Northern Tasmania News, sport and weather

CRASH: Inspector Darren Hopkins was flying this light plane when it came down in a field at Hagley Sunday. Picture: Neil Richardson.

Police officer injured in plane crash showing improvement

Frances Vinall

Mystery Launceston Tattslotto winner $400,000 richer

WRECKAGE: Officer James Foster investigates the crash on Sunday morning. Pictures: Neil Richardson

Police officer in critical condition after landing burning plane

Frances Vinall

NEW VIEWS: The Riverbend Park, formerly known as North Bank, is expected to open in March 2019. Picture: Tarlia Jordan

Progress for ‘iconic’ new park at former North Bank site

Tarlia Jordan

City council budget ‘is sustainable’ despite loss, general manager says

Tarlia Jordan

PROST: Little Rivers Brewing Co head brewer Chris Cairns. Picture: Scott Gelson

Beers, barbecues and a Bavarian band at Scottstoberfest

Frances Vinall
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Public health forums hit the road this week

Jessica Willard

CLIMBING A MOUNTAIN: Launceston's David Campbell on track to run this year's Point to Pinnacle, despite suffering a brain hemorrhage in July. Picture: Paul Scambler

David out to prove a point after setback

Sean Slatter

JBS announce permanent closure of Devonport abattoir

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Shorten strikes right tone at national apology to victims of child sexual abuse

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Sue Napier awards highlight future teachers’ success

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GPs share knowledge at two-day Barnbougle workshop

Police officer injured in plane crash showing improvement

MAIN EVENT: The 2019 Barnbougle Polo Tournament will return for its fifth year on January 19. Picture: Scott Gelston

Barnbougle Polo Tournament to return in January

NEW HOME: John and Heather Cawley fell in love with Tasmania after a visit from Melbourne. Picture: supplied

My Island Home: Launceston was love at first sight

Government funds prove vital for show

BRAVE: Finn Wright, 4, has undergone his final open heart surgery in May, after having three in his first three years. Picture: Phillip Biggs

‘Little fighter’ Finn, 4, takes on heart disease and wins

The 162nd running of the Longford show

Beers, barbecues and a Bavarian band at Scottstoberfest

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Clark settles into new role

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JBS announce permanent closure of Devonport abattoir

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Shorten strikes right tone at national apology to victims of child sexual abuse

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Arthur’s Bold gold hope for Tokyo

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Sue Napier awards highlight future teachers’ success

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HOT FORM: Former Devonport-based apprentice Raquel Clark has been great form in South Australia, winning six races in two days including the $100,000 Murray Bridge Cup.

Clark settles into new role

Greg Mansfield
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GRUNT WORK: Kieron Arthur's importance for Tassie Tigers has continued to shape the Launceston product's rise up Australia's hockey ranks. Picture: ClickInFocus

Arthur’s Bold gold hope for Tokyo

Andrew Mathieson
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Elation: James Hansen shows emotion as he crosses the Burnie Ten finish line in fifth place overall. Picture: Brodie Weeding.

Hansen and Clifford in top-10 performance

Jarryd McGuane

Clark settles into new role

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EYE ON THE BALL: Kieron Arthur has continued his stead rise for the Tassie Tigers. Picture: ClickInFocus

Tigers on the prowl: Arthur

Andrew Mathieson

GOOD TIME: UTAS Lions celebrate an improved campaign in Hobart at the National University Sevens Series. Picture: Supplied

Lions get their fair share of success

Andrew Mathieson

Some of what is on offer at this year's Fiesta on George.

Fiesta on George off to a strong start

Sean Slatter

SHOWTIME: Longford Show Society president Bill Williams with secretary Kristy Springer. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Longford Show set to shine on Saturday

Sean Slatter

Community help needed to find Paton family’s dogs

Sarah Aquilina

Fiesta on George off to a strong start

Community Diary

Food and drink celebration at Fiesta on George

Sean Slatter

Leisurely: Take in the sights of Budapest, like the Chain Bridge, that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest.

A fairy tale trip awaits in Europe

Supplied by RACT

Canaries and Sheaf Tossing make Longford Show come back

Maeve McKenna

Family Fun: All the fun of the fair, kids will love getting up close to a range of farm animals. Picture: Paul Scambler

Enjoy country atmosphere at the Longford Show 2018

A fairy tale trip awaits in Europe

Eat well: Popular nutritional books author Ngaire Hobbins was the popular guest speaker at the Seniors Week launch.

