News stuff
Oct. 29th, 2006 02:51 amCold snap sees beach whiteout
"An icy Antarctic blast dumped snow on Tasmanian beaches yesterday, just two weeks after searing temperatures sparked a series of wildfires across the State.
The thermometer dipped below zero in many areas, with snowfalls reported across the State including at Bicheno, where residents witnessed the first snow flurries in 30 years.
Launceston experienced its coldest October night on record at -1deg"
Tas growers brace for more frost
"This morning parts of Tasmania, New South Wales and Victoria experienced snow and hail.
Just a fortnight ago Hobart experienced its hottest October day in 19 years, recording 33 degrees in the city and fires burning in some suburbs.
A few days later, fruit crops and vineyards in Southern Tasmania bore the brunt of severe frosts."
Non-weather news. No pictures though :\
Pulp mill opponents take protest to Tamar River
"In northern Tasmania, about 100 watercraft have taken to the Tamar River in protest at Gunns proposed billion dollar pulp mill.
Commercial fishing vessels, recreational boats and kayaks gathered off the proposed mill site at Long Reach.
Many were carrying banners with slogans such as 'Don't pulp our future' and 'Not worth the risk'."
"An icy Antarctic blast dumped snow on Tasmanian beaches yesterday, just two weeks after searing temperatures sparked a series of wildfires across the State.
The thermometer dipped below zero in many areas, with snowfalls reported across the State including at Bicheno, where residents witnessed the first snow flurries in 30 years.
Launceston experienced its coldest October night on record at -1deg"
Tas growers brace for more frost
"This morning parts of Tasmania, New South Wales and Victoria experienced snow and hail.
Just a fortnight ago Hobart experienced its hottest October day in 19 years, recording 33 degrees in the city and fires burning in some suburbs.
A few days later, fruit crops and vineyards in Southern Tasmania bore the brunt of severe frosts."
Non-weather news. No pictures though :\
Pulp mill opponents take protest to Tamar River
"In northern Tasmania, about 100 watercraft have taken to the Tamar River in protest at Gunns proposed billion dollar pulp mill.
Commercial fishing vessels, recreational boats and kayaks gathered off the proposed mill site at Long Reach.
Many were carrying banners with slogans such as 'Don't pulp our future' and 'Not worth the risk'."
