Tasmanian research effort examines how no-fishing zones affect deep seabeds and other top stories

Tasmanian research effort examines how no-fishing zones affect deep seabeds

A robotic submarine is giving Australian scientists their first glimpse of the deep seabed in a marine reserve off Tasmania's southern tip. Researchers from the Hobart-based Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies used an autonomous underwater ... >> view original

Memorial for Canadian convicts sent to Tasmania rededicated in Hobart

A memorial for almost 100 political prisoners sent from Canada to Australia's penal colonies following an 1830s rebellion has been rededicated in Hobart. The large granite monument was removed in 2004 and has been updated with more accurate historical ... >> view original

Federal funding cuts blamed for closure of 10 dementia beds in Hobart

Federal Health Minister Sussan Ley said the funding deal was a one-off and that while it had stopped, federal funding for Tasmania's hospitals overall would increase by 30 per cent over the next four years. "It was one-off funding and it was never ... >> view original

Grants flow to Tasmanian businesses, promising investment and jobs

Businesses across Tasmania have received $13 million in Federal Government grants, with expectations $40 million in total will be injected into the state economy as a result, creating 400 new jobs. ... Other grants include $144,000 to the Bay of Fires ... >> view original

Cadbury dips out of $16 million grant for Tasmanian factory upgrade after ...

Chocolate maker Cadbury has withdrawn its application for a $16 million grant from the Federal Government to upgrade its Hobart factory because it had failed to meet certain requirements. The factory, operated by Mondelez International, was promised ... >> view original

Changing attitudes is key to stamping out domestic violence: Tasmanian Governor

The former dean of the University of Tasmania's law school was the keynote speaker at an International Women's Day event attended by 600 people in Hobart. Before the address, she told 936 ABC Hobart changing attitudes was the key to eradicating family ... >> view original

Cowan puts family before future

Three weeks ago, former and aspiring Australia opener Ed Cowan signed a new deal that would extend his career with Tasmania for a further season as he looked to push his claims for a recall to the Test team. ... “That was probably the catalyst to be ... >> view original

Tasmania: Living the good life way, way Down Under

Once a penal colony, Tasmania has transformed into a destination for both foodies and art aficionados, drawn in by a boutique gourmet scene obsessed with fresh, local produce and the cutting edge Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). The capital, Hobart ... >> view original

Security guard injured in Roxburgh Park gaming venue robbery

Blue whale spotting. Follow an Antarctic expedition on the lookout for Blue Whales. The Mercury; 11 March 2015; 2 hours ago; News; NewsTasmania ... Check out Vodafone's new Hobart digs! The Mercury; 11 March 2015; 3 hours ago; News; NewsTasmania ... >> view original

Spirit of Tasmania: Government plays down multi-million-dollar price tag for ...

The Tasmanian Government is playing down the multi-million-dollar price tag for the refurbishment of the two Spirit of Tasmania ferries, while stressing the project will create local jobs. United Kingdom-based company Trimline has won the tender, but ... >> view original