor within the research zone Adequate signage will be installed on the infrastructure in due course Project seeks to ‘fill knowledge gaps’ about potential toxins in kelp and seaweed anchors will be deployed in mid-June with the planting of microsporophytes (baby kelp) immediately following kelp mariculture at commercial scale has the potential to contribute positively to some of the large existential challenges facing society as a whole food security and climate crises,” said Johnson Read more about the project here Follow the Advocate on Twitter @GSA_Advocate … please consider supporting GSA’s mission to advance responsible seafood practices through education, advocacy and third-party assurances. 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The Responsible Seafood Advocate supports the Global Seafood Alliance’s (GSA) mission to advance responsible seafood practices through education, advocacy and third-party assurances. The Kingborough Council is spending $35,000 on an intensive water sampling program for Blackmans Bay beach. (ABC News: Scott Ross) Link copiedShareShare articleWith Hobart's temperature expected to hit 30 degrees Celsius today, make sure you check out which beaches are off limits to avoid wasted energy. If you are looking to cool off, avoid swimming at Blackmans Bay beach south for the foreseeable future, where sampling earlier this year identified unacceptable levels of enterococci, the germs that commonly live in the bowels of most people. The Kingborough Council is spending $35,000 of unbudgeted funds on an intensive water sampling program for parts of Blackmans Bay beach, after the water quality was downgraded to poor. The water was deemed to pose a risk to public health, and has since been closed to swimmers. The council last week embarked on an intensive, 12-week sampling regime to locate the cause of the contamination. Mayor Dean Winter said the initial results had been positive, but warned residents to avoid the area during today's warm weather. "We're hoping that over the next 12 weeks of intensive sampling we're going to be able to identify the problems that are causing the water quality issues, but also be able to clearly tell people whether or not it's safe to swim at Blackman's Bay Beach," he said. "At this stage it's still the case that Blackmans Bay beach is going to be closed over summer, however Kingborough Council has now put as much resourcing as it possibly can into this issue. Nutgrove Beach in Sandy Bay has got a poor report card too. (Supplied: Greg Faull) "Kingborough's got a reputation as an environmental leader, and as part of that we need to make sure we're keeping our waterways clean." Mr Winter said TasWater was working with the council on the issue. The Derwent Estuary Program will begin its summer water quality monitoring from early December, with weekly testing results to be published on their website. Derwent Estuary Program chief executive Ursula Taylor said just two of Hobart's 18 beaches were unsuitable for swimmers — Blackmans Bay south, and Nutgrove Beach west. "Hobart is in an enviable position, there are lots of beaches in Hobart which have fantastic water quality," Ms Taylor said. "We're hopeful this season will show some improvements in the water quality at [Nutgrove Beach west] and that rating can be changed." Ms Taylor said people should avoid swimming at beaches in the estuary in the days following heavy rain. The high Hobart temperature will combine with north to north-westerly winds of up to 40 kilometres per hour until late afternoon, with a very high fire danger about parts of the south-east, upper Derwent Valley, Midlands and east coast forecast districts. Kingston Beach has seen a 2% increase in house prices this year making it the top-performing neighbourhood in Hobart according to PropTrack’s Top Performing Suburbs report on Tasmania’s housing market stands as the only suburb to witness an upward price trend Blackmans Bay and Sandy Bay emerged as the next best performers in the greater Hobart area about three dozen suburbs recorded positive growth with Westbury leading the way with an 8% increase in home prices to an AVM of $501,000 PropTrack economist Anne Flaherty says the Hobart market has undergone a price correction this year and has now entered a stabilisation phase In Hobart prices are still 38 per cent higher and in regional Tasmania they are 53 per cent higher which is the third-best regional result,” she told realestate.com.au Flaherty highlighted intense competition from pandemic purchasers followed by large interest rate increases which have decreased borrowing capacity and dampened demand “Affordability in Tasmania’s regional areas has seen it outperform Hobart You can still find a house for under $500,000 in many Tassie regions.” Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 Police were called to a home in the hills of Blackmans Bay early on Sunday morning after ‘dozens’ of grade-10 aged teenagers stormed a house party Eyewitnesses tell Pulse ‘more than 100 teens’ turned up to the property where a grade 10 student was hosting a small gathering – and proceeded to ‘trash the place’ Pulse understands approximately $30,000 in damages were caused – with windows smashed and a washing machine thrown from the balcony All carpet in the home will also reportedly need to be replaced Police say the property owners do not wish to press charges It is not known whether the gatecrashers were known to the host Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 Pulse Tasmania is published by Pulse Media Group Pty Ltd.