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Group claims IS message on Tas website - Yahoo7

"The group claiming responsibility for the hacking appear to non-discriminately target organisations who use web hosts such as the one used by Hobart International Airport," a police statement said. Hobart Airport's website remains disabled on Sunday ... >> view original

Protesters take 'super trawler' dispute to River Derwent

"Well I think besides the fact that they'd be quite happy to get crew and staff from Tasmania, I'm sure they'd be more than happy to unload in Tasmania if it wasn't for the negativity they're getting from the public and also the research we're going to ... >> view original

Poultry fans flock to Hobart sale as backyard egg production grows in popularity

Dozens of chook lovers and hundreds of birds have flocked to Hobart for the annual Poultry Information and Sale Day. Breeders have noticed an increase in the number of backyard keepers, driven by the slow food movement and the high price of free range ... >> view original

Artefacts dating back to Tasmania's first European settlers uncovered

Archaeologists have found dozens of artefacts which date back to the first years of European settlement in Hobart. Gun flint, clay pipes and arrowhead bricks have all been uncovered at the Montpelier Retreat site, which is soon to be developed. The ... >> view original

Carry on with Anzac Day events: Tas police

Tasmanians are being urged by state leaders and police to go ahead as planned with Anzac Day events and not be put off by recent security threats elsewhere in Australia. With crowd numbers expected at triple that of previous years for Hobart's dawn ... >> view original

Greens hope Forestry Tasmania report spells end for government-owned business

Premier Will Hodgman told 936 ABC Hobart he would not be pressured to release details of the Government's plans before time but said the current structure of Forestry Tasmania could not last. "We have committed to extensive consultation with all key ... >> view original

Tasmania's sensational comeback wins in the Cup

Trailing 2-0 with just 10-minutes left against Hobart Zebras, super-sub Lewis Verdouw came on to save United. He set up Nick Cuthbertson's goal to halve the deficit before scoring himself five minutes from the end to send the match to extra-time. But ... >> view original

Trawler backer lashes out at 'naive' opponents rallying against Geelong Star

The 95-metre Geelong Star has been given Commonwealth approval to take more than 16,500 small pelagic fish from Australian waters, including off Tasmania. It has drawn widespread criticism, with weekend rallies attended by fishers, conservationists and ... >> view original

The food heroes behind Tasmania's culinary revolution

The innovative menu by Neil Perry, Peter Gilmore and Ben Shewry drew oohs and ahs, but attendees eating their way around Hobart in the surrounding days were also quick to note that many of the dishes served in local restaurants rivalled the best ... >> view original

Rising land costs stifling housing recovery

Land costs are rising to record levels, driven by insufficient new releases of new lots and this is crimping the housing recovery, the Housing Industry of Australia says. Sales of new lots fell to a two-year low in the December quarter, pushing the ... >> view original