Top trainer abandons Hobart Cup campaign
Tony McEvoy. Picture: COLLEEN PETCHSOUTH Australian thoroughbred trainer Tony McEvoy has pulled the pin on his Betfair Exchange Hobart Cup assault, confirming that none of the four horses he nominated for the $200,000 Group 3 race next Monday would be making the trip.McEvoy nominated Lucky Lucky Lucky, Azurite, Last Wish and Loncava for the 2400m feature but had reduced his options to just Azurite by Friday night.When the European-bred gelding performed well below expectations in an 1800m race a..>> view originalCouncils need to start talks 'sooner rather than later'
Hobart Lord Mayor Sue Hickey has called for community consultation on council mergers sooner rather than later. Picture: LUKE BOWDENTASMANIA’S highest-profile mayor has renewed calls for council amalgamations, arguing the world has moved on from needing 29 councils in the state.Hobart Lord Mayor Sue Hickey has called for action on council mergers as the Clarence City Council prepares to take an important vote on moves toward a proposed Greater Hobart super council tonight.Ald Hickey has told the..>> view originalAnglican Dean of Hobart Richard Humphrey shares his love of ...
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Melbourne house prices stay strong as Sydney falls A small uptick in Sydney housing prices in January was more an anomaly than trend after the city posted another quarterly fall in prices of 2.1 per cent, Corelogic RP Data housing index results indicated on Monday. There was a 0.5 per cent growth for the biggest housing market in January, while the second major city Melbourne recorded a 2.5 per cent increase for the month.But both cities are still experiencing a fall in prices wit..>> view originalTime to pick the squad for the Twenty20 World Cup
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THE actions of a man who stabbed his dying victim 10 more times after inflicting a fatal wound showed contempt and a lack of remorse that made the crime worse, a court has heard.Matthew James Linton, 35, appeared in the Supreme Court in Hobart for sentencing proceedings today after being found guilty of the manslaughter of Sean Leslie Trigg at Bridgewater.Mr Trigg, 48, of St Marys, was killed in June last year after he went to the aid of a woman Linton had just assaulted.The Supreme Court heard ..>> view originalJordan bypasses Magic Millions with dashing juvenile
Speedy filly Our Time Will Come, ridden by Craig Staples, leads all the way to win at Ascot. Picture: Simon Merritt/Western Racepix Trainer Paul Jordan has ruled Our Time Will Come out of Sunday’s $250,000 Magic Millions WA 2YO Classic (1200m) at Pinjarra.Our Time Will Come earned top spot in the rich feature’s order of entry after winning two of her four starts at Ascot in the spring.But Jordan said the Oratorio filly was not ready to race first-up over the new distance of the classic.Sin..>> view originalRock bottom fuel prices here to stay, experts predict
Loving the low petrol prices? Good news is experts predict they are here to stay — for the next few months, at least. Picture: istockSophie ElsworthNews Corp Australia NetworkDOLLAR petrol like dollar milk is here to stay, experts predict. The lowest prices of unleaded fuel in the main capitals is tipped to remain around the $1 per litre mark for several months yet, giving households continued relief at the bowser.Motorists have revelled in the rock-bottom prices at the pump in cities including ..>> view originalMexican turns up the heat
The interior of Pancho Villa in North Hobart creates a relaxed and fun vibe. Pictures: LUKE BOWDENPANCHO VILLA TEQUILA BAR378 Elizabeth St, North Hobart; licensed; Open lunch Thursday to Sunday 11.30am–3pm, dinner daily from 5.30pm; Takeaways, 6234 4161Blue corn taco with spicy soft shell crab al pastor with pico de gallo, jicama and pineapple.WITH dim, moody lighting, Day of the Dead skulls and artwork, ornate designer lamps, black velvet banquettes, black furniture and colourfully patterned st..>> view originalBernard Tomic and Nick Kyrgios slide in world rankings
Bernard Tomic and Nick Kyrgios slide in world rankingsCourtney WalshThe AustralianFebruary 1, 2016 12:00AMSavePrint Bernard Tomic failed to defend the points he earned in reaching the quarter-finals of the Australian Open last year. Picture:Wayne Ludbey.Australia’s top-ranked player Bernard Tomic will return to the court as the top seed in a claycourt tournament in Ecuador this week.Despite the 23-year-old enjoying a solid Australian Open outing, which culminated in a fourth-round loss to And..>> view original
Sunday, January 31, 2016
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