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Hawthorn and the Western Bulldogs will face off in Launceston once again. Picture: Craig George

Blockbuster AFL matches set for Tasmania

Josh Partridge
1hr ago

Premier Peter Gutwein has announced the public sector vaccination mandate, with job terminations a possibilty.

WATCHVaccine mandate for vast majority of state's public sector

Adam Holmes

Premier Peter Gutwein has outlined the vaccination status of Tasmania's lower house MPs.

Vaccination status of Tasmanian MPs outlined

Adam Holmes
2hrs ago

Welcome to 'Wetmore', one of Tasmania's most spectacular homes

Welcome to 'Wetmore', one of Tasmania's most spectacular homes

Public Health director Mark Veitch

Decision to be made on mandatory vaccinations for child care sector next week

Matt Maloney
10m ago

Community consultation will start on how the Ashley Youth Detention Centre will be used as part of the government's corrections plans in the North. Picture: Craig George

Ashley 'well-suited' for adult prison, consultation to start

Adam Holmes

How to make healthier choices when eating out

SILENT ASSASSINHow to make healthier choices when eating out

Juanita Greville

A jobs fair in Burnie. Picture: Brodie Weeding.

Regional Tasmania, Hobart going separate ways on jobs

Sean Ford
2hrs ago

Dope grower irrigated crop from swimming pools

OUR HISTORYNew free resource showcasing diaries of Tasmanian governor's wife

2hrs ago

TasNetworks helping to feed those in need with generous donation

2hrs ago

Hydrogen, electric trucks on the way if governments act

2hrs ago

Hawthorn and the Western Bulldogs will face off in Launceston once again. Picture: Craig George

Blockbuster AFL matches set for Tasmania

1hr ago

DOUGHNUT KING: Beadoughs Donuts owner Sunny Beatson with his new trailer. Picture: Joshua Peach

WATCHTeen entrepreneur opens city's newest doughnut spot

Hawthorn will visit UTAS Stadium on Anzac Day in 2022. Picture: Craig George

Launceston Anzac Day clash locked in for Hawthorn

Northern Tasmania's cultural scene stages comeback

COMMENTNorthern Tasmania's cultural scene stages comeback

Feud over foreshore future rages on in state's North

IN DEPTHFeud over foreshore future rages on at Gravelly Beach

Three out of four ain't bad: Cynthia Nixon, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kristin Davis have returned for the reboot, minus Kim Cattrall. Picture: Foxtel

WATCHAnd just like that, Sex and the City gals are in their 50s and it's sink or swim for Succession

More suspected Omicron cases found in Vic

13m ago

SA to set date soon on COVID-19 measures

22m ago

Pygmy hippo calf makes debut at Sydney zoo

32m ago

Two bushfire emergencies in southwest WA

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Alleged fake meth dealer charged

49m ago

WATCHWhy this former fire chief feels he has a moral duty to speak up about climate change

51m ago

Queensland's health system is at "breaking point" ahead of a relaxation of COVID rules, the AMA says

Qld hospitals 'at breaking point': AMA

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More than 91 per cent of Victorians over 12 are fully vaccinated.

More suspected Omicron cases found in Vic

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SA Premier Steven Marshall says a decision is imminent on new COVID-19 restrictions for the state.

SA to set date soon on COVID-19 measures

22m ago

The two-week-old pygmy hippo calf makes her first appearance at Sydney's Taronga Zoo.

Pygmy hippo calf makes debut at Sydney zoo

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People in a national park area in WA's south have been told to leave as a bushfire approaches.

Two bushfire emergencies in southwest WA

Michael Ramsey
37m ago

AFP Assistant Commissioner Nigel Ryan has signalled a new wave of raids targeting organised crime.

Alleged fake meth dealer charged

Dominic Giannini
49m ago

FIRESTORM: Cromer resident, and former Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Greg Mullins says his book 'Firestorm' busts the myths on climate change. Picture: Geoff Jones

WATCHWhy this former fire chief feels he has a moral duty to speak up about climate change

Nadine Morton
51m ago

Peter Gutwein says Tasmania's public sector staff could be laid off if they refuse to be vaccinated.

Vaccine mandate for Tas public workers

Ethan James
53m ago

THE MAN: Taran Armstrong's record-breaking form with the Lancers has caught the eyes of US fans ahead of the 2022 NBA draft. Picture: Twitter

SUBSCRIBER'Lethal' Armstrong's record-breaking game gets NBA star's praise

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Still A Star, with part-owner Ron Riley and trainer Bill Ryan, has joined Mystic Journey in retirement.

Two racing greats retired on same day

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STAR SHOW: Trevallyn Blue's Emma Elliott was brilliant in the field for her side. Picture: File

Bracknell and Longford stay undefeated in TCL Female Boom

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Hawthorn and the Western Bulldogs will face off in Launceston once again. Picture: Craig George

Blockbuster AFL matches set for Tasmania

1hr ago

Hawthorn will visit UTAS Stadium on Anzac Day in 2022. Picture: Craig George

Launceston Anzac Day clash locked in for Hawthorn

Josh Partridge

Mark Cavendish has been assaulted and his wife threatened in an armed burglary of their home.

