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Ravenswood torturer Zane Henderson released on parole

Parole Board
34m ago

Celtic Force, a showcase of Celtic music, song, and dance, has been running since 1999. Picture: file

Tasmanian pipe band celebrating 20 seasons of Celtic Force

Kasey Wilkins
42m ago

NEXT GENERATION: Richard Bennett and Paul Bennett planning the next innovation at Ashgrove Farms, Elizabeth Town. Pictures: File and supplied

Ashgrove’s evolution through innovation

Johanna Baker-Dowdell
2hrs ago

EXPERIENCE: Tasmanian renters shared their stories of mould on the Tenant's Union of Tasmania's Facebook page.

Mould breeds health concerns for Tasmanian renters

Isabel Bird
2hrs ago

MALPRACTICE: Right to Information data has revealed Tasmania's hospital negligence payouts since 2013.

Tasmanian hospital errors total $6m

Isabel Bird
2hrs ago

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WIN: A double three day ride and accommodation voucher is up for grabs at the Winter Relief cocktail party on August 10. Picture: Supplied

Tasmanian businesses dig deep for Winter Relief cocktail party’s raffle prizes

Jessica Willard
2hrs ago

BIG MOMENT: John Howard in Braddon, shortly before his long-serving government lost the 2007 election.

John Howard targets Bill Shorten in Braddon video intervention

Sean Ford

Labor's Justine Keay best placed in close Braddon race, new poll suggests

Speaking out, 10 years on

Show Society has not communicated with council over 2018 show

Migrant and uni lecturer wins top art prize

Ravenswood torturer Zane Henderson released on parole

34m ago

TRUST: W.D Booth Charitable Trust trustee Amanda Cohen said it was a privilege to be a part of the organisation. Picture: Phillip Biggs

W.D Booth Charitable Trust donates $12,000 to Winter Relief appeal

Third case of meningococcal confirmed

EXCITED: Australian Tourism Awards chairman Daniel Gschwind checks out Cataract Gorge, which will host the 2018 awards ceremony in March. Picture: Neil Richardson

Australian Tourism Award’s ‘gorgeous’ view for March ceremony

Armistice 100th anniversary: Share your family’s connection to war

NEXT GENERATION: Richard Bennett and Paul Bennett planning the next innovation at Ashgrove Farms, Elizabeth Town. Pictures: File and supplied

Ashgrove’s evolution through innovation

2hrs ago

Ravenswood torturer Zane Henderson released on parole

34m ago

Tasmanian pipe band celebrating 20 seasons of Celtic Force

42m ago

Ashgrove’s evolution through innovation

2hrs ago

Rally series getting revved up for Tasmanian return

2hrs ago

Mould breeds health concerns for Tasmanian renters

2hrs ago

Tasmanian hospital errors total $6m

2hrs ago

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Rally series getting revved up for Tasmanian return

Rob Shaw
2hrs ago

Leading light: Lauren Nicholson led Launceston with 31 points in their 99-85 win over Hobart on Friday night.

Tornadoes seal top-four spot with win

Brad Cole

GOOD COMPANY: Olympian marathon runner Milly Clark with fellow Tasmanian runners Josh Harris and Stewart McSweyn at last year's world championships in London.

Cross-country championships pull big names

Hamish Geale

Rally series getting revved up for Tasmanian return

2hrs ago

ON THE UP: Northern Bombers coach Taylor Whitford said skipper Brad Cox-Goodyer (pictured) is almost back to his damaging best.

Coxy back to best as Pies await champions

Corey Martin

HIT HARD: Launceston Rugby Club appears in danger of folding.

Club may fold in wake of theft

Launceston College rehearsals for Jesus Christ Superstar.

Put these dates in your diary for art events in Launceston

Arts diary

Port Arthur’s environmental explorations highlighted at lecture

GIVING BACK: Renowned chefs and truffle farmers Anna and Henry Terry and Launceston City Mission chief executive Stephen Brown preparing for the dinner. Picture: Neil Richardson

Launceston City Mission pays it forward with fundraising dinner

Kasey Wilkins

Launceston College rehearsals for Jesus Christ Superstar.

Put these dates in your diary for art events in Launceston

The Wiggles performing at the Lighthouse Theatre in Warrnambool. Picture: Christine Ansorge

The Wiggles announce Launceston show in national tour

Stefan Boscia

ROLL UP: Circus Oz will host a series of free workshops at Inveresk next week, ahead of its August performance at Princess Theatre. Picture: Supplied

Roll up and register now for a series of free workshops hosted by Circus Oz

Jessica Willard

Speak English like a boss

Michelle Haines Thomas
2hrs ago

Mistrust can at times also be misplaced

Editorial

Edward Farbrother, of Hughesdale, says the beauty of Cradle Mountain must be preserved.

July 21, 2018: Your say on Cradle Mountain, aged care workers, parking

Letters to the editor

Introducing ‘My Island Home’ and ‘Regulars’

Fairfax Tasmania

IGA: Campbell Town IGA owner Rob Thomas bought the business 15 years ago.

Campbell Town IGA owner wins award for excellence

Stefan Boscia

Break O'Day Council.

