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Tasmania weather: SES urges vigilance as low sweeps across north ... and other top stories.

  • Tasmania weather: SES urges vigilance as low sweeps across north ...

    Tasmania weather: SES urges vigilance as low sweeps across north ...
    Tasmania weather: SES urges vigilance as low sweeps across north, east Updated July 11, 2016 20:43:20 The State Emergency Service is urging Tasmanians to remain vigilant as s deep low makes its way across the north and east. Key points:Up to 100mm of rain forecast over next two daysWind gusts of up to 100kph on east coastSES warns people to be vigilant but not to panic Strong winds and heavy rain is forecast for the next three days, with snow predicted in other areas ..
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  • Man charged over Hobart package scare

    Man charged over Hobart package scare
    A Hobart man has been charged with creating a nuisance after police responded to reports of suspicious packages at a suburban shopping centre.A woman at Howrah's Shoreline Shopping Centre called police just before 8.30am (AEST) on Monday after finding the packages in a car park.The man, 36 from Clarendon Vale, was arrested nearby while the car park and surrounding areas were evacuated and the bomb squad was called in.A remote control robot was sent to investigate and later found the three packag..
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  • International flights spur airport security review

    International flights spur airport security review
    HOBART Airport’s security would be reviewed if it began international flights, Australia’s transport security watchdog says.media_cameraA Virgin Airlines plane taking off from Hobart International Airport Hobart Airport. Picture: SAM ROSEWARNEThe Office of Transport ­Security was responding to concerns about the airport’s security after a man was ­allegedly caught smuggling $280,000 worth of ice through the airport last week.It was followed by comments from the Police Association of Tasmania tha..
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  • Tasmania's future footballers put through paces at North ...

    Tasmania's future footballers put through paces at North ...
    Tasmania's future footballers put through paces at North Melbourne's Next Generation Academy Posted July 11, 2016 19:13:36 Hundreds of eager young football hopefuls have been put through their paces at the first trials for North Melbourne's Next Generation Academy in Hobart.The AFL club is on the hunt for talented players between the ages of 11 and 15 to take part in a 10-week development program.More than 300 boys and girls gave up part of their school holidays on Mo..
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  • Tasmanian lawyers take swipe at sentencing changes as new judge ...

    Tasmanian lawyers take swipe at sentencing changes as new judge ...
    Tasmanian lawyers take swipe at sentencing changes as new judge sworn in Posted July 11, 2016 19:57:03 The legal profession has used the swearing-in of Tasmania's newest Supreme Court judge to take another swipe at the Government's plan to scrap suspended sentences.The Supreme Court in Hobart was packed with a who's who of Tasmania's legal fraternity to see Michael Brett officially become the state's 40th judge.Justice Brett has previously served as a magistrate, a ch..
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  • Return of controversial Salamanca Christmas tree causes council ...

    Return of controversial Salamanca Christmas tree causes council ...
    Return of controversial Salamanca Christmas tree causes council discontent By Rebecca Hewitt Posted July 11, 2016 09:06:48 Hobart Lord Mayor Sue Hickey has slammed a "disgraceful" bid to replace the controversial metal Salamanca Christmas tree with a real pine tree. Alderman Marty Zucco is pushing for Hobart City Council to abandon its foray into edgy, modern Christmas decorations and choose a more traditional tree for Salamanca this year.Alderman Zucco said las..
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  • Snow likely to fall close to sea level in Australia's south east a series ...

    Snow likely to fall close to sea level in Australia's south east a series ...
    The huge weather system can be seen on satellite moving in from the Southern Ocean. Picture: BOMMichael MorrowNews Corp Australia NetworkRESIDENTS in some of Australia’s biggest cities are likely to see snow this week as the strongest winter storm this year sweeps in.The freezing conditions are being caused by an area of low pressure to the south of Adelaide, bringing gusty Antarctic winds and below average temperatures.Hail blanketed the Perth Hills on Saturday. Picture: Facebook/Ben MorrowSour..
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  • Here comes a monster cold snap

    Here comes a monster cold snap
    Wild weather in SA0:34Parts of South Australia have been battered over the past day as a strong cold front moves through the state. Courtesy: Today Show A monster low has created widespread rain and comes ahead of another cold front. Picture: Bureau of MeteorologyBATTEN down the hatches — wild winds, rain and snow are just a taste of super cold front and winter storm set to smash southeastern Australia. The big freeze is set to hit South Australia, Tasmania, NSW and Victoria as a monster low is..
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  • Hutchinson concedes Lyons after holding out for more than a week

    Hutchinson concedes Lyons after holding out for more than a week
    Election 2016: Eric Hutchinson concedes Lyons after holding out for more than a week Updated July 11, 2016 16:50:10 Former Liberal Lyons MP Eric Hutchinson has officially conceded defeat, after holding out hope for more than a week that he might retain the Tasmanian electorate.Malcolm Turnbull declared that the Coalition had won the election yesterday after Opposition Leader Bill Shorten called him to concede.In Lyons, Labor candidate Brian Mitchell claimed victory with..
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  • Home prices to fall, tips economic forecaster BIS Shrapnel

    Home prices to fall, tips economic forecaster BIS Shrapnel
    Home prices to fall, tips economic forecaster BIS Shrapnel Updated July 11, 2016 09:51:52 A major economic and construction forecasting agency is predicting that home prices across Australia will fall in real terms over the next three years.In its latest property market outlook, BIS Shrapnel has predicted real price falls of between 1 and 12 per cent across the capital cities by the end of 2018-19.Australia's two biggest capital cities, which have led price gains over t..
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