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Thursday 15 May 2025
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'This idea shows that there's still sentimentality in football.'
Josh Partridge
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Our Business
'If you're passionate about something, you really can do it.'
Annika Rhoades
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'He understands our football culture.'
Josh Partridge
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Experienced Tasmanian Scott Clayton will join the Devils. Picture by AFL Photos
More than 47,000 customers were without power for weeks.
Matt Maloney
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Staffing levels to deal with prolonged power outages over last August and September did not impact on the timeliness of restoration efforts, an independent review has found.
Jailed Australian writer Yang Hengjun has written a letter to Anthony Albanese from his Chinese prison, pleading with the prime minister to help bring him home.
Tess Ikonomou • 9m ago
Jailed Australian writer Yang Hengjun has made a fresh plea to be reunited with his family. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS
Police have addressed media about fatal crash near Eden.
Ben Smyth
Detective Inspector Jason Hogan of the Crash Investigation Unit addresses media about the crash south of Eden. Picture via NSW Police
Tom and Emma Lane bought the farmland in 2021 for $3 million.
Jade Lazarevic
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Fashion brand heir Tom Lane and his wife Emma have sold the Copperstone estate in Bangalow for a record price. Picture supplied
'They certainly need our help with warm blankets and food.'
Saree Salter
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Have your say and you could win one of five $500 e-gift cards.
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$60 energy bill credit for Tasmanian households.
Craig Thomson
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Premier Jeremy Rockliff, Pensioner Nicole Huizing and Liberal candidate for Nelson Marcus Vermey. Picture supplied.
Metro Tasmania recruitment campaign labelled as misleading.
Matt Maloney
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Bus services, mainly in the southern part of the state, had to be severely cut last year due to driver shortages. Picture by Phillip Biggs
Police
Police condemned the Bruny Island hooning as 'reckless' and dangerous.
Joe Colbrook
Construction yet to start despite 2019 funding announcement.
Benjamin Seeder
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Carolyn and Peter Gutteridge are leading a group of advocates calling for more investment into the renal facility at the Kings Meadows Community Health Centre. Picture by Phillip Biggs
'He's been flirting with form in the past month.'
Josh Partridge
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'I think we've really moved ahead.'
Aaron Smith
Left: The Dorset Council offices in Scottsdale. Right: Weeds at a riverbank. Pictures by Phillip Biggs and James Arrow
Jury to consider verdict in sexual abuse case.
Nick Clark
Crown and defence put their final case to jury in sexual abuse case against 57-year-old man
Recycling scheme's 10-cent refund comes with 22 cent cost increase.
Paul Giddins at The Green Bean Cafe, Cimitiere Street, Launceston. Picture by Paul Scambler
'It just sets some good habits for me as a 19-year-old.'
Josh Partridge
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He was found not guilty on a second count of indecent assault.
Annika Rhoades
The Launceston General Hospital. File picture by Paul Scambler
'Baking became a really important part for me'
Bailey Forbes
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'It's about protecting the natural areas we all love.'
Saree Salter
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Volunteers helping during the 2023 clean up in Swansea. Picture supplied
'They aren't going to be able to get out of the driveway.'
Aaron Smith
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A render of the approved Riverside units. Picture via Plans to Build
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Solar installers are swamped with orders for home batteries.
Saffron Howden
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'We have to deal with a bog-standard boring economic issue.'
Anna Houlahan
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Captain Cook memorial graffitied (inset) and the memorial in Edinburgh Gardens in 2019. Picture Google Earth/X
Anti-tourism protests are mounting in European hot spots.
Sarah Falson
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Bunnik Tours' joint-CEO Dennis Bunnik in Meteora, Greece. Picture: Bunnik Tours
AEC says it didn't appear to be a 'deliberate act'.
Carla Mascarenhas
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A person voting. Picture by Flickr/ Australian Electoral Commission
Legislation allows nurses to prescribe medical terminations.
Carla Mascarenhas
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A hospital worker. Picture File.
'This idea shows that there's still sentimentality in football.'
Josh Partridge
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'He understands our football culture.'
Josh Partridge
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Experienced Tasmanian Scott Clayton will join the Devils. Picture by AFL Photos
It's time for the Origin selection dance, and this star has to be in.
