The News Review:
- Secret sheikh linked to Tasmanian bid
- ‘David and Goliath struggle’
- Tasmania will kick off ‘Neill Cold Water Classic Series
- Mystery deepens into missing Tasmanian yachtsman
- Distribution Initiative Taking Tasmania to the World
Secret sheikh linked to Tasmanian bid
The Age
It’s a perfect fit according to Tasmania United FCbid boss John McGirr and the as-yet un-named international man ofmystery could be to Tasmania United FC what Roman Abramovich is toChelsea the bid boss says. “ur director of football Ken Morton is as we speaknegotiating with a businessman in Dubai who is very very keen tocome on board” McGirr told reporters. McGirr said the “sheikh”could become the sole owner of the club: “Just like (Roman)Abramovich at Chelsea. The AFL seems determined to ignore the state and FootballFederation Australia has hardly fallen over itself to encourage itsbid but Tasmanian soccer fans are intent on pushing the case for ateam in the A-League.
‘David and Goliath struggle’
ABC nline
Today’s settlement with The Wilderness Society brings the amount of costs Gunns has paid to defendants to more than $1 million. But Mr Marr says today’s payout has not helped his group protect any more areas of forests. “We will remain as committed as we have always been to protecting those forests to protecting Tasmania’s wilderness and to doing everything we can to empower the Tasmanian community” he said. “We’ve always used a range of tactics to achieve peaceful outcomes in terms of protecting the environment. “We’ve also been out there talking to banks talking to Gunns customers talking to their shareholders. Case not abandonedDespite giving up on most of the 20 defendants Gunns has not abandoned the case altogether – it is still pursuing seven defendants and Adam Burling is one of them. Mr Burling has a community group called the Huon Valley Environment Centre and he said he is still determined to protect Tasmanian forests.
Tasmania will kick off ‘Neill Cold Water Classic Series
Global Surf News
With five ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) events exploring spectacular surf spots throughout remote corners of the world the CWC series will start in the wilds of Tasmania Australia on March 23rd before heading to South Africa Scotland Canada and Santa Cruz. From March 23 29 2009 the series will venture into the far northwest corner of Tasmania Australia’s island state. The town of Marrawah is Tasmania’s most western settlement in an area known for its pounding Southern cean surf Aboriginal sites extensive farmland and isolated beaches. Green Point beach is one of Australia’s most renowned surfing beaches but the event remains mobile to make the most of this coastline. This is the most Southern event within professional surfing. As ambassador for the 6Star WQS event newly signed ‘Neill rider and celebrated big wave rider Mark Mathews is looking forward to this first stop of the ‘Neill Cold Water Classic Series.
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Mystery deepens into missing Tasmanian yachtsman
ABC nline
FELICITY GILVIE: The boat was found sinking. A fire extinguisher rope and emergency beacon were missing. There’s nobody and no motive but Inspector Peter Powell from the Tasmania Police think Bob Chappell’s been murdered. PETER PWELL: A witness that came forward other day has told us that he saw a dinghy which is probably the dinghy from Mr Chappell’s yacht on the water in the vicinity of Mr Chappell’s yacht. FELICITY GILVIE: Mr Chappell and his partner Sue Fraser only bought the yacht recently. They sailed it down to Hobart from Queensland just before Christmas. Sue Fraser thinks something valuable might be hidden onboard.
Distribution Initiative Taking Tasmania to the World
Tasmanian Government Media Releases (press release)
The showpiece of this distribution revolution Tas e-Connect was officially launched in Launceston. “Tas e-Connect is an initiative developed by Tourism Tasmania to give Tasmanian tourism operators big and small the means to connect their products and experiences with consumers across the world. “Tas e-Connect is about creating more opportunities for Tasmania to be purchased online and in real time by growing the number of distributors taking Tasmanian product to market and increasing the number of tourism businesses participating in these programs. “Using an open booking exchange technology Tas e-Connect allows consumers to search and book their Tasmanian holiday online in a seamless and efficient process.