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Dark Mofo festival: The Kettering Incident premiere sets scene for Tasmania's ...

While the festival kicks off officially on Friday night, two episodes of the series had their first airing on Wednesday night, screening simultaneously at nine locations across Hobart. Tipped to be Tasmania's Twin Peaks, the $14 million eight-part ... >> view original

Man charged after crime spree: Tas police

A Hobart man has been charged with 15 offences after an alleged crime spree that included multiple car theft, drink-driving and assaulting police. On Wednesday, the 32-year-old man tried unsuccessfully to steal a Porsche and then a Subaru in North ... >> view original

Australian state to become eco-tourism capital of world after new plans approved

Tasmania Tours Leader, Tasmania.com Announces Major Updates to Travel ...PR Web (press release) >> view original

Tourism, business sectors hail $25 million Hobart Airport upgrade as win for ...

"The Hobart Airport has been really substandard for some time now," he said. "We believe that this will boost the appeal of Hobart as a destination and certainly with different retail operations going into the precinct it will certainly add to the ... >> view original

Concern over TPP Pharmac threat

Professor Jane Kelsey of the University of Auckland said Pharmac was the "most exposed" of any programme in a TPPA country. Photo / Mark Mitchell. New Zealanders' access to safe and affordable medicines could be limited under a massive trade deal ... >> view original

Homer to leave Marge for Lena Dunham on 'The Simpsons'

Bad news for 'The Simpsons' fans as Homer and Marge Simpson's 27 years marriage will finally come to an end in season 27. By: ANI | June 11, 2015 10:55 am. G+. Post Comments. Bad news for 'The Simpsons' fans as Homer and Marge Simpson's 27 ... >> view original

Note to Pak and China? Govt says security 'scenario' changed after Myanmar op

Militants armed with advanced weapons ambushed a military convoy in Manipur's Chandel district bordering Myanmar, killing at least 18 soldiers. (PTI Photo). Share. India's action against northeast militants has forced those who fear the new posture to react, ... >> view original

Tokyo Uni best in Asia

The Times Higher Education has picked University of Tokyo as the best in Asia, but China took over from Japan as the nation with the most universities in Asia's top 100. According to the publication's Asia University Rankings 2015 the University of Tokyo ... >> view original

Irish church welcomes Pope's abuse tribunal

The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland has welcomed Pope Francis's announcement of a new Vatican department to deal with bishops accused of covering up or not preventing child sexual abuse by clerics. >> view original

International Criminal Court planning to send delegation to examine complaints ...

Delegation to arrive in area by end of June, Palestinian officials say, adding that Russia and China promised to veto any U.S. proposal in Security Council to delay investigation. By Amira Hass and Barak Ravid | Jun. 11, 2015 | 12:15 AM | 4 ... >> view original