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Hobart Open House offers rare glimpse into city's architectural history - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Hobart Open House offers rare glimpse into city's architectural historyPostedNovember 07, 2015 16:02:41 Tasmanians have a rare chance to explore above and beneath the city this weekend.State buildings and hidden gems have been opened for the third annual Hobart Open House.In Hobart's CBD, the 1950s Bank Arcade is still home to a number of speciality shops and cafes.But in the basement, there is evidence of a much longer history.Owner John Short now believes the basement could date back to the very early 1800s, after discovering timbers that have the nail work of about 1805."The beams have sat in situ, we believe, until 1923 when there was a major collapse of this facade of the building a..
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Tasmania Police join TasPride parade for first time in support of gay...

Tasmania Police join TasPride parade for first time in support of gay and lesbian communityBy Fiona BlackwoodPostedNovember 07, 2015 15:41:18 Members of Tasmania Police have marched with the state's gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender community for the first time in the TasPride Parade.Commissioner Darren Hine said the participation of uniformed officers demonstrated a modern police force with a commitment to human rights.The march took participants through the streets of Hobart to the lawns outside Parliament House.Commissioner Hine said the inclusion of police officers marked a significant change in attitudes compared with 27 years ago when 130 activists and supporters wer..
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All class: New Zeland's Kane Williamson has developed into one of...

All class: New Zeland's Kane Williamson has developed into one of the world's best batsmen.Photo: Getty ImagesSir Richard Hadlee had little hesitation in declaring Kane Williamson could finish as New Zealand's "best-ever batsman" when asked about the talented strokemaker on the eve of the Test series. But Williamson could have an even more important immediate role to fulfil - saving the opening month of the Australian summer.One of the great joys of the international summer is having a first-hand look at the opposition's best batsman, preferably one on the rise and prepared to play his shots. Think a Sachin Tendulkar or Brian Lara, or Michael Vaughan amid the carnage of England's Ashes rubbl..
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HMAS Sydney decommissioned at Garden Island

The ship's company stood to attention as the white ensign was lowered for the last time.Photo: Christopher PearceScott McKeen couldn't have been prouder as he walked off HMAS Sydney for the last time to greet his girlfriend on Garden Island at the decommissioning of the guided missile frigate.His words reflected those of so many."It means so much to the current crew. You can see the tears in the eyes of those here who have served on HMAS Sydney in the past," he said.Scott McKeen with Sonali Seneviratne and his nephew Liam.Photo: Christopher PearceGirlfriend Sonali Seneviratne, there with his nephew Liam in his sailor outfit, said: "I am so proud but he is sad to be leaving the ship."Advertis..
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Firefighters continue burn-offs that ignited Hobart smoke concerns - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Firefighters continue burn-offs that ignited Hobart smoke concernsBy Bianca Gurra and Selina RossUpdatedNovember 06, 2015 18:07:22 Firefighters are pushing ahead with a fuel reduction burn in Tasmania's south, following concerns and an alert over smoke across greater Hobart.On Thursday,smoke blanketed Hobart's CBD,from the burn-off at Orielton, about 25 kilometres from the city.Air particle concentration reached four times higher than the maximum limit under national air quality guidelines.Over the next week to 10 days, crews are hoping to reduce the bushfire risk in the Orielton region in anticipation of a busy summer season.Some residents in the immediate area said they were pleased ab..
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The Glass House, Hobart: restaurant review | Executive Living | The Australian

Great views: Glass House restaurant, Hobart. Picture: Matt NewtonSource:News Corp AustraliaOn the plane, I talk to an American couple, retirees on a package tour. They’ve heard of neither MONA nor Battery Point. They’re looking for devils, koalas (fat chance) and Port Arthur. Their research on Hobart seems cursory.In the bar of a newish mod-Asian wine bar/lounge/restaurant/thing at the end of the Brooke Street Pier that night, I bump into friends from the mainland having a bite, wine and a mini-break. They’ve been to MONA and Battery Point. Of course. And now they’re dining at Glass House.Tasmania’s visitation has changed in the past five years. Prime location restaurants like Glass House, w..
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Dunk's maiden ton spurs Tasmania

Ben Dunk is out to prove he's more than a short-form cricketer and a maiden first-class century will help his case.The opener was unbeaten on 129 at stumps on Friday as Tasmania reached 3-278 against Queensland in the Sheffield Shield at Bellerive Oval."To prove that to myself and also to everybody else that I'm a bit more than a white ball player, is pretty special," Dunk told reporters after play, of his milestone.WATCH: Ton of joy for Ben DunkThe left-hander, who has represented Australia in Twenty20 cricket, surpassed his previous first-class top score of 97 in a performance he said took a lot of hard work."I've worked really hard in the pre-season leading up to this, for red-ball c..
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Music greats give Taste bite

COMING TO THE TASTE: The Black Sorrows.HOBART City Council has upped the ante on entertainment for this year’s Taste festival with five high-profile acts for Tasmania’s largest food and wine event.The council will also today announce former mayor Damon Thomas as the official spokesman for this year’s event, in an apparent thawing of the relationship between Ald Thomas and Lord Mayor Sue Hickey.Organisers will today announce headline acts for the festival that will this year include 92 individual acts, 79 of them Tasmanian, featuring in at least 159 performances across the seven-day event.Headline acts will be:AUSTRALIANrock royalty The Black Sorrows led by Joe Camilleri.TRIPLE Jdarlings The ..
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Call to bring Tassie Devils to mainland

Scientists and conservationists in Australia are petitioning the Tasmanian government to bring more Tasmanian devils to the Australian mainland in the hopes of preserving the iconic marsupial.Ninety per cent of devils have now been wiped out due a fatal tumour spreading amongst the population.But the devils belong to Tasmania and nothing can happen unless the state government gives the green light.Both the government and the opposition feel very strongly against it and have invested millions of dollars to help preserve the animal in Tasmania.
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Australia v New Zealand first Test: Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Starc...

NZ get Mitch-ed2:50Cricket: Australia is in a commanding position at the close of day two with a lead of 399 runs. Mitchell Johnson and Mitchell Starc combined to take four wickets in 26 balls in the final session.Mitchell Johnson celebrates dismissing New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum.Source:AFPMITCHELL Starc is adamant he and Mitchell Johnson have dispelled doubts over their ability to fire as co-leaders of the Australian attack once and for all, after sparking a crippling New Zealand collapse on day two at the Gabba.Steve Smith banished misfiring quick Starc from the attack for 22 overs before the reborn spearhead returned to deliver for his captain in blistering combination with an eq..
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