The Examiner
Monday, 16 May
Court quashes MP's plan to clear 1800 hectares of native forest
Lyons Liberal MHA John Tucker attempted - on behalf of his father - to get approval for the clearing of 1800 hectares of native forest at Ansons Bay, including threatened forest species.
Adam Holmes
New timber tech unveiled at Tasmania's largest softwood sawmill
Luke Miller
FUNDED: Timberlink sales, marketing, and corporate affairs executive general manager David Oliver with Bass Liberal MHR Bridget Archer at Timberlink's Bell Bay mill on Monday. Picture: Paul Scambler
TasWater issues warning over the security of drinking water supply
1hr ago
Drug driving a factor in Midland Highway triple fatality: coroner
Coroner Simon Cooper found that a driver "overreacted" to an airborne solar panel which caused him to swerve into oncoming traffic.
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Corflute wars: How political ads and vandalism costs votes
Emma Horn
Vandals in the Illawarra seat of Cunningham have destroyed United Australia Party corflutes of candidate Benjamin Britton.
Dutton is 'biggest threat to national security': McGowan
Harley Dennett, Finn McHugh • 4m ago
Defence Minister Peter Dutton described a Chinese warship's sailing off the coast of Western Australia as "an aggressive act". Picture: Keegan Carroll
What they said on day 36 of the campaign
7m ago
Scott Morrison on the campaign trail in Ipswich, Queensland.
Subscriber
'They hate superannuation': Eslake lashes Libs' housing policy
Sean Ford
Saul Eslake
Federal Election
Mitchell to target 'income inequality' if re-elected
Incumbent: Lyons Labor HMR Brian Mitchell is seeking a third term in the central Tasmanian electorate. Picture: Paul Scambler
Andrew Chounding
Greens candidate aiming to create change in Lyons electorate
Luke Miller
ENVIROMENTAL: Lyons Tasmanian Greens' candidate Liz Johnstone has been a social justice and environmental advocate for most of her life, and is aiming to use parts of that passion to improve several key issues in the Lyons electorate. Picture: Supplied
Federal Election
Northern Tasmanian migrant community centre receives million dollar promise
COMMUNITY: Ross Hart, Ian Wright, Andrew Giles and Ella Dixon at the Mowbray MRC. Picture: Andrew Chounding
Andrew Chounding
Quartet earn state selections
Rob Shaw
Chloe White. Picture: Hamish Geale
Federal Election
Bass debate candidates failed to provide 'specific answers' on health
Andrew Chounding
Melva Truchanas remembered as a 'true champion' of Tasmanian wilderness
Sandy Powell
Melva Truchanas and Christine Milne. Picture: Supplied/Bob Brown
In Depth
Four schools raise concerns about relief teacher, no action taken
The Commission of Inquiry was told that no system existed in the Education Department in 2020 to pick up concerning patterns of behaviour regarding relief teachers.
Adam Holmes
Abuse victim loses out again over government's 'aggressive' approach
Adam Holmes
Federal Election
Bower says she has the 'skills' for Lyons
NEW BLOOD: Susie Bower is standing for the seat of Lyons and says her past success speak to her suitability for the job. Picture: Paul Scambler
Andrew Chounding • 1hr ago
Local volunteers celebrated during National Volunteer Week
Clancy Balen
WILDLIFE RESCUE: Juleen Angove has been nominated for a Volunteering Tasmania award for her wildlife rescue work. Picture: Clancy Balen
City of Launceston projects progress report
Alison Foletta
PROJECTS: City of Launceston will look how the progress of their annual plan projects.
Two charged after hooning in states South, charged laid and car confiscated
Nikita McGuire • 1hr ago
Dolphins join in on 1680km Bass Strait loop journey
RECORD: Aaron Tarbit, Andrew Thompson, and Brendan Whitty on the fourth day of their journey at Stanley, Tasmania. Picture: Supplied
Clancy Balen
Rocherlea crash mars start of Road Safety Week as police crack down on drivers
Alison Foletta
ROAD SAFETY: Assistant Commissioner Jonathan Higgins and Jacquie Petrusma, Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management, with Head of the Road Safety Advisory board Scott Tilyard. Picture: Supplied

