The News Review:
- Tasmania’s sex offender rehabilitation system ‘lunacy’:…
- Zinc in the lead at Zinifex
- Bromac’s barrier a big bonus
- Itchy undies exhibition aims to improve Guild image
- Tas judo lympian steps up preparations for Beijing
- Bowel cancer scans prompt concerns about service provision
Tasmania’s sex offender rehabilitation system ‘lunacy’:…
abc.net.au – Apr 24, 2008
The Liberals say the prisoner who is serving a three year sentence was denied a place in the Sex ffenders Treatment Program at Risdon Prison because he was not considered a high enough risk. The Shadow Attorney-General Michael Hodgman says there should be mandatory rehabilitation for all sex offenders. He says it is madness to put offenders back into the community without treatment and any lack of funding must be fixed immediately. “Where are we heading under the Lennon Labor Government?”"Three years in jail for a sex crime and that’s not serious enough for you to undergo a Sex ffenders Rehabilitation Program even when you volunteer” he said.
Zinc in the lead at Zinifex
NEWS.com.au – Apr 24, 2008
" Lead prices have averaged $US3099 per tonne in the year-to-date. That is higher than in 2006-07 but the base metal has lost ground since hitting a record high in June last year. Zinifex is also in the throes of acquiring Tasmanian nickel producer Allegiance Mining for $790 million as it seeks to diversify its metals portfolio. The offer is due to close on May 2. Zinifex shares rose 7c or nearly 1 per cent to $10. Share this article.
Bromac’s barrier a big bonus
Harnesslink – Apr 24, 2008
“He’s never really been extended out of the gate so we’re not sure of exactly how quickly he can go but I guess we’ll find that out on Friday night. “Even if he doesn’t lead you’d think he’s going to be in the first couple so it’s a good draw to have. After winning the Alabar Victoria Derby final on March 1 Tanabi Bromac headed to Tasmania where he ran third in the Tasmanian Derby before backing up with a fourth placing in the following week’s Australian Derby. Cotchin said the star of his Elmore stable a winner of eight of 13 starts and almost $170000 in stakes had been fitted up for tomorrow night’s race with a trial and was raring to go. “I backed off him a bit after the trip to Tassie and he put on a bit of weight but he’s done well since” the trainer said. “He’s had the one trial and while they didn’t run flash times he won it well and I was happy with the way he travelled up and has settled in. Among the hardest to beat for Tanabi Bromac in heat two at 7.
Itchy undies exhibition aims to improve Guild image
abc.net.au – Apr 24, 2008
A new art exhibition by the Handweavers Spinners and Dyers Guild of Tasmania includes a range of underwear and women’s bikinis knitted with local wool and alpaca fleece. The brains behind the ‘itchy undie exhibition’ Andrea Harris says the Guild attracts all sorts. “We have ladies undergarments we have camisoles that are knitted we have a phenomenal set of bra and panties done from discharged dyed velvet just superb stuff” she said. “It runs from the ordinary the tame to the rather risque. National Rural News.
Tas judo lympian steps up preparations for Beijing
abc.net.au – Apr 24, 2008
Grant will head to Korea Japan and Germany over the next few months in pursuit of stronger competition. The 21-year-old says she hopes her performance at the Beijing Games will inspire the next generation. “I’m just really excited about what the future holds and hopefully I can raise the profile of judo in Tasmania and get lots of kids playing the sport that would be really good” she said. Tags: sport martial-arts judo olympics-summer tas Search for news.
Bowel cancer scans prompt concerns about service provision
abc.net.au – Apr 24, 2008
Liberal health spokesman Brett Whiteley says an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Report shows a good participation rate in the national bowel cancer screening program. However only 12 per cent of those who have a positive initial test attend a follow-up test compared with the national average of 20 per cent. Mr Whiteley says it appears access to health services in Tasmania is still a problem. “Well look what the government needs to be doing is making sure there are no bottlenecks in the system like we see each and every time when we talk about waiting lists there seems to be inefficiencies” he said… Liberal health spokesman Brett Whiteley says an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Report shows a good participation rate in the national bowel cancer screening program. However only 12 per cent of those who have a positive initial test attend a follow-up test compared with the national average of 20 per cent. Mr Whiteley says it appears access to health services in Tasmania is still a problem. “Well look what the government needs to be doing is making sure there are no bottlenecks in the system like we see each and every time when we talk about waiting lists there seems to be inefficiencies” he said. “There are not enough nurses on the ground at the end of the day to make the health system efficient and viable we know that that’s a problem we need to be assured that money is not being wasted in highly costed locums where permanent GPs can be put in place. A spokesman for the Department of Health says the bowel screening program is a federal health initiative. Tags: state-parliament labor-party liberal-party bowel-and-rectal-cancer medical-procedures programs-and-initiatives tas.