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A Queensland woman was arrested and charged for allegedly not wearing a mask at Launceston Airport.

Woman charged for allegedly not wearing mask at Launceston Airport

Daina Oliver
2hrs ago

CROP DROP: Nevil Reed with one of the tomato crops that would normally be more bountiful at this time of year. Picture: Craig George

Farm looks to festival after 80 per cent crop drop

Brinley Duggan

OWNERS: Brittany Goss and Bradley Lockett are able to a own their own home due to HomeBuilder scheme. Picture: Adam Daunt

HomeBuilder 'success' leads to material and contractor shortages

Adam Daunt

Council negotiations over illegally built works depot ongoing

Council negotiations over illegally built works depot ongoing

Nick Clark
2hrs ago

Launceston Arts Society's senior advisor Carolyn Riley and previous curator at QVMAG John McPhee.

Newly recovered Whiteley artwork causes stir in city

Dana Anderson

From left: Directors of Forager Foods and defence counsel Nick Terracall leave the Launceston Magistrates Court after the company was fined $40,000.

Food company cops whopper of a fine

Nick Clark

'NEVER HAPPENED': Accused of raping a teenage girl when he was 17, Attorney-General Christian Porter has vehemently denied the allegation. But that hasn't stopped people from demanding a further investigation into the claim.

COMMENTYes, sexual assault survivors deserve empathy - and resolution, too

Rob Inglis

EMPOWERED WOMEN: The Clifford Craig Foundation International Womens Day Luncheon. Picture: Craig George

WHAT'S ONWhere to celebrate International Women's Day in Northern Tasmania

1hr ago

IN DEPTHIs it time for a complete reset of Tasmania's health system?

HAVE YOUR SAYIt's complicated: Why we will never 'love the mud'

It's more than just a family tale in new book about the Gatenby family

A sweet sea of surrender from Lasca Dry's first album

A Queensland woman was arrested and charged for allegedly not wearing a mask at Launceston Airport.

Woman charged for allegedly not wearing mask at Launceston Airport

2hrs ago

'Things must change': Is it time for a complete reset of Tasmania's health system?

IN DEPTHIs it time for a complete reset of Tasmania's health system?

INSPIRATION: Ambulance Tasmania's statewide director of volunteer services Catherine McNamara has paved the way for other women in the industry. Picture: Craig George

First female paramedic opens up about 'make or break' moments

Launceston property developer Errol Stewart has an idea to fix at least one problem with the Tamar River's mud: finding a way to keep the marina functional. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENThe mud monster swallowing our city's river

The Examiner's first installment of Jam Session

WATCHDeep dive into Tasmania's newest tunes in jam session

ISSUE: Launceston should learn to understand the mud, but it will never be love, writes Brian Wightman. Picture: File

HAVE YOUR SAYIt's complicated: Why we will never 'love the mud'

WHAT'S ONWhere to celebrate International Women's Day in Northern Tasmania

1hr ago

Council negotiations over illegally built works depot ongoing

2hrs ago

Woman charged for allegedly not wearing mask at Launceston Airport

2hrs ago

IN DEPTHIs it time for a complete reset of Tasmania's health system?

14:30PM

HomeBuilder 'success' leads to material and contractor shortages

14:30PM

Newly recovered Whiteley artwork causes stir in city

12:30PM

The government is digging in behind Defence Minister Linda Reynolds who is facing calls to resign.

Defence minister sorry for lying cow barb

Victoria Police are on the lookout for 55-year-old registered sex offender Paul Kraft.

Two sex offenders avoiding Victoria Police

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Four people are in hospital after a "freak accident" involving a horse-drawn cart in regional NSW.

Four hurt as carthorse bolts at showground

A court finds NSW Police breached its duty of care to an officer who became depressed.

NSW Police liable for officer's depression

Launceston property developer Errol Stewart has an idea to fix at least one problem with the Tamar River's mud: finding a way to keep the marina functional. Picture: Phillip Biggs

The mud monster swallowing a city's river

Adam Holmes

The search in waters around east Sydney's Dover Heights for Melissa Caddick has been called off.

Caddick ocean search near Sydney dropped

Danny Russell. Picture: Kenji Sato

How I escaped social housing and broke the cycle of poverty

Kenji Sato

Labor is set to retain a majority in the West Australian parliament after next weekend''s election.

State of play ahead of WA state election

Michael Ramsey

Brewpubs offer creative menus to match the beers, creating a destination for locals and tourists. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Crafty brewers blazing hoppy trails across the country

Michael Turtle

Enjoy a private food and wine tasting experience at Heifer Staton Wines, Orange.

The NSW region that really shines in autumn

Louise Goldsbury

Millions of crabs emerge from the Christmas Island forest and head for the sea.

Cupid hits Christmas Island for annual journey to the sea

Explore Travel

Haas FI team leader Gunther Steiner is confident they can retain Russian flag colours on their car.

