Mona vision
HOBART Lord Mayor Sue Hickey says her comments on Mona’s Macquarie Point proposal have been “taken out of context” and that she supports the vision.
Rejected Glenorchy Council’s annual report blocked
GLENORCHY community members have voted overwhelmingly against accepting the council’s annual report at its annual general meeting.
Gone in minutes Silent night after Hobart carols sellout
HOBART families are fuming after 10,000 tickets for this year’s Hobart Carols by Candlelight sold out in minutes, but a review of the event next year is on the horizon.
Justice review Government may axe police fees
TASMANIANS may no longer be forced to pay police a fee for access information about charges against them under changes being considered by the State Government.
Rushed to help Fire hero plays down rescue role
WHEN Andrew Brocklehurst stopped his car to go and smash through the door of a burning building he said he was just doing “what anyone else would have done”.
Report Second Basslink cable cost questioned
THE State and Federal Governments are already squaring off over who would pay for a second Bass Strait electricity cable in the wake of a report from the Australian Energy Market Operator.
Ovation of the Seas Huge ocean liner headed for Hobart
OVATION of the Seas – the fourth biggest cruise ship in the world – is set to dock at Macquarie Wharf 2 for the first of four visits this cruise ship season.
GBH trial Bashed man told ‘you’re going to die’
A 22-YEAR-OLD man accused of using fence palings in the late-night bashing of a stranger on a Glenorchy street two years ago has been found guilty of grievous bodily harm.
Affordable homes Hobart’s cheapest houses
IN a handful of Hobart suburbs it is possible to buy a three-bedroom brick house for the same price that some people pay for a block of land.
On alert BoM issues fire and wind warnings
A FIRE and severe wind warning has been issued for parts of Tasmania with a very High Fire Danger forecast for the state’s East Coast and South-East areas.
Editorial Public cable ties fraying
EDITORIAL: THE Tasmanian Government has a challenge on its hands trying to sell to the Tasmanian people the benefits of a second Bass Strait power cable.
Talking Point Beaming light into dark places
ROBERT MORRIS-NUNN: Plans to ground the Macquarie Point project in the tragic story of Tasmania’s Black Wars could create a globally significant cultural site.
Talking Point PM adds to renewable power anxiety
PETER BOYER: Feds take two steps backwards by ruling out carbon price.
From Around The Site
Family time Princess Mary’s festive night out with the family
PRINCESS Mary and Prince Frederik have continued December’s festivities, taking their kids out to a Christmas concert in Copenhagen at the weekend.
Three Capes by air ‘A new perspective opens up’
A NEW tourism venture is about to take flight on the Tasman Peninsula, allowing visitors to take in the Three Capes track from the air.
Feared quick ‘Wild Thing’ ready to crank it up for Canes
SHAUN Tait is a confessed Twenty20 specialist, but despite lacking the continuity of top-flight cricket he has no doubts he can remain one of the BBL’s most feared quicks.
Competition Bird happy to welcome Cummins’ challenge
JACKSON Bird says he’s more than just a seat filler in the Test team for Pat Cummins and welcomed the challenge of the resurgent 23-year old
A-League bid Tassie backers hope for Fox help
FOX Sports has not ruled out backing a Tasmanian A-League team, after one of the bid members said the network supported the push to establish a team in the state.
Skipper hits out Cassidy labels TSL salary cap ‘a joke’
THE TSL’s salary cap is “a joke” with the lack of funding holding the competition back, departing Lauderdale captain Michael Cassidy says.
Twenty20 Wells leads Clarence to easy victory
WITH the Hobart Hurricanes’ opening Big Bash clash only 14 days away, pocket rocket Jonathan Wells chose a good time to unleash his dynamic best.
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Storm over Three Capes track ‘bath’
AN outdoor “bathing facility” planned for an exclusive hut on the Three Capes track is attracting opposition from critics who say its size is closer to that of a swimming pool.
Honour for lost pair, 50 years on
TWO “forgotten” victims of the 1967 Black Tuesday inferno will finally be added to a memorial plaque and the official death toll, writes DAVID BENIUK.
Wilderness lodge plans for Tahune
THE new owner of Tahune AirWalk says he plans to build a wilderness lodge on the former forestry site in Southern Tasmania.
Friendly shots from former soldier
CRAIG Rohse’s photography project is giving the former paratrooper sergeant a new sense of purpose and renewed appreciation for those who served our country.