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Digest
Don't forget to keep sight of the pandemic, medical experts warn
A negative rapid antigen test result. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Jasper Lindell • 2hrs ago
Meet the man in charge of the next generation of musicians
Jenny Denton • 32m ago
Paavali Jumppanen
Parties need stronger health access plans
Famida Rahman • 58m ago
The Consumers Health Forum says major parties need to do more to enhance access to health care.
'Girl code' saved Teihana after terrifying street encounter
Zoe Cartwright • 1hr ago
QUICK THINKING: Amielle Cordina didn't hesitate to intervene when she saw an almost-naked man with a metal pole harassing Teihana Gardener-Greentree in Wollongong. Picture: Adam McLean.
Vic schools grappling with COVID closures
Cassandra Morgan • 1hr ago
James Merlino says Victoria's school system is challenged because of people positive for the virus.
Sport
Opinion
Gresham a key Saints playmaker
SUBLIME: Saint Jade Gresham was a crucial element against Geelong on Saturday. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
Howard Kotton • 2hrs ago
Quartet earn state selections
Rob Shaw
Chloe White. Picture: Hamish Geale
Global events take off
Rob Shaw
TRY AGAIN: A packed York Park in Launceston watches Namibia versus Romania at the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
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Farewell Andrew Symonds, truly one of a kind
FAREWELL: The cricket community paid their respects to Andrew Symonds over the weekend, who sadly passed away. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
Adam Daunt
Tim Paine's playing career appears over
Steve Larkin
Tim Paine's playing career appears to be over after being left out of Tasmania's list.
Zinging towards Cup
Greg Mansfield
CUP HOPES: Dramazing wins for Danial Ganderton at Mowbray in March. The mare has since won another three races in a row at Spreyton.
Svitolina and Monfils expecting baby girl
Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina in a practice session at the Australian Open.
Devils deliver in the wet over Western Jets
Adam Daunt
PHYSICAL: Brandon Leary contests the ball against Billy Kolyniuk at Windsor Park. Picture: Solstice Digital

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Tasmanian Politics
Federal Election
Bower says she has the 'skills' for Lyons
NEW BLOOD: Susie Bower is standing for the seat of Lyons and says her past success speak to her suitability for the job. Picture: Paul Scambler
Andrew Chounding • 1hr ago
Court quashes MP's plan to clear 1800 hectares of native forest
Adam Holmes
Lyons Liberal MHA John Tucker attempted - on behalf of his father - to get approval for the clearing of 1800 hectares of native forest at Ansons Bay, including threatened forest species.
Subscriber
'They hate superannuation': Eslake lashes Libs' housing policy
Sean Ford
Saul Eslake
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Living with climate disasters
A home on Richmond Street, Woodburn. The flood damaged contents piled up on the nature strip. Thursday 7th April 2022 // PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL // NEWCASTLE HERALD // NRFLOODS22
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
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Goat yoga sets the baa for mental health care
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield
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Finding a place for autistic kids in regional Australia
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Melissa's son Jacob, 8, has been deferred four times from a support class. Picture: Eva Baxter
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What's On
Something old, something new
The Jezabels, an Australian rock classic. Picture: Supplied
Josh Leeson
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Mike Myers is back (yeah, baby!) with more genital jokes, celebrity cameos and prosthetics
B. R. Doherty
Do you want the good news or the bad news? Picture: Netflix
Hayley Mary is taking no prisoners in solo career
Josh Leeson
BUSY: After a frustrating couple of years Hayley Mary is juggling her solo shows with a return to The Jezabels.
William Crighton's green message cuts through
Josh Leeson
SUPPORT: William Crighton will open for Midnight Oil on the band's final European tour. Picture: Paul Dear
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Banff Mountain Film Festival to visit Launceston
Nikita McGuire
Recommended
Budget can still be boujee
AESTHETICALLY PLEASING: The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is of sleek design and comes in two stunning colours, awesome blue and black. Photo: Supplied.
Ash Lieberman
Is a novated lease worth it?
Purchasing a car using a novated lease arrangement can typically save buyers thousands of dollars upfront. Picture: Shutterstock
Boutique care for bereaved
Ash Lieberman
COMMITMENT: Simon Rice has been a funeral director for 17 years and says his team is "committed to their vocation." Photo: Supplied.
Enjoy the colours of New York and Canada in the autumn
Emma Brown
The many highlights of South Australia
Emma Brown
An Australian highlight: A trip to the Flinders Ranges ticks all the boxes as it has some of Australia's most spectacular scenery and challenging terrain.

