The Examiner
Tuesday, 19 March 2024
'We're not waiting for people to tell us what to do.'
Ben Hann • 1hr ago
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Actor's 62 million Insta followers read about Tasmanian fight
Isabel Bird • 2hrs ago
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Tasmania Police complaints reports publicly released.
Hugh Bohane • 1hr ago
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Tasmania Police Deputy Commissioner Jonathan Higgins. Picture: Scott Gelston.
Local resident Susan Cai has failed in her bid to halt project.
Benjamin Seeder • 1hr ago
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Councillor Susan Cai and husband George have fought a David-and-Goliath legal battle against a proposed hotel development near their home and business on Margaret Street. Picture by Ben Seeder
'We're sorry for the impact on people's days.'
Anna McGuinness • 1hr ago
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Telstra is investigating an outage affecting mobile calls on March 19. Picture by AAP Image/Joel Carrett
A hot, wet summer caused the mould outbreak at Willyama.
Anna Houlahan • 2hrs ago
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Dangerous mould outbreak discovered at Willyama High School in Broken Hill. Picture supplied
Rates kept on hold for third consecutive month.
Jen Melocco • 1hr ago
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RBA keeps interest rates on hold in March
Pet deaths felt more deeply than human loss, says doula
Isabel Bird
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Gel blaster, cannabis found by police at the scene.
Joe Colbrook • 6m ago
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Police said a 41-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman were arrested after an incident at Mowbray. Picture by Paul Scambler
'We've learnt a lot in this first year and now it's time to celebrate.'
Declan Durrant • 6m ago
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Alissa Sharpe of Launceston at Hope Cafe, in St John St, has been working in the cafe since the cafe opened in 2023. Picture by Paul Scambler
A HACSU representative said a more holistic approach was needed.
Duncan Bailey • 6m ago
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HACSU industrial manager Lucas Digney with Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff and Greens candidate for Bass Cecily Rosol at the LGH. Pictures by Craig George
Man fined $1500 over an attack by his Staffordshire-cross dog
Nick Clark • 18m ago
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Logo, guernsey, colour and name provoke mixed reactions.
Rob Shaw • 1hr ago
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The Tassie Devils guernsey is unveiled at UTAS Stadium on Monday. Picture by Craig George
Bowls clubs to reap $5.4 million, nearly quarter, of largesse.
Benjamin Seeder • 2hrs ago
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Flights to and from Launceston will not be disrupted - for now.
Joe Colbrook
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Strikes threatened by aviation firefighters, which would include those stationed at Launceston Airport have been postponed until after Easter. Picture by Paul Scambler
The story behind the process to get the Tasmania Devils moniker.
Josh Partridge
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Abbey Green, Kim Millar and Jack Riewoldt at the launch of the Tasmanian AFL team. Picture by Craig George
'This painting contains so many different elements of time.'
Declan Durrant
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Artist Eleonora Pulcini (centre left) is donating some of the proceeds from her painting to the Windermere Church. Picture by Declan Durrant
Where you at the official Tasmania's AFL Team Club Launch
Craig George
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Grants of $5000 to be handed out to eligible farmers.
Matt Maloney
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The rainfall total for Tasmania in February was 54 per cent below the month's average.
Home-buyer assistance, childcare help in the mix to date.
Matt Maloney
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He became the eighth Tasmanian player to win the award.
Josh Partridge
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Beau Webster celebrates reaching a major milestone for Tasmania. Picture by Rick Smith
Tasmanian election blog: March 23 nears
Matt Maloney Benjamin Seeder
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Keep up with politics as campaign enters final four days

