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Female youth charged in relation to alleged Richmond murder

APPEAL DISMISSED: Christo Brown after being arrested and extradited back to Tasmania in 2015.

Appeal of Launceston man who raped elderly woman dismissed

DESTROYED: The Warring Street house after the fire. Picture: Tarlia Jordan

Police could have prevented Ravenswood house fire: victim

A hidden oasis on the city fringe

CLAMPED: Police are clamping or confiscating hundreds of vehicles each year.

Tasmanian police clamping down on state's direst drivers

117 images of the Launceston to Scottsdale railway line, and rail trail to Tulendeena

'Nothing like Churchill's Hut': historic Tasmanian tiger site's legitimacy questioned

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Bridport Western Access Road open to public

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MAST calls for safe-sailing over Easter

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'Avalanche'of donations after house destroyed by fire

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Appeal to block potential evidence in Mount Lyell inquest

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Labor flags legal boost for bank misconduct claims

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Incumbent Bass Labor MHR Ross Hart with opposition financial services spokesperson Clare O'Neil and Launceston Community Legal Centre chief executive Nicky Snare in Princes Square on Thursday. Labor have pledged a boost for financial rights services in the state. Picture: Matt Dennien

Labor flags legal boost for bank misconduct claims

Matt Dennien

Sarah Pearce, expecting to give birth to her fourth child at the Launceston Birth Centre this week, sits with centre's committee treasurer Sarah Haberle. Picture: Neil Richardson

Health plan to help Birth Centre, with more money pledged for North

Matt Dennien

FermenTasmania chief executive Pip Dawson

Labor's fermentation factory funding 'vitally important': business body

Rob Inglis

Labor flags legal boost for bank misconduct claims

ALP matches Libs' funding commitment for AMC defence precinct

Rob Inglis

Australian Forest Products Association chief executive Ross Hampton in Launceston on Wednesday. Picture: Matt Dennien

Forestry body calls for major party action after Bass poll

Matt Dennien

Foreign climbs: Lauren Perry, Nicole Frain and Ruby Roseman Gannon heading overseas. Picture: Paul Scambler

Tassie riders flying off to next challenge

Tassie trio on Australian radar

Green grass of home: Eddie Ockenden relaxing at his family home in Moonah. Pictures: Scott Gelston

Solo goals of team player

National bronze for Mitchell

Leading the way: Penguin's Sharn Hayward top scored in the Tasmanian girls win over Western Australia Country with 22 points. Picture: Brodie Weeding.

Teams end pools with wins

Jarryd McGuane

GETTING READY: Ryley Major, with Rohan Hillier in the sulky, exercises in the water at Greens Beach in preparation for Saturday night's Easter Cup final at Mowbray. Picture: Stacey Lear.

Bookies taking no risks

Greg Mansfield

ASPIRING: Launceston ruckman Hamish Leedham.

TSL: League-best Lee leading Leedham

Hamish Geale

FUTURE: North Launceston teenager James Curran (right) with fellow young gun Oliver Sanders.

A Curran affair: Teen debuts for North

Hamish Geale

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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Morgan with his exhibition at the Gallows. Picture: Supplied

Digital photographer's creative journey into the Tarkine

Frances Vinall

Josef Chromy to screen Pulp Fiction for A Movie on the lawn

Harry Murtough

CHAMPION: Ford fan Sally Ferrall will spend the next few days at Symmons Plains Raceway for the 2019 Tasmania SuperSprint. Picture: Paul Scambler.

Subscriber awarded exciting SuperSprint experience

Kasey Wilkins

Digital photographer's creative journey into the Tarkine

Anthony Callea will perform at Country Club Tasmania on Saturday, June 1 as part of the 'Unplugged And Unfiltered' tour.

Callea gets unplugged and unfiltered ahead of national tour

Jessica Willard

SuperSprint Transporter Parade

Kasey Wilkins

Early detection of skin cancer does save lives

What is a gigabyte? Many people don't know what data usage is required for even the most common activities like streaming videos.

Seven fun ways with 10GB

Emma Brown

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

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Early detection of skin cancer does save lives

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Keeping your loved-ones close across the world

Emma Brown

A hidden oasis on the city fringe

Maeve McKenna

Soak in the panoramic Tamar River views

Maeve McKenna

Relax into family life in this beautiful Trevallyn home

Maeve McKenna

Share with us your Easter service times, trading hours

Kathy Seadon with Doug. Picture: Daniel Guajardo

Leaping fluffballs at Exeter grounds

Harry Murtough

Tackling youth issues: An image from the HOPE video series. Picture: supplied

Videos by students presented at festival

Harry Murtough

Share with us your Easter service times, trading hours

The SCAMJAM competitors with scooter riders Julius Petrohilos and Jett McCoughlin. Picture: supplied

Break O'Day Youth Week event a success

Kasey Wilkins

Brooks High School. Picture: Paul Scambler

Tender advertised for Brooks project

Harry Murtough

Recipe: courtesy of Sydney Seafood School. Photo: Franz Scheurer

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

Hudson Delamere Baker, son of Siena Stokell and Kaide Baker, of Longford.