Shear joy for state’s wool growers
GOOD seasonal conditions and higher prices are giving Tasmania’s wool industry a much-needed boost.
Maintenance warning over life jackets
BOAT users have been warned about the dangers of poorly maintained life jackets after authorities found serious deficiencies in the quality of inflatables during random checks.
Should you dress your pets at Christmas?
HIT 100.9 duo Paul and Woody tackle the issue of whether you should dress your pets up in Christmas clothing.
Just look at Janah now
BORN 15 weeks premature, with constant fears for her life, Janah-Lilly Kamaric is a “miracle baby” who defied the odds.
Our fickle weather Summer heats up ... for now
ENJOY the sunshine and warm weather while you can — cooler conditions are on the way.
TasWeekend Taking it to the streets
GRAEME PHILLIPS: Along with the recent explosion in the number of Hobart restaurants and cafes, so too has there been a boom in pop-ups, laneway eateries and food vans.
TasWeekend Take a walk on the wild side
ALICE HANSEN: The action-packed Wild Pedder experience takes visitors on a four-day bushwalking and kayaking tour of Tasmania’s stunningly beautiful and rugged South West.
For sale Japanese design flows through home
THE absence of walls in this three bedroom home is just one of the traditional Japanese design cues fused into this western home.
Affordable homes Hobart’s cheapest houses
IN a handful of Hobart suburbs it is possible to buy a three-bedroom brick house for the same price that some people pay for a block of land.
Gone in minutes Silent night after Hobart carols sellout
HOBART families are fuming after 10,000 tickets for this year’s Hobart Carols by Candlelight sold out in minutes, but a review of the event next year is on the horizon.
Festive tunes Crowd in full voice at Clarence carols
CHRISTMAS tunes brought the spirit of the season to the Eastern Shore at the annual Clarence Carols and Christmas Concert.
The Taste ramps up Taste bounces back for summer
AFTER a difficult 2015-16, Tassie’s premier food event is just weeks away. JENNIFER CRAWLEY goes behind the scenes.
Raise your voices It’s time for carols around the state
THEY celebrate the spirit of Christmas and bring communities together – the annual Christmas carols. Enjoy our special guide to what’s on around town in the lead up to Christmas Day.
Super trailer Spider-Man trailer drops and it’s intense
PETER Parker wants to save the world, but Tony Stark tells him to stay in school in our first look at Marvel’s Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Justice review Government may axe police fees
TASMANIANS may no longer be forced to pay police a fee for access information about charges against them under changes being considered by the State Government.
GBH trial Bashed man told ‘you’re going to die’
A 22-YEAR-OLD man accused of using fence palings in the late-night bashing of a stranger on a Glenorchy street two years ago has been found guilty of grievous bodily harm.
Politics
Justice review Government may axe police fees
TASMANIANS may no longer be forced to pay police a fee for access information about charges against them under changes being considered by the State Government.
Rejected Glenorchy Council’s annual report blocked
GLENORCHY community members have voted overwhelmingly against accepting the council’s annual report at its annual general meeting.
Opinion
Talking Point Beaming light into dark places
ROBERT MORRIS-NUNN: Plans to ground the Macquarie Point project in the tragic story of Tasmania’s Black Wars could create a globally significant cultural site.
Talking Point PM adds to renewable power anxiety
PETER BOYER: Feds take two steps backwards by ruling out carbon price.
Tasmania
Justice review Government may axe police fees
TASMANIANS may no longer be forced to pay police a fee for access information about charges against them under changes being considered by the State Government.
Rushed to help Fire hero plays down rescue role
WHEN Andrew Brocklehurst stopped his car to go and smash through the door of a burning building he said he was just doing “what anyone else would have done”.
National
Customers slugged The Christmas rate hike rampage
AUSSIE borrowers are fretting as a wave of home loan lenders make variable interest rate deals more expensive, increasing mortgage repayments ahead of the New Year.
Coroners Court Girl’s fatal injury ‘followed hospital discharge’
A JUNIOR doctor who discharged a nine-year-old girl from hospital hours after she fell from a swing believes her injury developed after her release, an inquest has heard.
World
Sharia law Saudi woman faces lashes over Twitter pic
A WOMAN in Saudi Arabia who posed for a photo in public without a hijab has been arrested and faces being lashed.
Tropical storm Deadly cyclone’s trail of destruction
CYCLONE Vardah has wreaked havoc along India’s southeast coast, sparking mass evacuations and killing seven people.