WADA looking into Haas F1 livery

HONORARY ROOS: Burnie mid Bailey Boag, Launceston defender Miller Hodge and North Launceston swingman Tom Donnelly.

TSL wrap-up: Roos pick five, mid wants to be Tassie's best

PLENTY TO GIVE: Australian Test captain Tim Paine still has many good years left in him, says fellow Tasmanian cricket icon Ricky Ponting. Picture: Rick Smith

Get off Paine's back: Ponting backs Test skipper

Tough luck: Longford cricketer Stacey Norton-Smith is unable to play in both the TCL Boom and C-grade grand finals.

Rule bars Longford cricket player from grand final call

ON BOARD: Camilla Taylor and debutant Remi Smith have been added to the Devils' squad for this weekend.

Devils ready to deliver in double header interstate

Emily Clooney

WAITING GAME: Ex-North Launceston star Jackson Callow. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Jackson Callow made to wait as Hawks choose Bramble

Hamish Geale

Run: Junior softball action from Churchill Park. Picture: Supplied

Red book grand final

Matt Tatnell

PLANNING: Carrick speedway coordinator Allan Roark said the process for events to be approved during COVID requires streamlining. Picture: Phillip Briggs.

Calls to streamline COVID-19 process for local events

Adam Daunt

Public servant cleared of child sex abuse allegation

Public servant cleared of child sex abuse allegation

Public servant cleared of child sex abuse allegation

Public servant cleared of child sex abuse allegation

Spirit vessel replacement delay might impact growers in future

Spirit vessel replacement delay might impact growers in future

Spirit vessel replacement delay might impact growers in future

Spirit vessel replacement delay might impact growers in future

'PEACE OF MIND': Mat Burke, of Carrick, lives in fear of his cancer returning. He's welcomed the passage of a voluntary assisted dying bill through the lower house. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Cancer survivor 'emotional', as assisted dying all but legalised

'PEACE OF MIND': Mat Burke, of Carrick, lives in fear of his cancer returning. He's welcomed the passage of a voluntary assisted dying bill through the lower house. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Cancer survivor 'emotional', as assisted dying all but legalised

What does the AstraZeneca spat mean for Australia's vaccine program?

EXPLAINERWhat does the AstraZeneca spat mean for Australia's vaccine program?

A tsunami warning, a review and an apology

DIGESTA tsunami warning, a review and an apology

National Cabinet will meet on Friday, with the next phase of the country's response to the pandemic to be the major topic for discussion. Picture: Getty Images

New approaches to virus risks to be discussed by state, territory leaders

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith (top) and Queensland Chief Health Officer Jeanette Young.

DIGESTQueensland fears COVID superspreader on the loose

AMAZING: Launceston man Mark Wells was granted an exemption to travel to Canada for the birth of his first grandchild. Picture: Supplied

Tasmanian granted exemption to travel for birth of his granddaughter

Jackson Worthington

Australian of the Year, Grace Tame. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTPowerful words on a day of very many words

Janine Graham

The logistics of distributing the COVID vaccine in Australia must run smoothly. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONLogistics of COVID-19 vaccine rollout must be perfect

Dr Elizabeth Jackson

"I would have thought the biggest threat to WA is not tomatoes, it's meth and heroin," said WA Premier Mark McGowan. Photo: file

DIGESTWhat's the difference between tomatoes and meth anyway?

Janine Graham

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

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EMPOWERED WOMEN: The Clifford Craig Foundation International Womens Day Luncheon. Picture: Craig George

WHAT'S ONWhere to celebrate International Women's Day in Northern Tasmania

1hr ago

CROP DROP: Nevil Reed with one of the tomato crops that would normally be more bountiful at this time of year. Picture: Craig George

Farm looks to festival after 80 per cent crop drop

Brinley Duggan

Disclaimer: Garage sale listings are based on the latest information available at the time of publishing. Please follow advice from government authorities on social, business, travel and other restrictions to help keep yourself and others safe. ACM takes no responsibility for any consequences arising from these listings.

Find a garage sale in Tasmania

EMPOWERED WOMEN: The Clifford Craig Foundation International Womens Day Luncheon. Picture: Craig George

WHAT'S ONWhere to celebrate International Women's Day in Northern Tasmania

1hr ago

Winner of the 2021 Glover Prize Sebastian Galloway, of Hobart, with his winning piece. Picture: Craig George

PHOTOSTasmanian artist takes home 2021 Glover Prize

Dana Anderson

SALE: Secretary of Friends of Library Prue McCausland with volunteer Bev Buckland get ready for the annual book sale. Picture: Paul Scambler

WHAT'S ONLaunceston's much-loved book sale returns for another chapter

Adam Daunt

Independence Square in Accra, Ghana. It commemorates the independence of Ghana from the United Kingdom in 1957. Picture: Shutterstock.

Haven of peace: Ghana celebrates its independence with eyes on future growth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

Independence Square in Accra, Ghana. It commemorates the independence of Ghana from the United Kingdom in 1957. Picture: Shutterstock.

