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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.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Tas Govt firm on no extra funds for mill proposal
	The Tasmanian Government has again ruled out spending more taxpayers' money to help Gunns further its proposed pulp mill.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Devonport Cup track ready but only just
	The President of the Devonport Racing Club, Phillip Swinton, says staff have struggled to bring the track up-to-scratch for today's Cup race.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Gunns welcomes go-ahead, critics expect protests
	The timber company Gunns has issued a statement saying it is pleased Acting Prime Minister Julia Gillard has confirmed it can start building its northern Tasmanian pulp mill immediately.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Falls Festival told to apply for state funding
	The organisers of Tasmania's Falls Festival have been told to make an application for state funding.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Cave centenary celebrations
	The Gunns Plains Caves in north-west Tasmania is today celebrating 100 years since it was opened as a tourist attraction.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Government assurance on Falls delays
	The State Government has agreed to ensure the smooth running of Tasmania's biggest music festival.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

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.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

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.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

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.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

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.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Japanese whaler presumed dead after falling overboard
	A Japanese sailor reported missing from a whaling ship in the Southern Ocean is presumed dead after apparently falling overboard into the freezing Antarctic waters.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

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.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Mill construction a risk for Gunns: Garrett
	Peter Garrett says Gunns will be taking a risk if it chooses to begin construction on its Tasmanian pulp mill.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

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.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

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.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Garrett dodging pulp mill responsibility: Oppn
	Environment Minister Peter Garrett has been accused of refusing to take responsibility for the Gunns pulp mill approval.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Sailor missing from Japanese whaling vessel
	A search is underway in the Southern Ocean after a sailor was reported missing from a Japanese whaling vessel.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

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.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

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.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Dog behind mass penguin kill
	An autopsy has revealed a large dog is likely to have killed more than 75 penguins on Tasmania's north west coast.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Tas weather warmer and drier
	The Weather Bureau says 2008 was another warm and dry year for Tasmania.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Pulp mill expert surprised by Garrett delay
	A Tasmanian pulp and paper analyst says he is surprised by yet another delay imposed on timber company Gunns' proposed northern pulp mill.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Lottery win makes Hobart men instant millionaires
	Two Hobart men have become millionaires over the weekend after winning Tattslotto.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

High demand causes delays at LGH
	Staff at the Launceston General Hospital have called for patience as the hospital struggles to accommodate record patient levels in the emergency department.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Apology for delayed Falls fans
	THE Government has apologised to Falls Festival patrons caught up in a botched breath-testing operation.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Mercury

Actor abused over mill stand
	ACTOR Rebecca Gibney has revealed that her opposition to the Gunns pulp mill has led to abuse.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Mercury

Facebook plea finds lost dog
	FACEBOOK has helped to find a missing dog who ran away when spooked by New Year's fireworks.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Mercury

Mawson's Hut a tourist magnet
	ONE of Australia's most remote and inhospitable Antarctic outposts is experiencing a tourism boom.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Mercury

Woman saved from capsized boat
	A WOMAN was trapped under a catamaran for more than 20 minutes after it capsized in Bass Strait.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Mercury

Festivals 'war' gets shirty
	T-SHIRTS making light of a rivalry between two Tasmanian festivals, which are set to go head to head this weekend, have hit the streets.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Mercury

Gillard backs pulp mill build
	ACTING Prime Minister Julia Gillard has backed the approval for construction to begin on the Gunns pulp mill.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Mercury

Snake sighting sparks alarm
	TRANMERE resident Shane Mundy went within two steps of treading on a large tiger snake yesterday.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Mercury

Falls Festival secure for now
	THE future of the Falls Festival appears secure, at least for another year.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Mercury

Sunburnt fan hits back
	THE man considering legal action over the Falls Festival fiasco, has responded to his critics.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Mercury

Babyland fighting words
	FORMER underworld wife Roberta Williams has threatened to hurt gangland lawyer and new mum Zarah Garde-Wilson.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Mercury

Kylie's model lifestyle
	KYLIE Minogue has had a romantic New Year, holidaying in the French Alps with a male model 10 years her junior.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Mercury

Easter Bunny out already
	SUPERMARKETS have defended the early arrival of Easter products in shops, saying they are just meeting demand.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Mercury

Gunns pulp mill setback
	THE Federal Government has refused to give the final green light to the $2.2 billion Tamar Valley pulp mill.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Mercury

Another Tassie millionaire
	A HOBART man in his mid-20s, who only bought lotto entries once a year has won more than $1.3 million.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Mercury

Lifesaver remains in coma
	DOCTORS are hopeful for improvement in injured Tasmanian lifesaver Aaron Murphy after a head-injury scan.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Mercury

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