Freshwater turtle found on plane at Hobart airport an 'invasive ...
Freshwater turtle found on plane at Hobart airport an 'invasive species', will be euthanased Updated May 24, 2016 12:32:30 A small turtle found in a plane's luggage compartment in Hobart will be euthanased, authorities say. Key points:Passenger initially thought the terrapin was a toy until it movedStaffed asked who owned the reptile but it was not claimedAirline handed terrapin to Biosecurity Tasmania officers The reptile dropped out of an overhead compartment onto a..>> view originalMan, 20, dies in Royal Hobart hospital from stabbing injuries
The Royal Hobart Hospital in Liverpool St. Picture: MATT FARRELLA BRIDGEWATER man stabbed in Pontville on Sunday has died in hospital. Zachary Hyde, 20, was stabbed in the leg during an alleged altercation in Ford Rd just after midnight.Police said the knife punctured the femoral artery, causing significant blood loss.Mr Hyde had been in a critical condition in the Royal Hobart Hospital since Sunday but died today from his injuries.Police are now considering whether to upgrade charges against De..>> view originalWould-be Hobart bank robber sought after two hold-ups in Moonah
Would-be Hobart bank robber sought after two hold-ups in Moonah Posted May 24, 2016 16:17:58 Police are hunting a man who tried to rob a bank and later held up a department store in the Hobart suburb of Moonah.The man went into the Westpac branch on Main Road just before 1:30pm and demanded $1,000 in cash from a teller, police said.No money was handed over and he fled on foot.Police said about 10 minutes later he stole an undisclosed amount of money from a nearby Harr..>> view originalTasFoods snaps up Welsh family's Shima Wasabi
Tuesday was a very good day for Stephen and Karen Welsh, whose farm outside Devonport supplies some of the nation's poshest diners (think Tetsuya's and Quay) with wasabi. The Welshs gourmet food business Shima Wasabi was snapped up by listed local TasFoods for $3 million.Apparently the green stuff is one of the trickiest crops around, and is grown at Shima in climate-controlled "cool houses" (northwest Tassie isn't cold enough already?!). None of the dyed green horseradish in a sachet for these..>> view originalBob Brown's High Court challenge to Tasmania's anti-protest laws ...
Bob Brown's High Court challenge to Tasmania's anti-protest laws delayed Updated May 24, 2016 17:56:21 The first hearing of a High Court challenge to the Tasmanian Government's anti-workplace protest laws has been delayed, after a Hobart nurse decided to join the action. Key points:Brown presses on with challenges to laws even though charges have been droppedFirst directions hearing expected mid-JuneCase delayed after Lapoinya resident Jessica Hoyt joined the case For..>> view originalWestpac loosens housing investor loans while Macquarie tightens ...
Westpac loosens housing investor loans while Macquarie tightens high-rise lending Updated May 24, 2016 14:20:52 Macquarie is the latest bank to clamp down on lending to property investors as it avoids buyers in high-rise developments, although Westpac has just relaxed some of its investor restrictions. Key points:Macquarie puts a 70pc LVR limit on high-rise units in 120 postcodesWestpac increases its investor LVR limit from 80pc to 90pcMore than 230,000 new units to fl..>> view originalDon't ride the Richmond roller coaster, says captain Trent Cotchin
Video will begin in 5 seconds. AFL plays of round 9 Buddy is boss, a tall Texan is terrific, Eddie launches into thin air, Ballantyne uses breeze to brilliance and Jeremy Cameron is already a superstar. PT1M42S 620 349 Just talk to any Tigers fan and you'll find out about the "Richmond roller coaster".There are downhill spirals where it feels like the brakes have failed and several tunnels of darkness where it feels like you could hit a wall at any stage.But there are also th..>> view originalScientists and supporters set to raise voice in looming federal poll
Dr Ross Gwyther, a spokesman for Friends of CSIRO, is watched by Australian Greens Senator Peter Whish-Wilson as he speaks to reporters at a Hobart rally about funding cuts to the research organisation. Picture: LUKE BOWDENGROUNDSWELL support for the CSIRO will be used to put pressure on political leaders to oppose funding and job cuts in the countdown to the federal election. With branches already established in Victoria and the ACT, backed by hundreds of people, retired scientist Ross Gwyther ..>> view originalFast bowlers' curse derails Vic quicks
James Pattinson's Test career has again been stalled by injury, with the fast bowler to miss Australia's tour of Sri Lanka with the return of the back stress fracture issues that have plagued the Victorian. Pattinson was not considered for selection in the 15-man squad for the three-Test tour of Sri Lanka, alongside fellow Victorian bowler Peter Siddle, who is also recovering from a back injury. Quick Single: Surprises for Sri Lanka Test tour Pattinson developed a "bone stress injury" in his le..>> view original
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