We want fair go for region, Launceston mayor Albert van Zetten says
BETTER games for Hawthorn, Twenty20 internationals and a UTAS revolution — they are only what Launceston deserves.The North’s most powerful mayor, Albert van Zetten, is determined it will not be outdone by Hobart’s Mona-led transformation.Tasmania’s regions should work together, Alderman van Zetten says, as long as each receives its entitlements.“There’s going to be times when we have to be parochial,” he told the Sunday Tasmanian.“It’s not about North/South — it’s about making sure that we up..>> view originalNo winning farewell for Roos' Drury
CLARENCE has fallen just short of sending two-time premiership forward and former coach Matthew Drury off in style against arch rival Lauderdale.Drury, who stepped down from the coaching position he inherited from Brett Geappen last year, announced his retirement following the seven-point loss at Lauderdale Oval today.In a tough, physical contest the Roos got the jump on the home side in the opening quarter, kicking six goals to four with Luke Murfitt-Cowan and Michael Blackburn looking dangerou..>> view originalMP backing our STEM precinct
THE University of Tasmania’s $400 million proposal to move its science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) research and training facilities into Hobart’s CBD has the potential to turn the city into a science capital, says independent Denison MP Andrew Wilkie.Mr Wilkie said a purpose-built science precinct, that could occupy the corner of Melville and Argyle streets, would be more than just transformational for the university’s Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology, and for Hobar..>> view originalFrontline fight gets cracking
MORE than 160 children were the subject of notifications from the state’s new Safe Families Coordination Unit in its first month of operation.The multi-agency unit opened its doors in late June as the centrepiece of the Hodgman Government’s $26 million family violence plan launched 12 months ago.It brings police together with staff from the departments of education, justice, and health and human services in a bid to better co-ordinate victim support.The $8 million unit was reviewing cases cons..>> view originalCouple work to their arts desire
WORK has always been a means to an end for Professor Wong Shiu Hon and his wife Nancy. Both accomplished academics from the University of Hong Kong, they turned to their respective careers as a way to support their true passions.For Shiu Hon, 75, lecturing on Chinese literature and art gave him the financial freedom to work on his art. For Nancy, 70, a career as a librarian supported her passion for promoting Chinese opera and other cultural pursuits.In retirement, the couple agree they are busi..>> view originalThe week in pictures: August 13, 2016 | Photos
BENDIGO: The Neangar Park Pony Club are celebrating their 40th anniversary. Abby Kilby, age 10 with Coco Chanel. GLENN DANIELSBENDIGO: Birney the Bendigo Tramway cat celebrates his 4th Birthday on International Cat Day. NONI HYETTLAUNCESTON: Soccer player Alex Turner looks into the sun during a Saturday afternoon State League match. Picture_ Scott Gelston, THE EXAMINERBENDIGO: Proud owner Laurence and his son Josh have trained a Beagle puppy to sniff out termintes to assist with his business. Th..>> view originalUp and at 'em
GETUP! national director Paul Oosting could not have hoped for greater publicity after the federal election. What better advertising than to have a string of commentators and high-profile Liberals, including Tasmanian senator Eric Abetz, publicly decrying the left-wing activist group?The organisation spent $140,000 just on TV and newspaper ads, mail-outs and billboards aimed at ousting conservative Liberal MP Andrew Nikolic from the northern Tasmanian seat of Bass.The free advertising the group ..>> view originalOckenden and Deavin are ready for the Netherlands
"Big games are why we're here." READY FOR THE QUARTERS: Tasmanian Eddie Ockdenden in action during the Rio Olympics. Picture: Getty ImagesA mouth-watering quarter-final clash with the Netherlands is what awaits Tasmanian duo Eddie Ockenden and Tim Deavin after the Kookaburras’ destruction of Brazil.A hat-trick from Glenn Turner, doubles for Jamie Dwyer and Blake Govers plus singles from Matt Gohdes and Matt Dawson delivered a 9-0 win, which saw the Kookaburras finish third in Pool..>> view originalMahuta On Top Of 2016 P.B. Lawrence Stakes
Mahuta has been backed into 2016 P.B. Lawrence Stakes odds of $4.20 and he is set to start the Group 2 event at Caulfield this afternoon as favourite. Mahuta will have the chance to return to winning form in the P.B. Lawrence Stakes. Photo by: Ultimate Racing Photos Mahuta stamped himself as a potential star when he recorded five straight wins during his spring and autumn campaign before he returned to the races with a third place finish behind Lord Of The Sky in the Bletchingly Stakes. Lord Of..>> view originalHearthstone Creativity Is Misplaced
IntroductionThe new Hearthstone expansion One Night in Karazhan’s first wing has been launched. With it, the typical three adventures have opened up. For those unfamiliar, players must beat the AI in interesting scenarios to unlock the cards. This time around, the creativity in the adventures was superb! The AI itself still needs work, but the scenarios were exciting. They came up with new cards once again, and the new heroes and hero powers were interesting and fun. The problem is that this is..>> view original
Monday, August 15, 2016
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