The City of Hobart has begun transforming two blocks of unused council land in South Hobart into a new local playground for the community to enjoy The project is in response to a neighbourhood petition by the "Cascades Playground Collective" for a shared play space in the area It is expected to take eight weeks to build the new playground which includes play equipment for different age groups bouldered landscaping and new native tree plantings The playground sits between Saunders Crescent and Moree Close in South Hobart This project is supported by the Tasmanian Government through the Department of State Growth Quotes to be attributed to Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds: "The new Saunders Crescent playground shows what can happen when a small group of community minded people work towards a common goal "Thanks to the vision shown by these neighbourhood leaders local kids will soon have a shared and safe place to play and meet new friends "Playgrounds are often the first places where we learn to socialise learn how to deal with physical challenges and get into the habit of regular healthy exercise "They create a space in which our kids can develop the sort of physical attributes encouraged by modern play equipment including a sense of balance and spatial awareness Quotes to be attributed to lead petitioner Emma Green: "As my first child started to become mobile and social I realised that our neighbourhood was lacking in a playground with the nearest one being at Cascade Gardens "As a physiotherapist and mum of two energetic boys I know how important active play is for growing children but more than that playgrounds are also an important space for families to build connections especially in a diverse neighbourhood such as ours "A chance conversation with a neighbour sparked the idea of looking into building a playground in a block of vacant council land in Saunders Crescent "After meeting with Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds to talk through the process of getting Hobart City Council to fund and support the project a group of local residents put together a petition which our neighbourhood kids were instrumental in doorknocking residents to sign "We also held a community consultation day at the block where parents and kids could share their ideas about their dream playground "As the Hobart City Council election was approaching we contacted current councillors and candidates to support the playground proposal "Having never had much to do with local government before I was pleasantly surprised how supported and approachable the process was "Our community are excited that the playground is becoming a reality." just two days out from Riverside's next match against South Hobart All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueOlympic's Thomas Milner was shown a red card after a brief melee much to the apparent confusion of both the Riverside and Glenorchy players and staff Football Tasmania have since rescinded the red card for Milner as a result of mistaken identity Matchday service Dribbl now has Riverside player Max Reissig listed as suspended Riverside Olympic president Stuart McCarron said it was disappointing to see a young player like Milner get incorrectly sent off we've got a kid that's upset about getting sent off when he wasn't even in the vicinity of the incident," he said Riverside are appealing Reissig's suspension adding to what was an expensive weekend for the club it is understood that the club was already fined for having five players shown a yellow or red card and for engaging in a melee saying that Football Tasmania has a clear black and white stance on both matters Yet he admitted that these costs still hurt a community club like Riverside "We've been fine in excess of $1,000 over it and as a community club Gediminas Krusa is set for a stint on the sidelines after injuring his ankle against Glenorchy Picture by Craig GeorgeOlympic will also be without Gediminas Krusa this weekend suffering a minor ankle injury in the game against the Knights "We were concerned (on Saturday) but our physio was confident that it wasn't anything too serious it was just a badly twisted ankle so he'll miss a couple of weeks with that," the president said The club is now turning their attention to celebrating women's football week starting on Friday night with a junior women's movie night," he said "And then Saturday there will be a luncheon and three women's games played throughout the day." 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The ties don’t get any easier for Strikers who needed extra-time to eliminate holders Glenorchy 4-3 in the previous round. “We don’t get an easy draw at Devonport!” said coach Tom Ballantyne, whose side won the Cup three years running until last season. “But if you’re going to win the Cup you have to beat Kingborough, Glenorchy and South somewhere along the way.” South are the only unbeaten team in NPL Tasmania this season and represent a formidable proposition, according to Ballantyne. “I think we’ve got a very big challenge on our hands," he said. "We’ve got to step up and try and match them.” Among South’s recruits this season was reigning league best and fairest and golden boot winner Kobe Kemp who said Max Clarke’s team have their own reasons for wanting to regain a trophy they last won in 2019. “It’s a massive Cup for everyone,” he said. “Everyone in the league knows how big it is. “We’ve got Bradley Lakoseljac in our club and it’s obviously a special competition for him. There’s a drive to win a trophy and you get the FA Cup draw as well. It makes it that little bit more special.” Kemp admitted he is still motivated by nearly scoring a winner for Kingborough in last year’s final, only to see his 82nd-minute goal wiped out late on by Glenorchy who won in extra-time. “We only had to hold out for about eight minutes and they scored with a couple of minutes to go and ran over the top of us in extra-time," he said. “Definitely the feeling of scoring was special at the time but obviously it was dampened in the end. But definitely there’s a motivation to have that feeling and project your team into a winning position.” In the other quarter-finals, fifth-placed Kingborough host third-placed Launceston City while Riverside Olympic and Clarence meet Southern Championship pace-setters New Town White Eagles and South East United respectively. The big clash in the Women's Statewide Cup sees Launceston United host South Hobart just a week after losing to them in the league. Both clubs felt the 4-0 scoreline did not reflect what had been a close contest. “It was a really even match for 60 minutes and after half-time Launnie took it to us. We’ve got to work on how we can counter that second time round this weekend,” said South Hobart assistant coach James Symmons. “It was obviously a benefit for both teams that we got a chance to look at each other in the league.” United coach Al Ollington responded: “Despite a 4-0 loss we actually came out of the game quite positively. We’ve reviewed the game and have been looking at what we need to improve heading into this week. “We genuinely think that the game can still go either way and that we’re very much in with a chance.” Pivotal to the outcome will be 2023 golden boot winner Jaz White who has already bagged 12 goals in five games this season and will welcome a shorter trip from her base on the North-West Coast. “Jaz is sensational,” Symmons said. “She’s scoring for fun at the moment which is fantastic.” Asked how far White can go, he added: “That’s up to her I think. Ability-wise no question, but up to her from a personal point of view.” United have also been finding the net with regularity, scoring 17 goals in their first three games. North American imports Montana Leonard and Angelique Ikeda have been key to that and are loving their new surroundings. “It’s just a really good bond we all have,” said Ikeda, a midfielder from Missouri who netted a hat-trick in the previous round’s 6-1 win over Kingborough. “I think having that chemistry off the field really shows on the field with our goal-scoring. “The club has been phenomenal. I was here in 2023 and had an amazing experience and when I got the offer to come back I couldn’t decline. I love Launnie United and the atmosphere they create.” The other ties were all set to feature championship teams although New Town White Eagles have forfeited their tie against holders Devonport.  