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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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 Tiger returns

A TIGER AIRWAYS plane touched down in Hobart this morning for the first time in 16 months. Tiger Airways' commercial director Carly Brear was on board the flight and is urging Tasmanians to give the airline a second chance. She said the airline had...

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Anti-smokers hit spend

HEALTH experts have called for increased funding to help tackle Tasmania's high smoking rates. New figures showing the proportion of smokers is still higher than the national average prompted state Quit Services and the Heart Foundation to lobby for...

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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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Live blog: Copping tip C-cell

IT has raised the ire of locals and has become a central issue in the Sorell council elections: Southern Waste Solution's proposed C-cell at the Copping tip site. Residents of the area have held community meetings and handed a 1700-strong petition against...

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Dreaming the Lotto dream

ONE in four Tasmanian adults will be hoping they hold the lucky ticket that will make them Australia's biggest ever lottery winner tonight. Tatts expects 100,000 Tasmanians will have purchased tickets for tonight's $70 million Oz Lotto jackpot by the...

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The great haul of China

HOBART is poised to become China's gateway to Antarctica, in a partnership that could deliver tens of millions of dollars to the city each year. Hobart Lord Mayor Damon Thomas revealed yesterday that official discussions had begun to establish the city...

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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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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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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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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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