hobartnews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for hobartnews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page hobartnews.net http://www.hobartnews.net en-us Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:40:49 +1100 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:40:49 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Federal Senator for Tasmania Tammy Tyrrell quits Jacqui Lambie Network party]]> https://thewest.com.au/politics/jacqui-lambie-network-senator-quits-party-c-14120804 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:12:28 GMT https://thewest.com.au/politics/jacqui-lambie-network-senator-quits-party-c-14120804 <![CDATA[China Lifts Heavy Tariffs on Australian Wine as Ties Improve]]> China on Thursday said it will lift tariffs placed on Australian wine over three years ago, in a sign of improving ties between the two countries.

China's Ministry of Commerce said the decision will take effect Friday.

China imposed tariffs on Australian wine in 2020 during a diplomatic feud over Australia's support for a global inquiry into the origins of COVID-19. The duties on Australian wine skyrocketed]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274210192/china-lifts-heavy-tariffs-on-australian-wine-as-ties-improve Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:05:46 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274210192/china-lifts-heavy-tariffs-on-australian-wine-as-ties-improve <![CDATA[Australia welcomes China's tariff lifting on Australian wine]]> CANBERRA, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Australia has welcomed China's decision to lift anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs on Australian wine.

A joint media release from Australian government agencies said that the Australian side welcomes this outcome, which comes at a critical time for the Australian wine industry, adding that "the re-entry of Australian bottled wine into the Chinese market will benefit both Austral]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274209913/australia-welcomes-china-tariff-lifting-on-australian-wine Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:49:01 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274209913/australia-welcomes-china-tariff-lifting-on-australian-wine <![CDATA[How international education will be affected by net migration target]]> There is still much work to be done for the Albanese Government to achieve its net migration goal of 235,000 yearly, including tightening of student visa policy. Dr Abul Rizvi reports.

THE ALBANESE GOVERNMENT has assumed a long-term net migration Klaas Woldring.

WELL-KNOWN senior journalist Ross Gittins recommended recently that voters who want real reform should Dave Donovan.

AUSTRALIA is a strange place.

We have poisonous, furry, aquatic marsupials who sport a duckish bill. Others who hop and engage in fisticuffs. Is it a small continent ]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274208581/the-spirits-of-australia-land-of-mystery Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:52:07 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274208581/the-spirits-of-australia-land-of-mystery <![CDATA[2024 Paris Olympics - Australia's $60K Olympic Track Bike - Bicycling]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiR2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmJpY3ljbGluZy5jb20vbmV3cy9hNjAyNDc0NDIvcGFyaXMtb2x5bXBpY3MtNjBrLXRyYWNrLWJpa2Uv0gEA?oc=5 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:28:47 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiR2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmJpY3ljbGluZy5jb20vbmV3cy9hNjAyNDc0NDIvcGFyaXMtb2x5bXBpY3MtNjBrLXRyYWNrLWJpa2Uv0gEA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler back in action, shoots for 3rd straight win]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274208284/scottie-scheffler-back-in-action-shoots-for-3rd-straight-win Wed, 27 Mar 2024 22:19:13 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274208284/scottie-scheffler-back-in-action-shoots-for-3rd-straight-win <![CDATA[Coastal dunes are retreating as sea levels rise - our research reveals the accelerating rate of change]]> In some parts of Australia, coastal dunes are retreating from the ocean at an alarming rate, as waves carve up the beach and wind blows the sand inland. But coastal communities are largely oblivious to the changes.

Our new research documents the retreat, revealing an accelerating rate of change along Australia's longest coastal ]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274208754/coastal-dunes-are-retreating-as-sea-levels-rise---our-research-reveals-the-accelerating-rate-of-change Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:03:06 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274208754/coastal-dunes-are-retreating-as-sea-levels-rise---our-research-reveals-the-accelerating-rate-of-change <![CDATA[Australia must wean itself from monster utes - and the federal government's weakening of vehicle emissions rules won't help one bit]]> The federal government has bowed to pressure from the car industry, announcing it will relax proposed emissions rules for utes and vans and delay enforcement of the new standards by six months.

