The lions of Hobart: The history behind the stone lions in St David's ...
The lions of Hobart: The history behind the stone lions in St David's Park Posted January 18, 2016 12:25:55 Unlike the rumours of sightings of the Tasmanian tiger in Tassie's bushland, there are definitely two lions in the centre of Hobart.The lions are hand crafted of stone, guard the entrance to St David's Park, and are about 132-years-old.Their creator? A former convict called Richard Patterson."It's a very interesting story," Dr Stefan Petrow from the Department o..>> view originalInquest told of phone call
A POLICE officer who received a phone call from England about the abuse of a baby at Railton has told an inquest he didn’t believe he needed to refer it to Child Protection Services. The inquest into the death of 45-day-old BJay Johnstone in 2012 from traumatic head injury has resumed in Hobart this morning.Days before BJay was hospitalised, radio dispatch officer Sergeant Rob Schiwy received an urgent call from Katherine Bond in England, claiming the newborn baby boy had bruising.The baby’s gra..>> view originalRace to control blazes as weather threatens
Smoke over Hobart’s Northern suburbs. Picture: SAM ROSEWARNEA MULTI-AGENCY response involving more than 250 personnel is battling to put out up to 60 vegetation fires around the state.The rush is on to bring the fires under control before forecast hot and windy conditions hit the state tomorrow.Much of the state was enveloped in a thick layer of smoke yesterday affecting visibility and air quality in the Greater Hobart, southern regions and on the West Coast.It is not expected to disperse until ..>> view originalNT flags possibility of local refinery amid diesel price 'gouging'
Diesel fuel 'gouging' sees NT flag possibility of local refinery Updated January 18, 2016 14:55:20 The Northern Territory could look at producing its own fuel to support residents, shipping and resource industries hit by diesel prices that are way above the national average, Chief Minister Adam Giles says.Mr Giles today took to the airwaves to criticise fuel companies, saying they had been unfairly keeping diesel prices high in the NT.He said he had given the companies ..>> view originalFirefighters flown to Tasmania's west coast amid concerns blaze ...
Firefighters flown to Tasmania's west coast amid concerns blaze may threaten town of Balfour Updated January 18, 2016 13:35:41 Firefighters have been flown to a remote area of Tasmania's west coat where a bushfire is causing concern for the tiny township of Balfour. Key points:Weather change expected to increase risk of flare-upsConcern for tiny township of Balfour on west coast Smoke alerts still in place for Hobart and surrounding areas Authorities say there will be..>> view originalNathan Lyon called into Australia's one-day international and ...
Nathan Lyon called into Australia's one-day international and Twenty20 squads Posted January 18, 2016 11:08:26 Australian Test spinner Nathan Lyon has broken through into the national one-day and Twenty20 squads, earning a call up for the final games of the summer.Having made no secret of his desire to play for his country in the shorter forms of the game, Australia's most successful Test off-spinner will replace Joel Paris in the line up for the final ODIs against In..>> view originalMofo review: Incendiary set from Kate Tempest caps laidback ...
Bubble boy: Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips performs at Mofo 2016. Photo: MONA/Remi Chauvin MUSIC MOFO Museum of Old and New Art + various venues, Hobart January 13-18 The website says the event formerly known as MONA FOMA is eight years old, which is technically correct but seems misleading: the 2016 model is more or less an entirely different beast to what has come before. After years based at the Princess Wharf No 1 shed on Hobart's waterfront, the music and art festival curated by Viole..>> view originalLyon back in Australian gold for one-day team
Nathan Lyon has been recalled to Australia's ODI squad for the final two matches of the VB Series against India, with David Warner also returning after parental leave. Lyon hasn't represented Australia in 50-over cricket since Australia's tour of the UAE to play Pakistan in October 2014, but the off-spinner has constantly stated his ambition to play all three forms of the game for his country. Quick Single: Australia name 'wild' T20 squad As well as coming into his own as a Test player, Lyon ..>> view originalIn-form Bailey overlooked for T20 squad
George Bailey’s recent good form with the bat has not been enough to convince selectors he should be part of Australia’s T20 squad for the series against India. Picture: GETTYGEORGE Bailey has been left out of Australia’s Twenty20 squad for the three-match series against India, despite stellar form of late. The Tasmanian was one of the standout players for the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League, hitting 240 runs at an average of 60 and a strike rate of 150.He also brought that form into th..>> view originalMcDonald's super-sized knock
Geelong’s Josh McDonald keeping before making his rapid century. Picture: Alison WyndJOSH McDonald made an astonishing return to form, cracking a century off less than 60 balls as Geelong moved within striking distance of a second-straight victory.McDonald, who had scored just 135 runs prior to Saturday’s 105 from 59 balls, relished a last-minute decision to open the batting and put the Cats in the box seat against Melbourne Uni.With opener Tom Treble forced to Geelong Hospital with a dislocated..>> view original
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