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6 hrs ago | Examiner

Hobart firearms charges

SIX people have been charged and three remain in custody over a dispute allegedly involving two firearms in Hobart's north on Saturday night.

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Sat May 26, 2012

TheNewspaper

Australia, France, UAE: Speed Cameras Attacked

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Fri May 25, 2012

The Advocate

Glamorous exploration of the trials of growing up

CREATIVITY that celebrated the human form and the history of paper in Burnie was the focus of last night's Wearable Paper Art Competition.

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The Advocate

Kons not keen on lobbying pact

THE brainchild behind a Hobart-Launceston pact to get more federal cash for Tasmania says while the North-West is yet to be included, it will get an invitation.

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The Mercury

In fast lane to a jail term

A TASMANIAN man jailed yesterday for conspiracy over demerit points had 33 prior speeding convictions, the Supreme Court in Launceston heard yesterday.

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The Mercury

Yoshi-mania runs wild

The story of the cute and cuddly critter from Ulverstone who underwent a $5000 spinal operation to save him from paralysis has gone global since it was published in the Mercur y on Tuesday.

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Examiner

Heavy rainfalls, flood warnings for the North

The Bureau of Meterology has issued a flood warning for both the North Esk and South Esk rivers after heavy rain fell across the north.

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The Mercury

Firearm threat in robbery

A MAN threatened a female staff member with what is believed to be a firearm when he robbed the BP service station in the Launceston suburb of Invermay at 3.30am today.

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The Advocate

Communities set wheels in motion

The 23-year-old was born with spina bifida, a condition which relates to damage to the spine and spinal cord.

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Thu May 24, 2012

Examiner

University jobs threatened

THE shake-up of the University of Tasmania faculty of arts could result in the loss of three heads of schools from Launceston or their positions being moved to Hobart, according to the Northern Tertiary Education Union.

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The Advocate

Local boy hopes to stay on show

TEEN juggling sensation Joe Fisher will now rely on the Australian public's vote to get to the next stage of Australia's Got Talent.

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Tim Bonython's film tour rocks Australia, eyes Hawaii

Surfersvillage Global Surf News , 24 May, 2012 : - - Australia Surf Movie Festival touring Immersion has toured around Australia to sell-out crowds & has now been invited to screen IMMERSION at the Maui Film Festival in June.

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New Scientist

DNA suggests marine reserves boost commercial fishing

If you protect fish, there will be more of them to catch. That's the reasoning conservationists have long used to persuade commercial fisheries of the benefits of marine reserves.

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New Scientist

DNA suggests marine reserves boost commercial fishing

If you protect fish, there will be more of them to catch. That's the reasoning conservationists have long used to persuade commercial fisheries of the benefits of marine reserves.

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Directions Magazine

Towards a Global Licensing Framework for Geospatial Data

Is it time for a global licensing framework for geospatial data? The GSDI Legal and Economic Working group thinks so and offered a presentation and a way forward at the GSDI 13 conference held in Quebec City in May.

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Wed May 23, 2012

Examiner

Crops 'the future' for Midlands

IRRIGATION will produce crops yet to be considered in the Midlands within five years, according to a man who invested $10 million in Tasmanian water.

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Examiner

Abandoned boat sinks: leaking oil, diesel

AN ABANDONED boat leaking oil and diesel sank in George Town's York Cove last week despite a marina operator trying for almost a year to have it moved.

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WDAM-TV Hattiesburg

WCU Professor oversees internship via Skype

Dr. Paul Cotten, professor of psychology and music at William Carey University, is currently overseeing an internship via videoconferencing software application Skype with a student now living in Tasmania.

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The Advocate

Survey crucial to bank project's future

A COMMUNITY bank at Port Sorell is one step closer after the project received $800,000 in pledges of support.

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The Mercury

Tassie trio on rich list

THREE Tasmanians have made the BRW Rich List for 2012, but they trail the world's richest woman Gina Rinehart by a country mile.

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