Tag: Hobart 7000
Dokic focussed ahead of Hobart qualifier
Australian tennis player Jelena Dokic is full of confidence as she prepares for her first qualifying match tomorrow at the Hobart International.[MORE]
No moves to stop Steve Irwin from refuelling: Gillard
Julia Gillard says there are no plans to stop the Sea Shepherd ship Steve Irwin from docking in Hobart.[MORE]
Dokic returns to Hobart International
Former world number 4 Jelena Dokic is preparing to take part in qualifying for Hobart Women's Tennis International.[MORE]
Steve Irwin offered to help search for missing whaler: captain
The captain of the ship accused of harassing a Japanese whaling ship as it searched for a missing sailor says he has proof on tape of what really happened.[MORE]
Aussie leads B14s
An Australian sailor is in the lead after the first day of the B14 Skiff World Championships.[MORE]
Dokic given Hobart wildcard
Australian Jelena Dokic has been given a wildcard into qualifying for the Hobart International.[MORE]
'Ashes' battle moves to the Derwent
More than 100 Australian and British sailors are competing on the River Derwent in Hobart for the B14 Skiff World Champion title. [MORE]
Falls organisers urged to work in Govt time frame
The future of Tasmania's Falls Festival is still not assured.[MORE]
Sea Shepherd anti-whalers confident of refuelling
The anti-whaling group, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, says Japan's push to block it from refuelling at Australian ports is unlikely to succeed. [MORE]
Cave centenary celebrations
The Gunns Plains Caves in north-west Tasmania is today celebrating 100 years since it was opened as a tourist attraction.[MORE]
Government assurance on Falls delays
The State Government has agreed to ensure the smooth running of Tasmania's biggest music festival.[MORE]
Gunns now a takeover target: Analyst
A Tasmanian pulp and paper analyst says Gunns remains a possible takeover target after getting approval to build its northern pulp mill yesterday.[MORE]
Pulp mill protest in Launceston
About 100 anti-pulp mill campaigners have gathered outside the Launceston office of the federal member for Bass, Jodi Campbell.[MORE]
Falls organisers in talks on traffic jam
The founder of the Tasmanian Falls Festival is putting his case to politicians today, to ensure traffic chaos will not occur at next year's event.[MORE]
State rules out financial help for pulp mill
Tasmania's Treasurer is hoping there won't be any further delays with the Gunns' pulp mill project.[MORE]
LGH ready for another busy day
Staff at the Launceston General Hospital are bracing for another busy day, after unprecedented demand on the emergency department in the past week.[MORE]
Mill delay prompts Tamar Valley recession warning
Local opponents of Gunns' proposed pulp mill have predicted economic turmoil for the Tamar Valley because of the continuing delay.[MORE]
Mill construction could begin this year: Gunns
The Tasmanian timber company Gunns says it could begin building its northern Tasmanian pulp mill this year, even though it's yet to secure full federal approval.[MORE]
Pulp mill decision 'a dark day for Tasmania'
The Tasmanian Greens have slammed the Federal Government's decision to allow Gunns more time to meet ecological guidelines.[MORE]
Gunns confident despite pulp mill approval delay
Gunns has expressed confidence in its proposed Tasmanian pulp mill, even though the project has again been delayed.[MORE]
Lottery win makes Hobart men instant millionaires
Two Hobart men have become millionaires over the weekend after winning Tattslotto.[MORE]
Garrett delays pulp mill approval
Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett has refused to approve Gunns' planned Tasmanian pulp mill, saying more environmental studies need to be done.[MORE]
Caution urged with campfires
Tasmania's fire service is warning people in the south-east of the state to be especially careful if lighting campfires today.[MORE]
Church urged to protect heritage values
The Hobart City Council wants Tasmania's Anglican Church to ensure a conservation management plan is made a sale condition for one of the city's heritage churches. [MORE]
No extension to Taste festival
The organisers of Hobart's Taste festival have ruled out extending the event for an extra week.[MORE]
