TASMANIA Summer News, Mar 14, 2012

Queensland and Tasmania gear up for Shield final ABC Online And history shows that the five day Sheffield Shield final which to some is the 'last Test match' of the summer, can and probably will provide a closing sequence to remember for this remarkable season. First there is the weather, which seemingly will ... See all stories on this topic »

Bird named Shield player of year Fox Sports Tasmania's George Bailey and Ed Cowan, who have both gone on to represent Australia this summer, along with Western Australia's Liam Davis, were tied for third on 15 votes. Bird, 25, will look to cap a sensational debut season when he leads the Tigers ... See all stories on this topic »

Don't be fooled by wet summer - scientists The Australian CLIMATE scientists say Australians shouldn't be fooled into thinking the world isn't warming just because much of the country experienced a relatively wet and cool summer. The years 2010 and 2011 set a record of 1409mm of rain averaged over Australia. See all stories on this topic »

What's in season - March 13 round-up Sydney Morning Herald The catch from South Australia peaks in summer and the catch from Tasmania peaks in autumn. Blue-eye trevalla is a deep-ocean fish. It swims across rocky bottoms half a kilometre below the surface during the day, rising closer to the surface at night. See all stories on this topic » Sydney Morning Herald

Bob Barker tells of danger TheMercury.com.au CREW of the anti-whaling ship Bob Barker have described this summer's protest actions as "extremely dangerous". The Bob Barker docked in Hobart this morning after another season hampering the Japanese whaling fleet. But the crew is pushing for action ... See all stories on this topic » TheMercury.com.au

Fans win, final on Fox Adelaide Now AT the start of the summer he was an anonymous club cricketer, butTasmania's "Action Jackson" stands between the Bulls and Shield glory. QUEENSLAND Bulls have qualified for the Sheffield Shield final, dismissing South Australia for 103 in their second ... See all stories on this topic »

Fox Sports to televise Sheffield Shield final Herald Sun Recommended Coverage Bird set to let fly against Bulls AT the start of thesummer he was an anonymous club cricketer, but Tasmania's "Action Jackson" stands between the Bulls and Shield glory. Bulls book place in Shield final QUEENSLAND Bulls have ... See all stories on this topic »

Michael Hogan eyes English county campaign Newcastle Herald The right-armer notched up his 100th first-class wicket in the second innings of the loss against Tasmania on Saturday. He was recognised for his bumper season with selection in the Sheffield Shield team of the year yesterday. OnlyTasmanian rookie ... See all stories on this topic »

Marsh backs Haddin to stay behind the stumps Sydney Morning Herald I can recall him dropping one or two catches, which, over asummer of six Test matches, it happens. ''He's probably not been at the peak of his form but he's a hell of a good cricketer. I've known Brad for a long, long time. He's got a very good record ... See all stories on this topic » Sydney Morning Herald

Staying in Longford: hotels in Australia online Hotel Business News Hotels in Longford for summer holiday, rooms in hotels of Longford for family, suites for Christmas - view the right hotel in Longford on the site www.city-of-hotels.com. Australia is a bright country. And Longford becomes another example. See all stories on this topic »

Men's NCAA tourney field broken down by letter, from 'Asheville' to 'zero' The Keene Sentinel G is for Hugh Greenwood of Mountain West champ New Mexico, an Aussie who got 26 on the US under-19 team one summer. Fourteen relatives fromTasmania came to Albuquerque last Christmas, to keep a tradition alive. Father Michael is a wildlife ranger who ... See all stories on this topic »

Why Clarke must give up the ODI captaincy ESPNcricinfo.com If Clarke goes, it is almost certain Tasmania captain George Bailey will take over the reins. Bailey's selection as Australia's T20 captain raised a few eyebrows a few months back, but it is obvious that he has a flair for leadership. See all stories on this topic » ESPNcricinfo.com

Why are rising CO2 levels caused by burning fossil fuels? ABC Online By 1975, average mean CO 2 levels were around 330 ppm, according to atmospheric data captured at Cape Grim on the remote tip of North West Tasmania. Today, the annual mean CO 2 levels measured in the atmosphere at Cape Grim are around 385 ppm ... See all stories on this topic » ABC Online

Wade welcomes Haddin input Sportal.com.au And Forrest described his selection as a 'thrill' as it capped off a big summer in which he rose from state cricketer to international star. "It's very satisfying given the year that I've had," Forrest said. "I couldn't have asked for a bigger year ... See all stories on this topic »

Davey among Bradman Medal hopes Standard Messenger He has had a career-best summer, scoring 655 runs at 65.5 from 11 innings to rank second in the competition behind Adelaide gloveman Sam Raphael (674 at 61.27). Davey has also taken 12 catches and made three stumpings. His performances led him to be ... See all stories on this topic » Standard Messenger

Expo signals growing US interest in Japan trade Beef Central Australia was represented by just two smaller non-packer exporters - Top Cut Foods ( ex-Tender plus, displaying mostly prime lamb and veal and some Teys Australia beef); and Top Trading (ex JBS Tasmania, displaying grassfed beef and lamb). See all stories on this topic »

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