The legislation was introduced to parliament on Wednesday. The government says the new rules give]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274208591/australia-must-wean-itself-from-monster-utes---and-the-federal-government-weakening-of-vehicle-emissions-rules-wont-help-one-bit Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:58:32 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274208591/australia-must-wean-itself-from-monster-utes---and-the-federal-government-weakening-of-vehicle-emissions-rules-wont-help-one-bit <![CDATA[Xinhua world economic news summary at 1100 GMT, March 27]]> HANOI -- Vietnam's Q1 gross domestic product (GDP) growth will moderate to a still-strong 6.1 percent year-on-year from 6.7 percent in Q4 last year, according to the latest forecast made by the Standard Chartered Bank.

It maintains the country's 2024 GDP growth forecast at 6.7 percent with growth accelerating from 6.2 percent year-on-year in the first half of the year to 6.9 percent in the second half of the yea]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274206843/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-1100-gmt-march-27 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:30:02 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274206843/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-1100-gmt-march-27 <![CDATA[Miami Open: Bopanna-Ebden in semis; Alcaraz, Dimitrov, Zverev in men's singles QFs]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274206592/miami-open-bopanna-ebden-in-semis-alcaraz-dimitrov-zverev-in-men-singles-qfs Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:37:33 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274206592/miami-open-bopanna-ebden-in-semis-alcaraz-dimitrov-zverev-in-men-singles-qfs <![CDATA[Youth curfew imposed in Australian outback town]]> CANBERRA, March 27 (Xinhua) -- A youth curfew has been imposed in the largest town in central Australia following a series of violent and destructive incidents.

Eva Lawler, chief minister of the Northern Territory (NT), and NT Police Commissioner Michael Murphy on Wednesday announced that, effective immediately, residents of Alice Springs under the age of 18 will not be allowed out between the hours of 6 p.m. an]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274206404/youth-curfew-imposed-in-australian-outback-town Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:30:02 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274206404/youth-curfew-imposed-in-australian-outback-town <![CDATA["A smart, cricket-savy guy": CSK batting coach Hussey on skipper Gaikwad]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274206048/a-smart-cricket-savy-guy-csk-batting-coach-hussey-on-skipper-gaikwad Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:37:17 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274206048/a-smart-cricket-savy-guy-csk-batting-coach-hussey-on-skipper-gaikwad <![CDATA[US Aims to Tap Domestic Lithium Supply Without Chinese Products]]> washington - Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Energy announced a record conditional loan of $2.26 billion to tap the largest known lithium reserves in North America. The loan is an important step in an effort by the U.S. government to reduce reliance on China for the metal used to make batteries.

Analysts, however, say that it may be too late to move away from reliance on China completely when it comes ]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274204953/us-aims-to-tap-domestic-lithium-supply-without-chinese-products Tue, 26 Mar 2024 22:36:42 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274204953/us-aims-to-tap-domestic-lithium-supply-without-chinese-products <![CDATA[Mind-boggling advances in mind reading neuroscience]]> Rapid breakthroughs in neuroscience have led to advancements in the ability to decode and understand human thoughts, Paul Budde reports.

LAST WEEK, this reporter attended a presentation, Decoding Thought, organised by]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274204833/mind-boggling-advances-in-mind-reading-neuroscience Tue, 26 Mar 2024 21:52:08 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274204833/mind-boggling-advances-in-mind-reading-neuroscience <![CDATA[Assange faces further wait for appeal against extradition to U.S.]]>

Provided by Xinhua

Assange's family and protesters have condemned the court's decision as an assault on press freedom and a shame on democracy.

LONDON, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Wikileaks founder Julian Assange faces a further wait to find out ]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274204004/assange-faces-further-wait-for-appeal-against-extradition-to-us Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:49:17 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274204004/assange-faces-further-wait-for-appeal-against-extradition-to-us <![CDATA[2nd LD: Assange faces further wait for appeal against extradition to U.S.]]> LONDON, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Wikileaks founder Julian Assange faces a further wait to find out whether he can bring an appeal against his extradition to the United States, the High Court ruled on Tuesday.

According to the ruling, a decision on the appeal has been adjourned to May 20 as the court is seeking assurances from the United States that Assange could rely on the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution a]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274203914/2nd-ld-assange-faces-further-wait-for-appeal-against-extradition-to-us Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:05:01 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274203914/2nd-ld-assange-faces-further-wait-for-appeal-against-extradition-to-us <![CDATA[Quinton de Kock, Nortje dropped as CSA announces contracted squad for 2024/25]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274203907/quinton-de-kock-nortje-dropped-as-csa-announces-contracted-squad-for-202425 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:55:46 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274203907/quinton-de-kock-nortje-dropped-as-csa-announces-contracted-squad-for-202425 <![CDATA[Australia stars surge in ICC Women's ODI rankings]]> Dubai [UAE], March 26 (ANI): Australia's women players surged in the latest ICC rankings update following their dominant performances in their ongoing tour of Bangladesh.