Break O'Day Council July meeting discusses wharfs, roads

Kasey Wilkins

Introducing ‘My Island Home’ and ‘Regulars’

St Helens teenager reels in record-breaking swordfish

Sarah Aquilina

VILLAGE: A total of 90 people live at Northbourne Park over 67 units. The second stage of the development will double its size. Picture: Supplied

Northbourne Park Retirement Village gets $1.3 million boost

Stefan Boscia

Framed views of the valley are breathtaking

Lana Best

Open Homes|Thursday, July 19-Sunday, July 22, 2018

Lana Best

Great location and stunning mountain views

Lana Best

More and more Australians are turning to professional accreditations to be more competitive in a changing workforce.

Finding the edge in a workforce scaling new heights

Emma Elsworthy

What a view! The vista from The Nut, Stanley.

When a family trip is the journey, not the destination

Emma Elsworthy

Savings: If you pay a fixed cost for your mobile service – one that includes unlimited standard calls and texts and a set amount of data – it's easier to stick to a budget next year, and you can choose a plan that better suits your usage.

Dial up the mobile savings

Jen Walker, Advertiser

More and more Australians are turning to professional accreditations to be more competitive in a changing workforce.

Finding the edge in a workforce scaling new heights

Swoon and croon: Sydney crooner Gregg Arthur will bring his smooth vocal style, reminiscent of Frank Sinatra, to Devonport Jazz.

Sweet and soulful jazz in heart of Devonport

Maeve McKenna

TEAMWORK: The Content Studio works closely with its customers to create a campaign that will resonate with their audience.

Five ways the Content Studio can sell your unique story

Emma Brown

SPREADING THE WORD – Di Alysis cuts a fine figure at the Daylesford Chill Out Festival with Sarah Jane Hall and Julie Rowse.

Life’s a drag for lady Di

Samara Ross

FAMILY REMEDY: Jill Goss is getting ready to complete A Walk in the Park for Parkinson's for the 10th time along with family, including funny man Shane Jacobson.

Love the best remedy

Rowan Cowley

TRIBUTE: Some of the brigade members bound for France this month. Corporal John Sparks’ photo and original medals appear in the frames behind.

Final plot twist to story of love, war

Simon Garner

Polling has Labor's Justine Keay ahead in next week's by-election in the Tasmanian seat of Braddon.

Labor leads in crucial Braddon by-election

2hrs ago

SWEET TREATS: Flour Mill Bakery owner Jonathon White is ready for National Lamington Day. Photo: Jocelyn Garcia

Jaffa, savoury or chocolate? Happy National Lamington Day

Protesters, cops clash at far-right event

National RSL president resigns amid probe

Joyce says live export opponents 'zealots'

Suspended Logan mayor charged with assault

Ed Jackson

Colleen McCullough estate goes to husband

Jodie Stephens

Faulty gun triggered 'bad luck' Vic death

Rick Goodman

Brouhaha brewer Matt Jancauskas shows off his product … craft beer is becoming an important part of the Sunshine Coast’s tourism mix.

Six highlights in your travel week | 20 July

John Rozentals

The Ragu at Canvas, just divine.

Scott McRae’s taste of Albury

Scott McRae

Ask Noel: Income from granny flat counted as asset?

Taylor Swift has been cast in a film version of hit musical Cats, due to begin shooting next year.

Swift, Corden, McKellen set for Cats film

Henry Chu

Creator Vince Gilligan suggests the new series of Better Call Saul may cross over with Breaking Bad.

Creator teases Saul-Breaking Bad crossover

Rollo Ross

Tom Jones has cancelled another two concerts in Europe as he battles a bacterial infection.

Tom Jones in hospital, cancels more shows

Lucy Mapstone

Taylor Swift has been cast in a film version of hit musical Cats, due to begin shooting next year.

Swift, Corden, McKellen set for Cats film

A statue of Chris Cornell will be unveiled next month in the Soundgarden singer's home town Seattle.

Cornell statue to be erected in Seattle

Radiohead's Thom Yorke wants answers six years after the death of the band's drum tech in Toronto.

Radiohead demand answers in tech's death

Rhubarb along with asparagus and strawberries can be planted now.

Around the garden

GLORIOUS: The beautiful floribunda characterises a number of varieties that have smaller, clustered flowers.

Hybrid varieties helped gild the rose

Create mood with lighting

Linley Wilkie

NEXT GENERATION: Richard Bennett and Paul Bennett planning the next innovation at Ashgrove Farms, Elizabeth Town. Pictures: File and supplied

Ashgrove’s evolution through innovation

2hrs ago

Allie, a two-month-old female mastiff staffordshire bull terrier.

Pets of the week: RSPCA Tasmania dogs and cats looking for a forever home

Bill and Pam Dobson of West Launceston.

Rotary Club of Launceston’s Changeover dinner at Hotel Grand Chancellor

Throwback Thursday: July 13 to July 19, 2008

Alice Baker, a daughter for Tamara and Simon Baker of Glengarry.

Celebrating Northern Tasmania’s new arrivals | July 19, 2018

New arrivals

Wild weather whips the North

Scott Gelston

Stunning gowns on display at Northern Wedding Expo

Neil Richardson

Ian Calcraft and Patrick Farrington, both of Launceston.

Mofo Sessions launches at Design Tasmania

Stefan Boscia