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Firmus wobbles have data centre opponents overjoyed, critics questioning Tasmanian sports deals
The news of data centre operator Firmus's share market float being pulled has been met with disappointment from some investors. But in one community where Firmus had big plans, the response was relief. Firmus was attempting to raise cash from investors to build an AI factory in Launceston, due to begin operating early next year, and had plans for two more in Tasmania, until this week's development.
Non-fatal strangulation forum calls for sharper recognition and support
Fourteen seconds is the amount of time it can take for strangulation to cause a seizure. Chantal Roddy knows first hand how long it can feel. "Those numbers land differently for me because I've lived those seconds," she said. Chantal Roddy spoke at the forum designed to improve understanding and recognition of non-fatal strangulation.
Tasmanian sports academy to harness momentum of Tassie Devils, JackJumpers and Jewels
Tom Reeves is most at home on the footy ground, especially when that ground is in Tasmania. The North Hobart Football Club co-captain left the state for four years to play state league football and study education on the Gold Coast. "I had to go, like it is the reality for a lot of Tasmanians willing to pursue things in sports in the past," Mr Reeves said. Tasmanians have thrown their support behind the Tasmania Devils.
Dark Mofo platform exposing Tasmanian artists to wider audiences
For rapper and songwriter Miss Kaninna, performing on the Dark Mofo stage in Hobart is a chance to connect with fans in her home state. The First Nations artist grew up on Bruny Island, south of Hobart, and premiered her first single Blak Britney at the festival's 2022 iteration. Loading Instagram content "Dark Mofo and MONA in general have been so supportive, probably one of the biggest supporters of my career," the neo-soul artist said. "I haven't had my own headline sold-out show here before.
Mr Skelly animations tackling human themes of death, loss winning over fans worldwide
An animation series tackling themes of grief, regret, love and gratitude has attracted an online fanbase of millions. While the topics are often heavy, Tasmanian-based artist Christian Watson tries to balance his musings with levity and beauty. Mr Skelly artworks will appear in book form from August. Artist Christian Watson sets up his phone on his kitchen bench, ready to take a video, then hits record. On cue, his four-year-old son, Alaska, jumps up into his arms.
First home buyers buoyed by negative gearing, capital gains changes at first Saturday auctions since budget
Hundreds of auctions got underway across the country on Saturday, with prospective first home buyers buoyed by the biggest tax reform in decades. At one auction, for an apartment in South Melbourne, the successful bidder had spent more than a year trying to buy. "I think it's great to encourage younger buyers, rather than investors making more money all the time. [It's] giving us young people a shot at it," she told the ABC.
Mature Age Dance Experience for over 50s hopes for increased arts funding ahead of Tasmanian budget
When Laura Della Pasqua first stepped into a class with the Mature Age Dance Experience a decade ago, she felt terrified. It was just six months after she had suffered a massive stroke, which paralysed one arm and left partial paralysis in one leg. The space she found in the dance studio was comfortable, safe and accepting. Laura Della Pasqua says the dance classes have helped with her "physical confidence".
Gagebrook teenager wins back Friday bus service after two years of walking through swamp to school
When 13-year-old Jack Triffitt describes his walk to school every Friday, it sounds like an exaggerated tale from years past. "I walk down the hill. It's very steep and then I'd have to walk down a yucky swamp and then I'd have to walk up another hill, which is very rocky," he said. Next comes a dirt road, a bridge and another 1.5 kilometres through suburbia before he reaches his school in Bridgewater, north of Hobart.
Inside a Hobart community needle exchange program - ABC listen
When you imagine someone using a needle exchange program, who do you picture? Chances are, it’s not always who you’d expect. At a state-funded needle and syringe exchange program run out of the Bridgewater Community House in Hobart’s northern suburbs, Shane O’Sullivan sees people from all walks of life. As a Senior Harm Minimisation Officer, his role extends far beyond handing out clean equipment he’s often a confidant, support, or a shoulder to cry on for those living with addiction.