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PropertyReal Estate View
Home, cabins and views in Windermere
Subscriber
'They hate superannuation': Eslake lashes Libs' housing policy
Sean Ford
Saul Eslake
Subscriber
Beefed up scheme to help Tasmanians into home ownership
Sean Ford
A scheme aims to help lower-income Tasmanians become home owners.
Community
Local volunteers celebrated during National Volunteer Week
WILDLIFE RESCUE: Juleen Angove has been nominated for a Volunteering Tasmania award for her wildlife rescue work. Picture: Clancy Balen
Clancy Balen
Launceston community groups donate to Special Olympians
Clancy Balen
OLYMPICS: Daniel Thomson and Cars for Kidz founder Alan Stevenson at The Branch, Kings Meadows. Picture: Clancy Balen
No one knows why the Hobart Express went off the rails
Nigel Burch, Launceston Historical Society
WRECK: A dazed passenger looks for her luggage in the wrecked carriages of the Launceston to Hobart Express. Picture: Tasmanian Mail, February 17, 1916
Right support can create bright future
HAPPY DAYS: School heavily influences young people's involvement, training or study post-school.
Scamwatch: Scammers use social media to target renters
Photos and Video
Dutton is 'biggest threat to national security': McGowan
Defence Minister Peter Dutton described a Chinese warship's sailing off the coast of Western Australia as "an aggressive act". Picture: Keegan Carroll
Harley Dennett, Finn McHugh • 4m ago
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History of the 'gotcha' question: How elections are won or lost on a gaffe
Emma Horn • 2hrs ago
GORMLESS: Does the way a politician responds to a 'gotcha' question matter to voters?
Real Australia
Eurovision opened my eyes to the exciting world we live in
Ayden Dawkins
Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra won with their entry Stefania.
Unlocking super will have 'marginal' impact on house prices: Morrison
Doug Dingwall, Dan Jervis-Bardy, Hannah Neale
Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: James Croucher
Opinion
Morrison needs to pull off a Houdini
Garry Linnell
Fiona Katauskas' view
Comment
Have Your Say
Major parties ignoring democratic wishes of voting public
Letters to the Editor
Have Your Say
Optimistic spin on number of people in work
Letters to the Editor | May 14, 2022
Liberal senator Wendy Askew.
Have Your Say
'Red-taped' Aboriginal treaty process is only giving false hope
Letters to the Editor
Stories fromThe Senior
A world of listening sunshine
HELLO WORLD: Cochlear implants have turned around Moira Kirby's life and she now helps other recipients.
Therese Murray
No one knows why the Hobart Express went off the rails
Nigel Burch, Launceston Historical Society
WRECK: A dazed passenger looks for her luggage in the wrecked carriages of the Launceston to Hobart Express. Picture: Tasmanian Mail, February 17, 1916
Book review: Don't Call us Carnies
Therese Murray
A LIFE WELL LIVED: Norma Brophy does some touch-ups to her Slim Dusty portrait painted on an old circus canvas.

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Stock & Land
"Fantastic" time for superfine wool growers, despite many challenges
CONFIDENT: ASWGA national president Mark Waters says while there are challenges, fantastic prices sees good time for wool growers.
Philippe Perez • 32m ago
Superfine Wool growers awarded in Ararat
Philippe Perez • 32m ago
Lamb cook-ups and workshops for international chefs in Victoria
Philippe Perez • 2hrs ago
CHEF'S SPECIAL: Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas demonstrating her cooking skills for international chefs from 10 countriues ahead of the 2022 Lambassador series of workshops.
Life & Style
Changes to seniors' health card eligibility is a gift to many
Changes to eligibility for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card is good news. Picture: Shutterstock.
Noel Whittaker
Wedding planning: what to do (and not do) before your big day
Wellness
Posture perfect means sometimes slouching too
Wellness with Amy Cooper
Variety is the key to a happy body and good posture. Picture: Shutterstock.

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