Haven of peace: Ghana celebrates its independence with eyes on future growth

Five benefits of hiring a divorce lawyer

Five benefits of hiring a divorce lawyer

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A property manager needs to wear many hats. They need to be able to advise the landlord the best interests for their investment property using their property knowledge and experience. Photo: Shutterstock

Investment: Property managers earn their keep

A property manager needs to wear many hats. They need to be able to advise the landlord the best interests for their investment property using their property knowledge and experience. Photo: Shutterstock

Investment: Property managers earn their keep

Quality, location and class

Quality, location and class

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

House of the week: 2a Johanna Court, Trevallyn. Pictures: Supplied by Key2 Property

Modern home with incredible views

BE TEMPTED: Growing Daphnes like the stunning and popular odora is not as hard as you think.

Enjoy sweet smell of Daphne success

Les Hodge

The stunning perennial Geum 'Gold Ball' will bring a splash of vivid colour to your garden.

Around the Garden

Les Hodge

POWERFUL: Former Queensland Tourism Minister Kate Jones and Stillwater founder Kim Seagram at the Tourism Collective's International Women's Day event. Picture: Adam Daunt

Women make the tourism world go round

Adam Daunt

BE TEMPTED: Growing Daphnes like the stunning and popular odora is not as hard as you think.

Enjoy sweet smell of Daphne success

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

PLANNING: Carrick speedway coordinator Allan Roark said the process for events to be approved during COVID requires streamlining. Picture: Phillip Briggs.

Calls to streamline COVID-19 process for local events

Adam Daunt

Launceston property developer Errol Stewart has an idea to fix at least one problem with the Tamar River's mud: finding a way to keep the marina functional. Picture: Phillip Biggs

The mud monster swallowing a city's river

A scene from About Endlessness. Picture: Sharmill Films

REVIEWAbout Endlessness is an existential cinematic musing

The Examiner's first installment of Jam Session

WATCHDeep dive into Tasmania's newest tunes in jam session

The Facebook Room and back to the future

PHOTOSThe Facebook Room and back to the future

QVMAG General Manager of Creative Arts and Cultural Services Tracy Puklowski and Launceston mayor Albert van Zetten with Brett Whiteley's Waves V.

WATCHLong lost Whiteley artwork found hidden in QVMAG

Daina Oliver

Let's flashback to this day, exactly one decade ago

Let's flashback to this day, exactly one decade ago

Craig George

WHERE TO GO: The new exploretravel.com.au website is the place to head for great holiday ideas, tips and deals.

New website for savvy travellers

Joanne Crawford

Launceston property developer Errol Stewart has an idea to fix at least one problem with the Tamar River's mud: finding a way to keep the marina functional. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENThe mud monster swallowing our city's river

Adam Holmes

Public views still split over VAD legislation

HAVE YOUR SAYPublic views still divided over assisted dying laws

Letters to the editor

Something is seriously rotten in footy land, corporates have taken over'

HAVE YOUR SAYSomething is seriously rotten in footy land, corporates have taken over'

Letters to the editor

'Destroying old growth forests is near-criminal stupidity'

HAVE YOUR SAY'Destroying old growth forests is near-criminal stupidity'

Letters to the editor

Public views still split over VAD legislation

HAVE YOUR SAYPublic views still divided over assisted dying laws

'They looked after us, now we should be looking after our elderly'

HAVE YOUR SAY'They looked after us, now we should be looking after our elderly'

Letters to the editor

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The stunning perennial Geum 'Gold Ball' will bring a splash of vivid colour to your garden.

Around the Garden

Les Hodge

ALONE AND VULNERABLE: Single older women without children face unique challenges. Image: Pixabay

The single woman, no kids paradox

Eileen Wood

SHOW GOES ON: The fundraising event will be the first time Maria Venuti will sing publicly since her stroke five years ago.

Maria Venuti to return to stage for 80th birthday

Geraldine Cardozo

GROWTH: Argentinian feedlot cattle. South America is where the lion's share of beef production growth is currently happening.

Why Australian beef should not take on South America

Shan Goodwin

Victorians will be allowed to camp on Crown Land reserves adjacent to rivers for the first time, a move which has alarmed the farmers who lease that land.

Campers face $1650 fine for not closing gates - rules for Crown Land access released

Chris McLennan

MORE UPGRADES: The federal government is providing more funding, for further irrigation infrastructure upgrades in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District.

Federal money for more state water saving projects

SIMPLY STYLISH: Lyrical white quilt cover from Sheridan's new autumn/winter range.

How to choose the best pillow and other bedding questions

1hr ago

RENOVATED DELIGHT: Making use of raked ceilings, demolishing walls and opening the inside to the outside has turned this mid-century shack in Coffs Harbour into a sleek California-style home.

Let a winner of The Block explain a minimalist renovation

HOUSE | DESIGN

STRESS LESS: Preparation and remaining calm will help make relocation much easier on pets.

When it comes to a new home, it's all about the smooth moves

RSPCA