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A proposal to rename Cape Byron and Julian Rocks has passed.
Anna Houlahan
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Three Matildas stars and Ange Postercoglou return to Australia.
Sophia Baker
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is returning to Australia for Global football week. Picture by Nick Potts/PA Wire
The cost-recovery measure comes after a $200 million loss.
Anna McGuinness
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The cost of sending a small letter will increase by 30 cents from April 3. Picture by Australia Post
The event will be held in Melbourne on March 22-24.
Sophia Baker
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The Australian Grand Prix is back in Melbourne for 2024, with Oscar Piastri keen to return. Pictures by Zak Mauger/Motorsport Images/Sipa USA/Shutterstock
The Princess has been recovering from surgery at home.
Anna McGuinness
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The Prince and Princess of Wales were seen shopping at a local store in Windsor on Saturday, March 16. Picture by TMZ
'We're not waiting for people to tell us what to do.'
Ben Hann • 1hr ago
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More than 75,000 people have signed up as foundation members of the Tasmania Devils. Picture by Craig George
Logo, guernsey, colour and name provoke mixed reactions.
Rob Shaw • 1hr ago
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The Tassie Devils guernsey is unveiled at UTAS Stadium on Monday. Picture by Craig George
'It's pretty exciting to get the chance.'
Matthew Reid • 2hrs ago
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The story behind the process to get the Tasmania Devils moniker.
Josh Partridge
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Abbey Green, Kim Millar and Jack Riewoldt at the launch of the Tasmanian AFL team. Picture by Craig George
He became the eighth Tasmanian player to win the award.
Josh Partridge
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Beau Webster celebrates reaching a major milestone for Tasmania. Picture by Rick Smith
"It's a great way to kick off the campaign."
Josh Partridge
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AFL great Jack Riewoldt at the launch of the Tasmanian AFL team. Picture by Craig George
Logo, colours and monicker revealed across Tasmania launch sites.
Ben Hann
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Shaun Kongwa and Mia Barwick showing off the Tasmania Devils guernsey. Picture by Solstice Digital

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Some of the homes have never sold since being built.
Hamish Geale
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The Perth property was once home to Reverend Alfred Stackhouse.
Hamish Geale
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The historic home 'Beulah' is located at 14 William Street, Perth. Picture supplied
Rates kept on hold for third consecutive month.
Jen Melocco • 1hr ago
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RBA keeps interest rates on hold in March
Getting a bigger loan can be done.
Melissa Kehagias
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The property was once listed for $5 million.
Melissa Kehagias
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The three-bedroom penthouse apartment in Sydney's eastern suburbs originally had an asking price of $5 million. Pic: Supplied
Ingleside Bakery's long-term owners departed in mid-2022.
Hamish Geale
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Evandale's former Ingleside Bakery. Picture by Phillip Biggs
A HACSU representative said a more holistic approach was needed.
Duncan Bailey • 6m ago
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Grants of $5000 to be handed out to eligible farmers.
Matt Maloney
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The rainfall total for Tasmania in February was 54 per cent below the month's average.
Home-buyer assistance, childcare help in the mix to date.
Matt Maloney
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Future first-home buyers look to be beneficiaries of a re-elected Liberal government.
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'This really is a delightful piece of fruit.'
Anna McGuinness
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Looking for something to do? Here are some ideas.
Nicholas Blowers is the Winner of the 2024 Glover Art Prize. Picture by Craig Georg
The panama disease resistant bananas are a world first.
Sophia Baker
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Genetically modified bananas have been approved for human consumption. Shutterstock
Looking for something to do? Here are some ideas.
Daniel Hanzy and Sam Phillips at Du Cane Brewery, where the inaugural Blokes & Banter event will be held. Picture by Saree Salter
Sophie Hansen's new cookbook is full of solutions for sharing.
Karen Hardy
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Rice, potato and chorizo pilaf. Picture by Sophie Hansen
From the thrill of a seaplane flight ferrying you to lunch atop a glacier, to rolling through the soaring Rockies in a glass-covered train, the Canadian province of British Columbia is overflowing with experiences that fill travellers with wonder.
Rosie Ryan
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Have you retired and been able to access your superannuation savings but are now considering returning to work?
Rosie Ryan
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There are issues to consider before taking the plunge to re-enter the workforce after retirement. Picture Shutterstock
Small, guided tours with more time to meet locals and soak up a destination are being embraced by Australian travellers seeking more authentic experiences.
A tea ceremony in Japan. Picture supplied
An exclusive tour of Tasmania, Flinders Island, and King Island.
Emma Brown
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The Nut at Stanley. Picture Shutterstock
The Red Cross buddy program supports people across the country.
Allie and Val just clicked from the moment they met. Picture supplied

