Federal funding reduction threatens Tasmanian mobile rural health ...
Federal funding reduction threatens Tasmanian mobile rural health service Updated June 05, 2016 18:10:11 Medical practitioners fear a funding reduction for a rural allied health services will put more pressure on Tasmania's health system, with one mobile service expected to close in July.Funding for Tasmanian rural health outreach programs will drop from $4 million to just $1.5 million next month.Nursing practitioner Lisa Sproule runs one of the allied health services, ..>> view originalStrikers beat Zebras to top the NPL Tasmania table
DEVONPORT Strikers increased their lead at the top of the NPL Tasmania with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over the previously undefeated Hobart Zebras at KGV yesterday.The Strikers were forced to weather a late Zebras’ storm after Joel Stone was sent off in the 74th minute, but they were deserving victors in the tight Round 11 encounter.Adam McKeown, right, tries to slow the run of Devonport’s Joel Stone. Picture: MATT THOMPSONDevonport extended its lead to two points over South Hobart, while the Z..>> view originalDockers' defeat as easy as Pies
Glenorchy’s Jordon Arnold gets his handball away under tight pressue from Burnie’s Joshua Handley. Pictures: SAM ROSEWARNEGLENORCHY shot to the top of the TSL charts with a bullet at KGV yesterday after a 114-point annihilation of premiership favourite Burnie.The win was as comprehensive as it gets, Glenorchy setting up the victory with a powerful opening term and never looking back, taking it 21.15 (141) to 3.9 (27).The Dockers failed to score a goal in the last three quarters, their third and ..>> view originalThe week in pictures: June 5, 2016 | Photos
BLAYNEY: Lachlan Little will be competing in the National High School Rodeo association finals in Tennessee.NEWCASTLE: NSW Ambulance officers Melanie Mayer and Jodie Owen at the Charlestown call centre. They say abuse is on the increase and are part of a statewide campaign to stop it. Picture: Simone De PeakBATHURST: Chifley Local Area Command Superintendent Michael Robisnon with some of the illegal firearms seized through police operations over the past 15 months. Photo PHILL MURRAYBALLARAT: Le..>> view originalPenny Royal Adventures The Dark Ride sees actors retell Matthew ...
Actors at the Penny Royal say they've had a blast playing gentleman bushranger Matthew Brady. IMPROV: Lachlan Murphy (Matthew Brady), Rhys Pitstock (John Batman), with Steve Thomas (the trooper). Pictures: Neil Richardson As he staggered across the sprawling Tasmanian bushland, it was clear that the journey of Matthew Brady, one of Australia’s most notorious bushrangers, had come to end. Tasmania’s very-own Ned Kelly had captured the hearts of men and women across the state, but ..>> view originalHow a 27-year-old's plea for Gen Y hijacked the election campaign ...
“Looking for a smart worker? $68k P.A. Macca’s crew trainer, ex-army combat engineer, bachelor of clinical practice.”IT was the “authentic” moment that stopped Bill Shorten in his tracks at a people’s forum on a tame campaign trail on Friday night.Chad Atkinson, 27, stood up with a giant placard emblazoned with his phone number and advertising his services as an employee.The sign read: “Looking for a smart worker? $68k P.A. Macca’s crew trainer, ex-army combat engineer, bachelor of clinical prac..>> view originalRolling onto national stage
The Van Diemen Rollers have undergone their final preparations before heading off to the Great Southern Slam. Ready to roll: The Van Diemen Rollers team gathered for their final training session before heading off to the Great Southern Slam. Picture: Cordell Richardson The Van Diemen Rollers have undergone their final preparations before heading off to Australia’s biggest roller derby event. The Great Southern Slam is being held in Adelaide from June 11 to 13 and will feature abou..>> view originalHave you ever tried a Tasmanian red wine?
THE annual Tasmanian Red Wine Weekend, in Hobart, recently showcased the states best reds by order of vintage year starting with the 2015 vintage and working backwards. This format allows the public to see the development of wines, especially Pinot Noir, Tassie's flagship red variety. Wines from almost all Tassie's regions were represented (except for Bruny Island) with the winemakers on hand to pour their work. The highlights: Josef Chromy Pepik Pinot Noir 2014: From the Tamar Valley. T..>> view originalKindness on increase, says researcher
Ethics researcher Dr Nick Hookway at Royal Park, Launceston. Picture: CHRIS KIDDKINDNESS remains a core Australian value and could even be on the increase, a University of Tasmania researcher has found.Launceston-based sociologist Nicholas Hookway has found most Australians consider themselves kind and agree the value is important.The findings from the Kindness in Australia study back the My Big Idea campaign’s national values assessment.“It’s things like calling up a friend who’s going through ..>> view originalFederal cash to help combat ice addiction
$5.68 million in federal funding will flow from July 1. Tasmania is set to receive $5.69 million in federal funding to help combat the scourge of ice addiction.The cash will flow from July 1, and is part of a $300 million plan announced in December to further support local drug and alcohol rehabilitation services in tackling the issue.“This money will provide much-needed services to people in our region that are grappling with ice addiction and substance misuse,” said Braddon MHR ..>> view original
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