Today: TASMANIA Summer News, Feb 01, 2012

Search

ALS, Alexander Language Schools Franchise


Feb 1, 2012

TASMANIA Summer News, Feb 01, 2012


Tas Fire Service warns conditions ripe for bushfires
ABC Online
Tasmania's experienced a warm summer and Mr McGuinness has told Statewide Mornings' Leon Compton, we've been very lucky. "We haven't had any really hot days where we've had a lot of wind, the wind's our biggest enemy," he says.
See all stories on this topic »
A sample of the summer festivals
Tasmania Mercury
THE biggies of the summer eating festivals in Tasmania are the Taste in Hobart and Festivale in Launceston. Each has a loyal following, which is not defined by geography. Southerners are just as likely to favour the leafy, laid-back Festivale in Albert ...
See all stories on this topic »
Fire danger warning
ABC Online
The Weather Bureau has issued a fire weather warning for the Upper Derwent Valley in southern Tasmania today. Many other areas of the state are on high fire danger alert. The Bureau of Meteorology is expecting temperatures above 30 degrees across many...
See all stories on this topic »
Bay mansion record, again
Tasmania Mercury
The latest buyer is Tasmanian-born Greg Woolley, who lives at exclusive Point Piper, Sydney, in a house bought for $10.55 million in 2005. Born in Hobart in 1973, Mr Woolley is a former Macquarie Bank banker and a long-time adviser to the Lieberman...
See all stories on this topic »
Teachers fighting four terms
TheMercury.com.au
The State Government has taken the union to the Tasmanian Industrial Commission, with a hearing expected next month. Parliamentary Secretary for Education Paul O'Halloran said: "We've applied to the commission for arbitration regarding leave ...
See all stories on this topic »
MS Dhoni happy George Bailey is Aussie captain
Herald Sun
I am debuting but ever since I captained Tasmania, in most games I've gone out there whether I'm captain or not thinking like a captain. ``I'm always thinking about fields or bowlers or whatnot. Once you've been captaining for a certain period of time ...
See all stories on this topic »
East Coast starved of workers
Tasmania Mercury
Picture: KIM EISZELE STATISTICS suggest Tasmanian employers should have several applicants vying for any job they advertise but that is far from reality for some regional businesses. Coles Bay tourism operator Nick Johnston said there were "bucket ...
See all stories on this topic »

Tasmania Mercury
Teen tames Shipstern Bluff
TheMercury.com.au
When Kelly's mother Ange Nordstrom heard the news she was in disbelief, asking him multiple times to repeat what she had just heard. Long-time big wave charger Danny Griffith piloted the jet ski that guided Kelly into the waves. Surfing Tasmania's ...
See all stories on this topic »

TheMercury.com.au
Tabcorp kiosks for smaller pubs and clubs
Herald Sun
He scooted past joking that it would be the only time he'd ever pass Black Caviar. Taking different routes to the Valley, McCarthy arrived just seconds behind the Moody truck. "Can't beat her on or off the track," he said. Sly filly deal ROBERT Smerdon ...
See all stories on this topic »
That bad attitude? Blame the birth month
Los Angeles Times
(Top and bottom right: Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times; bottom left: Adam Pike Riesner / Associated Press) By Marta Zaraska, Special to the Los Angeles Times If you don't believe in horoscopes, you're in step with science.
See all stories on this topic »

