While clouds have started gathering, Northern Tasmania has largely enjoyed clear conditions for Australia Day 2021 allowing locals to head to beaches and ceremonies throughout the morning and afternoon.
January, 2021
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26 January
Tasmanian age sprint and relay championships heading to Launceston Aquatic Centre
The meet also marks the welcome return to state competition of Freya Jetson, 20, swimming with Launceston Aquatic. Swimmers from Burnie, Cradle Coast, HC, Hobart, LAC, Rocky City (Rockhampton, Qld), Sandy Bay and South Esk are taking part.
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26 January
Tasmanian under-16 touch football team plays in Alliance Cup in Adelaide
Tasmania was represented nationally by a squad of passionate touch footballers during the long weekend. The under-16 team ventured to South Australia as part of the inaugural Touch Football Australia Alliance Cup in Adelaide.
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26 January
Comedy festival boasts Australian line up
Josef Chromy Wines will house a bunch of Australian comedians for an afternoon of laughs and summer fun. Merrick Watts will host Grapes of Mirth in Launceston / Tamar Valley which will include the talents of Dave Thornton,
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26 January
Long-time arts advocate is Hobart’s top citizen
A driving force behind Hobart's arts scene, a highly talented teenage philanthropist, and the volunteers behind a project to feed people most impacted
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26 January
Four offenders smashed way into Launceston bottle shops, newsagency: police
Four male offenders used an array of metal objects to smash their way into Launceston bottle shops and a newsagency overnight as part of, Tasmania Police say. A b
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26 January
Brave Foundation founder Bernadette Black is awarded as a Member of the Order of Australia
Her work with Brave, as well as her service to community groups, governance and service to her local council has seen Ms Black be awarded as a Member of the Order of Australia. Related:Teen parent advocate named Tasmanian Australian of the Year Ms Black said she was shocked and surprised …
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26 January
Stolen BMW used in bottle shops, newsagent burglaries across Launceston
BMW X5 wagon had been stolen from Beauty Point last night, and was believed to be present at the burglaries. The first occurred shortly after midnight at Liquor Stax in Riverside when four offenders forced entry to the premises and stole a quantity of alcohol.
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26 January
Sexual Assault Survivor And #LetHerSpeak Advocate Grace Tame Is 2021’s Australian Of The Year
Twenty-six-year-old sexual assault survivor Grace Tame has been named the 2021 Australian of the Year for shining a light on child sexual abuse and the warning signs of grooming. Hailing from Hobart,
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26 January
Tasmania's Grace Tame speaks out after winning Australian of the Year
Australian of the Year Grace Tame Grace Tame, the 26-year-old woman behind the #LetHerSpeak campaign to repeal a law that silenced Tasmanian sexual assault survivors, has been named the 2021 Australian of the Year.