ICC on Tuesday issued the latest update, which saw the reigning Women's Cricket World Cup champions excel in the ODI rankings.

Australia have played two ODIs against Bangladesh and registered a dominant victory with their all-rounded perfo]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274203893/australia-stars-surge-in-icc-women-odi-rankings Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:37:23 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274203893/australia-stars-surge-in-icc-women-odi-rankings <![CDATA[UK: London court stays Julian Assange's 'immediate' extradition; asks US to file assurances of his rights]]> London [UK], March 26 (ANI): WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has fended off the threat of immediate extradition to the United States after the latest ruling by the High Court in London, which has signalled it may allow him to appeal his case, CNN reported.

Notably, if extradited to the US, the 52-year-old Australian citizen will have to stand on trial on chargesof espionage relating to WikiLeaks's release of cla]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274203728/uk-london-court-stays-julian-assange-immediate-extradition-asks-us-to-file-assurances-of-his-rights Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:37:24 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274203728/uk-london-court-stays-julian-assange-immediate-extradition-asks-us-to-file-assurances-of-his-rights <![CDATA[What UK High Court's decision in Julian Assange case means]]> The jailed WikiLeaks founder was allowed a new limited bid to fight extradition to the US within the British legal system

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange scored a victory on Tuesday in his years-long legal battle in the UK to avoid extradition to the US. Not much has changed to help his present condition, but his defense has been given another day at court.

Assange, 52 has been held in Bri]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274203701/what-uk-high-court-decision-in-julian-assange-case-means Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:13:10 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274203701/what-uk-high-court-decision-in-julian-assange-case-means <![CDATA[Socceroos guarantee progression in AFC qualification for FIFA World Cup]]> CANBERRA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Australia has guaranteed its progression to the third round of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a victory against Lebanon on Tuesday.

The Socceroos beat Lebanon 5-0 in Canberra to make sure of a top-two finish in Group I in the second round of AFC qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, securing their progression to the third round as wel]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274203510/socceroos-guarantee-progression-in-afc-qualification-for-fifa-world-cup Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:44:02 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274203510/socceroos-guarantee-progression-in-afc-qualification-for-fifa-world-cup <![CDATA[PCB approach former New Zealand batter Luke Ronchi for vacant head coach position]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274203500/pcb-approach-former-new-zealand-batter-luke-ronchi-for-vacant-head-coach-position Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:37:17 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274203500/pcb-approach-former-new-zealand-batter-luke-ronchi-for-vacant-head-coach-position <![CDATA[Air quality at many train stations is alarmingly bad. Here's how to improve it]]> Recent revelations about poor air quality at Melbourne's Southern Cross Station probably came as no surprise for passengers who have experienced such conditions.

Train platforms, bus terminal and nearby areas have recorded alarmingly poor air quality. In some parts of the station, nitrogen ]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274204118/air-quality-at-many-train-stations-is-alarmingly-bad-here-how-to-improve-it Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:09:55 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274204118/air-quality-at-many-train-stations-is-alarmingly-bad-here-how-to-improve-it <![CDATA[Assange wins right to fight extradition to US]]> The Wikileaks founder was granted a reprieve, as the US seeks to try him on espionage charges

A court in London has ruled in favor of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Tuesday, granting him the opportunity to appeal his extradition to the US. The publisher stands accused of espionage and is facing up to 175 years in jail.

The hearing at ]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274203288/assange-wins-right-to-fight-extradition-to-us Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:41:15 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274203288/assange-wins-right-to-fight-extradition-to-us <![CDATA[Australia players make good ground in latest ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274203118/australia-players-make-good-ground-in-latest-icc-women-odi-player-rankings Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:03:08 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274203118/australia-players-make-good-ground-in-latest-icc-women-odi-player-rankings <![CDATA["That's one hell of a way to start your Test career": Lyon praises inexperienced England spinners following success in India]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274203101/that-one-hell-of-a-way-to-start-your-test-career-lyon-praises-inexperienced-england-spinners-following-success-in-india Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:55:40 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274203101/that-one-hell-of-a-way-to-start-your-test-career-lyon-praises-inexperienced-england-spinners-following-success-in-india <![CDATA[India-Australia schedule announced; Perth to host opening Test]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274202998/india-australia-schedule-announced-perth-to-host-opening-test Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:55:37 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274202998/india-australia-schedule-announced-perth-to-host-opening-test <![CDATA[Australian gov't weakens vehicle efficiency standard policy]]> CANBERRA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Australian government has watered down its proposed vehicle emission standards amid pressure from car manufacturers.