Seniors spoilt for choice with line-up of Seniors Week events

Transport: CTST's door-to-door transport services are delivered through a team of around 380 volunteer drivers in a fleet of 78 vehicles. Picture: Supplied

Seniors helping seniors to get around with CTST

Georgian home offers Idyllic lifestyle close to Launceston

Maeve McKenna

Federation house a ‘home to fall in love with’

Maeve McKenna

Acres, views and lifestyle on offer in Gunns Plains

Maeve McKenna

VOLUNTEERS: St Helens tip shop volunteers man the shop. The shop is run by the hospital auxiliary and has raised $65,000. Picture: supplied

Tip shop raises funds for St Helens hospital palliative unit

Caitlin Jarvis

Introducing ‘My Island Home’ and ‘Regulars’

Fairfax Tasmania

LIFE LESSONS: Sport not only gets kids moving but teaches them many valuable lessons about being a good winner and a better loser.

A great sporting life

Dr Kieran Carlton, Freshwater Osteopathy

Tip shop raises funds for St Helens hospital palliative unit

CHAMPION: TC Archer’s yacht America under full sail. He successfully raced her around the state and dominated Tamar competition for a decade. Pictures: Woolmers Estate

Family sailed into history

Julian Burgess, Launceston Historical Society

MOUTH MUSIC: Tasmanian chefs create nuanced compositions of home grown flavour harmonies rather than grandiose, overblown arias.

Tastes tuned to our souls

Danielle Blewett

The 162nd running of the Longford show

Greater Northern Cup cricket Riverside v Latrobe

RIVER RHYTHM: Thomas E.S. Kelly of Tasdance performs in the Queen River as part of Junjeiri Ballun – Gurul Gaureima (Shallow Water, Deep Stories. Picture: Lachlan Bennett

The Unconformity 2018 | pictures, photos

The ultimate throwback: Leavers Dinners from the year 2000

Kids hit the court at the 2018 Primary School Basketball Regional Tournament

Scott Gelston

BMX nationals hit the track at St Leonards

Scott Gelston

Australian singer Jeff Lang performs at The Paragon Theatre for The Unconformity. Picture: Lachlan Bennett

Jeff Lang performs at The Unconformity | pictures, photos

Lachlan Bennett

Donald, a three-year-old male, domestic short hair.

RSPCA pets of the week looking for a furever family

Jessica Willard

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October 22, 2018: Your say on scams, museum, climate change, bullying

Letters to the editor

October 21, 2018: Your say on politicians behaviour, banks, vessel sinking

Letters to the editor

SPOTLIGHT: Failings of the aged care industry will come under scrutiny from a Royal Commission.

Advocacy groups applaud aged care Royal Commission news

Eileen Wood

Simply stunned: Michael Palin said he feels "incredibly lucky" to have had such a diverse career, from Monty Python to travelling the world. Photo: John Swannell

Michael Palin: Always look on the bright side of life

Samara Ross

COMMONPLACE: Close to one million colonoscopies are carried out each year.

Colonoscopy stories wanted

Samara Ross

Spy boss warns of 'existential threat'

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Kerryn Phelps wants to have a conversation with Scott Morrison about getting children off Nauru.

Up to Labor to test confidence: Cormann

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Mahmoud 'Mick' Hawi was shot multiple times as he sat in his luxury vehicle outside a Sydney gym.

Fresh charges in Mick Hawi murder probe

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Prince Harry was welcomed to Fraser Island with a traditional dance by the Butchulla people.

Harry takes in the wonder of Fraser Island

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PM apologises to child sex abuse victims

Angus Livingston and Paul Osborne
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Lynda Hansen's mother Celia Elliott told media she missed her daughter dearly.

Jail for drug-fuelled fatal Vic smash

Melissa Meehan
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Joseph Esmaili is accused of punching a Melbourne surgeon who later died of his injuries.

Punch evidence in dead Vic surgeon case

Caroline Schelle
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Nuclear facility needs upgrade: report

Dominica Sanda
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The locals of Puglia are passionate foodies.

The under-the-radar foodie delight of Puglia

Scott McRae

Part of the Western Australian landscape … the Pinnacles. PIC: Australia.com

Six highlights in your travel week | 22 Oct

John Rozentals

Citadines on Bourke … absolutely mid-city location.

The rise of the apartment-hotel

John Rozentals

Taking the work out of homework: Homework and study are often seen as a chore, but with a little thought, your child’s study area can be a great place to both find focus and enjoy.

Go to the top of the class

Jennifer Birchall

TIMING: Patience is a virtue when planting tomatoes. Wait until November to get them in and avoid the risk of a late frost.

Top tips for growing tastiest tomatoes

Size really does matter when it comes to chillies, the smaller the hotter.

Around the garden

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