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A victim of paedophile teacher Anthony LeClerc on King Island in the 1980s wants the Education Department's independent report released now, rather than through the Commission of Inquiry.

Schools sexual abuse inquiry finishes, victim wants answers

Adam Holmes

HOPEFUL: Lifelong Melbourne Demons fans Stan Plummer, 88, and Malcolm Cowan, 63. Picture: Craig George

Stan Plummer is 'not carking it' until the Dees win one more flag

Brinley Duggan

Austin Giles was last seen in the George Town area. Picture: Tasmania Police

Have you seen missing teen Austin Giles?

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Shooter escapes jail time after roped into feud

Shooter escapes jail time for being roped into feud

Nick Clark

Tasmanian businesses realising benefits of COVID-19 jabs for workers

Matt Maloney

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

Council to educate residents on wood heaters

Andrew Chounding
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VAX THE NATION'Can't just lock a door': Mandatory disability worker vaccine calls grow

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

Soccer star Jamari Lockhart turns himself into triple threat

Launceston lawyer struck off registry for professional misconduct

FORGOTTEN RIVERInside the economic generator that is Australia's cotton industry

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Schools sexual abuse inquiry finishes, victim wants answers

According to Cotton Australia, less water is now required to grow a hectare of the commodity. Picture: Shutterstock

FORGOTTEN RIVERInside the economic generator that is Australia's cotton industry

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GRAPHIC CONTENTFormer boarder sues private school over sexual abuse claims

GOOD NEWSLocal fisherman's bluefin tuna miracle

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

Art therapy exhibit for disadvantaged locals

GET UP TO DATEMelbourne on the edge, more protests expected

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Council to educate residents on wood heaters

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VAX THE NATION'Can't just lock a door': Mandatory disability worker vaccine calls grow

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Have you seen missing teen Austin Giles?

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FORGOTTEN RIVERInside the economic generator that is Australia's cotton industry

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Schools sexual abuse inquiry finishes, victim wants answers

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Stan Plummer is 'not carking it' until the Dees win one more flag

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has met with President Joe Biden on the sidelines of a UN meeting.

PM defends AUKUS, French subs 'not enough'

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Darko 'Dougie' Desic spent almost 30 years living in Avalon after he escaped from jail. Photo: Dallas Kilponen, supplied

'I don't deserve it', says jail escapee of nearly 30 years' standing

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GET UP TO DATEMelbourne on the edge, more protests expected

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WATCH'They think it's Terminator': Angry birds take down drone deliveries

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Melbourne is bracing for more protests over mandatory vaccinations in the construction industry.

Melbourne braces for third day of protests

Melissa Meehan
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Goulburn's David Harrison died on January 4, 2020 while helping friend and Batlow resident Geoff Purcell defend his property during the Dunns Road Bushfire.

Coroner hears of frantic attempt to save life during Dunns Road bushfire

Rex Martinich
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UK High Commissioner Vicki Treadell. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

UK talks tough on climate ahead of crunch Glasgow summit

Dan Jervis-Bardy
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Thea Perkins is among the Australian artists advocating vaccinations to help reopen the arts sector.

Artists' jab plea to help ailing sector

Tony Magnusson

Stan Plummer is 'not carking it' until the Dees win one more flag

Bryson DeChambeau has mixed feelings about the reactions he provokes from galleries.

Dechambeau fuelled by being panto villain

The Examiner Junior Sports Awards: Nominate here now

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Former McLaren Mercedes team principal Martin Whitmarsh is to join Aston Martin.

Whitmarsh to join Aston Martin

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

Greg Mansfield

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

Rob Shaw

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

Interim leaders pleased as Tigers depart for opener

Josh Partridge

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

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

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

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

Stan Plummer is 'not carking it' until the Dees win one more flag

Brinley Duggan

Launceston Hazara group send a message to federal politicians

Brinley Duggan

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

Luke Miller

Stan Plummer is 'not carking it' until the Dees win one more flag

Utzinger wines crafting unique, sophisticated narrative

Mark Smith

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

GET UP TO DATEMelbourne on the edge, more protests expected

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WATCH'They think it's Terminator': Angry birds take down drone deliveries

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FORGOTTEN RIVERInside the economic generator that is Australia's cotton industry

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

WATCHNew vaccination ad teases the end of lockdown

'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

Payton with Jason Johannisen. Photo: Supplied.

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

Samantha Ferguson

"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

Benita Kolovos and Callum Godde

Art therapy exhibit for disadvantaged locals

Luke Miller

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 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.

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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

Cattle prices across the board hit new highs

Shan Goodwin
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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

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

VAX THE NATION'Can't just lock a door': Mandatory disability worker vaccine calls grow

FORGOTTEN RIVERInside the economic generator that is Australia's cotton industry

FORGOTTEN RIVERInside the economic generator that is Australia's cotton industry

GRAPHIC CONTENTFormer boarder sues private school over sexual abuse claims

GOOD NEWSLocal fisherman's bluefin tuna miracle

GET UP TO DATEMelbourne on the edge, more protests expected

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VAX THE NATION'Can't just lock a door': Mandatory disability worker vaccine calls grow

FORGOTTEN RIVERInside the economic generator that is Australia's cotton industry

GET UP TO DATEMelbourne on the edge, more protests expected

WATCH'They think it's Terminator': Angry birds take down drone deliveries

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

GET UP TO DATEMelbourne on the edge, more protests expected

WATCH'They think it's Terminator': Angry birds take down drone deliveries

FORGOTTEN RIVERInside the economic generator that is Australia's cotton industry

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

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