Chris Bowen, the minister for energy and climate change, and Transport Minister Catherine King on Tuesday announced changes to fuel efficiency legislation that will be introduced to parliament on Wednesday.

It comes one month after Bowen unveiled the gover]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274202746/australian-govt-weakens-vehicle-efficiency-standard-policy Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:05:01 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274202746/australian-govt-weakens-vehicle-efficiency-standard-policy <![CDATA[Australia's prison system killed Cleveland Dodd]]> The fate of Cleveland Dodd was determined by a cruel incarceration system that is designed to punish instead of reform, writes Gerry Georgatos.

I'VE BEEN SUPPORTING the family of the late Bilal Cleland reports.

ASIA IS SENSITIVE to memories of the White Australia Policy, the f]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274202736/australia-reputation-among-pacific-neighbours-weakening Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:52:09 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274202736/australia-reputation-among-pacific-neighbours-weakening <![CDATA[Aitchison College's principal resigns protesting politics in education]]> LAHORE, Pakistan - Aitchison College Principal, Australian Michael A Thompson resigned Monday, citing the Punjab government's 'unwarranted intervention and arrogant directions' regarding fee waivers for federal minister Ahad Cheema's sons.

The Australian educationist presented his resignation after Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman allegedly directed the principal to waive the fees of Federal Minister for Economic ]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274202336/aitchison-college-principal-resigns-protesting-politics-in-education Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:38:41 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274202336/aitchison-college-principal-resigns-protesting-politics-in-education <![CDATA[UK Farmers Protest Post-Brexit Trade Practices Outside Parliament]]> Farmers in a convoy of tractors drove outside Britain's Parliament on Monday, protesting post-Brexit trade deals that have brought about what they view as substandard food imports and unfair trade practices.

Since its exit from the European Union in 2020, the U.K. has signed several trade deals that, according to British farmers, lack import checks and are allowing poorer quality food to come into Britain from co]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274201927/uk-farmers-protest-post-brexit-trade-practices-outside-parliament Mon, 25 Mar 2024 23:06:28 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274201927/uk-farmers-protest-post-brexit-trade-practices-outside-parliament <![CDATA[Politics with Michelle Grattan: Kim Beazley on Kevin Rudd, being an ambassador, and a possible second Trump presidency]]> Kim Beazley, a former Labor leader, served as Australia's ambassador in Washington between 2010 and 2016. He is widely respected for his expertise in foreign and defence policy.

In this podcast episode, Beazley discusses the brouhaha over Donald Trump's denigrating comments about Kevin Rudd, the present Australian ambassador in Washington. We also canvass wider alliance issues and the recent visit to Australia b]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274202330/politics-with-michelle-grattan-kim-beazley-on-kevin-rudd-being-an-ambassador-and-a-possible-second-trump-presidency Mon, 25 Mar 2024 22:40:21 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274202330/politics-with-michelle-grattan-kim-beazley-on-kevin-rudd-being-an-ambassador-and-a-possible-second-trump-presidency <![CDATA[Tasmanian Election result a challenge to improve democracy]]> Results from the Tasmanian State Election could start a shift in political thinking away from the two-party system we adhere to, writes Dr Klaas Woldring.

THE RECENT DECISION by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese not to proceed w]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274201806/tasmanian-election-result-a-challenge-to-improve-democracy Mon, 25 Mar 2024 21:52:09 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274201806/tasmanian-election-result-a-challenge-to-improve-democracy <![CDATA["The BCCI is doing a fantastic job with the IPL": Lalit Modi]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274199906/the-bcci-is-doing-a-fantastic-job-with-the-ipl-lalit-modi Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:18:45 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274199906/the-bcci-is-doing-a-fantastic-job-with-the-ipl-lalit-modi <![CDATA[Environmentalists Allege Mass Illegal Land Clearing in Australia]]> sydney - A joint investigation by three environmental groups has documented six potentially illegal large-scale deforestation cases in Australia.

Greenpeace Australia Pacific, the Queensland Conservation Council and the Wilderness Society published their findings Monday.

