Our ally from the west

ONE of Australia's wealthiest women, WA businesswoman Janet Holmes a Court, has championed Tasmania's arts sector as a potential saviour of the local economy. Ms Holmes a Court, who is in the state to lend support to the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra,...

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Shades pulled on awnings

THE fight is over today for some of Hobart's most controversial window furnishings. The battle to save the red awnings placed on a heritage-listed building has been lost, for four of the coverings at least. Early today a crane will pull down the ground-level...

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Mussel woe triggers recall

THE discovery of toxins in mussels from a Tasmanian seafood company has prompted a worldwide recall of the shellfish. Spring Bay Seafoods has been forced to close temporarily and has recalled its award-winning blue mussels from its Asian customers....

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Bold border bid breaks down

The vehicle is seen stuck atop the US-Mexico border 4.2-metre fence as it reportedly tried to cross into the US illegally. Pictures: AFP MEXICAN immigrants have failed in their bold bid to cross the US-Mexico border fence when their car got stuck...

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Rhodes Scholar's medical mind

TASMANIA'S newest Rhodes Scholar is heading to Oxford to research Alzheimers and Parkinsons diseases. Ben Hunn is in his final year of studying medicine at the University of Tasmania. The Rhodes scholarship is awarded for academic and sporting achievements...

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Geale stripped of WBA title

A FURIOUS Daniel Geale is demanding the WBA give him the belt he earned by defeating Felix Sturm after being stripped as the sanctioning body's champion. Geale has lost his WBA middleweight title for choosing to fight Anthony Mundine over mandatory...

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Mayor slams new policing plan

THE West Coast Council is preparing to fight plans to pull the region's police inspector out of Queenstown and cut one officer each from Rosebery and Strahan stations. Under the planned Tasmania Police restructuring program, Inspector Matthew Richman...

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Sorell poll reminder

SORELL ratepayers have been urged to have their say in the council by-election. Deputy Electoral Commissioner Andrew Hawkey today encouraged all Sorell electors to take the time to record their votes and post them ASAP. As of today, 36.91 per cent...

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Rock lobster season looming

Tasmania's recreational rock lobster season opens on Saturday, November 3. AS authorities today heralded the start of recreational rock lobster season this weekend, one man's plans to bag a few delicious "cray" had already come to an abrupt end....

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Tassie kids mighty mobile

TASMANIAN children have the highest rate of mobile phone use in the country. Australian Bureau of Statistics figures out today show that 31.9 per cent of Tasmanians aged 5 to 14 have a mobile -- higher than the national average of 29 per cent. The...

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Tuesday's daily double

TASMANIAN punters can vie for two jackpots next week, when Oz Lotto will offer a record $100 million prize pool on Melbourne Cup Day. That means long queues can be expected on Tuesday -- not just at betting agencies but also at newsagencies. The previous...

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One hurt in Broadmarsh crash

A MOTORIST has been injured in a single-vehicle accident at Broadmarsh, near Brighton. Police closed Elderslie Rd to all traffic about 4.45pm today to deal with the crash. The driver of the vehicle was trapped and had sustained leg injuries, police...

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Lawyer remains in limbo

TASMANIAN lawyer Sarah Armstrong could remain stranded in Mongolia for some time yet, Foreign Minister Bob Carr said today. Sarah Armstrong, originally from Rosebery on Tasmania's West Coast, was stopped at Ulaanbaatar airport earlier this month because...

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Woman dies in Swansea crash

A WOMAN has been killed in a two-vehicle crash on the Tasman Highway near Swansea, on the state's East Coast. Police said the woman was the driver and sole occupant of one of the vehicles, which collided about 8km north of Swansea. The male driver...

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Daylight robbery alarm

A bracelet stolen in the Rosny burglary. Pictures: TASMANIA POLICE ANTIQUE jewellery and other valuables have been stolen in a wave of daylight robberies on Hobart's Eastern Shore. Bellerive police today urged the public to report any suspicious...

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Calling all royal-watchers

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall will visit Tasmania next Thursday. TASMANIAN royal-watchers are being urged to line the streets in Richmond and Hobart next Thursday to catch a glimpse of Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall. Premier...

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Burglars hit Banjo's Margate

POLICE believe an overnight burglary at a Margate bakery may be linked to a spate of similar business break-ins in the municipality earlier this month. Thieves entered Banjo's bakery in Margate via the roof some time between 8pm yesterday and 2.30am...

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Industry toasts lift in flights

IT was lift-off today for a much-anticipated boost in flights to and from Tasmania. Qantas launched an extra 1700 seats per week to and from Melbourne. They form part of an extra 400,000 seats on flights in and out of the state this financial year....

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Penalty rates cut push

CALLS are growing for a review of penalty rates for hospitality workers, amid fears Tasmania's tourism credentials are being tarnished by a "ghost town" appearance. Western Tiers MLC Greg Hall will move a motion in the State Parliament next week calling...

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New setback hits Chickenfeed

The Chickenfeed store in New Norfolk. The chain's parent company, Retail Adventures, has entered voluntary administration. A CLOUD hangs over the remaining Chickenfeed stores in Tasmania after the parent company went into voluntary administration...

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No forest peace in our time

NO UPSIDE: Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke and Deputy Premier Bryan Green talk to the media about the imminent failure of the forestry peace deal in Tasmania. Picture: MATT THOMPSON THE future of what was once one of Tasmania's most...

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