The News Review:
- Devil of a cause
- Leg infection halts adventurer’s kayak journey | WRLD | NEWS |…
- Half-truths and crying wolf
- Tigers’ coach aims high
- More Tassie travel gongs
- Hartz sale expected today
- Personal Health – An Update on Jane E. Brody’s Total Knee…
Devil of a cause
NEWS.com.au – Jun 3, 2008
article-tools –> June 03 2008 12:00am N MAY 21 the Tasmanian devil; the world’s largest carnivorous marsupial was officially listed as an endangered species by the Tasmanian Government. Devil facial tumour disease (DFTD) a deadly and disfiguring facial cancer that can kill within six months has cut Tasmania’s wild devil population by as much as 60 per cent. Experts believe the Tasmanian devil could become extinct in three years as a result of DFTD. To help ensure survival of the species at least 73 Tasmanian devils have been sent to mainland wildlife parks and zoos far away from the threat of the disease to breed and form a captive insurance population. Known as Project Ark this captive population may one day be used to repopulate the wild. Healesville Sanctuary which is run by Zoos Victoria is one of four mainland zoos caring for and breeding 12 animals from the first batch of 47 devils sent across Bass Strait. The breeding project recently received a $10000 donation from Suzuki Australia which also donated two Suzuki Grand Vitara SUVs to Zoos Victoria for use at Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee pen Range Zoo.
Leg infection halts adventurer’s kayak journey | WRLD | NEWS |…
TVNZ – Jun 3, 2008
com on which students are encouraged todiscuss climate change issues. Hughes a teacher by profession is no stranger to outdooradventure. In 2002 he and his brother James walked the length of Tasmaniain 50 days while in 2006 he paddled nearly 5000kms from Hobart toThursday Island in the Torres Strait.
Half-truths and crying wolf
NEWS.com.au – Jun 3, 2008
His response however took me completely by surprise as I tried to fathom what had made him so upset. He demanded an apology for reporting that Lewis and Sewell were in doubt as both played. It would not have been the first time Clarkson or a Hawks staff member had assured the Tasmanian media a player was fine to go only to be a non-starter. Last season before the Kangaroos defeated the Hawks in Launceston Lance Franklin failed to participate in the previous night’s light run. An inquiry to the club received a response that it was a non-compulsory session and Franklin had chosen not to attend the only player to do so. Turns out he wasn’t even in the state because of a virus. And this was just one example of Hawthorn’s attitude to the press.
Tigers’ coach aims high
abc.net.au – Jun 3, 2008
“It’s like any profession you aspire to be the best you can be and if that takes you to the next level all well and good. “I think if you don’t have aspirations and expectations of yourself well you probably shouldn’t be in the game. In his three seasons in charge of Tasmania Coyle has coached the state to its maiden first-class title and a one-day title. “ne of the positives of the trip I’m about to embark on is to bring some stuff back to Tasmania and improve our program” he said. “I think that would be a motivation for any coach who gets the chance to work with the Australian team obviously the leaders in world cricket and have been very very successful. Coyle leaves for the West Indies on Thursday. Tags: coaching cricket tas jamaica.
More Tassie travel gongs
abc.net.au – Jun 3, 2008
The Freycinet Experience walk Cradle Mountain Lodge and the Maria Island walk were voted by readers of Australian Gourmet Traveller as the best in the country in their respective categories. Tasmania also won two of six industry awards. The Maria Island Walk won best eco-tourism initiative and Port Arthur was considered the best heritage site. Queensland was the next best performer with three awards overall… The Freycinet Experience walk Cradle Mountain Lodge and the Maria Island walk were voted by readers of Australian Gourmet Traveller as the best in the country in their respective categories. Tasmania also won two of six industry awards. The Maria Island Walk won best eco-tourism initiative and Port Arthur was considered the best heritage site. Queensland was the next best performer with three awards overall. They were presented in Sydney last night. Tags: media print-media travel-and-tourism tas.
Hartz sale expected today
abc.net.au – Jun 3, 2008
Hartz owner Stephen Powell yesterday lost a court bid to stall the sale. Mr Powell is in the midst of a court battle to prevent a creditor from selling his family company. The cash provider Business Expansion Capital says Hartz owes it $1. 4 million and has put the company into controllership.
Personal Health – An Update on Jane E. Brody’s Total Knee…
New York Times – Jun 3, 2008
Some readers may also recall the “one-year later” column relating my return to long walks and ice skating and the ability to stand for hours without pain. I’m happy to report further improvements. I’m dancing again and in March 2007 I hiked in Tasmania and walked all over Sydney up and down hundreds of steps for many hours each day with no knee or.