The groups have provided their allegations of unauthorized land clearing to the federal government in Canberra for assessment.

The a]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274199594/environmentalists-allege-mass-illegal-land-clearing-in-australia Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:36:06 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274199594/environmentalists-allege-mass-illegal-land-clearing-in-australia <![CDATA[New Zealand Troops to Help Solomon Islands in Election]]> sydney - New Zealand said on Monday it will dispatch defense personnel, helicopters and a naval ship to the Solomon Islands to assist in a national election due next month, where relations with China will be a key issue.

The deployment is part of a $6.48 million support program for the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission announced in January and that will help transport election officers and materials around Pac]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274199445/new-zealand-troops-to-help-solomon-islands-in-election Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:05:43 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274199445/new-zealand-troops-to-help-solomon-islands-in-election <![CDATA[Test cricket in limelight as Border-Gavaskar Trophy schedule to be announced soon]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274199249/test-cricket-in-limelight-as-border-gavaskar-trophy-schedule-to-be-announced-soon Mon, 25 Mar 2024 06:18:21 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274199249/test-cricket-in-limelight-as-border-gavaskar-trophy-schedule-to-be-announced-soon <![CDATA[Australian PM Albanese extends greetings on Holi, calls it "joyful celebration of colour and love"]]> Canberra [Australia], March 25 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has extended wishes on the festival of Holi and called it a "joyful celebration of colour, love and new life." He stressed that the message of renewal through the triumph of good over evil is an inspiration for the people of Australia.

In a statement, Albanese stated, "Happy Holi, Australia! Holi is a joyful celebration of colour, lo]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274199106/australian-pm-albanese-extends-greetings-on-holi-calls-it-joyful-celebration-of-colour-and-love Mon, 25 Mar 2024 05:18:16 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274199106/australian-pm-albanese-extends-greetings-on-holi-calls-it-joyful-celebration-of-colour-and-love <![CDATA[The big problem with small modular nuclear reactors]]> Small modular reactors are being considered as part of Australia's energy future, but there are none in operation in countries whose lead we might follow.

They're being touted as the solution to kickstarting a nuclear power industry in Australia.

According to the Opposition's Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Ted O'Brien, small modular reactors (SMR) could be http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274202046/the-big-problem-with-small-modular-nuclear-reactors Sun, 24 Mar 2024 23:06:49 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274202046/the-big-problem-with-small-modular-nuclear-reactors <![CDATA[Are SMRs the answer to Australia's nuclear conundrum?]]> Small modular reactors are being considered as part of Australia's energy future, but there are none in operation in countries whose lead we might follow.

They're being touted as the solution to kickstarting a nuclear power industry in Australia.

According to the Opposition's Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Ted O'Brien, small modular reactors (SMR) could be http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274198678/are-smrs-the-answer-to-australia-nuclear-conundrum Sun, 24 Mar 2024 23:06:49 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274198678/are-smrs-the-answer-to-australia-nuclear-conundrum <![CDATA[How feasible is nuclear power for Australia?]]> Nuclear power is a credible source of abundant zero-emissions electricity, but it would take 20 years to commence operations from a standing start in Australia.

The battle lines have been drawn over Australia's energy future.

With the nation committed to net zero emissions by 2050, ]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274198679/how-feasible-is-nuclear-power-for-australia Sun, 24 Mar 2024 23:06:28 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274198679/how-feasible-is-nuclear-power-for-australia <![CDATA[Kerr's curse cuts to the heart of racism in Australia]]> Discussions around the allegations facing Sam Kerr have again highlighted Australia's problem with racism and attempts to address it.

Once again the topic of race and sport is dominating news headlines - this time centred around Matildas captain Sam Kerr.

Kerr was charged earlier this month with racially aggravated harassment over

For more than a decade, the Australian government poured billions into the country's biggest river system, trying to protect it from irreversible damage.

But instead of saving the river, the Murray-Darling Basin Plan serves a]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274198609/best-plans-hit-a-snag-on-the-way-to-saving-australia-biggest-river Sun, 24 Mar 2024 22:27:38 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274198609/best-plans-hit-a-snag-on-the-way-to-saving-australia-biggest-river <![CDATA[Best plans hit a snag on the way to saving Australia's biggest river.]]> Australia attempted a national management plan for its long-suffering Murray-Darling River. Over a decade later, what are the lessons for others?