Elsewhere, University of Tasmania host Riverside Olympic while Launceston City welcome Glenorchy to Prospect Park.  12pm Launceston United v South Hobart, Birch Avenue 2.30pm University of Tasmania v Riverside Olympic, Olinda Grove 2.30pm Launceston City v Glenorchy, Prospect Park 2pm South Hobart v Devonport, D’Arcy Street 2.30pm Riverside Olympic v New Town White Eagles, Windsor Park 4.30pm Kingborough v Launceston City, Lightwood Park 2pm South East United v Clarence, South East Complex Play Duration: 4 minutes 20 seconds4m 20sBrought to you by A large, leather-bound book at the South Hobart tip shop may end up in a state collection after it was found to be a 17th century book published in 1672. The book, titled Puffendorf Law and Nature and Nations, could act as a guide to running Great Britain in the absence of King George III. This particular copy was made for the Right Honourable Sir Nathan Wright, an English judge and Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, who died in 1721. "It covers the standard morals, how to do business, the laws involved in running the country," says the tip shop's collectibles manager, Jason Richards.  "It's a really special book." Mr Richards is unsure how the book came to be in Tasmania, but believes it is significant enough that it should remain in public hands and be donated to the State Library and Archives of Tasmania. Mr Richards speaks with ABC Tasmania Sundays' Lucie Cutting about the significant find. The 1672 book found at South Hobart tip shop.(ABC Hobart: Lucie Cutting) Published: 27 Apr 2025Sun 27 Apr 2025 at 12:00am Published: 20 Apr 2025Sun 20 Apr 2025 at 12:00am Download the ABC listen app to text and call your favourite live radio The City of Hobart is set to decide this week on a proposed multi-storey sports centre at South Hobart Oval put forward by the South Hobart Football Club The development application outlines plans for ground-floor change rooms the club identified a need for improved facilities to create a space that is “fit for purpose” with 21 formal objections lodged by South Hobart residents Some argue that the development is an attempt by the football club to gain exclusive use of the public oval Others raised concerns about increased traffic noise and the impact on other community groups using the oval City of Hobart planners have recommended approval stating the proposal aligns with the area’s planning scheme One condition specifies that the building must be used exclusively for activities “directly associated with and subservient to sports and recreation use of the site” “The development is not approved as a function centre and must not be used for a use that is not directly associated with and subservient to sports and recreation use of the site,” the condition states The proposed operating hours are 7am to 8pm from Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm on Saturdays and 10am to 5pm on Sundays City councillors will review and vote on the application during their meeting on Wednesday evening 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 Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Australia straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Australia here are the best places to have a drink in Hobart Tasmania’s capital city isn’t exactly heaving with activity after dark like its bustling mainland counterparts with plenty of drinking holes for the curious and thirsty From luxury dive bars like Manky Sally's and underground cocktail joints to the age-old Cascade Brewery Bar among the greenery no matter what kind of establishment you’re looking to pull up a stool at can both attest to these 15 best bars in Hobart For more about how we curate our reviews and guides, see our editorial guidelines 🍽 The best restaurants in Hobart🍕 Hobart's best pizzas🍣 Where to go for Japanese in Hobart albeit a mate with serious chops in the kitchen There are just 20 seats for walk-ins along the centre table with diners on one side and chatty staff pouring wine and handing out food from the other from the layout of the venue to the plates of pasta you can share with your mates Whet your appetite with fare that sounds a little like asparagus fusilli yet effective and certifiably jam-packed with garden-fresh flavours trust the process with a mystery wine chosen by Sonny’s clued-up bartenders – you’re in good hands here With tunes spinning all evening on the record player you might even feel the urge to share your dance moves Time Out tip: Sonny only accepts walk-ins, so we suggest getting there early, heck, even before the doors open if you’re feeling particularly peckish – it’s one of the best restaurants to do it.Address: 120a Elizabeth Street Hobart Opening hours: Thurs-Mon 4pm-11:30pm Time Out tip: Evolve’s solids menu is short but sweet in comparison to the tipple listing, with fare including smoked trout croquettes, as well as pork and pistachio terrine.Address: 18 Hunter Street, HobartOpening hours: Sun-Thurs 5:30pm-10:30pm; Fri-Sat 4:30pm-11:30pm Time Out tip: If you want to kick back and settle in, Society serves pizza until midnight, so there’s really no reason to leave.Address: 22 Montpelier Retreat, Battery PointOpening hours: Wed-Thurs 4pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 4pm-1am Photograph: Adam GibsonNo, this Salamanca Place cocktail bar isn’t named after the ‘Shackles (Praise You)’ one-hit wonders of the early 2000s, but in fact, the old St Mary’s Hospital building that it’s housed in. Mary Mary transports drinkers to a bygone era with its leather detailing gold leaf mirrors and its aged brass and timber touches – the hospital’s former coal chute is even on display out front The exposed sandstone wall is a pleasant reminder that you’re in the present-day historic harbour town Mary Mary’s cocktail menu is also a cue with its Tasmanian-forward ingredients of local fruits and indigenous botanicals Sip on thought-provoking numbers with the likes of the Revival Wine and brews aren’t off the cards either with the menu enlisting Tasmanian beers and ciders only The 8 per cent Pagan cherry cider is well worth a try Time Out tip: If you’re looking for somewhere with the whole assemblage, fear not, you can order small plates from nearby Italian institution Peppina’s – it’s