Los Angeles Times
Hankook Evo Eager For Targa Wrest Point
PaddockTalk
Having competed in the Australian Rally Championship for a number of years, Zoey was part of the youngest team to ever contest Targa Tasmania, making her debut in 2008, and more recently competing in Targa High Country with her dad in an HDT VE ...
See all stories on this topic »
Tough test for cyclists
The North West Star
The cool climate of Tasmania's Cradle Mountain region will be a dramatic change for Whitehead and rest of the North West riders. "It is going to be a bit different from training and riding out here in the summer months," he said. "When you head out, ...
See all stories on this topic »
International experience enhances students academics
Iowa State Daily
Woods' experiences in Tasmania solidified his decision to apply for veterinary school last fall while Morton's led him to get a job as a peer adviser at the Study Abroad Office. "Studying abroad has, if anything, actually decreased the time that I will ...
See all stories on this topic »
Cowan's come a long way
Tasmania Mercury
Cowan left Tasmania in November for a Sheffield Shield game and the Big Bash with the Sydney Sixers, but returned on Sunday with a baggy green and four Tests next to his name. The patient Cowan is the classical musician to fellow left-hand opener Dave...
See all stories on this topic »
Haddin's the best, but must keep earning spot: Healy
The Canberra Times
''I think any time you're out of the Australian cricket team I think you're dropped,'' Haddin said yesterday. ''You give another guy an opportunity to take your spot and you've got to look if they do well, you could find it hard to get back in the team ...
See all stories on this topic »
Dolphin-chase police probe
TheMercury.com.au
Marine Police inspector Stuart Scott said people breaching the Marine Protection Act faced fines of up to $26000 and police had been inundated by jet ski complaints oversummer. The riders defended their actions yesterday, saying the dolphins had been ...
See all stories on this topic »
Sydney gets Rapt in Riesling
SpiceNews
Held at Waterloo's aMBUSH Gallery, more than 160 people came along to sip riesling, try on vintage clothing, nibble on some seafood and spill out onto the laneway to enjoy Sydney's gorgeous summer weather in urban style. The riesling flowed as guests ...
See all stories on this topic »
Love Home Swap lists the top 10 'must visit' destinations for 2012
PR Web (press release)
Tasmania, Australia – Although not recognised by many as a summerdestination, Tasmania has some of the most beautiful sweeping beaches Australia has to offer. Properties available to swap in Spring Beach report frequent sightings of dolphins and ...
See all stories on this topic »

PR Web (press release)
Sheffield Shield returns following forced BBL hiatus
The Roar
Dumped Australian batsmen Usman Khawaja is another to be hindered by the lack of first-class cricket over the summer holidays. Dropped from the Test team, Khawaja has not had the opportunity to spend time in the middle, constant criticism about low ...
See all stories on this topic »
get ready for some colourful arrivals
Telegraph.co.uk
This is usually the time of year when we order annuals and other plants for containers and summer colour, and there are plenty of newcomers to choose from this year. But there are also some exceptional shrubs and perennials to look out for.
See all stories on this topic »

Telegraph.co.uk
State of play
AFL.com
Second-year players Patrick Karnezis, Jared Polec and Ryan Lester are noticeably bigger after spending a lot of time in the gym. NAB Cup opener: February 25 v Gold Coast and Melbourne at Metricon Stadium. Snapshot: The Blues resumed pre-season training ...
See all stories on this topic »

AFL.com
Back at the mic for 2012
ABC Online (blog)
... than good old Tasmania. I've had the longest break this summer since, well, since I was unemployed probably. It's been completely refreshing, time at the beach, the Botanical Gardens, my own backyard and other places given to summer enjoyment.
See all stories on this topic »
Shield challenge for Marsh
The West Australian
His other chances at a revival will come in shield matches against Victoria and Tasmania to end the domestic summer. Australian coach Mickey Arthur conceded that Marsh had gone into the four-Test series against India underprepared, and blamed his woes ...
See all stories on this topic »

The West Australian
Four-day focus for Maddinson
Illawarra Mercury
But his focus shifts to improving on an inconsistent start to the domestic summer, declaring he is more confident than ever in his technique following the BBL competition. NSW take on Tasmania in a one-dayer in Hobart on Saturday, before the Shield ...
See all stories on this topic »
Top spots for 2012
Stuff.co.nz
Travellers who usually head to the UK during the summer months may choose to holiday either side of the Olympics next year to skip the crowds associated with the Olympics. This will create an increased demand over the mid-year, from May to October.
See all stories on this topic »

Stuff.co.nz
  
info@als-alexander.org or interalex1@yahoo.com
Surrender the Heart (Surrender to Destiny)Alexander Dictionary of English Idioms: English-FrenchUnder the SunStealing JakeAlexander Dictionary of English Idioms: English-Swedish
 

No comments: