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GRAPHIC CONTENTFormer boarder sues private school over sexual abuse claims

Chance of death: Mother of boy with disability fears COVID plan

IN DEPTH'There's a chance he'll die': Mum of boy with disability fears plan to reopen borders

Elizabeth Anne Quill outside the Launceston Magistrates Court after receiving a three month suspended jail sentence in June for causing death by negligent driving in 2018. She has appeared in court twice since then.

Disqualified driver denied bail after alleged reoffending

John and Marilyn Nothdurft at their campsite on the Darling River at Wilcannia. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

FORGOTTEN RIVERThe reason why this river is a key destination for grey nomads

SHOWTIME: Launceston Church Grammar pupil Lydia Hayes in character as the lead role of Matilda. Picture: Phillip Biggs

WATCHStudents ready to bring classic Matilda story to life

Australia's new vaccination advertisement (pictured) teases freedom at the end of lockdown, including travel.

WATCHNew vaccination ad teases the end of lockdown

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Sydney's NYE family fireworks cancelled

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Four-year-old taken to RHH after crash

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It's down to the draw

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More buses for the North-West region

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Tasmanian businesses realising benefits of COVID-19 jabs for workers

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Former Bulldog jumps on the Wagon train

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Protesters moved on to Melbourne's West Gate freeway after a confrontation with riot police.

Vic police warn protesters to stay home

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WATCHNew vaccination ad teases the end of lockdown

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Benjamin Hoffmann was allegedly high on drugs when he shot the Palms Motel caretaker in Darwin.

'Search for girlfriend' before NT killings

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The OECD says governments must get people vaccinated as quickly as possible.

Vaccination key to global outlook: OECD

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Pete Murray in SAS Australia mode. Photo: Jeremy Greive

Why Pete Murray said yes to Australia's most extreme reality show

Kate ONeill
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Police arrested a 17-year-old in Lismore and charged him over a stabbing near Coffs Harbour.

Teen charged over NSW beach stabbing

Tiffanie Turnbull
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Ten people, aged 15 to 19, have been charged over a teenager's bashing in Milton.

Qld teens charged over second attack

Tiffanie Turnbull

'Most people make cool stuff and put it on the internet but i was lucky enough to make cool stuff and put it on TV,' says Dapto electrician Will Thomson. Picture: Channel 10

Meet the electrician 'Making It' on TV

Desiree Savage

READY TO GO: War Correspondent will return to racing at Moonee Valley on Friday night if he draws a favourable barrier. Picture: Paul Scambler

It's down to the draw

Cup tied: Robert Groenewegen celebrates Launceston's TSL premiership with son and Darrel Baldock Medallist, Joe. Picture: Facebook

Former Bulldog jumps on the Wagon train

The Examiner Junior Sports Awards: Nominate here now

We're searching for junior sport stars - nominate here now

SIDE BY SIDE: Tasmanian Tigers Beau Webster and Jake Doran last season. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Interim leaders pleased as Tigers depart for opener

VICTORS: Launceston took out the Cricket North premiership last season in a thrilling final against Riverside. Picture: Hamish Geale

October 9 start as Cricket North 2021-22 fixture is released

Josh Partridge

HOT SHOT: Meg Connolly scored 41 goals to win the golden boot in the Women's Northern Championship. Picture: Craig George

Connolly collects net profits of teamwork

Rob Shaw

Double up: The Division A doubles saw Jeff Speer and Glenn Clifford defeat Phil Bonney and Dave Beattie.

Fletcher arrows in during Warriors' raid

Ben Holden

UP THE PIES: Three-time Richmond premiership captain Trent Cotchin has a sideline as an Uber Eats driver.

Sport PR missing the mark

Rob Shaw

Tasmanian businesses realising benefits of COVID-19 jabs for workers

Councils and social service groups believe there is a need for greater harm minimisation measures regarding poker machine use.

Councils, groups say harm minimisation measures have been overlooked

Elective surgery waits cost Tasmanian patients $120 million in one year

Elective surgery waits cost patients $120m in one year

DIGESTImagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

Need COVID vaccination proof without a smartphone? Here's how

IN DEPTH'There's a chance he'll die': Mum of boy with disability fears plan to reopen borders

Hotel quarantine trial little relief for residents who bit the bullet

VAX THE NATIONHobart knocks off Launceston for top vaccination spot

Brinley Duggan

Christian Porter has resigned as minister, while Simon Birmingham defends Australia's submarine spat with France. Pictures: Sitthixay Ditthavong, Elesa Kurtz

DIGESTThe Informer: Submarines, sinking ships and ... hope?

Miriam Webber

Premier announces Victoria's roadmap out of lockdown

Alex Gretgrix

WATCHNSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

Michael Parris

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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Jamie Oliver and his family making memories over the dinner table. Picture: David Loftus

Why Jamie Oliver wants us to reconnect over food

Karen Hardy

Head to California with a recipe from Vivian Lui's Eat California. Picture: Shutterstock

Take a culinary journey around the world

Karen Hardy

Yes you can make fish and chip pies. Picture: Supplied

The pie's the limit

Karen Hardy

Why Jamie Oliver wants us to reconnect over food

THINGS TO DOTake a walk and have a wine with new event coming to Launceston

Dana Anderson

Fundraiser Anna Chilcott and MS ambassador Cristelle Denney.

THINGS TO DOCommunity steps up for fundraiser despite bad weather conditions

Dana Anderson

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

FINAL GIFT: Brian Jenkins, pictured in his orchard in 2002, is one of the thousands of generous Australians who have left a gift to a charity in their Wills. His bequest to The Alfred Hospital allowed his family to create a life-changing cancer research fellowship in his name. Picture: Supplied

Australian legends: How to make a difference by including a charity in your Will

Changing lives: The Australian-made AirPhysio device helps clear airways and strengthen lungs. Picture: Supplied

Fast-growing regional business helping people breathe again

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

This Cheesy Leek and Bacon Macaroni Bake recipe is amazing!

How to find the cleaner you can trust for your home

8 Union Street, Launceston underwent an extensive renovation before selling for more than double its 2019 price. Photo: Supplied

Heavy hitters: Regional homes that have doubled in price since 2019

Maree Gardner at her home in Unanderra. Picture: Adam McLean

How we can tackle regional homelessness among women over 50

Inside this coastal city's most expensive house

Renee Valentine

RENO TIPS: Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie at home in Newport. Picture: Simon Bennett

The Block's Mitch and Mark on how to style your home for Spring

Reality Reno with Mitch and Mark

Looking for a holiday home to purchase? Yamba should be near the top of your list according to Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee. Photo: Shutterstock

Holiday hotspots: Where to buy a beach getaway this spring break

Jack Needham

LISTEN: Members of the Launceston Hazara community meet with Northern federal politicians on Monday. Picture: Supplied

Launceston Hazara group send a message to federal politicians

Brinley Duggan

WATCHStudents ready to bring classic Matilda story to life

Luke Miller

Utzinger wines crafting unique, sophisticated narrative

Mark Smith

Launceston Hazara group send a message to federal politicians

HAT-TRICK: Sir Walter Lee (1874-1963) was a “three-peater” – one of only two premiers to take office on three separate occasions. The other was Sir Elliott Lewis. Picture: Tasmanian Mail, May 26, 1921
BELOW LEFT: Sir Walter at the AGM of the Child Welfare Association at the Hobart Town Hall in 1920. Picture: Tasmanian Mail, September 16, 1920
BELOW RIGHT: The Lee Ministry of 1916-22 (l-r) Tas Shields (Honorary Minister), Sir Elliott Lewis (Treasurer), Walter Lee (Premier), Governor Newdegate, William Propsting (Attorney-General), John Hayes (Minister for Lands) and Herbert Hays (Honorary Minister). Standing is Under-Secretary D’Arcy Addison. Picture: Tasmanian Mail, August 23, 1917

Premier was his own political nemesis

Nigel Burch, Launceston Historical Society

The Wellington and Howick streets building is set to officially become Janie Finlay's headquarters. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Sign changed for Janie Finlay office proposal

Brinley Duggan

WATCHNew vaccination ad teases the end of lockdown

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Meet the electrician 'Making It' on TV

Payton with Jason Johannisen. Photo: Supplied.

WATCHMeet the 9yo taking the field with the Bulldogs on grand final day

"Man-baby Nazis" are being blamed for a violent protest at the CFMEU in Melbourne on Monday.

UPDATEDProtestors in Melbourne CBD face off with riot police

Sarah Holt at the Reclink Australia's art therapy program exhibition. Picture: Craig George

Art therapy exhibit for disadvantaged locals

Luke Miller

WATCH'Friend bubbles' created for NSW under 18s

Michael Parris

WATCH10 deaths, 1022 new cases, more regions locked down

Janine Graham

GET UP TO DATETools down: Wild riots shut down construction in Victoria

Janine Graham

A picture of one of the race competitors from 2018. Picture: Phillip Biggs

HAVE YOUR SAYPinning blame on Targa organisers unfair

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HAVE YOUR SAYPeople in glass houses shouldn't throw stones

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HAVE YOUR SAYShould taxpayer funded staff help with political campaigns?

Letters to the editor

HAVE YOUR SAYPinning blame on Targa organisers unfair

BACK AGAIN: Australia has not played a Test match at Hobart's Bellerive Oval since losing to South Africa by an innings and 80 runs in 2016.

HAVE YOUR SAYCall to ban Hobart Test match to send clear message to Taliban

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While clematis can be planted out in almost any season, now is a really good time.

Around the Garden

Les Hodge

A wonderful variety of certified strawberry plants are still available for planting.

Around the Garden

Les Hodge

Geraniums are popular and hardy plants, but can be damaged by overwatering.

Around the Garden

Les Hodge

Josie Angus says it is time Australian farmers got on the front foot when it comes to calculating emissions from their sector.

Maintaining property rights requires getting on the front foot

Josie Angus, Central Queensland beef producer

NEW SHIP: SeaRoad executive chairman Chas Kelly, says the new vessel will alow the company to continuously evolve to be the premium freight provider across Bass Strait.

SeaRoad announces new Bass Strait vessel

TOP BULL: The Glen principals Mike and Joy Gadd, with the top-priced bull, purchased by repeat buyers Michael and Marion Blake, Winslade, Mt Stromlo, ACT. Photo by Charlie Gadd.

The Glen Angus sees top online sale

Andrew Miller

STRAIGHTENING OUT LEAF CURL: Timing is everything for effectively treating stone fruit trees for the horrifying-looking disease known as leaf curl. Picture: Hannah Moloney.

How to treat leaf curl in stone fruit trees

Hannah Moloney

The pie's the limit

Karen Hardy

Take a culinary journey around the world

Karen Hardy

GRAPHIC CONTENTFormer boarder sues private school over sexual abuse claims

GOOD NEWSLocal fisherman's bluefin tuna miracle

GRAPHIC CONTENTFormer boarder sues private school over sexual abuse claims

IN DEPTH'There's a chance he'll die': Mum of boy with disability fears plan to reopen borders

FORGOTTEN RIVERThe reason why this river is a key destination for grey nomads

WATCHStudents ready to bring classic Matilda story to life

WATCHNew vaccination ad teases the end of lockdown

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WATCHNew vaccination ad teases the end of lockdown

DIGESTImagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

IN DEPTH'There's a chance he'll die': Mum of boy with disability fears plan to reopen borders

VAX THE NATIONHobart knocks off Launceston for top vaccination spot

DIGESTThe Informer: Submarines, sinking ships and ... hope?

WATCHNSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

THINGS TO DOTake a walk and have a wine with new event coming to Launceston

THINGS TO DOCommunity steps up for fundraiser despite bad weather conditions

WATCHStudents ready to bring classic Matilda story to life

WATCHNew vaccination ad teases the end of lockdown

WATCHMeet the 9yo taking the field with the Bulldogs on grand final day

UPDATEDProtestors in Melbourne CBD face off with riot police

WATCH'Friend bubbles' created for NSW under 18s

WATCH10 deaths, 1022 new cases, more regions locked down

GET UP TO DATETools down: Wild riots shut down construction in Victoria

HAVE YOUR SAYPinning blame on Targa organisers unfair

HAVE YOUR SAYPeople in glass houses shouldn't throw stones

HAVE YOUR SAYShould taxpayer funded staff help with political campaigns?

HAVE YOUR SAYPinning blame on Targa organisers unfair

HAVE YOUR SAYCall to ban Hobart Test match to send clear message to Taliban