Greg Prichard
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Ryan Papenhuyzen has been in remarkable form. Picture Getty Images
'He's been flirting with form in the past month.'
Josh Partridge
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'It just sets some good habits for me as a 19-year-old.'
Josh Partridge
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Max Roney celebrates a goal while playing for Tasmania. Inset: Roney before his debut for Cheltenham. Pictures by Linda Higginson/Solstice Digital, supplied
'Pathways have never been better, but we need more players.'
Josh Partridge
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Deloraine's Bailey Saltmarsh against East Coast during the NTJFA finals last year. Picture by Phillip Biggs
The club has a whopping 800 players registered across 70 teams.
Ryan Bentley
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Thierry Swaby wheeling away in celebration. Picture by Phillip Biggs
Take a closer look at the homes of Australia's top 10 billionaires.
Emily Rayner
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Gina Reinhart owns farms across Australia. Picture supplied

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The 1927 property is on the hillside opposite a primary school.
Hamish Geale
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Pictures by Paul Scambler, Hamish Geale, supplied
The 2025 shortlist features more than 150 homes across Australia.
January Jones
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Launceston has a proud history of great bookshops.
Hamish Geale
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Tenancies that once housed Fullers, Angus and Robertson, Nicholson's and Birchalls are all vacant. Pictures by Phillip Biggs, file
Built in 2019, the home was designed by studio NTF Architecture.
January Jones
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Built in 2019, the home was designed by NTF Architecture. Pic: Supplied
More than 47,000 customers were without power for weeks.
Matt Maloney
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Metro Tasmania recruitment campaign labelled as misleading.
Matt Maloney
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Bus services, mainly in the southern part of the state, had to be severely cut last year due to driver shortages. Picture by Phillip Biggs
Premier announces subsidy to save money off the next power bill.
Matt Maloney
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Power prices are to rise between 0.7 per cent and 8.5 per cent in all states and territories over 2025-26.
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Winning work celebrates friend who 'thinks big and makes bigger'.
Ayden Dawkins
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Looking for something to do? Here are some ideas.
Symmons Plains Supercars championshi in 2022. Picture by Paul Scambler
The products have been sold in-store and online around the country.
Ayden Dawkins
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300ml bottles of The Brain Drink for Performance and The Brain Drink for Calm & Clarity as shown on the Arepa website.
Women's history is coming to the forefront.
Amy Martin
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Sita Sargeant, the founder of She Shapes History walking tours, has released a new book. Picture by Karleen Minney
'It can even be more exciting than some kickboxing matches.'
Josh Partridge
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Damon Upton-Greer and Cory Hearn practice combat jiu-jitsu. Pictures by Paul Scambler
While it's hard to predict what the future holds, there's one crucial thing you can do right now to set yourself up to make the most of your retirement.
Innovative free online resource has the potential to make a real difference to carers.
CarerHelp brings together a range of tools, videos, and information to support carers. Picture Shutterstock
There's growing interest in the potential health benefits of drinking hydrogen-infused water.
Rosie Ryan
Hydrogen-infused water has become popular amongst health-conscious consumers.Picture Shutterstock
The fleet vehicles sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation globally, driven by the need for both sustainability and digital innovation.
The fleet industry is evolving toward a smarter, more sustainable, and technology-driven future. Picture supplied
Understanding your financial needs in retirement is the first step toward creating a secure and fulfilling next phase of your life.
Rosie Ryan
Look forward to a financially secure retirement. Picture Shutterstock

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His great-great-grandfather built the area's first inn.
Hamish Geale
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It was built using clay quarried from the nearby Princes Square.
Hamish Geale
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Launceston historian Julian Burgess has documented the story of St John's Anglican Church ahead of its 200th anniversary. Pictures by Paul Scambler, QVMAG Collections
A creative business owner has taken his game to a new level.
Hamish Geale
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Newstead NewsXpress' new owner Ravi Teja Varma has made the store his own. Pictures by Phillip Biggs
Author Andreas Ammer takes a deep-dive into the polarising mollusc.
'This idea shows that there's still sentimentality in football.'
Josh Partridge
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North Launceston's Adrian Smith, Scottsdale's Tyeisha Hinds, NTFA president Peter Gutwein, Scottsdale co-captain Alex Hall, men's captain Joe Krushka and North Launceston women's coach Emma Groves. Pictures by Phillip Biggs
More than 47,000 customers were without power for weeks.
