Blueberry rust: Growers want no effort spared to eradicate disease
Blueberry rust: Growers want no effort spared to eradicate disease Posted August 18, 2016 19:43:33 Small and organic blueberry growers are urging Biosecurity Tasmania to do everything possible to eradicate blueberry rust in the state.The plant disease was detected at one of Costa Group's north-west coast farms, just weeks after Tasmania was declared free of rust.Growers have met with Biosecurity Tasmania in Launceston to convey their concerns.Organic blueberry grower ..>> view originalLaunceston netball official set to sit on the sidelines of the Australian ...
Every single Launceston netballer’s dream would be stepping on the Silverdome’s court in front of home fans come October. Every single Launceston netballer’s dream would be stepping on the Silverdome’s court in front of home fans come October.The sold out – inside five minutes – Test match will be a moment for the ages in the annals of Launceston’s proud sporting history.For Michelle Cooley, that dream is standing behind the sidelines of the hardwood.Not playing, but officiating i..>> view originalAFL supporters back a good cause
Two northern Tasmanian AFL supporter groups are putting their rivalries aside for a good cause. FUNDRAISER: North West Richmond Supporters Group's Terry Murray (middle) has teamed up with Launceston St Kilda Supporters Group's Robert Anderson and Anne-Maree Smith for a fundraiser. Picture Paul ScamblerTwo northern Tasmanian AFL supporter groups are putting their rivalries aside for a good cause. The Launceston St Kilda Supporters Group and North West Tasmania Richmond Supporters G..>> view originalLow Head Pilot Station Maritime Museum convict history
It began with a garbage run. Museum curator Des Wootton has carried on the legacy of his passionate former colleague. Pictures: Neil Richardson It began with a garbage run. In the mid 70s maritime staffer Andrej Gorjup was looking in the trash when he discovered historical items he knew needed preserving. They’re now the exhibits drawing up to 8,000 visitors each year to the Low Head Pilot Station Maritime Museum, established by 1974.As a member of the Launceston marine board Gorj..>> view originalBorder breakfast wrap-up | Thursday, August 18, 2016
Get across news headlines from the Border, around regional Australia this morning. Good morning on the Border and happy Thursday. We've got all the headlines you need right here.PHOTO OF THE DAY: @stuntmanjamesie "#sunset #sunrays #cloudporn #aviation #avporn #regionalaviation #albury #australia #nsw #aerialphoto #aerialphotography"Hopes of joining ADF shot down in Albury courtTHE pleas of an Albury man to avoid a criminal conviction so he can fulfil his dream of joining the defen..>> view originalThe South Coast Brekkie Wrap | Thursday, August 18, 2016
Get across news headlines from around regional Australia this morning. Good morning here’s your headlines from around regional Australia and beyond. Scroll down and refresh for weather, road reports and more.8.30am: That's a wrap for this morning. Remember to check in on your local paper's website for breaking news throughout the day.8.28am: All carers are invited to a free education program to be held in Bomaderry next month. The three day program will be held September 7, 14 and..>> view originalTwo games only for final round of TSL season
Hobart City tackle Lauderdale and Glenorchy play the Tigers in the only two State League matches for the final round 21 of the TSL roster season. Glenorchy's Liam Smith evades North's Jay LockhartHobart City tackle Lauderdale and Glenorchy play the Tigers in the only two State League matches for the final round 21 of the TSL roster season.Both games are scheduled for Friday night at North Hobart Oval and KGV respectively because of the North Melbourne v Sydney AFL match at Belleri..>> view originalCoach wants Tassie duo to play on for Tokyo
KOOKABURRAS coach Graham Reid says Tasmanian duo Eddie Ockenden and Tim Deavin will be in line for Australia’s planning for the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020.Reid has praised the Tasmanians for their part in the Kookaburras Rio campaign, which ended in a quarter-final loss to the Netherlands.“They are both tireless workers,” he said. “Eddie runs as many miles in a game as anyone could. He has a fantastic engine and brilliant skills. Unfortunately, we just didn’t have enough people around him wi..>> view originalState honours for four bright local prospects
Four of Dubbo's brightest young cyclists will compete at the Cycling Australia National Junior Road Championships. RISING STARS: Kurt Eather, Luke Ensor, Dylan Eather and Haylee Fuller have all scored NSW selection. Photo: CONTRIBUTEDDUBBO cyclists Haylee Fuller, Luke Ensor and Dylan and Kurt Eather will contest the Cycling Australia National Junior Road Championships at Bendigo in early September after this week being named in the NSW squad after strong performances at the recent..>> view originalLocal CEOs work together to tackle homelessness
Local businessman Bob Bollen, managing director of Benz Insulation Services, has been a participant in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout since its inception in WA in 2010. Photo: Supplied By Caroline Smith Homelessness is a growing issue in Western Australia, with more than 10,000 people around the state left without shelter, but St Vincent de Paul Society is aiming to alleviate this, with its recent Vinnies CEO Sleepout raising $675,000. The Perth event celebrated its seventh anniversary on 23 June, w..>> view original
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