Improved facilities coming to Tasmania's Maria Island, but some fear loss of charm as well
Maria Island on Tasmania's east coast has stunning scenery, World Heritage-listed buildings and abundant wildlife. It has been a favoured destination for generations of Tasmanians and even interstate and overseas visitors make repeat trips. Elke Utner is often drawn to the Island when visiting Australia from Germany. (ABC News: Ebony ten Broeke) Elke Utner was holidaying in Australia from Germany and visited Maria Island for the fourth time.
What the experts say about a crack found in the Bridgewater Bridge
News this week of a crack that was reported just before the new Bridgewater Bridge opened to traffic in June last year prompted some of our audience to question how big a problem that was. It also had some asking whether Tasmania was capable of building another major infrastructure project, the proposed AFL stadium at Macquarie Point in Hobart. Right to information documents had shown a "large crack" was found on one of the piers of the new Bridgewater Bridge, days before its official opening.
Scientists, landowners working on Tasmania's Bruny Island to help forty-spotted pardalote species
The forty-spotted pardalote is endemic to Tasmania, but its numbers have dwindled to about 1,000. Habitat loss and a native parasitic fly are the two main threats to the species. Conservation work is underway on Bruny Island, with scientists trialling ways to reduce the destruction caused by the fly, and landowners planting the gum trees the bird relies on for food. Donning a helmet and a well-equipped harness, Dr Fernanda Alves looks like she is set to take on an extreme sport.
Finding it hard to buy berries for Christmas? Blame Tasmania's cold spring
Christmas is usually a boom time for Tasmanian berry producers, but this year's cold spring has slowed crops and hurt profits. Richard Clark, the owner of Westerway Raspberry Farm, said in a more normal year, around 20 per cent of the business' revenue was generated in the week leading up to Christmas. But this year, the business was making only half of what it usually would. "It's been a terribly cold October, November and first part of December," Mr Clark said.
Stieglitz bushfire not enough to stop students and teachers from holding year 10 formal
As a bushfire took off at Stieglitz on Tasmania's upper east coast, grade 10 students watched as their formal venue got caught up in the road closures and power outages. The fire between Stieglitz and Dianas Basin has burnt more than 1,300 hectares of land, destroyed two houses and forced residents to evacuate.
Hobart stadium gets green light
Hobart will be getting a new sports stadium, after the Tasmania's upper house approved the development late last night. It comes after years of debate and it now means the state's AFL team - the Devils - can enter the code's competition for 2028.
Tasmanian government criticised for not signing up to federal Help to Buy home ownership scheme
The federal government is launching its new Help to Buy home ownership scheme in early December. Tasmania is the only state or territory that is not joining the scheme during the initial rollout. The Tasmanian government has refuted accusations it has "betrayed" the state's home buyers. The federal government has branded the Tasmanian government's decision not to sign up to a national housing scheme as a "terrible betrayal" of those locked out of home ownership.
Tasman Bridge barrier concept designs released ahead of works to address safety concerns
New designs for higher safety barriers on Hobart's Tasman Bridge have been publicly released. Warning: This article contains a reference to suicide Once the upgrade works are complete, the bridge will have higher waterside and roadside barriers on both pathways. A coroner's report released in July found there was an "immediate need" for the installation of safety barriers on the bridge, after a disproportionate number of deaths by suicide.
Government holds firm on not negotiating with hackers in wake of Qantas breach
The federal government is holding to its position that it will not negotiate with cyber criminals or pay ransoms, after a hacking group followed through on its threat to release stolen Qantas data. Qantas was targeted in July, when 40 global firms, linked to the cloud software giant Salesforce, had data stolen. After the hackers' deadline for a ransom payment passed on Saturday, they released the data on the dark web. The attack involved the personal data of 5.7 million Qantas customers.
Hackers release Qantas customers' data on dark web
By Selina Bryan, ABC A cybersecurity expert has told the ABC that the personal data of Qantas customers has been released on the dark web. Up to six million Qantas customer records were exposed in July during a cyber attack on a third-party platform used by Qantas. The stolen data included some customers' names, email addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, and frequent flyer numbers.