Northern Tasmania's newest arrivals

117 images of the Launceston to Scottsdale railway line, and rail trail to Tulendeena

New high-visibility police car. Picture: Tasmania Police

New police cars ahead of Easter weekend blitz

Wine centre creates community in heart of the valley

Johanna Baker-Dowdell

Families enjoy Autumn sunshine on Tuesday, April 16 | Gallery

Frances Vinall

UNKNOWN: Remains of Ben Lomond Alpine Hotel and Legges Tor public shelter after they were gutted by fire in May 2018. Picture: Scott Gelston

Ben Lomond hotel future uncertain

Johanna Baker-Dowdell

STAR TURN: Lily Cornish and Jett Kenny on Dancing With the Stars. Picture: Network 10

Cornish has 'perfect night' to end Dancing With the Stars season

Johanna Baker-Dowdell

Voters need to hear more from candidates

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Letters to the editor

Call to clarify position of peaceful protest

Voters need to hear more from candidates

Where is Tassie, North Melbourne?

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YOUR SAY: Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia is on the lookout for older Australians to be part of its 2019 Federal Election Panel. Photo: Paul Jeffers

Federal election: Be a voice for older Australians

AN ILLNESS: On average, one in four people experience anxiety at some stage in their life. Photo: Shutterstock.

Almost a decade wait for anxiety treatment

Samara Ross

"Who would have thought it?": Prolific singer-songwriter Brian Cadd, once described as "Australia's answer to Quincy Jones", marvels at a lifetime in the music business. His latest album, recorded in Nashville, is Silver City.

Brian Cadd rocks his babies

John Piggott

Entertainers such as Gang of Youths have been critical of the controversial ticket reseller Viagogo.

Ticket reseller Viagogo misled Aust buyers

Police are searching for two gunmen who opened fire at a man walking into his western Sydney home.

Search for masked gunmen after Syd attack

Senior Nationals backed MP George Christensen over his time away from his job and electorate.

Senior Nationals back MP over Manila trips

Bob Brown's claim about emissions from his Adani protest convoy is false.

Bob Brown's Adani convoy claim backfires

Former bikie boss Mahmoud 'Mick' Hawi was fatally shot multiple times in a Rockdale gym car park.

Hawi's alleged executioners to face trial

Renas Lelikan has admitted to being a member of a terrorist organisation.

NSW man admits being terror group member

Jodie Stephens

Prime Minister Scott Morrison tries out his pool and people skills at a Geelong aged care facility.

Morrison avoids gaffes in safe first week

Matt Coughlan

QLD police release image of car linked to the fatal shooting of a Brisbane doctor.

Photo of car linked to Brisbane shooting

ATTACK: Wild dogs destroyed or injured about 70 lambs last year in one hit on Steve Marshall's Boorolite farm.

Dogs a problem on multiple fronts for Boorolite producer

Alastair Dowie

FEEDING: A Wedge-tailed eagle feeding on the carcase of a lamb in central Victoria where there have been increased sightings of eagles around stock.

Eagles feasting on lambs commonplace

Alastair Dowie

DOG IMPACT: Boorolite livestock producer Steve Marshall says wild dogs have had a big impact on his sheep operation. Photos by Shaye Hughes.

Wild dog attacks challenge response and planning

Alastair Dowie

Australians aren't letting travel costs stop their holiday fun.

Travelling Aussies pay top dollar for their accommodation

Get your Game of Thrones fix in person, on site

Beautifully presented: Le Petit Flot’s prawn-and-avocado salad is one of chef Colin Yee's creations, which are all to kill for.

Sydney's heart opens up

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Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

GETTING HELP: Even if you think it is a simple financial decision, you should source professional advice to ensure there are no hidden repurcussions.

Seek advice before making big financial decisions

Noel Whittaker

NEW CATCH AT SEAPORT: Restaurant chef Paige Anning, manager Bec McDonald and owner Karen Burbury setting up the venue. Picture: Paul Scambler

Seafood returns to Seaport venue

Johanna Baker-Dowdell