one of the best restaurants in Hobart, we’ll have you know.Address: 2a Salamanca Place, HobartOpening hours: Sun-Wed 5pm-10:30pm; Thurs-Sat 4pm-12am Time Out tip: Venture to Lucinda Wine Bar if you like drinking and dining within heritage-lookin’ rooms complete with pressed ceilings, globe chandeliers and checkered tile floors.Address: 123 Collins Street, HobartOpening hours: Wed-Thurs 4pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 4pm-11pm Photograph: Supplied | Rosie in My Midnight DreamsA fave with the Friday post-work drinks crowd, Rosie in My Midnight Dreams boasts some glorious views from its prime spot on the Brooke Street Pier with a great Australian wine list and some of Hobart’s best margaritas With its floor-to-ceiling glass windows and early-ish closing time it’s the best spot to soak up the last of the arvo sun before you head off to dinner in the nearby CBD or Salamanca Place And while Rosie is a café by day that serves up divine cakes and lattes that are complete with swan foam art the sunny hotspot welcomes you at all hours for local wines by the glass Delve into Tasmanian drops and those from distant places alike which complement the rotating snacks etched onto the blackboard daily Think either lighter things like three-cheese toasties and heavier things like gnocchi with osso buco Time Out tip: Those nearby dinner spots we mentioned include Aløft (perched right above Brooke Street Pier), Spanish-inspired Black Footed Pig, or perhaps Frank Restaurant, which hits on heaps of South American flavours. Take your pick.Address: Brooke Street Pier, HobartOpening hours: Mon and Thurs 8am-4pm; Fri 8am-8pm; Sat-Sun 8:30am-5pm Time Out tip: Before you leave Manky Sally’s, make sure to check out the back wall that features almost 3,000 illuminated Moo Brew bottles. Or simply book a tour of the place!Address: 25 Salamanca Place, Battery Point Opening hours: Mon-Wed 4pm-9:30pm; Thurs-Sun 12pm-9:30pm Time Out tip: A brewery tour might just be up your alley – you’ll learn about Cascade’s history and how they go about their yeasty work, too.Address: 140 Cascade Road, South HobartOpening hours: Mon-Sun 11am-9pm Time Out tip: Keep an eye on Preachers’ Instagram tasty specials, like vego peking duck bánh mi, as well as pineapple fritters with a dash of paprika and lime.Address: 5 Knopwood Street, Hobart Opening hours: Mon-Sun 12pm-12am Time Out tip: The Still is a brilliant spot, whether you’re after a casual sip or a full-on guided session where you can create your own bottle of whisky.Address: 30 Argyle Street, Hobart Opening hours: Sun-Wed 12pm-10pm; Thurs 12pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-11:30pm Time Out tip: Pull up around The Winston’s central bar or by the toasty fire on a chilly Hobart afternoon to keep your and your pup’s tootsies warm.Address: 381 Elizabeth Street, North HobartOpening hours: Mon 4pm-10pm; Tues-Thurs and Sun 4pm-10:30pm; Fri-Sat 4pm-11:30pm Time Out tip: Tell your gluten-intolerant friends about Rude Boy, the team are all over the sensitive topic.Address: 130 Elizabeth Street, HobartOpening hours: Tues-Sat 4pm-12am Time Out tip: For groups of four or more, opt for the set menu to diversify your palette. Oh and the menu changes daily, so it’s not posted online, but let your gluten-free buddy know that there's chicken ramen up for grabs and a vegan bowl to demolish no matter what.Address: 216-218 Elizabeth Street, HobartOpening hours: Mon-Sun 12am-2am Time Out tip: Keep an eye on Hobart Brewing Co’s website for upcoming gigs, comedy shows and events.Address: 16 Evans Street, HobartOpening hours: Mon-Thurs 3pm-8pm; Fri 3pm-10pm; Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-8pm Photograph: Grinners Dive Bar via FacebookDelightfully grungy inner-city spot Grinners Dive Bar keeps it simple with its tagline: tacos and booze The bar has Mexican street food down to a fine art But it’s the house-pressed yellow corn tortillas that set these puppies apart from your local fast-food chain Grinners isn’t reinventing the wheel: whether you want wine beer or a cocktail to accompany your spicy snacks But cocktail specials might sound a little like the Cadillac Dream of bourbon white chocolate liquor and barrel-aged bourbon bitters garnished with house-made peanut dark chocolate – it’s a snack in itself there’s another bar that brims with mezcal and tequila chatty vibe is what makes Grinners a must-visit – you won’t want to leave.  Time Out tip: No doubt Grinners Dive Bar plays host to Taco Tuesdays where you can get your grubby little hands on the entire menu’s offerings for just $5.50 a pop Margarita Mondays also go off with $12 gulps up for grabs.Address: 132-134 Elizabeth Street HobartOpening hours: Mon 4pm-12am; Tues-Thurs 12pm-12am; Fri-Sat 12pm-4pm; Sun 3pm-12am Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! tiktokfacebookAbout us Contact us The 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian Cross Country Championships is bound for Symmons Plains Raceway and it’s a familiar stomping ground for South Hobart Primary School who recently staked their claim as the fittest primary school in the state Racing at the Tasmanian All Schools Cross Country Championships South Hobart Primary posted scoring teams in the top 16 of all eight events headlined by winning the team gold in the 9 Year Boys and 10 Year Girls events Behind South Hobart’s rise has been teacher Mark Nichols who is sharing his passion and background in athletics with students: “I used to do athletics myself but I was more of a sprinter I had a bit of a goal to go well in the cross country and there’s about 20 schools to first over the last four years,” Nichols said “We had never won a Division One event in athletics Lots of parents and former parents sending messages of congratulations so it was great for them to get that reward for their efforts.” Nichols has encouraged participation in cross country and athletics through runs of 12-15 minutes at recess and lunchtime capitalising on a natural love for the outdoors to build a culture of fitness “We sit under the mountains so we have a lot of kids who are quite fit from mountain bike riding they are very used to endurance-based activities It was more about doing something specific to running in our approach,” Nichols said “We decided we would send a full team to Symmons Plains I think we are one of only three schools that does that Basically everyone gets picked for the interschool team but we take that whole team to the Symmons Plains if they want to do the training and extras.” Citing the cold winters and describing his cohort as resilient with a love for winter and mud it’s no surprise that South Hobart Primary Schools have flexed their form in cross country with students learning the importance of teamwork and performing when it matters most “Most of the kids improved probably 10-20 places on how they went last year A lot of them have realised that one little point might make all the difference,” Nichols said Students will have an opportunity to return to the scene of their triumph for the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian Cross Country Championships where the all new Mixed 4x2km Relays will be a main attraction while also relishing the opportunity to rub shoulders with Australia’s best athletes “For some of those kids who haven’t done too much cross country it will