Ex-bikie boss sent home
Colin David Picard.FORMER Rebels bikie state president, convicted drug trafficker and long-term Australian resident Colin David Picard has been sent back to his native New Zealand.The removal of the 69-year-old former Launceston resident followed his failed bid to remain in the state.Once described as the “apex” of a trafficking operation on a scale rarely seen in Tasmania, Picard had his visa cancelled on character grounds.The Mercury understands he was taken from Risdon Prison yesterday to ..>> view originalMore jobs go at Boag's as production moves interstate
LION has made an additional 16 contractors redundant from Launceston’s Boag’s Brewery as the fallout continues from its decision to move some production interstate.Lion announced on Monday that 39 jobs — almost 40 per cent of the workforce — would be lost as the company battled against a sharp fall in Australian beer consumption.Boag’s Brewery in Launceston.Union secretary Janette Armstrong, of United Voice, told the Mercury yesterday that 26 administration, management and salaried staff had alr..>> view originalBorder breakfast wrap-up | Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Your morning news headlines from across regional Australia and beyond. Our photo of the day comes from @tomellwood_ who got up close and personal two of the Tigers' bigger names "Richmond community camp 2016, great to meet these blokes!!"V/Line bus replacement service very expensive, MPs toldCostly: V/Line replacement buses are costing $300,000 per day.TAXPAYERS are forking out $300,000 per day for buses replacing V/Line trains.The figure was revealed by V/Line acting chief execu..>> view originalSpreyton's prince of spin
COASTAL leg-spinner Lucas Badcock is better known by his nickname "Zamps", and for good reason. Lucas BadcockCOASTAL leg-spinner Lucas Badcock is better known by his nickname "Zamps", and for good reason.The 13-year-old's debut A grade performance drew comparisons with Australian spin bowler Adam Zampa, now touring New Zealand.Badcock has impressed many learned cricket watchers so far and his return in his first A grade game for the Spreyton Cricket Club last weekend underscored ..>> view originalTasmania's CWA to focus on social issues as it celebrates its 80th ...
Tasmania's CWA to focus on social issues as it celebrates its 80th anniversary By Sallese Gibson Updated February 09, 2016 16:35:12 Tasmania's Country Women's Association (CWA) hopes to increase its role as an advocate on social issues as it celebrates its 80th anniversary.The CWA held its first Tasmanian meeting in Launceston in February 1936, which was attended by 80 women. Ailsa BondCWA Member for 65 years I went to Witcheproof in the Mallee in Victoria and th..>> view originalNominations announced for Tasmanian theatre awards
Jane Longhurst, star of the new Blue Cow production, Grounded, that played at the Theatre Royal Backspace.THE cream of Tasmania’s theatre crop are vying for an “Errol”, with nominees for the 2016 Tasmanian Theatre Awards having been announced.The awards, named after Tasmania’s Errol Flynn, are in their second year. As well as the honour, winners receive a cylindrical aluminium trophy.The awards next month celebrate excellence in Tasmanian performing arts in more than 30 categories, ranging from ..>> view originalGrenadiers To Hit The Road With New Single 'Live Fast, Diabetes'
tour > News Grenadiers To Hit The Road With New Single 'Live Fast, Diabetes' Grenadiers Feb 10th 2016 | 10:55am | Staff Writer Tweet Hailing from Adelaide the rabid punk rockers Grenadiers have just debuted a new single, Live Fast, Diabetes as well as announced an east coast headline tour next month. The new single is self-recorded and mixed by the band and is the first single from their upcoming album, due for release later this year. Grenadiers have impressively toured nationally with..>> view originalTinpan Orange Announce National Tour And New Album
tour > News Tinpan Orange Announce National Tour And New Album Tinpan Orange Feb 10th 2016 | 10:29am | Staff Writer Tweet Folk trio Tinpan Orange are due to release their exciting new single, Rich Man, on 12 Feb — in addition to this, they have just announced their fifth studio album, Love Is A Dog, and a huge national tour. Rich Man is their first release from the concept album, telling a story of an every-man character, stuck in the rut of a failing relationship. Lubitz reflects on th..>> view originalTasFoods dairy products show their wares in revenue growth
Proactive Investors Australia Proactive Investors is a global leader in financial news, media, research and events focusing on emerging growth companies across four continents. TasFoods dairy products show their wares in revenue growth Tuesday, February 09, 2016 TasFoods (ASX:TFL) has revealed revenues from sales of its Meander Valley Dairy products have grown 100% compared to the previous period for the first three months after acquisition based on strong demand from Coles and W..>> view originalThe Smith Street Band's Wil Wagner: “Just don't treat people like shit”
DAVID JAMES YOUNG talks to The Smith Street Band’s Wil Wagner about all ages shows, why social media sucks, the fucked up state of Aussie politics and why we should try a little harder not to treat other people like shit. In the spirit of some kind of comic-book vigilante, The Smith Street Band have spent the last 18 months since the release of their third album, Throw Me in the River, only using their super powers for good. Through extensive tours both here and abroad, the Melbourne natives ha..>> view original
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