Friday, April 8, 2016

ferry solution to Hobart traffic woes wins initial backing and other top stories.

  • ferry solution to Hobart traffic woes wins initial backing

    ferry solution to Hobart traffic woes wins initial backing
    River Derwent ferry solution to Hobart traffic woes wins initial backing Updated April 08, 2016 07:02:55 The Tasmanian Government says it would consider investing in a network of ferries proposed for Hobart's River Derwent as the city deals with growing traffic congestion. Key points:Incat proposes $50m ferry network for River DerwentState, local government to pay for infrastructureGovernment "attracted to idea"Bob Clifford says it's not about making money The state's..
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  • John Elliott Classics Museum: Hobart's hidden gem brings ancient ...

    John Elliott Classics Museum: Hobart's hidden gem brings ancient ...
    John Elliott Classics Museum: Hobart's hidden gem brings ancient world to life Posted April 08, 2016 11:06:21 The John Elliott Classics Museum is a hidden gem of ancient world artefacts that is unknown to many living in Hobart.The museum is located on the University of Tasmania Sandy Bay campus and began life as a collection of artefacts used for teaching.In 1967 it opened to the public as a small but important museum.It was named after a professor of classics, John E..
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  • CSIRO partners in Hobart waiting to hear how job cuts will affect them

    CSIRO partners in Hobart waiting to hear how job cuts will affect them
    ELEANOR HALL: Well, in Hobart the work done by climate scientists at the CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) underpins research at several other research organisations. The CEO of the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems CRC (Cooperative Research Centre), Professor Tony Worby, told our reporter Felicity Ogilvie that Hobart's reputation as a world leader in research is under threat from the CSIRO cuts. TONY WORBY: Over the past 20 years, the Tasmanian research sect..
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  • Dilena strong on Hobart

    Dilena strong on Hobart
    Dilena strong on Hobart Heath O'Loughlin  April 8, 2016 9:28 AM North Melbourne is intent on retaining the current two-team Tasmania model and anticipates signing a new long-term deal within the next few months. CEO Carl Dilena told The Herald Sun that despite some reports, the AFL is very happy with the existing arrangement. “It maximises the content in the state and the AFL acknowledged that in a recent report," Dilena said. Dilena ..
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  • Driver dies in hospital after B-double truck rolls on Midland Highway

    Driver dies in hospital after B-double truck rolls on Midland Highway
    Driver dies in hospital after B-double truck rolls on Midland Highway Posted April 08, 2016 14:50:30 A truck driver from Latrobe has died in hospital from his injuries a day after his B-double rolled on the Midland Highway near Bagdad.The fully laden truck was travelling south on the southern border of Bagdad about 9:30am on Thursday when it crashed.Police said the truck veered to the right sharply, mounted the embankment and rolled onto its left side injuring the dri..
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  • Paul Roos says Melbourne forward Jesse Hogan will learn a lot from ...

    Paul Roos says Melbourne forward Jesse Hogan will learn a lot from ...
    Heppell's pain in Dons win2:17AFL 360: Suspended Essendon player Dyson Heppell has discussed how tough it was to see the Bombers beat Melbourne and not take part in any of the team celebrations. MELBOURNE coach Paul Roos says he is “all for” young forward Jesse Hogan tapping into sources like Wayne Carey as he develops as a player.Roos says he has had his share of conversations with the champion forward, too, and believes Hogan has plenty to learn from the former Kangaroo and Crow.He said it’s ..
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  • Cricket Tasmania silent on Bellerive Oval Test fixture possibility ...

    Cricket Tasmania silent on Bellerive Oval Test fixture possibility ...
    Cricket Tasmania silent on Bellerive Oval Test fixture possibility ahead of Manuka Posted April 08, 2016 06:14:30 Cricket Tasmania has played down suggestions that Bellerive Oval has held on to its place on the summer Test match calendar.Fairfax media is reporting that Hobart has held off the challenge of Manuka Oval in Canberra and will host the Second Test of the summer against the touring South Africans.The report suggests that the WACA will host the first Test of ..
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Hobart traffic congestion addressed by new State Government plan .CSG water plant construction at Narrabri will continue as court case adjourned .
Clocks winding back brings mixed reactions .Surging Australian dollar puts squeeze on exporters .

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