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Golden girl's 42km challenge

Written By Unknown on Sabtu, 12 Januari 2013 | 19.55

HURRICANE Sandy did what most athletes have failed to do -- stop Olympic gold medallist Cathy Freeman in her tracks. The Sydney Olympics 400m champion was scheduled to run her first marathon in New York in November but was forced to halt her debut when...
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Behold, bloomin' beauties

IN among tree-lined streets and leafy gardens, the community of Claremont was last night putting the finishing touches ahead of this weekend's 21st Lily and Summer Flower Show. Between 100 and 130 exhibitors from around the state are expected to display...
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Festival expects lots of folk

Nardi Simpson and Kaleena Briggs of the Stiff Gins. THE tiny town of Cygnet will come alive today as thousands of music fans roll in for the 31st annual Cygnet Folk Festival. More than 110 acts are set to perform during the weekend of the festival,...
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Dogged devotion to hero dad

Written By Unknown on Jumat, 11 Januari 2013 | 19.55

A HEARTWARMING photo of a Dunalley firefighter returning home to his dogs after several days on the firefront has gone viral on the internet. Cute canines Bindi and Maddy couldn't hide their excitement as Kevin Daly, a 56-year-old paramedic who is also...
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Man dies in ultralight crash

A PILOT has been killed in an ultralight aircraft crash on a West Tamar property, just north of Launceston. Police are investigating the incident, which happened in Bowens Rd, York Town, just after 10am today. Recreational Aviation Australia state...
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Firie hurt in Derwent Valley

A FIREFIGHTER has been injured while battling a blaze in Tasmania's Derwent Valley. The Forestry Tasmania worker injured an arm and shoulder while fighting a fire which continues to burn near Lake Repulse. An FT spokesman today said it appeared the...
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Royals give to fire appeal

Written By Unknown on Kamis, 10 Januari 2013 | 19.55

PRINCE Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, have donated to the Tasmanian Bushfires Appeal as a number of large fires continue to burn in the state. The Red Cross Tasmania Bushfires Appeal is nearing $2 million, including what the...
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Sam Simon steams south

The SSS Sam Simon leaving Hobart for the Southern Ocean to pursue the Japanese whaling fleet. Picture: ROGER LOVELL THE newest ship in the anti-whaling Sea Shepherd fleet has left Hobart, bound for battle in the Southern Ocean. Former Australian...
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Bugg head of recovery team

FORMER University of Tasmania chancellor Damian Bugg will chair the State Government's Bushfire Recovery Taskforce. Premier Lara Giddings said she approached the former Commonwealth and Tasmanian director of public prosecutions to chair the group that...
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Tassie's horde of helpers

Written By Unknown on Rabu, 09 Januari 2013 | 19.55

For more video coverage of the fires, click on the "Video" link in the top menu. EVEN as efforts to extinguish Tasmania's devastating bushfires continue an army of volunteers has been mobilised to look after the needs of those affected by...
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Free house for fire victims

Tasmanian artist Sarah King is offering to share her country home with victims of the Tasmanian bushfires who need emergency housing. Pictures: Supplied IMAGINE losing your home, your belongings and your memories in a devastating bushfire. Then...
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Cool change major blessing

COOLER conditions statewide have helped fire crews finally make headway on most blazes burning across Tasmania for almost a week. A Tasmania Fire Service spokesman today said the battle appeared to have been won south of Bicheno, where a wildfire that...
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Power could flow within days

Written By Unknown on Selasa, 08 Januari 2013 | 19.55

POWER may be restored to some Tasman Peninsula homes as early as this week. Aurora Energy CEO Peter Davis said mobile generators would be used to restore power to more than 2000 customers on the Tasman Peninsula south of and including Eaglehawk Neck....
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Truck convoy to deliver hay

A NORTHERN transport company is delivering 700 large bales of hay to Dunalley for livestock affected by bushfire. The first vehicle of Carrick-based Page Transport's truck convoy left Westbury at 2pm. Each truck will carry about 50 bales. The Rotary...
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New chance to leave Taranna

A CONVOY is being arranged later this afternoon for anyone keen to leave the Tasman Peninsula in their vehicle. The convoy, escorted by Tasmania Police, will depart from the intersection of the Arthur Highway and Nubeena Rd, at Taranna, at 6pm. Anyone...
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Recovery effort on in earnest

Written By Unknown on Senin, 07 Januari 2013 | 19.55

Aurora crews working to restore power after the Lake Repulse fire. Pictures: SAM ROSEWARNE RECOVERY efforts have started in and around Ellendale as a large bushfire continues to rage in rugged and inaccessible country. There was no immediate threat...
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Water warnings issued

PUBLIC health authorities have issued a warning about using tank water in bushfire-hit areas. Public Health director Roscoe Taylor said people returning to such areas should take some simple precautions. "Residents can take steps to ensure the quality...
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Rental car reprieve

CAR rental companies Avis and Europcar have confirmed they will not charge people for the cost of recovering hire vehicles abandoned in fire-affected areas. Avis Australia posted on its Facebook page that customers forced to leave their cars in the...
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Royals' messages of support

Written By Unknown on Minggu, 06 Januari 2013 | 19.55

THE Queen has sent a message of support for those affected by the Tasmanian bushfires. "I would like to convey my deep concern for all those who have been affected by the devastating bushfires that have caused widespread destruction across Tasmania,"...
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Fire closes S-W tracks, parks

Smoke drifts over Mt Wellington at sunset. Picture: RICHARD JUPE SMOKE from a huge bushfire burning in the state's remote South-West is affecting communities in the Huon Valley and Hobart regions with the Parks and Wildlife Service closing walking...
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Police search burnt premises

Dozens of homes have been razed in the fires with police fearful that lives may also have been lost. Pictures: CHRIS KIDD POLICE are conducting a door-to-door search of burned out properties affected by this week's Tasmanian bushfires in case anyone...
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