Mark Cavendish attacked by armed burglars

Sam Russell

Sydney Sixers continue Hurricanes' horror Launnie run

Sydney Sixers continue Hurricanes' horror Launnie run

Josh Partridge

Record breaker: Tasmania JackJumpers' Sam McDaniel scored the side's first points in the NBL. Picture: Phillip Biggs

JackJumpers move on to win-less 36ers after first victory

Josh Partridge

Public Health director Mark Veitch

Decision to be made on mandatory vaccinations for child care sector next week

10m ago

Public Health director Mark Veitch

Decision to be made on mandatory vaccinations for child care sector next week

10m ago

State's hydroelectricity storage at a five-year high

State's hydroelectricity storage at a five-year high

State's hydroelectricity storage at a five-year high

State's hydroelectricity storage at a five-year high

A search for one-night stays for whole-of-property Airbnb listings in Launceston for a date in February came up with 60 results (more appear when zooming in).

Call for freeze on new entire-house Airbnb listings in Tasmania

A search for one-night stays for whole-of-property Airbnb listings in Launceston for a date in February came up with 60 results (more appear when zooming in).

Call for freeze on new entire-house Airbnb listings in Tasmania

Mice bait rebates to be extended into 2022

Mice bait rebates to be extended into 2022

Premier Peter Gutwein has announced the public sector vaccination mandate, with job terminations a possibilty.

WATCHVaccine mandate for vast majority of state's public sector

Warning for race fans after COVID-positive case attends Bathurst 1000

Warning for race fans after COVID-positive case attends Bathurst 1000

Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison. Picture: Keegan Carroll

DIGESTChina-Australia relationship still on rough seas

Department of Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pezzullo. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Pandemic 'stress test' result sat on for years before COVID-19

Gerard Cockburn
Sarah Basford Canales

Paul Kelly says more information on the Omicron variant's ability to evade vaccines will be availalbe soon. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Data detailing vaccine's effect on Omicron due soon, Kelly says

Finn McHugh

Feeling lonely, depressed or anxious around the holidays is more common than you think. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTNot feeling so festive? Remember you aren't alone

Kayla Osborne

Premier rubbishes social media claims, unveils child vax rollout

VAX THE NATIONPremier rubbishes social media claims, unveils child vax rollout

Brinley Duggan

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

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

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

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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Three out of four ain't bad: Cynthia Nixon, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kristin Davis have returned for the reboot, minus Kim Cattrall. Picture: Foxtel

WATCHAnd just like that, Sex and the City gals are in their 50s and it's sink or swim for Succession

B.R. Doherty

AMTF ambassador John X, Tasmanian singer and actress Nicole Simms-Farrow, and AMTF acting chair Liz Bennett. Paul Scambler

WATCHStar-studded cast revealed for Launceston festival

Dana Anderson

The Living End will play at Red Hot Summer Tour 2022. Picture: Supplied

Sizzling summer of live music on its way

Dana Anderson

Three out of four ain't bad: Cynthia Nixon, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kristin Davis have returned for the reboot, minus Kim Cattrall. Picture: Foxtel

WATCHAnd just like that, Sex and the City gals are in their 50s and it's sink or swim for Succession

IN YOUR FACE: Urzila Carlson is bringing her It's Personal tour to Newcastle Entertainment Centre on May 5. Tickets are on sale now.

WHAT'S ONUrzila Carlson is laughing through lockdown

Lisa Rockman

TUNING IN: Doug Westbrook excited for the 2022 A Day at the Creek festival. Picture: Paul Scambler

WATCHTribute band festival announces 2022 program

Dana Anderson

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Floor lamps are transformational art pieces as well as gorgeous lights. Picture: Supplied

Floor lamps: Tips and tricks

Having a mobile vet visit your home creates a better experience for you, your pet and the vet.

Special vet care for your pet delivered to your door

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Shift online: Once customers see the benefits of buying online they are staying as regular customers. Picture: Supplied

Customers seeking discretion and service continue to embrace booming online retailers

STUNNING: The tour will end in beautiful Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast. James Davis Photography / Shutterstock.com

Discover the beauty and wonders of Regional NSW

Welcome to 'Wetmore', one of Tasmania's most spectacular homes

Welcome to 'Wetmore', one of Tasmania's most spectacular homes

Welcome to 'Wetmore', one of Tasmania's most spectacular homes

Welcome to 'Wetmore', one of Tasmania's most spectacular homes

Picture: Simon Sturzaker.

Tasmanian-based bank getting huge home loans growth

Picture: Simon Sturzaker.