Matt Maloney
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Staffing levels to deal with prolonged power outages over last August and September did not impact on the timeliness of restoration efforts, an independent review has found.
'If you're passionate about something, you really can do it.'
Annika Rhoades
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A four-generation Mothers Day Picnic Celebration with (left to right) Sophia Davitadze, Patricia Woodward, Izabella Doran, Sarah Doran, Claire Doran and Maxine Doran with Courtney Austin, Debbie Taylor, Mackenzie Taylor-Kelly in the back row. Picture by Phillip Biggs
'They certainly need our help with warm blankets and food.'
Saree Salter
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Northern Regional President and Vincentian Member Rosie Caell and Heather Kent CEO with the blankets recently donated. Picture by Paul Scambler
LETTERS: Politicians should get out of the way of healthcare
LETTERS: Justice delayed is justice denied.
Supreme Court in Launceston. File picture by Paul Scambler
LETTERS: Council should work with us, not against us.
The City of Launceston council is considering a planning permit to allow food trucks to operate at the Lilydale Falls Reserve. Picture by Paul Scambler
Observe glamorous locals at this elegant new property.
Rob McFarland
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Anti-tourism protests are mounting in European hot spots.
Sarah Falson
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Bunnik Tours' joint-CEO Dennis Bunnik in Meteora, Greece. Picture: Bunnik Tours
Where exuberant rituals and silent blessings converge.
Natascha Mirosch
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A sadhu at Pashupatinath Temple of Kathmandu. Picture: Shutterstock
Expert advice from packing less to offsetting emissions.
Sarah Falson
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Mount Zirkel Wilderness, Walden, United States. Picture: Zach Betten/Unsplash
Car Expert
Nothing says collector's item like a limited-run Lexus performance model boasting cracking driving dynamics and a unique nameplate.
Josh Nevett
We get a brief stint in a pre-production Skoda Elroq to see if this new Czech electric SUV has what it takes to woo BYD and Tesla buyers.
James Wong
2025 Skoda Elroq review: Prototype drive
Skoda's new, smaller EV will be priced from $54,990 when it hits Australia in September, with a 210kW motor and over 520km of range.
James Wong
2025 Skoda Elroq pricing: Czech EV to undercut ID.4 and Model Y
Skoda's first plug-in hybrids for Australia will target both private and fleet buyers, likely with multiple variants, according to the brand's local boss.
James Wong
Skoda's new PHEVs to target fleets and families
Skoda has confirmed an allocation of 350 Elroq units in 2025, which will start landing from the new entry-level EV's September market launch.
James Wong
Skoda Elroq: How many of the new electric SUVs are coming to Australia and when?
The Senior
We look at key priorities for the government's new aged care minister.
Rowan Cowley
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Normie Rowe's latest show takes audiences on a 78-year journey.
Rowan Cowley
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Allied health staff are taking it upon themselves to help people live better lives.
Anthony Caggiano
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Dementia Training Australia director Ellie Newman wants people to know they can advocate for themselves about their care needs. Picture supplied

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Northern demand drove prices higher for most classes of stock.
Barry Murphy
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The young stud brought a one-bull team to the show and sale.
Petra Oates
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Oak Hill Herefords stud co-principal Paul Manwaring, judge PJ Budler, Texas, US, and Herefords Australia chief executive Alistair James. Picture by Helen De Costa
The winning stud is no stranger to showring success.
Petra Oates
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Brittany Sykes, Howlong, NSW, was leading the intermediate champion bull, Mawarra Magnificent U250, for the Mawarra Genetics stud team. Picture by Petra Oates
Tom Cruise has touched down in Cannes on the back of Hollywood behemoth Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, three years after flying in for Top Gun.
Jake Coyle
One benefit? it prevents your pots from dancing around on the cooktop.
Rod Taylor
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Induction cooktops heat the pan directly, not an element. Picture Shutterstock
The King has spoken of the need to give back to nature at an evening for a wildlife conservation charity established by Queen Camilla's late brother.
Helen William
King Charles says whatever we take from nature, we must give something back so it can sustain us. Photo: AP PHOTO

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