For more than a decade, the Australian government poured billions into the country's biggest river system, trying to protect it from irreversible damage.

But instead of saving the river, the Murray-Darling B]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274198568/best-plans-hit-a-snag-on-the-way-to-saving-australia-biggest-river Sun, 24 Mar 2024 22:27:38 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274198568/best-plans-hit-a-snag-on-the-way-to-saving-australia-biggest-river <![CDATA[Industry shutdowns are messy and painful: 4 lessons Australia's coal sector can learn from car-makers about bowing out]]> Shifting Australia's electricity sector to low-carbon technologies and closing coal plants is vital to tackling climate change. But such transitions are easier said than done.

People and economies are often deeply connected to the coal industry. Coal plants have often been integral to a community for decades, and closing them is a complex social process.

So how do we minimise the social and economic effect]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274199075/industry-shutdowns-are-messy-and-painful-4-lessons-australia-coal-sector-can-learn-from-car-makers-about-bowing-out Sun, 24 Mar 2024 21:12:08 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274199075/industry-shutdowns-are-messy-and-painful-4-lessons-australia-coal-sector-can-learn-from-car-makers-about-bowing-out <![CDATA[We have revealed a unique time capsule of Australia's first coastal people from 50,000 years ago]]> Barrow Island, located 60 kilometres off the Pilbara in Western Australia, was once a hill overlooking an expansive coast. This was the northwestern shelf of the Australian continent, now permanently submerged by the ocean.

Our new research, published in Quaternary Science Reviews, shows that Aboriginal people repeatedly lived on po]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274198921/we-have-revealed-a-unique-time-capsule-of-australia-first-coastal-people-from-50000-years-ago Sun, 24 Mar 2024 18:22:18 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274198921/we-have-revealed-a-unique-time-capsule-of-australia-first-coastal-people-from-50000-years-ago <![CDATA[Labor drops to a 51-49 lead in Newspoll; Labor chooses to concede Tasmanian election]]> A national Newspoll, conducted March 18-22 from a sample of 1,223, gave Labor a 51-49 lead, a one-point gain for the Coalition since the previous Newspoll, four weeks ago. Primary votes were 37% Coalition (up one), 32% Labor (down one), 13% Greens]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274198922/labor-drops-to-a-51-49-lead-in-newspoll-labor-chooses-to-concede-tasmanian-election Sun, 24 Mar 2024 17:01:34 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274198922/labor-drops-to-a-51-49-lead-in-newspoll-labor-chooses-to-concede-tasmanian-election <![CDATA[Campaigners Urge Australia to Let Ukrainian Refugees Stay Permanently]]> Sydney - Australian community leaders are urging the Canberra government to allow displaced Ukrainians to apply to stay permanently in the country. Temporary humanitarian visas for thousands of refugees from the Ukraine war expire next year.

More than 11,000 Ukrainians on various types of Australian visas, including visitors' permits, have come to Australia since Russia invaded in February 2022.

About 3,790]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274197644/campaigners-urge-australia-to-let-ukrainian-refugees-stay-permanently Sun, 24 Mar 2024 14:36:03 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274197644/campaigners-urge-australia-to-let-ukrainian-refugees-stay-permanently <![CDATA[Australia's biggest chemist is merging with a giant wholesaler. Could we soon be paying more?]]> Corporate Australia loves a big merger. And amid a growing flurry of them across the business scene, a new blockbuster has emerged.

All eyes are on two titans of the pharmacy industry - Chemist Warehouse and Sigma]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274198357/australia-biggest-chemist-is-merging-with-a-giant-wholesaler-could-we-soon-be-paying-more Sun, 24 Mar 2024 13:36:54 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274198357/australia-biggest-chemist-is-merging-with-a-giant-wholesaler-could-we-soon-be-paying-more <![CDATA[We've taken smoking from 'normal' to 'uncommon' and we can do the same with vaping - here's how]]> Vaping is a pressing public health issue. While adult smoking rates continue to fall, vaping rates are rising. Seven per cent of adults now vape daily, up nearly three-fold since 2019. Most alarmingly, the rate of daily vaping among 18-to-24-year-olds has climbed from 5% in 2019 to 21% in 2023.

Nicotine, especially in high doses, is known to be Palm Sunday is a traditional day of protest for peace. During the 1980s, Palm Sundays in Australia were the occasion for enormous anti-nuclear rallies across the country, writes Dr Glenn Davies.