definitely be cool for them to see how quick and how fit the best guys in the country are they think that it could be them one day,” Nichols said More information about the 2024 Australian Cross Country Championships can be found HERE South Hobart-Sandy Bay will be aiming to win its first CTPL T20 premiership since 2017-18 when they do battle with old rivals University at Ninja Stadium on Sunday The Sharks last played in a T20 grand in 2021-22 in a narrow 3-wicket loss to Greater Northern in a game that featured the likes of George Bailey South Hobart-Sandy Bay will challenge recent Kookaburra Cup winners University which can win its second trophy of the season Coach Richard Allanby insists his side are embracing the opportunity “It’s very exciting for our group,” he said to make semi-finals and strive to make finals “We look forward to the contest this Sunday over at Ninja Stadium.” The Sharks defeated North Hobart in Sunday’s semi-final by 23 runs led by Tom Willoughby [39 off 37 balls & 3/11 off 3 overs] with bat and ball and the ever-dangerous Gabe Bell [4/27 off 4 overs] Uni were victorious against Kingborough in their semi-final and will likely be treated to the inclusions of Tasmania Tigers players Brad Hope and Tim Ward Allanby admits the Lions are a quality side but remains confident in the ability of his team with some good performances throughout,” he said “We’re pretty confident that we’ve got an even spread of talent “I feel like we’re really well-placed to have a good contest with them.” The Lions have found an effective mixture of youth and high-level experience that has seen them make both pre-Christmas grand finals as well as currently sitting first on the combined formats ladder South Hobart-Sandy Bay had an indifferent start to the season missing out on the Kookaburra Cup due to a rain-affected semi-final before turning their attention to the T20 format and now a seemingly perfect storm has erupted The first ball will be bowled at 1:00pm on Sunday at Ninja Stadium Clarence will resume at 2-80 in chase of Glenorchy’s 170 at Kangaroo Bay Despite losing two early wickets in both openers the Roos will place their faith in Ryan Borsboom [43 not out off 55 balls] and Riley Whitelaw [18 not out off 38 balls] to secure their first 2-day win of the season Clarence lost their first 2-dayer to University falling just 32 runs short of a winning score A potential outright result is on the cards as Lindisfarne will look to knock North Hobart over for a similar score to the first innings courtesy of a devastating spell from Sebastian Brown [4/6 off 5.1 overs] He was partnered by Lachie Nichols [3/13 off 5 overs] while captain Keegan Oates [84 off 165 balls] did the damage with bat in hand The Lightning sit 107 runs ahead of their counterparts with one wicket remaining before North Hobart are set to be thrown in the fire once again The Demons will be looking to avoid their first defeat of their 2-day season Greater Northern is sitting pretty at 7/289 following a first day batting display to remember from the Raiders middle-order against New Town Cooper Anthes [69 off 141 balls] and Dravid Rao [51 not out off 107 balls] stabilised the loss of early wickets while Jonathon Chapman [84 off 108 balls] piled on the runs at UTAS Stadium New Town will be looking to achieve similar results when they are invited to the crease with in-form batsmen Caelan Maladay and Jayden Vince set to provide the threat for the Bucks The Raiders are the only side who made their red ball season debut last weekend but Alistair Taylor’s side took no time to acclimate themselves to the format Cricket Australia respectfully acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the land the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Easten Kulin Nation Walkabout Wickets by Kirrae Whurrong artist Fiona Clarke (b.1963) Aunty Fiona is is a descendant of James 'Mosquito' Couzens and his brother Jonny Couzens members of the first Australian cricket team who toured England in 1868 A huge off-season recruiting blitz will take centre stage when both the McDonald's NPL Tasmania and the McDonald's Women’s Super League kick off this weekend South Hobart have been particularly active in the transfer market and with several players arriving from Kingborough there will be no shortage of sub-plots when the sides clash in both competitions Laura Davis and Dani Kannegiesser are among the big names to make the journey up Hobart’s Southern Outlet and debut against their former teams South’s new men’s coach Max Clarke said talk of the new arrivals would not distract his team when they host the Lions on Saturday “I got a lot of criticism for the players I brought in “I think when you want to compete for a title and want to be successful you have to have strength in numbers so it was more a case for me to make sure we have enough numbers to be competitive.  "You want to have a squad of 18 players who can step in at any moment and the standard doesn’t change Kingborough coach Jon Fenech said his team was ready for the formidable round-one challenge “South Hobart have got a big reputation here - there’s two or three teams in Tasmania that have that reputation and I think this season we’re all about trying to break that status quo,” he said.  we certainly want to be challenging those three teams.” including Emmanuel Ponce from Riverside and Joe McShane from Launceston City Fenech is excited by a fixture which will see last season’s joint leading scorers Noah Mies and Kemp go up against each other “I was left with a little bit of a rebuild job from losing a few players at the end of last season,” he added  “We’ve brought in 10 new players and we’re laying foundations and building a culture and playing style that suits that group.  and we’re all in this together trying to figure out how we’ll operate.” which sees Kingborough gracing D'Arcy Street at 11.45am on Saturday Former league golden boot Jazmin White and three-time golden glove winner Jenna Farrow will star for South whose coach Ken Morton is looking to build on his prolonged success with the men’s team “We’d like to think we’d be one of the teams challenging at the top but we’ll have to be at our best,” he said “There’s more than one or two good teams in the competition.  "I think other clubs have recruited quite well and brought in some significant players and the league will be a strong competition this year.” Kingborough have an international flavour to their squad with English duo Hannah Walsh and Tilly Wills plus Korean imports Kim Minhee but coach Simon Edwards is also delighted to welcome former Olympia central defender Maddie Black back “It’s been an absolute pleasure to have someone of Maddie’s experience and attitude in the group as well as her skill and leadership on the field.” Edwards said the opening round should demonstrate the continued improvement in the WSL “The competition is going to be fantastic this season," he said "Every team has brought in some quality players to bring depth to their squads and I think it’s good to see the league moving forward like that “I know that Ken’s got a lot of players at his disposal but we’ve got a gameplan and the players will just need to stick to it." who was born in the Northern Territory but moved to Hobart in 2011 is looking forward to bringing her US experience to Tasmania “We’ve got some really motivated players,” she said.  [and] I think we’ve been preparing really well.  "Everyone’s been really supportive and motivating and inspiring to each other so hopefully we can bring that all into game day.” The season kicks off at 8.15pm on Friday with Prospect Park hosting the NPL’s Launceston derby between City and United and Glenorchy hosting Clarence at KGV 8:15pm Launceston City v Launceston United, Prospect Park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WQwJVTxKlk 8:15pm Glenorchy Knights v Clarence Zebras, KGV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fC4N_LXQFE 2pm South Hobart v Kingborough Lions, D'Arcy St: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKC9wg-ZmLk 2:30pm Devonport Strikers v Riverside Olympic, Valley Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANjPUkvOWCQ 11:45am South Hobart v Kingborough Lions, D'Arcy St: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml9KG6X0CHU 12:15pm Devonport Strikers v Riverside Olympic, Valley Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j1Wll9YfpI 2:00pm Taroona v Launceston United, Kelvedon Park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZMWo05m0b8 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) The City of Hobart has given the green light to a new sporting and recreation facility at South Hobart Oval despite facing some opposition from residents includes plans for ground floor change rooms The club identified a need for improved facilities the project faced some pushback from residents Some argued that the development was an attempt by the football club to gain exclusive use of the public oval The development was approved at a special Planning Authority Committee meeting on Wednesday 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. South Hobart made a major statement in the Women’s Super League with a 4-0 win over fellow pace-setters Launceston United. With prolific strikers Jaz White and Montana Leonard having scored in every game so far, both had first-half penalties saved before White edged the personal duel. South’s former golden boot winner took her tally to 12 goals in four games with a 10-minute brace either side of Madi Chambers’ strike. Substitute Elke Peterson completed the scoring from long range to set up a tasty Statewide Cup quarter-final rematch between the sides at United’s Birch Avenue next Saturday. The league’s other 100 per cent record also remained intact as ladder leaders Devonport triumphed 3-0 at winless Taroona. Madeline Payne struck twice shortly before half-time with Asuka Doi completing the scoring after the break. Sunday’s encounter saw Glenorchy win 1-0 at Kingborough thanks to an Edith Tracey goal three minutes from time. South Hobart remains the only unbeaten side in the McDonald's NPL Tasmania after racking up double figures with a 10-0 thrashing of Launceston United at D’Arcy Street. Nine different players found the net with the only multiple scorer Austin Yost joined by Alex Walter, Brad Lakoseljac, Kobe Kemp, Sam Berezansky, Nick Morton, Patrick Ayoul, Eli Wright and Oliver White. Glenorchy also went goal crazy, the reigning champions destroying Kingborough 8-0 in the fourth-versus-third clash at Lightwood Park. Riley Dillon’s well-timed hat-trick included stoppage time strikes in each half and another on the hour with Jack Glover adding a brace and Cammron Morris, Tyson Barrett and Kalvin Pitt also making the scoresheet. The standout performance of the day came from goalkeeper Noah Curtis who starred in Devonport’s 1-0 win at ladder-leading Launceston City. Returning to his junior club, Curtis produced two second-half penalty saves which allowed Tom Ballantyne’s men to steal the points through a Ryley Fellows own goal. Curtis, who also saved two penalties in a Summer Cup shootout victory for City’s under-21s in 2023, denied Angus Taylor and Thierry Swaby from the spot. Across town, Riverside Olympic kickstarted their campaign with a 2-0 win in the clash of the bottom two against Clarence. Gedi Krusa volleyed Olympic ahead early doors with full-back Tom Knowles wrapping up the points before Zebras’ Harkirat Singh was sent off. Both teams will shift their focus to potential Lakoseljac Cup semi-finals as they face quarter-finals against Southern Championship opposition next weekend. Play Duration: 3 minutes 18 seconds3m 18sPresented by The Chinese warships that have been conducting exercises east of Australia, are now being observed south of Hobart. They're heading towards the Great Australian Bight and could be accompanied by a nuclear-powered submarine.  Royal Australian Navy sailors on HMAS Arunta keeping watch on People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) Fuchi-class replenishment vessel Weishanhu and Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang in the Tasman Sea.(Department of Defence) Download the ABC listen app to hear more of your favourite podcasts Police are looking into the circumstances that led to a “disturbance” at a homeless camp in South Hobart this afternoon Officers were called to the Hobart Rivulet area at Molle Street around 4:45pm on Friday is understood to have involved three people A witness told Pulse one person had been handcuffed and another had been placed in the back of a police vehicle They said a woman was allegedly hurling obscenities at the others involved as she assisted police with their enquiries A police spokesperson said no serious injuries were reported in the incident “The matter is being investigated,” a spokesperson 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. Play Duration: 3 minutes 25 seconds3m 25sBrought to you by South Hobart Parish Priest, Reverend Michael Tate, says Pope Francis was the inspiration behind the church's 'Buenos Aires' affordable housing units, for women aged over 55. The Pope died on Monday, aged 88, after appearing on the balcony at Saint Peter's Basilica on Easter Sunday. "We've called the apartments the Buenos Aires apartments," Rev Tate tells Ryk Goddard on ABC Hobart Breakast. "Of course that was the place of his birth and his major ministry before becoming Pope ... So you know even here he had a practical impact on his theme which was that the church shouldn't be a medieval institution but what he called a field hospital always trying to bind up the wounds of people." Pope Francis thrilled crowds of worshippers by appearing on the balcony at Saint Peter's Basilica on Easter Sunday, before his death on Monday. Hobart, Launceston, ChristianityTranscriptRyk GoddardFather Michael Tate is the South Hobart Parish priest and is literally about to walk into Mass, his 8 o'clock Mass this morning. But he's just going to join us to let you know his thoughts on Pope Francis's legacy and also what is happening in Tasmania. You might be able to share a thought or a prayer and light a candle. He is joining us right now. Hello, Father Tate. Good morning. Ryk GoddardCondolences to you and of course everyone in the Catholic faith. What do you feel Pope Francis's example and legacy is? Ryk GoddardDo you think that this group of cardinals are likely to continue his sort of progressive evolution of the church? Ryk GoddardI think I heard that he's appointed 110 of 136 cardinals or something so it will be really fascinating to see where that direction heads. For now though of course our thoughts really on his legacy. How did the Pope inspire you Michael the most? Michael TateWell I think of course he took St. Francis of Assisi as his inspiration. He's the patron saint of ecology so he had an ecological spirituality as Pope Francis and his battle cry there was listen to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor. He saw them as two aspects of the one response to being a follower of Christ. Cry of the earth and cry of the poor and I think that that rallying call will reverberate well beyond his pontificate. 