Hackers release Qantas customers' data on dark web
By Selina Bryan, ABC A cybersecurity expert has told the ABC that the personal data of Qantas customers has been released on the dark web. Up to six million Qantas customer records were exposed in July during a cyber attack on a third-party platform used by Qantas. The stolen data included some customers' names, email addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, and frequent flyer numbers.
Qantas customers' data leaked to dark web after cyber attack
A cybersecurity expert has told the ABC that the personal data of Qantas customers has been released on the dark web. Up to six million Qantas customer records were exposed in July during a cyber attack on a third-party platform used by Qantas. The stolen data included some customers' names, email addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, and frequent flyer numbers.
Hackers release Qantas customers' data on dark web
FBI Cracks Down on Key Dark Web Portals Used By Hacker Groups Who Sold 1 BIllion Salesforce Customer Database The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) cracked down on marketplaces run in the dark underbelly of the interwebs. These portals in the dark web have been used by notorious entities for nefarious purposes. Recently the marketplace breachforums was used by Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, a collective of …
Therapists, patients raise concerns over The Hobart Clinic closure with fears it could be 'dangerous' for some
Psychiatrists have urged the Tasmanian government to include them in discussions while mapping a way forward for patient care, following the closure of one of the state's last remaining inpatient mental health services. The Hobart Clinic has offered mental health services at its 27-bed hospital in Rokeby, on Hobart's Eastern Shore, for more than 40 years.
Coronial inquest into Patricia Iliev's starvation death finds partner didn't act maliciously
A Tasmanian woman weighed just 19.1 kilograms and had no subcutaneous body fat stores when she died of starvation, an inquest has heard. Patricia Iliev, 57, died in March 2021 at her home in Sheffield after being immobile on the couch for about eight weeks and having ceased eating during that time. Ms Iliev had received no medical attention since 1988 but had been cared for by her partner Philip Adams since 2020 after a back injury restricted her mobility.
How not to stuff up your vote at the Tasmanian election this month
How do I fill in my ballot paper? What happens if I draw pictures on it? Can I number every box? With yet another state election looming, these questions are again at the forefront of Tasmanians' minds. As politicians and political hopefuls scramble together their campaigns ahead of the upcoming poll, the authority that runs it has been working on a campaign of its own.
Selina Bryan - ABC News
Selina Bryan is the Communities Reporter and a presenter with ABC News in Hobart. In her reporting role, Selina focuses on telling the stories of Tasmania's diverse community. Contact her with story ideas at bryan.selina@abc.net.au
Fresh Australian berries booming but imported fruit still three times cheaper than local
The cost of machinery required to freeze berries is very high. Australian consumers are buying more fresh berries every year, but are yet to see local raspberries and blueberries in major supermarket freezers. Berries have been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons since Hepatitis A cases were first linked to frozen imports nearly three years ago.
Trespasses forgiven for Christian protesters who refused to leave office of Tasmanian senator
A group of Christian protesters charged with trespass after picketing the office of a Tasmanian senator have been let off without conviction from a Hobart court. The six protesters entered the Rosny Park office of senator David Bushby in August protesting against children being held in immigration detention centres. They requested a meeting to convey their concerns and were told the senator was not available but they were welcome to stay in the office until it closed at 5:00pm.
Tasmania's Heritage Council notifies owners of properties that may be removed from register
Tasmania's Heritage Council has started notifying owners of properties that may be taken off the register. The Heritage Council has been reviewing all entries on its register in a process the State Government has described as "improving the list's integrity". So far 133 entries have been identified as potentially not having enough evidence to meet the necessary criteria to remain registered. Heritage Minister Matthew Groom said the first tranche of notices to owners would be issued this week.
Principals struggling to cope with workloads developing health problems, survey finds
Tasmanian school principals are struggling to cope with their workloads and stress, and are developing health problems, a survey suggests. Between 40 and 50 Tasmanian principals responded to the Australian Principal Occupational, Health, Safety and Wellbeing Survey annually for the past four years. They rated the sheer quantity of work, the lack of time to focus on teaching and learning, and resourcing needs as their biggest sources of professional stress.