THE PALM SUNDAY peace march is an annual ecumenical event that draws people ]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274196366/palm-sunday-is-fundamentally-a-day-of-protest Sun, 24 Mar 2024 06:52:08 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274196366/palm-sunday-is-fundamentally-a-day-of-protest <![CDATA[Japan policy paper to focus on US, Philippines to counter China]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274196334/japan-policy-paper-to-focus-on-us-philippines-to-counter-china Sun, 24 Mar 2024 06:18:18 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274196334/japan-policy-paper-to-focus-on-us-philippines-to-counter-china <![CDATA[Jiyai Shin (63) vaults into tie for 1st at Seri Pak Championship]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274196215/jiyai-shin-63-vaults-into-tie-for-1st-at-seri-pak-championship Sun, 24 Mar 2024 04:19:13 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274196215/jiyai-shin-63-vaults-into-tie-for-1st-at-seri-pak-championship <![CDATA["I thought we did a pretty good job: SRH skipper Pat Cummins]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274195604/i-thought-we-did-a-pretty-good-job-srh-skipper-pat-cummins Sat, 23 Mar 2024 19:55:03 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274195604/i-thought-we-did-a-pretty-good-job-srh-skipper-pat-cummins <![CDATA[Tasmanians have voted in a hung parliament. What now?]]> The votes have been cast, but the helter skelter race to form the next Tasmanian government is just beginning.

While the results aren't likely to be formalised for a couple of weeks, the island state's voters haven't given Labor or the Liberals the 18 lower house seats needed to form a m]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274196197/tasmanians-have-voted-in-a-hung-parliament-what-now Sat, 23 Mar 2024 16:56:23 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274196197/tasmanians-have-voted-in-a-hung-parliament-what-now <![CDATA[Tasmanians have voted in a hung parliament, but neither major party is backing down from taking the reins]]> The votes have been cast, but the helter skelter race to form the next Tasmanian government is just beginning.

While the results aren't likely to be formalised for a couple of weeks, the island state's voters haven't given Labor or the Liberals the 18 lower house seats needed to form a m]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274196071/tasmanians-have-voted-in-a-hung-parliament-but-neither-major-party-is-backing-down-from-taking-the-reins Sat, 23 Mar 2024 16:56:23 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274196071/tasmanians-have-voted-in-a-hung-parliament-but-neither-major-party-is-backing-down-from-taking-the-reins <![CDATA[IAEA Director General Statement in Relation to AUKUS Announcement]]> Source: IAEA

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<![CDATA[Liberals will win most seats in Tasmanian election, but be short of a majority]]> Tasmania has five electorates that each return seven members using the proportional Hare-Clark system, for a total of 35 seats. A quota is one-eighth of the vote, or 12.5%. In previous elections, the quota was 16.7%, with five members per electorate.

With over 60% of enrolled voters counted in all seats, the our decade-long survey of one of these species - the grey-headed flying fox - brings some encouraging news. Our data show the population has]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274190347/grey-headed-flying-fox-population-is-stable---10-years-of-monitoring-reveals-this-threatened-species-is-doing-well Thu, 21 Mar 2024 23:11:46 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274190347/grey-headed-flying-fox-population-is-stable---10-years-of-monitoring-reveals-this-threatened-species-is-doing-well <![CDATA[Positive outlook, with a dash of humour: Wang Yi's visit sets the tone for a real diplomatic reboot]]> There is a prominent view in Australia that bilateral relations with China remain inherently "fragile".

Canberra and Beijing might have started talking to each other again after Labor returned to power in May 2022. But some deep-seated differences remain, such as around the role the United States should play in the]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274190348/positive-outlook-with-a-dash-of-humour-wang-yi-visit-sets-the-tone-for-a-real-diplomatic-reboot Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:25:54 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274190348/positive-outlook-with-a-dash-of-humour-wang-yi-visit-sets-the-tone-for-a-real-diplomatic-reboot <![CDATA[Almost a third of Australia's plant species may have to migrate south if we hit 3 degrees of warming]]> For ecologists, one of the most pressing questions is to understand how ecosystems will change or adapt as the climate changes rapidly. We are already seeing many species of plant and animal moving uphill and towards the poles in response to higher temperatures. It's very likely most species will move to track their preferred temperature niche.