3:28pm Friday January 17: A man is in custody after an evade incident in the Kingston and South Hobart areas earlier this afternoon Earlier: A large-scale police operation has been launched in Greater Hobart after a man failed to stop for police on Redwood Road in Kingston earlier this afternoon The man allegedly evaded police in his white Holden Commodore with a black spoiler at 2:15pm in Kingston before he abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot at Tolman’s Hill The Rescue Helicopter is assisting police on the ground in the search for the man tan pants and running shoes and carrying a bum bag including members of the Special Operations Group A spokesperson for Tasmania Police said officers are following a “specific line of enquiry” 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 hotly-anticipated Lakoseljac Cup showdown between Glenorchy and Devonport lived up to its billing with Strikers winning 5-4 after extra-time at KGV on Saturday (29 March Having claimed the last five Cups between them both teams were desperate to stay in the hunt for another and Knights fought back from two goals down to produce an equaliser six minutes into stoppage time and take the contest into an extra half hour mustered a winner four minutes from the end through Dylan D’Agostino’s deflected shot to knock out the reigning champions Matthew Brkic and Tom Walpole kept Knights in the hunt and Nic Naden struck the dramatic late leveller after Devonport had come from behind to lead through an opportunistic Declan Zasadny brace Colin Innes tap-in and Charles Bidwell rocket Noah Mies returned to his home town to claim a hat-trick in Kingborough’s 7-1 win at Launceston United Maximus Pollara and Viktor Gordon were also on target for the visitors with David Owusu replying for United Mies’ former team Launceston City won 6-1 against University of Tasmania at Olinda Grove Angus Taylor also bagged a hat-trick to take his season’s tally to six in three games as Thierry Swaby continued his goal-a-game record and Kazuki Hashimoto and Alec Harris completed the rout New Town White Eagles also registered a 6-1 win over Taroona to become the first Southern Championship representative into the next round Another hat-trick from Sam Leszczynski plus two goals from George Ivanov and one from Andrew Clark saw Eagles through before Mohammad Codabaccus claimed a late consolation Riverside had to be patient to record a 3-0 win over Olympia Warriors keeper James Ross and the Windsor Park woodwork combined to frustrate the hosts who were hanging on to a lead provided by Arpan Rai until substitutes Malolan Veeravalli and Yasin Mohammadi confirmed victory with goals in the 89th and 91st minutes Sunday’s clash of the top two in the Southern Championship saw South East United require extra-time to beat Hobart City 5-2 Luke Huigsloot’s early opener was cancelled out by Xavier Lynch’s second-half double and by the time Dwayne Walsh equalised late on both teams were down to 10 men Walsh and Patrick Quinlan all scored in extra-time when City were also shown a second red card Six-time cup winners South Hobart were too strong for Southern Social League side Barnstoneworth Ollie White and Nick Morton secured a 3-0 win at D’Arcy Street where Metro were also facing Clarence in Sunday’s late fixture Saturday witnessed a phenomenal 88 goals from 10 senior ties with Devonport and Glenorchy both hitting double figures in the Women's Statewide Cup Strikers clocked up a huge 17-0 win at Olympia courtesy of hat-tricks from Lucy Foote doubles from Maddy Payne and Grace Sims and one from Abbie White Knights won 13-1 but only after Women’s Northern Championship back-to-back premiers Burnie United had taken a dramatic second-minute lead through club president Mel Quirk’s long-range strike Jemima Brown hit five for the visitors with braces to Summer Neal Bronte Gadon and Sarah Bolonja plus singles from Ella McConnon and Ebony Pitt South Hobart stormed to a 9-0 win at Ulverstone thanks to trebles from Jaz White and Madi Chambers two from Kate Ollerhead and one from Caitlin Stalker Yet another hat-trick came as Launceston United extended their 100 per cent start to the season by beating Kingborough 6-1 Angelique Ikeda claimed the honour with Montana Leonard’s brace continuing her impressive goal spree and Lucy Smith adding the other the closest game of the round saw Riverside Olympic twice come from two goals down to beat Taroona 4-3 thanks to a brace from Meg Connolly header from Skyla Higgins and even a goal from keeper Kathleen Fuller whose upfield clearance caught in the wind and bounced over her opposite number Tuesday January 28: Firefighters “will not” have a large bushfire that is burning south of Hobart extinguished tonight Andrew McConnon from the Tasmania Fire Service said they were alerted to reports of a fire in the Snug Tiers area around 3pm on Tuesday he said the blaze had burnt through 62 hectares and was “completely uncontained and not in control” “This fire will not go out tonight,” he told Local Radio We’re still very much in the intelligence gathering and assessment stage of how to contain it and what may or may not get burnt in coming days.” Tuesday January 28: The warning for the Snug Tiers fire near Margate has now been updated to a Watch and Act The bushfire is expected to impact Snug Falls Road with multiple aircraft now attacking the blaze The TFS says embers and ash are falling on Snug Falls and Snug Tiers roads and may threaten homes before the main fire arrives the fire is expected to be difficult to control Earlier: Several water bombing aircraft have rushed to the Kingborough area south of Hobart this afternoon after two separate bushfires broke out A bushfire advice alert has been issued for Snug Tiers and surrounds with Tasmania Fire Service crews currently on scene Four water bombing planes were seen above the area around 3:30pm on Tuesday The fire service says the fire does not pose an immediate threat at this time however conditions are expected to be changeable Authorities are advising people in the immediate area to check their bushfire plans and be prepared to leave if conditions worsen “Well prepared homes are expected to be defendable in these conditions,” a spokesperson said “Monitor conditions and if they get more dangerous A separate bushfire is also burning on Blue Gate Road in Margate It follows a long weekend of temperatures above 30 degrees for much of the south and the expiry of a total fire ban which was put in place for Monday 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. Play Duration: 3 minutes 3 seconds3m 3sBrought to you by Some residents in South Hobart are concerned about a proposal to install a zip-line on kunanyi / Mount Wellington The proposal is by the people who created the Tahune Airwalk and would see a zip-line run from The Springs down to Stumpside Track just off Springfield Avenue in South Hobart. South Hobart resident Jane Marseeven tells Ryk Goddard on Hobart Breakfast why she's worried about this going ahead. Tazzip is holding a community consultation on the proposal Saturday, 20 July, at the Fern Tree Community Hall from 11am-2pm. There's a proposal for a zip-line to run from The Springs on kunanyi/Mount Wellington to South Hobart.