Antarctic rescue: Damaged fishing ship freed from ice now travelling under its own power
A Tasmanian fishing ship that was stranded in Antarctic ice for a week with a damaged propeller is expected to make its way to New Zealand under its own power. The 63-metre Antarctic Chieftain longliner damaged its propeller after hitting an iceberg and was stranded about 1,500 kilometres north-east of McMurdo Sound with 26 people on board. The US icebreaker Polar Star reached the Antarctic Chieftain early Saturday morning after breaking through the ice around it.
Researchers declare war on wombat mange in Tasmanian national park
A campaign is on to stop a mange outbreak threatening the wombat population of Narawntapu National Park in Tasmania's north. At least half the wombats in the park are affected by the disease, which is caused by mites burrowing under the wombat's skin, irritating the animal and causing fur to fall out. University of Tasmania researchers are looking into how the mite is spread and its impact on wombats. Disease ecologist Scott Carver said the mammals would be tagged, treated and monitored.
Tasmanian midlands to see 1 million trees planted as part of Australia's biggest river restoration project
Work to plant more than 1 million trees in Tasmania's midlands as part of Australia's biggest river restoration project has begun. The trees are being planted by environmental organisation Greening Australia on private agricultural land in the heavily cleared region. Sebastian Burgess from Greening Australia said it would create a woodland corridor for native animals, including marsupials and bats.
Animal welfare campaigner Pam Clarke wants Tasmania to waive fines dating from 1980s
Tasmania's famous battery hen campaigner Pam Clarke could lose her driver's licence over fines dating back to the 1980s. The 72-year-old has been fighting against battery hen farming for the past 30 years and has refused to pay fines for offences that include trespass, stealing and breaking and entering. The Justice Department has been trying to recoup the unpaid fines, which amount to $1,800.
Moth larvae being released across Tasmania to attack invasive gorse weed
Scientists and land managers in Tasmania are using tiny moth larvae to combat the invasive weed gorse. Gorse has damaged agricultural land around the country, especially in Tasmania and Victoria, and costs millions to manage. The moth larvae were being distributed to 50 sites around the state where it is hoped they will attack the gorse, especially targetting new growth. Craig Williams from Tamar Natural Resource Management (TNRM) said the moth was not a silver bullet.
Stroke patients turn to video games to help with rehabilitation
Interactive video games are being trialled in a Tasmanian hospital to help patients recover from the debilitating impacts of stroke. Physiotherapists and patients have already seen the software's benefits over traditional therapy methods. Anita Jupp was not much of a gamer before she suffered two strokes in September. "I'd never played a computer game in my whole life," she said. The 69-year-old has very little control over her left side.
Program paying Tasmanian farmers to plant native vegetation wins national sustainability award
A conservation program that pays Tasmanian farmers to protect native grasslands has received a national sustainability award. The Midlands Conservation Fund invests money from trusts and donations and pays the returns to farmers for protecting land from intensive grazing or cropping. Already 2,500 hectares are being protected, and it is hoped with more funding that will grow to 10,000 by 2020.
Tasmania touted as humane, cost-effective, productive asylum seeker solution
Updated November 11, 2014 07:21:40 Tasmania would become Australia's asylum seeker processing centre, with newcomers living and working freely in the community, under a plan developed by local leaders and human rights activists. The Tasmania Opportunity Leaders Summit in Launceston heard that the case for making the state an asylum seeker processing centre went beyond the natural security it afforded as an island.
Defence Department hopes DSTO upgrade will deliver gourmet grub in troop ration packs
Troop ration packs may soon contain gourmet grub thanks to microwave technologies developed at a Defence Department facility in northern Tasmania. The $19 million upgrade to the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) at Scottsdale, officially opened this morning, will allow department researchers to work with scientists from the University of Tasmania and CSIRO to develop food products for troops.
Westbury named by Keep Australia Beautiful as Tasmania's Tidy Town for 2014
Keep Australia Beautiful has recognised Westbury at an awards ceremony in Sheffield. In preparing their entry for the competition schools, businesses and community groups banded together to promote Westbury and improve its appeal for visitors. Resident Di Robinson helped organise the entry and drove improvements to the Westbury Common.
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