But what's strange is that many species can survive in much broader ]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274188967/almost-a-third-of-australia-plant-species-may-have-to-migrate-south-if-we-hit-3-degrees-of-warming Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:37:53 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274188967/almost-a-third-of-australia-plant-species-may-have-to-migrate-south-if-we-hit-3-degrees-of-warming <![CDATA[ADIO expands Abu Dhabi's trade links with Western Australia]]> ABU DHABI, 13th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has signed a collaboration Letter of Intent with Western Australia's (WA) Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation to accelerate growth across shared areas of economic interest.

The collaboration is part of a series of strategic ADIO initiatives to drive greater private sector opportunities through strengthened relations with A]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274155546/adio-expands-abu-dhabi-trade-links-with-western-australia Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:03:41 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274155546/adio-expands-abu-dhabi-trade-links-with-western-australia <![CDATA[Joint Statement from Australia, Bahrain, Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States on Additional Strikes Against the Houthis in Yemen]]> February 24, 2024 - Ottawa, ON - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

In response to the Houthis' continued attacks against commercial and naval vessels transiting the Red Sea and surrounding waterways, today the militaries of the United States and United Kingdom, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, conducted an additional round of strikes against seve]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274136850/joint-statement-from-australia-bahrain-denmark-canada-the-netherlands-new-zealand-united-kingdom-and-united-states-on-additional-strikes-against-the-houthis-in-yemen Sat, 24 Feb 2024 23:36:22 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274136850/joint-statement-from-australia-bahrain-denmark-canada-the-netherlands-new-zealand-united-kingdom-and-united-states-on-additional-strikes-against-the-houthis-in-yemen <![CDATA[Latifa bint Mohammed presents trophies to winners of 24th Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships]]> DUBAI, 24th February, 2024 (WAM) - H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Member of the Dubai Council, presented the winner's trophy to Italy's Jasmine Paolini following the title match of the women's competition at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
The prestigious event, part of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) 1000 t]]>
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<![CDATA[More Australian towns threatened by massive bushfire]]> SYDNEY, 23rd February, 2024 (WAM) -- Fresh evacuation warnings were issued on Friday for dozens of rural Australian towns as around 1,000 firefighters battled a bushfire in Victoria state which has destroyed properties, killed livestock and is threatening to spread through towns, Reuters reported.

More than 2,000 people on Thursday fled from towns in Victoria's west after emergency evacuation orders were issued ]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274135188/more-australian-towns-threatened-by-massive-bushfire Fri, 23 Feb 2024 04:42:36 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274135188/more-australian-towns-threatened-by-massive-bushfire <![CDATA[Australia's rider Ben O'Connor wins stage 3 of 6th UAE Tour atop Jebel Jais]]> RAS AL KHAIMAH, 21st February, 2024 (WAM) - Australian Ben O'Connor (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team) today won stage 3 of the 6th UAE Tour after a perfectly-timed attack on the summit of Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah. The Ras Al Khaimah stage is the first mountain stage of this edition as the riders tackled the 21 km long climb of Jebel Jais

The Australian, who surged clear of a vastly reduced field with 1.2 km t]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274133358/australia-rider-ben-oconnor-wins-stage-3-of-6th-uae-tour-atop-jebel-jais Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:26:53 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274133358/australia-rider-ben-oconnor-wins-stage-3-of-6th-uae-tour-atop-jebel-jais <![CDATA[APICON 2024: A Mahakumbh of 10,000 Doctors for a Showcase of Medical Excellence and Innovation in Delhi]]>

Health Presso

New Delhi [India], February 19: Brace yourselves for a transformative medical experience! The Association of Physicians of India (API) unveils its 79th Annual Conference, APICON 2024, promising a glimpse into the future of healthcare from February 22nd to 25th at Bharat Mandapam<]]> http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274130410/apicon-2024-a-mahakumbh-of-10000-doctors-for-a-showcase-of-medical-excellence-and-innovation-in-delhi Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:32:06 GMT http://www.hobartnews.net/news/274130410/apicon-2024-a-mahakumbh-of-10000-doctors-for-a-showcase-of-medical-excellence-and-innovation-in-delhi <![CDATA[Education Minister to Inaugurate the World Universities Summit 2024 hosted by the O.P. Jindal Global University]]>

OP Jindal University

Sonipat (Haryana) [India], February 16: The three-day World Universities Summit on "Universities of the Future: A Global Partnership for Social Justice and Sustainable Development" organised by the International Institute for Higher Education Research & Capacity Building (IIHEd) of