Warner makes a century at the Gabba
David Warner's growing maturity has helped the left-hander to his 13th Test century on day one of the First Test against New Zealand.The 29-year-old, who'd failed to convert seven half centuries leading into the clash, was at his sublime best at the Gabba as he combined poise with power to reach triple-figures shortly before tea and with the home side cruising at 1-207.Warner, playing his first Test as vice-captain, showed uncharacteristic restraint early then went on the attack after Steve Smith won the toss. Trent Boult and particularly Tim Southee showed good control on the opening morning of the three-Test series. Warner has scored a century. (9NEWS) Warner crawled to th..>> view originalMurder, missing gold and lost shipwreck: Dark tale of the Maria...
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Laser pointers not toys, optometrists warn, after Tasmanian teenager damages eyesUpdatedNovember 05, 2015 17:20:30 Optometrists have waned parents not to consider laser pointers as toys after a Tasmanian teenager caused permanent damage to his eyes by looking into one.Hobart optometrist Ben Armitage received a call on Monday from a GP asking him to investigate why the 14-year-old boy was having vision problems. His vision is down to about 25 per cent of what we call 20/20 vision and unfortunately at this stage it's unlikely that that vision is going to recover. Optometrist Ben Armitage "He came into see me and on the Friday night he'd got hold of a ..>> view originalMuslim Australians regularly experience abuse and discrimination...
TheHuman Rights Comission report, to be launched today, was based on public consultations held this year into how individuals and communities experienced racial discrimination.It noted that many Muslim Australians reported a rise in anti-Muslim sentiments."Much of this is linked to the issue of terrorism and national security," the report said. "According to various participants, the raising of the official terror alert in August 2014 has made many Australian Muslims feel a sense of 'us versus them'.""Various participants confirmed that Muslim women, particularly those who wear visibly identifiable religious garb such as a hijab, felt fearful of being abused on public transport."The report w..>> view originalHobart lawyer assaulted in court by woman from public gallery - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Hobart lawyer assaulted in court by woman from public galleryUpdatedNovember 04, 2015 18:22:01 A woman who allegedly assaulted a prosecutor in Hobart's Supreme Court has been charged by a Tasmanian judge with contempt in the face of the court.Rachael Vanessa Bradford was remanded in custody to face the charge tomorrow afternoon.She allegedly hit the female prosecutor in the head as Justice Helen Wood was handing down her judgement in a matter that involved a family member of the woman.The prosecutor is understood to be seeking medical treatment but is not believed to be seriously hurt.Police have also launched their own separate criminal investigation.Topics:assault,hobart-7000First post..>> view originalBiosecurity concerns raised as one in three flights met by sniffer...
Biosecurity concerns raised as one in three flights met by sniffer dogs between July and SeptemberPostedNovember 05, 2015 06:16:12 Less than a third of flights arriving in Tasmania were met by detector dogs between July and mid-September, raising fears diseases such as fruit fly could invade the state.Right to Information documents, obtained by the State Opposition, reveal just 974 out of 3,413 flights to the state's four airports were checked by detector dogs in two and a half months.Only 15 out of 293 flights to Devonport in the same period were checked by detector dogs.State Opposition Leader Bryan Green said the figures show how far away the State Government is from achieving its tar..>> view originalHilfenhaus returns for Tas v Qld
Tasmania welcomes back former Test paceman Ben Hilfenhaus from injury while veteran Queensland bowler James Hopes will be rested when the sides clash in the Sheffield Shield at Bellerive Oval on Friday.Tigers stalwart Hilfenhaus, who has been battling a hip injury which saw him sent home from England's county season in June, was absent for the Tigers' round one loss in the competition to Western Australia but has rebuilt his fitness."He's had a long process coming back from England getting his injury right," coach Dan Marsh told reporters on Thursday."We've managed him to this point and he's ready to go and it's really exciting to have him back."The 32-year old's return broadens the options ..>> view originalWoman facing charge over Supreme Court fracas
A 42-YEAR-OLD woman will appear in court this afternoon charged over her alleged involvement in yesterday's fracas at the Supreme Court in Hobart.>> view originalBig overseas fleet for Sydney to Hobart | SBS News
A bumper contingent of 28 international boats will make up a quarter of a larger-than-average Sydney to Hobart yacht fleet this year.When entries closed on Wednesday, 111 yachts had lodged notice of their intention to compete in the 71st edition of the race.That's the third highest this century and only six short of last year's fleet.The United Kingdom provide 17 of the overseas contingent, while two Chinese boats will compete for the first time.Other foreign entries represent Italy, Switzerland, Japan, Netherlands, Germany, Russia, Belgium and the United States.Six female skippers will also be part of the race which will have three start lines and four Supermaxis, headed by eight-times line..>> view originalLow income Tasmanians waiting almost three years to see a dentist...
Low income Tasmanians waiting almost three years to see a dentist in the public systemUpdatedNovember 05, 2015 17:13:47 New Oral Health Care Services Tasmania data has shown Tasmanians are waiting 2.6 years on average to access public dental care.Leonard Crocombe from the Australian Dental Association Tasmanian Branch told936 ABC Hobarthe was not surprised by the long wait time in a state with high demand for services."We have the highest proportion of people with health care cards," he said."Oral Health Services provides care for all children, and every adult with a health care card is eligible for care."So with the resources they've got, I think they are doing a very good job."The Oral..>> view original
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