Show has family appeal

THE start of Tasmania’s spring show season is a day away, which signals a busy time for the Young family.

Burnie Show tomorrow and Saturday is the first event of the season and the Youngs, who run the Datumvale Holstein Stud at Ridgley, are regular competitors.

Marcus and Jacqui Young and their children are showing a team of cows and heifers.

Burnie Show president Carol Jackson said entries across all sections this year were strong, with plenty of attractions for families.

“This year we’ve really tried to have a lot of activities and things people can see for free once they are in the gate,” she said. Some of the attractions include medieval jousting demonstrations, the popular animal nursery and an artist making life-size balloon creations. Gates open at 8am. The Royal Launceston Show is October 12-14, Longford Show, October 21 and Royal Hobart Show, October 25-28. RESULTS of the Board of Inquiry investigation into Glenorchy City Council will not be handed to Local Government Minister Peter Gutwein for a further three weeks.

Justice Michael Brett yesterday granted lawyers for GCC general manager Peter Brooks an injunction to prevent the board and its members, Barry Easther and Lynn Mason, from finalising the report before his Full Court appeal takes place on October 25.

Mr Brooks’ lawyer, Shaun McElwaine SC, argued that if the report was handed to Mr Gutwein before the Full Court appeal against Chief Justice Alan Blow’s verdict last month — then the application would be rendered useless.

Justice Brett said the Board could still work towards a full report during the period, but it would not be able to hand a final copy to the minister.

“The injunctive relief will