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West Tamar Highway motorists look out for a new flag each day.
Hamish Geale
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A new road will connecting the school and shopping precinct.
Hamish Geale
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An exact route for a road between the Legana Shopping Centre and the Legana Primary School has not yet been decided. Picture by Phillip Biggs, Google Maps
The gym will slot in next to Tamar Valley Veterinary Clinic.
Hamish Geale
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QuickFit gym owner and former Commonwealth Games athlete Linda Allen at the site of the proposed gym. Picture by Phillip Biggs
Here's to strong women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.
Grace Ryan
.Five-month old Eadie with mum Grace. Picture by Georgie Newton
It includes a new child care centre, cafes and a gym.
Hamish Geale
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The owners of the Legana Shopping Centre have revealed plans for a $15 million expansion. Pictures by Phillip Biggs, Google Maps
Gel blaster, cannabis found by police at the scene.
Joe Colbrook • 6m ago
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A HACSU representative said a more holistic approach was needed.
Duncan Bailey • 6m ago
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HACSU industrial manager Lucas Digney with Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff and Greens candidate for Bass Cecily Rosol at the LGH. Pictures by Craig George
'We're not waiting for people to tell us what to do.'
Ben Hann • 1hr ago
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More than 75,000 people have signed up as foundation members of the Tasmania Devils. Picture by Craig George
Local resident Susan Cai has failed in her bid to halt project.
Benjamin Seeder • 1hr ago
No comments
Councillor Susan Cai and husband George have fought a David-and-Goliath legal battle against a proposed hotel development near their home and business on Margaret Street. Picture by Ben Seeder
Logo, guernsey, colour and name provoke mixed reactions.
Rob Shaw • 1hr ago
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The Tassie Devils guernsey is unveiled at UTAS Stadium on Monday. Picture by Craig George
Letters to the Editor | March 18, 2024
Letters to the Editor
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One reader asks what the alternative to detaining young people is when it comes to youth offending. Picture by Craig George
Letters to the editor | March 17, 2024
Letters to the Editor
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Virgin Australia has announced plans to allow pets to travel with their owners. Pictures by Joe Colbrook, Shutterstock
These creations around the world are worth travelling for.
Susan Skelly • 1hr ago
Hotel Review: 1 Hotel South Beach, Miami
Akash Arora
Natural beauty by the Atlantic: A look at one of Miami's best hotels
Here's what not to miss at the festival, from May 24 to June 15.
Bigger and better: Vivid Sydney launches this year's program
With savvy spending and budgeting, saving up for your next getaway could be easier than you may expect it to be.
With savvy spending and budgeting, saving up for your next getaway could be easier than you may expect it to be. Picture Shutterstock
If you're a fan of looking back at the marvels of ancestors, whilst looking forward from the bow with the salt air in your face, there's no better place to be than Europe.
If you're a fan of looking back at the marvels of ancestors, whilst looking forward from the bow with the salt air in your face, there's no better place to be than Europe. Picture Shutterstock
Car Expert
A class action launched by 8000 Australian taxi and hire car owners and operators has resulted in Uber paying a $272 million settlement.
Jordan Mulach • 31m ago
Genesis says the value for money it offers with features like its free servicing will continue to attract buyers in tougher economic times.
William Stopford
Mercedes-AMG has shown off its rival to the Porsche Taycan for the first time, albeit with heavy camouflage.
Jordan Mulach
Mercedes-AMG’s Porsche Taycan rival steps out
Ford's new family of affordable electric vehicles will reportedly include a small ute as well as an SUV, with the first due in 2026.
William Stopford
GWM says it's well-placed for proposed Australian emissions standards, and could look to bring plug-in hybrids to meet them.
William Stopford
GWM welcomes tough emissions standards in Australia
The Senior
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied

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Buyers from four states bought bulls from the Gelantipy stud during its on-property sale.
Bryce Eishold • 23m ago
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Regional intermodals will be hit by subsidy loss, say operators.
Andrew Miller
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Ports and Freight minister Melissa Horne met recently with a delegation including Seaway Intermodal's Ros Milverton and SCT Logistics Ports and Government Relations general manager Matt Eryurek. Picture supplied by Seaway Intermodal.
Gippsland stud is making "exponential" strides: top bull buyer.
Andrew Miller
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The Skews family, Ensay, paid top priced for 19-month old Angus Mawarra Touchdown T157. Picture supplied by BJS Livestock Photography
Board not ruling anything in or out with future interest rate calls.
Brittney Levinson • 2hrs ago
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Ali & Gaby's quick tips for big wins in understanding your money
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Why you should consider diversifying your investments.

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