Lady Supercats blown away in a quarter
THE Geelong Lady Supercats season has ended at the hands of Launceston, the Tornadoes eclipsing the visitors by 11 points, 79-68, in Saturday night’s south conference preliminary final in Tasmania’s north.Geelong outscored the home side 38-27 in the second half, but an earlier second-quarter fade-out ultimately proved fatal for Dave Herbert’s line-up.The Lady Supercats had entered the cutthroat clash full of confidence having beaten Launceston in their previous contest on the Apple Isle 64-57, b..>> view originalLaunceston 'lifted' by huge crowd
LAUNCESTON Tornadoes chairwoman Janie Finlay said Saturday night’s preliminary final crowd was Elphin Stadium’s biggest in living memory. LAUNCESTON Tornadoes chairwoman Janie Finlay said Saturday night’s preliminary final crowd was Elphin Stadium’s biggest in living memory.Tornadoes chairwoman Janie Finlay among the sell-out crowd at Elphin Stadium on Saturday. Picture: Paul ScamblerA maximum 1100 fans witnessed Reece Potter’s charges rip through the Geelong Supercats 79-68 to bo..>> view originalHistory of the Tasmanian Peddle chair
A book launched on Sunday delves into the history of the Peddle chair in Tasmania. To the naked eye a Peddle chair may seem like just another piece of furniture, but Launceston-based furniture restorer Denis Lake knows their true value.Lake explores the profiles of two Tasmanian craftsmen who made the Peddle chair, George Peddle and his brother-in-law, Harry Hearn in his book, The Men Who Made the Celebrated Chairs: Windsor Chair Making in Tasmania.“Peddle chairs have touched the ..>> view originalHealthy? It's only natural
IT’S fair to assume the health and wellbeing of quite a few Tasmanians has been improved by the existence of this self-serve, nutritionally focused and ethically sourced bulk food business. This was the intention of Alban Johnson when he launched Eumarrah in 1985 at a small corner store on Barrack St, Hobart.Johnson’s pre-Eumarrah resume does not suggest a move into whole foods: he first worked in publishing and then as a commercial pilot. Rather, it was his involvement with student politics and..>> view originalHome loss
Proctor angry after Dockers forced to ''host'' final at Aurora A bitterly disappointed Burnie coach Clint Proctor has blasted the leadership of the State League after the Dockers were told to hit the highway for their first semi-final against Lauderdale.Despite having West Park hosting rights, the Dockers’ do-or-die encounter with the Southern Bombers will be at Launceston’s Aurora Stadium on Saturday, with State League general manager Carl Saunder telling Fairfax Media predicted ..>> view originalDockers enter the finals in form
Dockers continue good form ahead of finals series LEADER: Burnie Dockers forward Brittany Gibson kicked five goalsThe Burnie Dockers have prepared for finals football in the best possible way. The Tasmanian Women’s League powerhouse secured a win over Tiger City on Sunday, despite playing away from home. The Dockers won the contest 13.9 (87) to Tiger City 5.2 (32). Brittany Gibson dominated in the forward line once again for the Dockers with five goals while Ellyse Gamble continue..>> view originalMorton shines in victory over Knights
NICK Morton scored a second-half brace as South Hobart survived a scare against Southern Championship winners Glenorchy Knights to record a come-from-behind 3-2 League Cup win at Darcy Street yesterday. The Knights came out of the blocks firing, taking a 2-1 lead into halftime, but South’s superior fitness showed in the second half and Morton netted the winning goal with seven minutes to spare to propel his team into the semi-finals.media_cameraSouth Hobart’s Kobe Kemp, left, holds off a challe..>> view originalCity Heart's forward focus
Works on the next step of the City Heart Project are expected begin in early 2017. Federal Assistant Minister for Cities Angus Taylor and Launceston Mayor Albert van Zetten discuss the planned transformation of Civic Square on Thursday. Picture: Scott Gelston.Launceston mayor Albert van Zetten said works are expected to begin at Civic Square in early 2017 for the next stage of City Heart Project.“We've got to arrange the funding and timing but hopefully around February or March we..>> view originalConcern for missing 74-year-old man
The police have concerns for the welfare of a missing 74-year-old man who was last seen on August 26. MISSING: Police are concerned for the welfare of William 'Bill' Redman who was last seen on August 26. The police have concerns for the welfare of a missing 74-year-old man who was last seen around 11am on August 26.Police are seeking any information on William ‘Bill’ Redman, who is believed to still be in the Launceston area. He was last seen at Indigo Lodge on Morris Street in P..>> view originalCarnarvon crash victims to be flown to Perth
Carnarvon crash victims to be flown to Perth Liam Croy - The West Australian on August 28, 2016, 6:20 pm Four people will be flown to Perth after they were seriously injured in a crash in Carnarvon this morning.Paramedics were called to David Brand Drive, near Olivia Terrace, in Brockman about 7.30am.A police spokeswoman said a white Hyundai Elantra was travelling south when it left the road and hit a tree.“It is believed that the car lost control before skiddin..>> view original
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