Controversial Senator standing firm
Liberal Senator for Tasmania Eric Abetz says he is determined to stay for the next term of government. Picture: NIKKI DAVIS-JONESAS far as young Eric Abetz was concerned it was just a jumper. The grey woollen pullover with purplish V-neck was unremarkable among the clothes given to him and his siblings by kind-hearted Tasmanians. But it became a quick lesson in how not to fit in to life in Hobart’s working-class suburbs.The six youngsters had moved from Germany to Moonah in 1961 so their father ..>> view originalLIVE: Tigers declare with 401-run lead
Tasmania take a massive 401-run lead into the second innings of their Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria after reaching 8(dec)-566 at Blundstone Arena.>> view originalRoos feel the love in Hobart
St Therese’s Primary School grade 5 student Jasmine Wallace tries out her handball skills while being coached by North Melbourne's Lachlan Hansen. PICTURE: Luke BowdenKANGAROOS coach Brad Scott has spoken of his team’s “love” for Hobart — and it seems the feeling is mutual.The Roos players continued to be the toast of the city yesterday as their 2016 community camp came to an end.The group was hosted at a civic reception at Town Hall, before conducting a super clinic at North Hobart Oval for the..>> view originalVictims of Tasman Bridge disaster honoured with memorials
Victims of Tasman Bridge disaster honoured with memorials, families hope for closure By Pablo Vinales Posted February 27, 2016 09:38:03 Families of the 12 people killed in the Tasman Bridge disaster are hoping two new plaques dedicated to the victims will help bring them closure.Peter Rezek lost his brother Robert when the Lake Illawarra carrier collided with the bridge on January 5, 1975. Two pylons collapsed, bringing down a 127-metre section of the bridge.Fiv..>> view originalPeak-hour traffiic in Macquarie St, Hobart. Picture: SAM ROSEWARNE
Peak-hour traffiic in Macquarie St, Hobart. Picture: SAM ROSEWARNEThe arterial road system in and around Hobart is decades old with little improvement in that time other than the conversion of two-way traffic into a one- way system — a 1950s British transport engineer solution in the central business district. Despite arguments for reverting to two-way traffic flow — reducing traffic time and providing for fuel economy — the overall traffic assessment showed value in only some conversion to two-..>> view originalCops probed disgraced ex-priest
Derek Nichols has been questioned over possible involvement in the disappearance of William Tyrrell.A FORMER Tasmanian priest has been linked to one of Australia’s most notorious and heart-wrenching missing persons cases — the disappearance of toddler William Tyrrell.Convicted paedophile Derek Edward Nichols, 82, has emerged as another person NSW police have interviewed in the case that continues to baffle investigators and shock the nation.William, often pictured in his beloved Spider-Man suit,..>> view originalAmerican Pie singer delays Australian tour to reunite with wife
Don McLean: American Pie singer delays Australian tour to reunite with wife Posted February 27, 2016 11:40:35 Don McLean, singer of classic pop song American Pie, has delayed a tour of Australia as he tries to reconcile with his wife following domestic violence allegations.The 70-year-old folk rocker said he would postpone the 11 shows, which were scheduled to begin on March 14 in Hobart, until the same dates in 2017.The delay is meant "to allow Don McLean and his fam..>> view originalPolice investigate 'random' shooting
TASMANIA Police is investigating what it is describing as a random shooting that occurred overnight in a one of Hobart’s outer suburbs.Police were called to attend after the incident in Albion Rd, Bridgewater, about 11.15pm yesterday.When they arrived they found two shots had been fired through the lounge room window of the address.The two occupants of the house were in bed at the time and were not injured.Detective Constable Todd Plunkett of Glenorchy CID said there was nothing suspicious about..>> view originalAre Australian housing markets facing an oversupply?
Robert Mellor, BIS Shrapnel managing director, is forecasting modest price corrections in residential property markets across major capital cities rather than dramatic declines of 20 per cent to 30 per cent. Rob Homer by Robert Mellor Since 2002, when The Economist magazine started calling Australian residential property prices substantially overvalued, we have seen many overseas commentators, including some recent ..>> view originalBancroft, Dunk slam big tons in Sheffield Shield
TEST hopeful Shaun Marsh fell agonisingly short of a century in Perth, while Tasmania’s Ben Dunk continued his outrageously strong season in Hobart as this week’s round of Sheffield Shield matches continued around the country.After WA declared their first innings at 6-436 following four sessions at the crease, with Cameron Bancroft scoring 171 and Marsh 95, Queensland have gone through Friday’s last two sessions losing just two wickets.At stumps, the Bulls are 2-168 with Marnus Labuschagne not o..>> view original
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