Petrol price rise warning

TASMANIAN motorists are being warned to keep a close eye on fuel prices with fears a spike at the bowser is imminent. With the wholesale price of fuel spiking in Singapore off the back of a drop in the Australian dollar the RACT has raised concerns...

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Dancing from here to infinity

ATHLETIC: The Melbourne Ballet Company is bringing a series of modern interpretations to Hobart's Derwent Entertainment Centre. THE acclaimed Melbourne Ballet Company will put a modern spin on classical dance when it makes a rare visit to Hobart...

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Foodies chalk up success

Chloe Proud of Ethos, in Hobart, is a finalist in the Electrolux restaurateur of the year, along with fellow Tasmanian Bianca Welsh, of Stillwater. Picture: NIKKI DAVIS-JONES TASMANIA'S dominance of the national food and wine scene has been confirmed...

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New bridge clicks with locals

AN innovative European bridge design has been used to preserve Sedbury Creek at Marion Bay in a Tasmanian first. The ageing 29m timber structure was yesterday replaced with a modular bridge, called Unibridge. Sorell mayor Kerry Vincent said the Unibridge...

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Overhaul for Parks service

A NEW authority will take over governance of the Parks and Wildlife Service. Legislation establishing a corporate style authority to control all state parks and reserves would be introduced in State Parliament next month, said Environment, Parks and...

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Federal to sell key properties

West Coast mayor Darryl Gerrity welcomed the potential transfer of Strahan Village and Gordon River Cruises to the RACT TASMANIAN tourism players have given a cautious thumbs-up to news that industry heavyweight Federal Group plans to sell a number...

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Young minds find their voice

FORTY of the state's brightest young minds have been engaging in political debate and discussing social issues. The Tasmanian Youth Parliament began yesterday and runs until Friday, with Year 10-12 students from around the state debating Bills such...

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$380m for education reform

TASMANIA'S education system has been given a $380 million boost with the state and federal governments agreeing to sign up to the Better Schools Plan, formerly known as Gonski education reforms. Premier Lara Giddings and Federal Education Minister Bill...

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NBN lures hi-tech crowd

BUSINESS people and professionals are moving to Tasmania from interstate and overseas to take advantage of the state's early National Broadband Network roll-out. Bass Labor MHR Geoff Lyons said he knew of people from as far away as the US, Western Australia...

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Truck fire on Midland highway

POLICE are warning of a potential hazard on the Midland Highway after a log truck's brakes caught fire just before 6am today. The trailer has been immobilised about 3km south of Epping Forest in the north-bound lanes. The fire service is at the scene...

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Bottleshop plans concerns

PLANS for a new bottleshop in Rokeby have raised the ire of a church welfare agency and the hotel and restaurant industry, which both say Hobart's Eastern Shore has more than enough liquor outlets already. The St Vincent de Paul Society has a Vinnies...

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Less is more in power pricing

DISABILITY pensioner Merryn Duhig will pay more for her Aurora PAYG electricity than customers on the standard rate once new charges take effect on July 27. The Snug woman will pay 24.27c per kilowatt hour between 6.30am and 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays...

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Hail hero Brian

BRIAN Gilligan certainly knows what it's like to face challenges in life. And it's this knowledge that allows the teachers' aide to communicate so well with the special needs students he works with at Hobart's Claremont College. Mr Gilligan, 41, has...

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Family businesses feel pinch

A NEW survey of business confidence among family business owners shows many feel like they are surviving rather than thriving. And while small business confidence in Tasmania has risen recently, the state's peak small business group says there is still...

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