(ABC News: Paul Yeomans) South Hobart, Tourism and Leisure IndustryTranscriptJane MarseevenWhat they're suggesting is a zip-line starting at the car park at the Springs and then ending up just down the road from where we live. There's some lovely little mountain walks. There's one called Stumpside, which is actually a walking and bike track. And the proposal is that it will finish there. So yes, and several of the residents here are concerned about the proposal that, for the zip-line. Ryk GoddardWhat are the concerns, Jane? Is it visual? Is it that you might be within screaming distance of this happening all day? Is it about parking at the end of Strickland Ave? Ryk GoddardWe did try to get Tazzipon for a chat ahead of tomorrow's meeting. They won't take that offer up just now, they said. And I guess they want to see what they get from the community meeting, which is at Fern Tree Community Hall from 11 to 2 PM. Is there anything they could say that would make you think, oh yeah, that's probably a good idea? Around 700 homes south of Hobart are without power this morning due to damage from fallen trees The outage is affecting areas around Fern Tree A TasNetworks spokesperson said the damage has been caused by strong winds overnight “Restoration time is to be advised,” the spokesperson said “Please stay at least 10 metres clear of any fallen power-lines or other damage.” The outage comes as a cold front with widespread wind gusts in excess of 120km/h moves across the state The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for much of the south 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 home south of Hobart has burned to the ground overnight Crews from Taroona and Hobart responded to the blaze on the Channel Highway at Taroona in the early hours of Monday morning They arrived to find an unoccupied house “totally destroyed” and a vegetation fire spanning around one hectare Authorities believe the house fire spread to the nearby vegetation Firefighters have estimated the damage at around $400,000 An investigation into the cause of the fire will begin this morning 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 here’s our go-to guide for your next Hobart adventure Hobart may be tucked all the way down the bottom of Australia, but it’s a destination not to be slept on. Tasmania’s capital city is blessed with natural beauty, with the glittering waters of the River Derwent on one side and the rugged peak of kunanyi / Mount Wellington on the other and there’s plenty to do both outside and inside From mountain walks and self-guided history tours to some of the country’s top-tier restaurants and the incomparable MONA everyone will find something they like about this place Whether you’re headed to Hobart for a quick weekend getaway or you’ve got time on your side, our local writers have rounded up the must-dos of this waterfront town 🍽️ The best restaurants in Hobart🖼️ Hobart's best museums and galleries🚗 The coolest day trips from Hobart Photograph: Supplied | LavadaWhen you’ve just about had it with the cold, check yourself in for a pamper session at one of Hobart’s most luxurious spas and bathhouses. Warm up in the infrared sauna at White Sage Skin and Wellness, fully switch off with a Himalayan salt stone massage at Lavada, or steam yourself silly in the steam room at Savoy Day Spa. Photograph: Tourism AustraliaPublic gardens are beautiful as a rule but Hobart’s version is on another level The 14-hectare Royal Tasmanian Botanic Garden is an inner-city haven for all things flora with more than 6,000 species in 42 identifiable collections You’ll find something different everywhere you turn the Tasmanian Native Plant Collection and Fernery the lily pond and the Subantarctic Plant House You can easily spend a day here strolling around and exploring each corner of the gardens and the water views across the Derwent are an added bonus find a shady spot under one of the many trees and enjoy the leafy serenity Photograph: Jon GazzignatoIt’s up up and away at this fine-dining restaurant located on the top floor of Hobart’s majestic waterfront Brooke Street Pier Diners lucky enough to score a table right by Aløft’s floor-to-ceiling windows will enjoy the sparkly views over the Derwent River we’d fight for one of the restaurant’s prized bar seats where you can watch head chef Christian Ryan and his team transform seasonal produce local seafood and small-farm poultry into an extravagant nine-course degustation with a pan-Asian twist It’s hands-down one of the best tasting menus in the country There’s more to MACq 01 than meets the eye an art exhibition and a fancy night’s stay all in one at Australia’s first ‘storytelling hotel’ Every guest holds the key to a different tale with each of the 114 doors themed to tell the story of a different great Tasmanian You can uncover the mysteries on MACq 01’s one-hour 114 Doors Tour or dive beyond the doors on the Sticky Stones and Secrets Tour where you’ll explore the hidden haunts and hangouts of Hobart’s historic Hunter Street buildings travel back in time with MACq 01’s master storytellers on the Hidden Hobart: The Viewfinder Tour where you’ll see what the city looked like 150 years ago All three tours run daily and are free for all hotel guests or $20 for the general public.  Photograph: Walk on kunanyiOne of Tasmania’s 60 Best Short Walks, this hike takes you right up to one of Hobart’s most beloved landmarks: the striking 'Organ Pipes' rock formation on kunanyi / Mount Wellington Formed in the Jurassic period as molten dolerite rock cooled down some of these imposing columns are 120 metres high and you’ll likely end up with a crick in your neck from staring up at them on this walk This popular track begins at The Springs in Wellington Park and ends at a rustic stone structure known as the Chalet Photograph: Fred and Hannah for Brand Tasmania | Beaker Street FestivalTime your visit to Tassie with Beaker Street Festival – the nation’s top science and arts celebration held annually during National Science Week every August. Highlights from the 2024 festival included an all-new Antarctic polar plunge and sauna experience and talks by Australia’s biggest scientists This of-the-moment hotel is the best place to stay right nowThe historic property has just had a mini makeover ShareIslington in South Hobart.By Sarah MaguireUpdated April 11, 2025, first published December 4, 2024Your morning at Islington in South Hobart will begin with birdsong outside your window an in-your-face view of Mount Wellington and - highly recommended - a wander through enchanting gardens where surely fairies must live has since the mid-2000s been a high-end boutique hotel luring travellers from around the world All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThis month a soft refurbishment of the 11-suite beauty has been unveiled by its owners since 2022 While still saluting its heritage at every turn fresh and modern - the glass-walled restaurant with mountain