Shorten wanted Clements matter 'resolved' and other top stories.

• Shorten wanted Clements matter 'resolved'

  

  Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has confirmed he "stepped in" to resolve the dysfunction in Labor's NSW branch over the Jamie Clements affair.Mr Shorten on Friday welcomed the resignation of Mr Clements as general secretary of the NSW branch over harassment allegations, saying he was "pleased" the matter had been resolved."I wanted the dysfunction to end," Mr Shorten told reporters in Launceston. "I asked for it to end and it has ended yesterday."Mr Shorten refused to be drawn on whether..

  >> view original



• Mother thanks Jetstar for helping autistic son

  

  Jetstar crew were praised after helping a distressed mother with an autistic son.Photo: SuppliedJetstar is often in the news for the wrong reason, but one mother has thanked the airline for helping her autistic son.Shelley Baudoux penned a heartfelt thank you letter on Facebook after she tried to board a flight from Melbourne to visit her father in Launceston, Tasmania.Ms Baudoux was travelling with her nine-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son Corey, who has autism.Corey had found it difficult..

  >> view original



• Spirit of Tasmania II damage causes King Island to miss out on ...

  

  Spirit of Tasmania II damage causes King Island to miss out on tourists and deliveriesUpdatedJanuary 15, 2016 12:08:16 King Island, in Bass Strait, will miss out on its weekly shipping service because of the damage to Spirit of Tasmania II in wild weather.The ferry broke free of its moorings in strong winds in Port Melbourne on Wednesday night,Operator TT-Line is still assessing the damage to the ferry, however the loading ramp it was attached to in Melbourne needs major repairs.Thousands of..

  >> view original



• Tourism, exporters feeling fallout from Spirit of Tasmania accident

  

  Tourism, exporters feeling fallout from Spirit of Tasmania accidentBy Michael AtkinUpdatedJanuary 14, 2016 20:54:44 The impact from the disruption of the Spirit of Tasmania ferry service is being felt across Tasmania.Tourists have been delayed and some are cancelling their holidays, while producers are scrambling to find a way to get fresh produce to markets.Spirit of Tasmania I will operate twice daily sailings while its sister ship Spirit II is out of action indefinitely for repairs after ..

  >> view original

Spirit of Tasmania II passenger travel plans uncertain after vessel ... .	Search ends for Turnbull replacement on SeaLink board .
Ex-Essendon player Sam Lonergan has 'support' as Launceston ... .	Australian scientists embark on wildlife mission .