Up Cups finds feet after bumpy trip and other top stories.

• Up Cups finds feet after bumpy trip

  Hobart and Launceston Cup champion Up Cups training in South Australia yesterday ahead of today's $400,000 Group 2 Adelaide Cup. Picture: DAVE BRUNTONTASMANIAN galloper Up Cups will go into today’s $400,000 Group 2 Adelaide Cup over 3200m in top shape despite complications with travel arrangements.Connections expected to fly the gelding from Hobart to Adelaide but when the flight was cancelled at the last minute trainer David Brunton was forced to send the Hobart and Launceston cups winner by se..

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• ACCC to look into concerns about Telstra price gouging

  

  Basslink repairs: ACCC to look into concerns about Telstra price gouging Posted March 14, 2016 13:20:34 The ACCC says it is conducting enquiries into concerns about access to Telstra's fibre optic cable, as internet disruptions in Tasmania continue.Yesterday State Opposition Leader Bryan Green called on the ACCC to "urgently investigate" the way Telstra has dealt with other internet service providers (ISPs) affected by the Basslink fault. Thousands of Tasmanians are ..

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• Three hospitalised after two-car crash near Sorell

  

  Three hospitalised after two-car crash near Sorell Posted March 14, 2016 11:11:57 Three people, including a seven-year-old boy, have been taken to hospital for treatment in Hobart after a serious crash near Sorell.Police said a 26-year-old man was driving along Shark Point Road towards the intersection with the Tasman Highway on Sunday night when he crossed onto the wrong side of the road and crashed into a white ute.The ute was being driven by a 43-year-old man with ..

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• Taste of the Huon attracts more than 15000 on dairy-themed ...

  

  Taste of the Huon attracts more than 15,000 on dairy-themed festival's first day Updated March 14, 2016 10:22:25 Dairy producers have welcomed the focus on their industry at this year's Taste of the Huon in Tasmania. More than 15,000 people attended the first day of the two-day festival at Ranelagh, south of Hobart, on Sunday. Ice cream vendor Sam Rees said his business was on track to almost double last year's takings."Ice cream is always popular but definitely today w..

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• Peacock & Jones restaurant review: a sexy little space that needs ...

  

  Peacock & Jones restaurant review: a sexy little space that needs improvementJohn LethleanThe AustralianMarch 14, 2016 12:00AMSavePrint Food writerMelbourneJohn Lethlean has been reviewing restaurants for long enough to make cycling more necessity than hobby. His reviews for The Australian provide the country's only national perspective. He is also a professional restaurant industry gossip.Salt ling fritters with anchovy emulsion and radicchio at Peacock & Jones, Hobart. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jo..

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• Hazlewood snares hat-trick in WT20 warm-up

  

  Josh Hazlewood claimed a hat-trick in Australia's World T20 warm-up match against the West Indies at Eden Gardens on Sunday. Hazlewood dismissed Jason Holder, Marlon Samuels and Dwayne Bravo to complete the rare feat in stifling conditions in Kolkata. Scorecard: Australia v West Indies Opening the batting, towering allrounder Holder was trapped by Hazlewood lbw for six in the fourth over. Samuels then strolled to the crease in his typically casual manner, only to about-face a moment later when ..

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