views (and delicious sweet corn and zucchini fritters on the breakfast menu) is a place you could hang out in for hours Islington in South Hobart.There are also artworks by the likes of Brett Whiteley and even Matisse to spot among an extensive art collection adorning the walls And a Tassie-made gin cocktail on the front lawn is de rigueur before dinner ShareTravel's Top PicksHungry TravellerThe West Hollywood power move isn't booze - it's a healthy breakfast by the poolCelebrities are flocking to it in big numbers. ReviewTucked away in Byron Bay, this stylish stay offers more than just good looksYou'll experience a sense of calm from the moment you arrive. Ditch airport dramas in the UK by travelling by train - here's a guideTurn up the bliss factor by swapping flights with rail journeys. A new cruise ship has scored pole position at the famous Monaco Grand PrixThe glamorous vessel will be used as a floating hotel. In southern Spain time slows down - and the tapas keeps comingSlow travel is on the rise; here's where to experience it South Hobart locals are being told to avoid smoke after an early morning fire at a property on Anglesea Street Police have closed the road between Davey and Macquarie Street while firefighters respond to the blaze “It is expected the road will remain shut for approximately two hours while emergency services remain on scene,” police said “Motorists are asked to take an alternative route.” The Tasmania Fire Service say the fire was producing heavy smoke when they arrived but poses no threat to the general public “Crews from Hobart and Glenorchy are in attendance of a garage on fire,” they said “On arrival there was heavy smoke coming from the garage and room above.” “People who don’t need to be in the immediate area should stay away.” The cause of the fire is yet to be 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. The City of Hobart has released access travel plans to make it easier to get to three local primary schools by foot, bike or bus, but councillors have called for a stronger emphasis on safety. The plans for Goulburn Street, New Town and South Hobart primary schools detail changes to routes to schools, such as improved pedestrian crossings and installation of kerb ramps. Projects in the plan will provide a guide map for the City of Hobart to apply for grants and allocate its own budget to make the changes. The plans were endorsed at the Hobart Council meeting on 19 August 2024, which also debated changes to strengthen them. Chair of the council’s Mobility Committee, Ryan Posselt, pointed out that since the process started five years ago, strategic documents had been approved which empower the City of Hobart to better prioritise safety. “I do want to see safety prioritised around schools and I do desperately want to see more wombat crossings, less pedestrian islands and intersections that are problematic, such as the D’Arcy Street intersection, fixed. Not with simple paint on road, that’s not good enough," he said. "We’ve talked about D’Arcy Street for more than a decade, it is time to invest money, capital works money, to actually redesign it and fix the intersection.” Councillor Gemma Kitsos moved an amendment to change the recommendation to “consider” the plans in the budget process to “implement” the plans through the budget process and added a new recommendation: “Further work be undertaken to investigate formalised crossings at strategic locations in school active travel plans”. Both changes were accepted. Because the travel plans have taken several years to compile, some of the recommended changes have already been made. The remaining recommendations in order of priority include: The three travel plans were funded by a Tasmanian Government grant, and the council will seek funding to produce a plan for its eight other government primary schools. 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, on all kinds of bikes. 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.  When completed, the bike lane will link the country's most famous bridge to the bike network in Milsons Point.  Late last year, 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, playgrounds and sports facilities. 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. These are generally traffic-free routes, scenic, calm and refreshing. But with rising sea levels some of this vital infrastructure is at threat of inundation, erosion and from changes in groundwater chemistry. A South Hobart man has been sentenced to two years in prison for possessing over 5,000 child abuse and bestiality material files The 69-year-old’s offending came to light following an investigation into a report from the United States’ National Center for Missing and Exploited Children He was arrested in September 2022 after being linked to illegal online activity Officers from the Tasmanian Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team (JACET) subsequently executed a search warrant at his home where they found child abuse and bestiality material on multiple DVDs and electronic devices Over 300 DVDs with handwritten titles were seized containing a total of 5,559 child abuse files and bestiality material The child abuse files had been screen-captured from the dark web The man was sentenced to two years behind bars with a non-parole period of 12 months he will be placed on a good behaviour bond for 12 months and on the Child Protection Register for two years AFP Detective Acting Sergeant Madeline Kennedy said anyone who viewed images and videos of children or animals being sexually abused was committing a crime “Children are not commodities to be used for the abhorrent gratification of sexual predators and the demand for videos and images depicting abuse contributes to the physical harm and torture of innocent children,” she 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 Traffic disruptions are expected on the Southern Outlet from tonight as work begins on a new transit lane connector between Davey and Macquarie Streets A service trench will be built at the intersection with Davey Street from Sunday evening to Friday morning The right-turning lane from Davey Street onto the Southern Outlet will be closed from 6:30pm to 6:30am each night with a detour in place via Macquarie Street The left-turning lane from the Southern Outlet onto Davey Street will also be subject to lane closures with detours via Macquarie Street necessary for those wanting to travel to South Hobart Kingston-bound traffic may experience some lane closures with vehicles directed through city-bound Southern Outlet lanes near the Davey Street intersection for a short distance All lanes will be reopened during the day from 6:30am to 6:30pm “Traffic management and reduced speed limits will be in place during our working hours for the safety of workers and road users,” a State Growth spokesperson said “Traffic controllers will be on-site to guide road users through each section of impacted lanes.” “Detours will also be available for pedestrians who may be impacted by some footpath closures in the area.” Motorists are advised to allow up to 15 minutes of extra travel time In southern Spain, time slows down - and the tapas keeps comingSlow travel is on the rise; here's where to experience it. time slows down - and the tapas keeps comingSlow travel is on the rise; here's where to experience it.