SOME of Tasmania's oldest and most iconic pubs are on the market . . . and cheap.

FEDERAL Hotels has blamed new Tasmanian poker machine rules for its decision to cut work hours for 45 employees.

FEDERAL Hotels has slammed new Tasmanian gambling laws, saying they will cost up to 150 jobs.

A POWER blackout disrupted proceedings at Bellerive Oval during the India versus Sri Lanka match last night.

THESE two colourful blokes will lead the Aussie bowling attack against Sri Lanka at Bellerive's Blundstone Arena today.

TOURISM operators say a new big-ticket event is needed to keep the state's hotels full during winter.

THE Government must provide more funding for Tourism, says Tasmanian Hospitality Association's Steve Old.

FEDERAL Hotels is yet to consider a review of its investments, after the shelving of poker machine reform.

FEDERAL Hotels has put its plans for a $30 million Port Arthur hotel on hold until the outcome of gambling laws is known.

TOURIST operators are concerned Hobart's heavily booked hotels could limit the number of overseas and interstate visitors during summer.

TASMANIA'S tourism industry is enjoying a good start to its busiest period.

HOBART hotels are jam-packed this weekend, signalling the start of the city's conference season.

AN PARLIAMENTARIAN was among 21 Tasmanians to complete a 600km charity cycle in Sri Lanka.

SULLIVANS Cove restaurants and hotels are invited to include Taste plates on menus during the Taste Festival.

<FONT COLOR=#FF0000><b>UPDATE:</b></FONT> Federal hotels says it isn't the mystery sponsor bringing AFL games to Hobart.

PREMIER Lara Giddings has ruled out a blanket ban on politicians' travel after revelations Government MPs had spent an average of $21,000 each on hotels, meals, rental cars and flights.

TASMANIAN hotels are doing it tough but the occupancy rate pain is most acute in the regions.

STATE Government ministers are spending an average $21,000 each a year on hotels, meals, rental cars and flights.

TIM Paine has made the Australian team for next month's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

HOBART's pubs and clubs have been given a slap on the wrist from police during a national crackdown on festive revellers at the weekend.

HOBART hotels may consider a sports-style yellow card warning system to slow down patrons' drinking.

RICKY Ponting will miss the opening one-dayer against Sri Lanka today to return to Launceston for his grandmother's funeral.

FEDERAL Hotels has finally completed its luxury Saffire resort on the East Coast.

FORMER North Melbourne footballer Kerry Good and his business partners have put Tasmania's largest gaming group on the market.