Tasmanian-based bank getting huge home loans growth

The block at 160 Kanangra Drive, Gwandalan. Picture: Supplied

They expected $5 million, they got more than double that

Jack Needham

A deposit of less than $100,000 could score you a cute cottage in Launceston's suburbs. Picture: Supplied

Six regional locations where you can buy with a $100k deposit or less

Jack Needham

Paul and Lynne Wilton, owners of the new Little Beach Co Glamping Experience. Picture: Supplied

Hemsworth rumour shines spotlight on Tassie's East Coast

Joshua Peach

GENEROSITY: TasNetworks chief executive Sean McGoldrick and St Vincent de Paul Society Tasmania chief executive Lara Alexander with a Vinnies food van. Picture: Nikita McGuire

TasNetworks helping to feed those in need with generous donation

Nikita McGuire
2hrs ago

BRIGHTEN UP: The Bonfire sculpture at the Beaconsfield centre. Picture: Supplied

'What makes me smile? Dinosaurs!': Sculpture captures kids' passion

Brinley Duggan

HELPING HAND: Mandy Monaghan, Richard Tarr, Tim Cocker, Greg Willis and Hannah Syms at New Horizons, Invermay. Picture: Nikita McGuire

Generous donation for New Horizons spreads festive joy

Nikita McGuire

GENEROSITY: TasNetworks chief executive Sean McGoldrick and St Vincent de Paul Society Tasmania chief executive Lara Alexander with a Vinnies food van. Picture: Nikita McGuire

TasNetworks helping to feed those in need with generous donation

2hrs ago

Vandals target Branxholm Pool over weekend leading to closure

Vandals target Branxholm Pool over weekend leading to closure

Nikita McGuire

PEDAL POWER: Mountain bike rider Borys Zagrocki and Events Minister Sarah Courtney are excited by what experience DerbyFest can provide people over the next three years. Picture: Nikita McGuire

WATCHDerbyFest locked in for 2022 much to delight of trail lovers

Nikita McGuire

FIRESTORM: Cromer resident, and former Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Greg Mullins says his book 'Firestorm' busts the myths on climate change. Picture: Geoff Jones

WATCHWhy this former fire chief feels he has a moral duty to speak up about climate change

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Deputy Chief Health Officer Dr Marianne Gale said 13 of the cases were from overseas travellers while 29 are locally acquired, five of whom attended a party boat cruise on Sydney Harbour on December 3.

WATCHNSW Omicron cases grow to 42 as state records 420 COVID-19 infections

2hrs ago

Three out of four ain't bad: Cynthia Nixon, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kristin Davis have returned for the reboot, minus Kim Cattrall. Picture: Foxtel

WATCHAnd just like that, Sex and the City gals are in their 50s and it's sink or swim for Succession

Premier Peter Gutwein has announced the public sector vaccination mandate, with job terminations a possibilty.

WATCHVaccine mandate for vast majority of state's public sector

ABLAZE: Fire visible from Caves Road south of Redgate in the Margaret River region of WA. Picture: Jesse Noakes

WATCHPopular tourist attractions evacuated as bushfire spreads

Emma Horn

How to make healthier choices when eating out

SILENT ASSASSINHow to make healthier choices when eating out

Juanita Greville

ARRIVED: Queensland has declared a "world-first" new mutation of the Omicron variant, but testing will still need to be done to confirm the sub-lineage. Picture: FILE

WATCH'World-first' new Omicron variant may be detected in Qld

Emma Horn

Crowd out in force as the Hurricanes take on the Sixers

PHOTOSCrowd out in force as the Hurricanes take on the Sixers

Andrew Chounding

Who'll foot the bill for e-scooter injuries?

HAVE YOUR SAYWho'll foot the bill for e-scooter injuries?

Letters to the editor

Lower speed limits are controversial, but can save lives

HAVE YOUR SAYLower speed limits are controversial, but can save lives

Letters to the editor

Should the next Royal Commission look at real estate industry?

HAVE YOUR SAYShould the next Royal Commission look at real estate industry?

Letters to the editor

Who'll foot the bill for e-scooter injuries?

HAVE YOUR SAYWho'll foot the bill for e-scooter injuries?

Steve Smith at Bellerive Oval in 2015.

COMMENTCricket Australia must resist Ashes cash call

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Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

The colourful Celosia or plumed cock's comb can go into the garden now. Pictures: Shutterstock

Around the Garden

Les Hodge

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

INTEREST: About 4000 cattle were yarded at the Victorian Livestock Exchange.

Pakenham steers pass 750c/kg as PTIC heifers sell to $4425

Bryce Eishold
51m ago

LOOKING GOOD: Things are looking good for dairy farm profitability this season, according to a report released on Wednesday.

Dairy outlook positive but production constrained

Carlene Dowie

Crossfire is recalling quad bikes from seven of its nine models, including X2 ATVs built between September 2020 and March 2021.

Crossfire recalling 890 quad bikes

Melody Labinsky

A look at the success rates of IVF by age

A look at the success rates of IVF by age

Deborah Devis
2hrs ago

TWIRL: Inside the Asteroid belt seen against the sun in deep space. Picture: Shutterstock

How the asteroid belt formed in space

Lauren Fuge

And the awards for the best and worst in the financial world of 2021 go to...

OPINIONWho conned and who contributed to the world of money in 2021

Noel Whittaker