Friday, February 12, 2016

Union fears mass job losses at CSIRO in Hobart under restructure plan and other top stories.

  • Union fears mass job losses at CSIRO in Hobart under restructure plan

    Union fears mass job losses at CSIRO in Hobart under restructure plan Updated February 13, 2016 13:26:58 Many of the jobs to be shed by the CSIRO under a plan to restructure the organisation could be based in Hobart, union officials fear.The science and research body has confirmed it plans to restructure the organisation, placing up to 350 jobs at risk.The CSIRO said almost 200 positions at in Hobart's oceans and atmosphere division could be affected. The union represen..
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  • Hobart financial planner Kenneth Drake admits stealing $925000 ...

    Hobart financial planner Kenneth Drake admits stealing $925000 ...
    Hobart financial planner Kenneth Drake admits stealing $925,000 from 94yo client Updated February 13, 2016 08:56:36 A Hobart financial planner has admitted stealing $925,000 from a 94-year-old woman.Kenneth David Drake was remanded in custody at his own request after pleading guilty to one charge of stealing. The 60-year-old admitted stealing the money from his elderly client over six years. He was charged after a lengthy investigation by police from Fraud and e-Crime I..
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  • Help announced for oyster farmers

    Help announced for oyster farmers
    Outbreak threatens Tasmania oyster industry1:41The Tas oyster industry has held emergency talks over an outbreak that has killing the state's shellfish. UPDATE: A GOVERNMENT assistance package has been announced for Tasmania’s oyster growers, battling the devastating impact of the Pacific oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS).The packaged includes waiving this year’s licence fees, due in April, the next lease rental fees as well as the Tasmanian Shellfish Quality Assurance Program levy.The package t..
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  • Tasmanian firefighters focus on south-west fires ahead of gale-force ...

    Tasmanian firefighters focus on south-west fires ahead of gale-force ...
    Tasmanian firefighters focus on south-west fires ahead of gale-force winds Updated February 13, 2016 12:26:09 Crews battling fires in Tasmania's remote south-west wilderness area are stepping up activities ahead of forecast gale-force winds.The Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) has issued a smoke alert for the fires.Spokeswoman Shannon Fox said winds are expected to build up to gale-force strength across much of the state on Monday."What this means for us as firefighters is w..
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  • Strong winds fan bushfire threat

    Strong winds fan bushfire threat
    Smoke from a bushfire at George Town last month. Picture: BRUCE MOUNSTERFIREFIGHTERS are bracing themselves for major challenges late today and tomorrow, with a slow-moving cold front expected to bring strong winds across fire-affected regions.The front, which is being slowed down by tropical cyclone Tatiana off the Queensland coast, is expected to bring protracted winds of about 50km/h across much of Tasmania, plus stronger gale force winds along the South Coast.The Bureau of Meteorology is for..
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  • Tough breeding season for endangered Orange-bellied Parrot

    Tough breeding season for endangered Orange-bellied Parrot
    ELIZABETH JACKSON: The Australian orange-bellied parrot has moved a step closer to extinction after experiencing one of its worst ever breeding seasons.The bird spends winter in Victoria and South Australia, before it flies on to Tasmania's south-west wilderness to breed.Just 23 wild birds returned to Tasmania this year and, while they usually produce about three chicks each, this year they're only averaging one fledgling.Felicity Ogilvie reports from Hobart.FELICITY OGILVIE: The brightly col..
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  • Human remains found in Hobart front yard

    Human remains found in Hobart front yard
    Human remains found in Hobart front yard
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  • $15m Aquatic Centre revamp plan

    $15m Aquatic Centre revamp plan
    Artist’s impression of the proposed Hobart Aquatic Centre revamp.A $15 MILLION redevelopment of the Hobart Aquatic Centre will give the city its first real water playground and bring further economic benefits, says Lord Mayor Sue Hickey. The Mercury can reveal the Hobart City Council has developed a draft plan to overhaul the ageing facility.The new centre will include a new 35m pool, dual external waterslide, wellness spa and sauna area, new change rooms and better access, including lifts.The c..
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  • Tasmania now a foodie's gem

    Tasmania now a foodie's gem
    Peacock and Jones manager Emma Devlin, left, with chef Jeff Workman. Picture: SAM ROSEWARNETASMANIA’s  produce has long been regarded as among the best in the nation — but the state’s chefs weren’t always held in the same esteem.As local farmer, food critic and TV personality Matthew Evans said: “Tasmania was widely known for having the best produce in the nation, but the worst chefs.”Not any more. An explos­ion of new eateries is giving the state a growing reputation as “becoming a pit-stop on ..
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  • A taste of Tasmania in just one week

    A taste of Tasmania in just one week
    THE Great 'Round Tasmania Challenge isn't a new reality TV show to give The Amazing Race a run for its money. Rather, it became my personal quest to see how far an average, time-poor couple could drive around the Apple Isle in just under a week, with no set plan. Tasmania remains Australia's best-kept secret - a bucket-list destination that is big enough to offer wide and varied holiday experiences but small enough to be enjoyed in a relatively short visit. Driving from Launceston in..
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Human remains found in West Hobart front yard .Hobart mobile food vendor trial reaches halfway point with mixed ... .
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