Meg Whitfield
Journalist at Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Recent addition to the big smoke of Hobart to join the folks at ABC. Get in touch at [email protected]
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3 days ago |
abc.net.au | Meg Whitfield
A gala has been held in Greater Hobart for women affected by domestic and family abuse. The event began with a pampering session, with donated gowns available for the women to wear, and their hair, make-up and nails done free of charge by professionals donating their time. The organisers are hopeful the gala will become an annual event, and that it could even expand interstate. A gown worn with a pair of Blundstone boots isn't a sight you'd typically expect for a cocktail event.
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2 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Meg Whitfield
The Glenorchy branch of the Country Women's Association has re-formed, but this time it's seeking to be more inclusive of women from diverse backgrounds, and engage closely with recent arrivals. Members say it's time the organisation reflected the diversity of the community they live in, breaking away from the stereotype the CWA is just about "baking scones". The Glenorchy branch will continue outreach efforts, promoting inclusion and multicultural participation to strengthen community ties.
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2 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Meg Whitfield
From next year, Tasmanians will be able to head to their local pharmacists for more conditions, in a move the state government hopes will take pressure off GPs and hospitals. $5 million from next week's state budget will be set aside to offer pharmacists training in treating conditions such as ear infections, reflux, skin conditions like shingles and eczema, rhinitis and wound care.
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3 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Meg Whitfield
In Tasmania's southern midlands, farmer Sarah Barrington has been testing out a new weather forecasting tool to track soil moisture on her property. But, heading into winter, she says the reading on the graph is "pretty grim". "Our graph is a graph that you don't want at the moment," she said. So far this year, the Apsley Park property has received just 90 millimetres of rain, compared with its typical average rainfall of 190mm.
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3 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Meg Whitfield |Laurissa Smith
Just 12 months ago, one of Tasmania's largest hazelnut farms was up for sale due to challenges in securing a loan and a downturn in tourism. Now, the family-run business is booming after embracing online sales, coinciding with the farm's best-ever yield. Australia's peak hazelnut body says it is optimistic about growth in the sector over the next five years.
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