Launceston north of Tasmania News: The week in pictures: February 13, 2016

The week in pictures: February 13, 2016 | Photos

BULLI: Little Sophia Jans undergoing her first physiotherapy session after corrective surgery for a rare limb deficiency in the US last month.ORANGE: Jack Wighton threw his support behind the NRL All Stars concept, prior to his third appearance for the Indigenous All Stars. Photo: NRL.COM ILLAWARRA: Hundreds of wheels met bitumen for the first time at Mount Keira on Friday, for the beginning of the Australian leg of the International Downhill Federation World Cup series. ILLAWARRA: Hundreds of w..
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Launceston's Festivale fans face ticket price increase

Launceston's Festivale fans face ticket price increase By Sallese Gibson Posted February 12, 2016 20:11:12 Organisers of Launceston's premier food and wine event Festivale believe an increase in the Saturday ticket price will not deter crowds.The three-day event has kicked off in City Park with thousands of people through the gates already.Kate Ceberano and Wendy Matthews headline the entertainment, and local and interstate artists will provide a colourful backd..
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A taste of Tasmania in just one week

THE Great 'Round Tasmania Challenge isn't a new reality TV show to give The Amazing Race a run for its money. Rather, it became my personal quest to see how far an average, time-poor couple could drive around the Apple Isle in just under a week, with no set plan. Tasmania remains Australia's best-kept secret - a bucket-list destination that is big enough to offer wide and varied holiday experiences but small enough to be enjoyed in a relatively short visit. Driving from Launceston in..
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AFL 2016: Blues hope 'Humphrey' Kreuzer talks through his actions

Video will begin in 5 seconds. Tuohy backs Murphy to lead Carlton Zach Tuohy has thrown his support behind the embattled Marc Murphy and wants him to continue leading the Blues in 2016. PT1M18S 620 349 In the year of their "reset", Carlton has been buoyed by the fine off-season form of Matthew Kreuzer, a key piece in the Blues' bid to prove to the football world they won't be as bad as many have tipped.Kreuzer, the man nicknamed Humphrey by teammates because of his reluctance ..
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Absolutely delicious

THE dramatic transformation that has happened in the restaurant trade in Tasmania over the past 10 years is phenomenal.In previous decades it is fair to say that the island boasted a few gems — Glo Glo’s in Latrobe, Dear Friends in Hobart and Fee and Me in Launceston among others — but the general standard of eatery left something to be desired.Restaurateur Luke Burgess declares the world is now well aware of Tasmania.The gap between the very best and the rest was embarrassingly and starkly obvi..
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Man on the mark rule under scrutiny during NAB Challenge trial

Man on the mark rule under scrutiny during NAB Challenge trial Peter Ryan February 13, 2016 11:10 AM AFL football operations chief Mark Evans PLAYERS are being given a crash course in how to adapt to the new rules relating to the protected area around the mark as AFL intra-club matches kick off around the country. At several practice games on Friday observers noted the rule being tightly policed by umpires to ensure players under..
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The Bennies Pick Up UK & US Album Release Via Paper & Plastick

release > News The Bennies Pick Up UK & US Album Release Via Paper & Plastick The Bennies Feb 13th 2016 | 1:23pm | Staff Writer Tweet Rambunctious Aussie outfit The Bennies have much to celebrate at the moment, with a national tour and eagerly awaited album release Down Under this March — and now they're taking their riotous road show abroad with a UK tour and the announcement of a British and North American release for the new LP, Wisdom Machine. The group's follow-up to their well-rec..
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Tasmania's new underwater survey centre of excellence

Heath Clayton and Peter King with the new facility’s design. Building plans have been revealed for a new AU$750,000 facility in Tasmania that is set to excel Australia’s underwater survey research and operations. The new autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) facility, located at the University of Tasmania‘s Australian Maritime College (AMC) in Launceston, will become home to a fleet of robots used to survey the ocean’s depths and collect scientific data on research missions. The development wil..
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Microsoft Readies Surface Phone: Is It The Surface Pro 4 In Smartphone Format?

The Surface Pro line has been a big success for Microsoft, who is not resting on their laurels. Many sources point to the release of a Surface Phone by the end of the year. PC-Tablet has the news. “The Surface mobile device has not been announced or officially recognized by Microsoft. However, according to the rumors this device would be roughly designed around the Surface tablets, and could be aimed at businesses. With this device, it is expected to that Microsoft ‘s failing smartphone efforts..
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