Monday, January 25, 2016

Burnie tennis comp rejects match fix smear and other top stories.

  • Burnie tennis comp rejects match fix smear

    Burnie tennis comp rejects match fix smear
    Former professional tennis player and coach Nick Lindahl appeared at Burwwod Court charged with throwing a match in Toowoomba in 2013, where his associates bet and won thousands of dollars. Picture: CAMERON RICHARDSONORGANISERS of the Burnie International are confident their event has not been touched the scourge of tennis match fixing, despite now self-confessed “tanker” Nick Lindahl playing there in the past.Two other players, allegedly among the 15 former and current professionals said to hav..
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  • Tasmanian bushfires: Mild weather helps firefighters as blazes ...

    Tasmanian bushfires: Mild weather helps firefighters as blazes ...
    Tasmanian bushfires: Mild weather helps firefighters as blazes continue to burn uncontrolled Posted January 26, 2016 10:36:13 Light rain overnight and cooler conditions on Australia Day will help crews as they continue to battle more than 70 blazes burning across the state, the Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) says.The TFS has also had to issue warnings against the use of unmanned drones in fire zones.Fire authorities are planning operations a month in advance, with concer..
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  • Australia Day Honours 2016: the full list

    Australia Day Honours 2016: the full list
    Video will begin in 5 seconds. 2016 Australians of the Year honoured This year's recipients include Professor Gordian Fulde, Dr Catherine Keenan, Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett. PT2M49S 620 349 COMPANION (AC) IN THE GENERAL DIVISIONDr Susan Marie ALBERTI AO, Wheelers Hill, Vic Advertisement For eminent service to the community, particularly through philanthropic and fundraising support for a range of medical research, education and sporting organisations, as an advocate for ..
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  • Riverina brekkie wrap | Tuesday, January 26, 2016

    Riverina brekkie wrap | Tuesday, January 26, 2016
    LAUNCESTON: Agriculture, local government, community service and sport have underpinned the selection of nearly all Northern Tasmanian recipients in this ...
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  • Smoke chokes Melbourne's CBD

    Smoke chokes Melbourne's CBD
    AU TAS: NSW Firefighters Deployed to Assist in Tasmania Bushfire Emergency January 240:11On Sunday, January 24, firefighters from the New South Wales Rural Fire Service departed Sydney for Tasmania, where they will help local forces battle more than 70 bushfires throughout the state. Some 140 people were deployed, including 100 remote-area firefighters, 35 incident management and liaison personnel and five paramedics, along with 30 trucks and two aircraft, ABC News reported. A total fire ba..
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  • Remote fires prove difficult to control

    Remote fires prove difficult to control
    EMERGENCY authorities have declared there is no end in sight yet for the smoke haze that has engulfed Launceston over the past week. TFS regional chief Jeff Harper discusses the bushfire with Meander Valley mayor Craig Perkins, Parks and Wildlife Services North West regional manager Nic Deka, Tasmania Police Commander Brett Smith and Launceston Mayor Albert van Zetten. Picture: PHILLIP BIGGS EMERGENCY authorities have declared there is no end in sight yet for the smoke haze that h..
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  • Variety of achievers honoured

    Variety of achievers honoured
    AGRICULTURE, local government, community service and sport have underpinned the selection of nearly all Northern Tasmanian recipients in this year’s Australia Day honours. Ian MacKinnonAGRICULTURE, local government, community service and sport have underpinned the selection of nearly all Northern Tasmanian recipients in this year’s Australia Day honours.The Order of Australia awards announced every year recognises Australian citizens for achievement and meritorious service.This y..
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  • Podium's a familiar position for Wright

    Podium's a familiar position for Wright
    WAGGA cyclist Ed Wright has returned from Sydney with two golds and two silvers after a successful state track campaign. PRIDE OF PLACE: Wagga's Ed Wright on the podium after winning the scratch race at the Junior State Track Championships on Friday. Picture: Cameron OkeWAGGA cyclist Ed Wright has returned from Sydney with two golds and two silvers after a successful state track campaign.His performance at the event, including gold in the 500m time trial and scratch race has cemen..
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  • New plaques installed on Tassie truckies memorial wall

    New plaques installed on Tassie truckies memorial wall
    IN ITS second year, the 2016 commemoration of the Tassie Truckies Memorial Wall included the installation of 35 new plaques. Held on January 17 at the Caltex Truck Stop at Epping Forest, the event saw 25 of Tasmania's finest rigs, immaculately detailed and polished, lined up around the perimeter to honour departed comrades commemorated on the wall. It was a warm day but there was adequate shade beneath the large marquee. A crowd of about 600 people was entertained with live music and..
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  • Tas school fare hike

    There have also been changes to school services as a part of the newly-redesigned network in Hobart and changes to the Launceston north timetable, which ...
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