Saturday, January 16, 2016

Cradle Mountain reopens after fire prompts evacuation warning and other top stories.

  • Cradle Mountain reopens after fire prompts evacuation warning

    Smoke alert issued for Hobart as firefighters battle dozens of blazes in remote areasBy Ted O'ConnorUpdatedJanuary 17, 2016 13:07:41 A smoke alert has been issued for Hobart and surrounding areas as firefighters continue to battle more than 30 blazes burning in remote areas of Tasmania's north west and west coast.Key points:More than 30 fires burning across TasmaniaSix water-bombing helicopters fighting blazeConditions expected to worsen on Monday and TuesdayThe Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) s..
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  • “Sick” horse attackers likely drug-addled deer poachers, owners told

    “Sick” horse attackers likely drug-addled deer poachers, owners told
    TAS: Thoroughbred left with internal and external injuries after attack by "sick individuals".Owner Courtney Laskey comforts her beloved 30-year-old horse, Gemma, recovering from a malicious attack last week. Picture: PHILLIP BIGGS‘‘SICK individuals’’ are likely to blame for injuries inflicted on a thoroughbred in Northern Tasmania that have left veterinarians baffled, owners say.Courtney Laskey and mum Donna remain horrified and upset about injuries caused to their 30-year-old retired show hors..
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  • Three Capes track wins high praise

    Three Capes track wins high praise
    Some of the spectacular scenery along the Three Capes Track. Picture: Peter MathewA YEAR after travel bible Lonely Planet named the Three Capes Track as one of the world’s hottest new travel experiences, a chorus of praise from the first walkers has echoed that sentiment.It has been a month since the Tasman Peninsula track was officially opened by Federal Tourism Minister Richard Colbeck and since then more than 1000 people from around the world have completed the 46km journey.A decade in the ma..
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  • Eatery closures sour summer

    Eatery closures sour summer
    AS A number of popular eateries have called it quits in recent weeks, shutting their doors at the busiest time of the year, Tasmania's peak hospitality body has called for more training.Garden of Vegan owners Katherine Moran and Hoang Nguyen when their restaurant opened in 2014.AS A number of popular eateries have called it quits in recent weeks, shutting their doors at the busiest time of the year, Tasmania's peak hospitality body has called for more training.Five well-known Northern Tasmanian ..
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  • Transport cash may help us catch up

    Transport cash may help us catch up
    THE Tasmanian Council of Social Service has handed an astute political party the ­perfect platform to develop a policy that could deliver significant change for the better in Tasmania.Chief executive has Kym Goodes has called for a $50 million-a-year injection into public transport.It might sound like a lot, but not when you consider Tasmania’s spend of about $200-a-year per capita on public transport infrastructure and services falls well short of the national average.This is significantly less..
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  • Azed slip No 2272

    SNOWMOBILE1 C. J. Brougham(24 Launceston Place, London W8 5RN): Saint with twinkling humour carrying present in sleigh (now in S mo bile).2 D. K. Arnott(50 Beech Road, Purley on Thames, Reading RG8 8DS): Wombles’ No. 1 hit is perfect vehicle for Tomsk? (anag.; ref. Wombles character, Siberian town).3 E. C. Lance(14 Primley Park Avenue, Leeds LS17 7JA): One’s bothered about BMW – oil needing to be changed for transport in arctic regions (anag. in anag.).VHCM. Barley:Transport an Eskimo will be sa..
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  • Damaged Spirit of Tasmania II could leave port on Sunday

    Damaged Spirit of Tasmania II could leave port on Sunday
    The Spirit of Tasmania II will sail again on Sunday. Picture: AAPTHE Spirit of Tasmania II will resume full service on Sunday after being damaged when in port in Melbourne last week.The bow of the Spirit of Tasmania II and the loading bridge were both significantly damaged in the strong winds. Picture: Nicole GarmstonSource:News Corp AustraliaOperators TT-Line said repairs to fix the damage caused during Wednesday’s freak wind gusts had been completed and approved by relevant authorities.“Spirit..
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  • A-League – Tactical Analysis – Adelaide United 3 Central Coast Mariners 1

    A-League – Tactical Analysis – Adelaide United 3 Central Coast Mariners 1
    A-League – Tactical Analysis – Adelaide United 3 Central Coast Mariners 1Adelaide United’s resurgence extended to seven matches unbeaten after a commanding 3-1 win over the Central Coast Mariners on Saturday.Second half goals from Craig Goodwin, Pablo Sanchez and Mate Dugandzic cancelled out Fabio Ferreira’s clinical strike, handing Adelaide their fourth consecutive victory at Coopers Stadium.Both sides were awarded penalties in the opening 45 minutes, but quite bizarrely, Marcelo Carrusca and F..
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  • The underdogs set to shock at Aus Open

    The underdogs set to shock at Aus Open
    Hello, you either have JavaScript turned off or an old version of Adobe's Flash Player.IT happens every year, without fail.While the stars of the tennis world always come out to shine at the Australian Open, each year we see a few surprise runs from unseeded or unheralded players deep into the tournament.Last year, unseeded Aussie Nick Kyrgios fought his way through to a quarterfinal while little-known American Madison Keys made it all the way into the semi-finals.It’s the very nature of t..
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  • Defence best way to attack Western Sydney Wanderers, says Sydney FC coach

    Defence best way to attack Western Sydney Wanderers, says Sydney FC coach
    Video will begin in5seconds.Sydney FC win epic derbySydney FC pulled off a remarkable 2-1 win over cross town rivals the Western Sydney Wanderers.PT1M9S620349Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold believes his ultra-defensive strategy was the reason why the Sky Blues claimed an upset 2-1 win in the Sydney derby on Saturday night.The Sky Blues have adopted a more defensive style this season but it took it to another level in the derby, shifting his men as deep as possible and playing on the counter-attack..
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Journalist in the frame .Shorten confirms he stepped in on Clements .
Shorten wanted Clements matter 'resolved' .Spirit of Tasmania II passenger travel plans uncertain after vessel ... .

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