Bartlett takes helm at Hobart Chargers and other top stories.

• Bartlett takes helm at Hobart Chargers

  

  FORMER Tasmanian premier David Bartlett is the new president of the Hobart Chargers.At a board meeting last night, Jason Browne stepped down from the role of prersident and nominated Bartlett to take over – to be ratified by members at the club’s upcoming AGM.An official announcement is expected later today but Bartlett posted the news on the Hobart Chargers official fan page on Facebook.media_cameraDeparting president Jason Browne. Picture: SAM ROSEWARNE“Last night at the Chargers Board meeting..

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• Weather forecast: Rain for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide ...

  

  Heavy rain expected for Eastern Australia 1:47Further river level rises are expected in areas, which are already experiencing flooding along the East Coast of Australia. Courtesy: Weatherzone.com.au Large parts of Australia are due to cop another drenching. Picture: WeatherzoneIF YOU’RE looking outside and happen to see the sun, make the most of it because our soggy September is far from over.In fact, some parts of the country have already received record falls, while further rain is set ..

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• Unit development dismays residents

  

  HOBART City Council has approved a residential development of 24 two-storey units near the South Hobart village, to the dismay of about 40 members of the public gallery. Alderman Jeff Briscoe acknowledged an “inundation” of emails from concerned South Hobart residents when moving the Wynyard St proposal, but said because the proposal satisfied the standards and codes in the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, refusal of the application would likely mean it would be overturned on appeal.Alderman..

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• Asbestos tests ordered despite assurances material at Hobart ...

  

  Asbestos tests ordered despite assurances material at Hobart school is safe Posted September 19, 2016 19:33:00 The Tasmanian Government will conduct a second round of tests on in-fill materials used at a Hobart area primary school, which have been found to contain very low, or "background" levels of asbestos. Key points:Tests to be conducted on in-fill materials at Glenorchy schoolUnion demands all recipients of in-fill be notifiedWorkSafe bans further use of materi..

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• Suburban bottleshop's national gong

  

  A SUBURBAN Tasmanian bottleshop been named the best retail liquor outlet in Australia.The Shoreline Hotel bottle shop at Howrah – which has won 12 of the past 15 Tasmanian Hospitality Awards for best bottleshop – has taken out the top gong at the 2016 National Australian Hotel Awards in Sydney.The Shoreline was one of three Tasmanian operators named the best in the country along with Frogmore Creek Winery for Best Regional Restaurant and the Beltana Hotel for the Best Regional Bistro.With over 3..

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• Historic Tassie prison graces calendar

  

  A BRITISH calendar creator who brought global recognition to Hobart’s Railway Roundabout has turned his attention to Tasmania’s iconic Port Arthur site.Kevin Beresford, who produced the 2016 Roundabouts of the World calendar, has now created the 2017 Prisons of the World calendar.Port Arthur, which adorns the month of September, is one of 12 prisons selected from around the world.Mr Beresford heads a group of UK-based traffic circle enthusiasts, called the Roundabout Appreciation Society.The gro..

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• Talent raid fear as transfer fees go

  

  THE AFL has scrapped its policy of transfer fees, throwing open the potential for the best players in Tasmania to be poached by interstate competitions with local clubs getting no compensation.After a review of its transfer rules and regulations, the AFL has informed state organisations it will abolish mandatory transfer fees from next year.TSL general manager Carl Saunder admitted the decision could seriously affect competitions in the state.media_cameraTSL general manager Carl Saunder. Picture..

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• Trainers show true colours

  

  Female trainers are making their mark in the local racing scene The girls were out in force over the weekend across the thoroughbred and harness codes.Sheffield trainer Angela Brakey snared a winning double at Luxbet Park in Hobart with Private Currency and Hushama saluting, while Moto Kenny was in the winner’s list for Sassafras harness racing trainer Shelley Barnes in Launceston.Angela has patiently nursed Private Currency back to health after a series of tendon issues put him o..

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• Macquarie Island: Federal Science Minister Greg Hunt shifts blame ...

  

  Macquarie Island: Federal Science Minister Greg Hunt shifts blame on shutdown decision Updated September 20, 2016 14:13:35 The federal Science Minister is shifting the blame on the decision to close the sub-Antarctic research base on Macquarie Island away from the Government.It follows a confusing about-face on the station's closure after the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) announced last week that the station would close in March. Just four days later, federal Envi..

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