2330hrs 12 Dec UTC / 1038hrs 13 Dec EDT 43’02”S 147’23”E Ref 648
[ed:have taken some calls, bottom line is that the “loop” has been closed in the Derwent at 10:30am local time. Accompanied by Wildfire and some media the flares were let off and much merriment made – but within the confines of still having to clear Customs in Hobart later today]