The Examiner
Friday, 24 June
Ambitious future plan for QVMAG
CULTURE: City of Launceston mayor Albert van Zetten said QVMAG needs ambitious changes. Picture: Supplied
Alison Foletta
Explainer
Anti-protest laws: how they work, and will they work?
Adam Holmes
Protesters on Helilog Road earlier this month. How would the anti-protest laws stop, or prevent, these protests from occurring? Picture: Bob Brown Foundation
Good News
Charity wig gala smashes fundraising goal, final figure over $65k
Nikita McGuire
Watch
Call to re-instate, expand telehealth services ahead of July 1 cut-off
Bec Pridham Andrew Chounding
PATIENT OPTIONS: Kirsten Pilatti, BCNA CEO talks with Elizabeth Blane in Latrobe, Tasmania during a Breast Cancer Network Australia event. Picture: Paul Scambler
So you thought only 'old' people got dementia...
31m ago
HEARTBREAKING: Dementia Australia says diagnoses of the disease is projected to increase to 41,250 people by 2058.
End-of-life plan urged for wind turbines
1hr ago
Australia has to come up with an end-of-life plan for used wind turbines, says a leading academic.
Hospital promise renewed, half a million for W.P. Holman Clinic
HELPING HAND: Holman Trust chairman Professor Nigel Forteath, Mark Barbeliuk and Dr Stan Gauden with equipment Mr Barbeliuk previous donation helped purchase. Picture: Paul Scambler.
Andrew Chounding
Woman jailed for smashing up childcare centre
Nick Clark
Calls for Tasmania to adopt Mandel approach to family violence
Isabel Bird
What can be done to stop the perpetrator from choosing violence, control and abuse?
Health
New relationship for state's nurses following federal election
Andrew Chounding
OPEN DOOR: ANMF federal secretary Annie Butler. Picture: Andrew Chounding
Man tells of seeing injured man on road
Nick Clark
Health
Limits placed on telehealth services will impact 'most vulnerable'
Andrew Chounding
Victoria ends teacher vaccine mandate, will Tasmania follow?
Public Health director Mark Veitch says the vaccine mandates were an effective way of ensuring widespread coverage in the community, particularly in professions that engage with at-risk people.
Adam Holmes
What's on
Launceston's star on the rise Medhanit prepares for first headline shows
Nikita McGuire • 1hr ago
LOCAL: Medhanit is making waves in the music scene. Picture: Clara Edmondson
Launceston's Isaac Chugg to make his AFL debut
Josh Partridge
Isaac Chugg sidesteps a North Launceston opponent in the 2020 TSL grand final. Picture: Paul Scambler
Increase in fines for Tasmanian landlords over repair failures
Adam Holmes
A property in Launceston was rented out without a permanent way of having new gas bottles delivered, resulting in a landlord putting in place this solution for a tenant. The tenant made a minimum standards complaint.
Bashed man held up four fingers to indicate number of assailants
Nick Clark
GALLERY: Catch up on the weekend's sports action in pictures
Phillip Biggs
Hawks Tessa Coote (WD). Kingston Lucy Street (WA) Silverdome: Netball: Hawks VS Kingston Picture: Paul Scambler 18/6/2022
Subscriber
Bell Bay numbers stack up for aluminium fluoride project
Exploration for rare earths in Northern Tasmania.
Sean Ford
Jobs unfilled as Tas unemployment rises
Ben Seeder
Industries like hospitality, retail and schools are finding it especially difficult to fill positions. Picture: Phillip Biggs
Tasmanians bowl over the competition at Australian Open
Adam Daunt
Bec Van Asch with her teammates Sam Ferguson, Lynsey Clarke and Kelsey Cottrell. Picture: Bowls Australia

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Digest
Discord among politicians - and they're not even back in parliament yet
Independent member for Warringah Zali Steggall. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Steve Evans
'Can't even talk to anybody': DFAT graduates answer passport crisis
Hannah Neale
Griffith resident Colleen Lawless has been waiting nine weeks for her passport to be renewed. Picture: James Croucher
Victorian vaccine, mask mandates scrapped
Mibenge Nsenduluka
Victoria has scrapped select COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates.
Victoria Labor to finalise next cabinet
Callum Godde
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews insists he has the energy for another four years if re-elected.
Believe in RBA to avoid recession: Lowe
Katelyn Catanzariti
Australians must trust in the RBA's plan to avoid recession, governor Philip Lowe says.
Sport
Touring Bangladesh improve in second Test
Liton Das made 53 in Bangladesh's first innings of the second Test against the Windies on St Lucia.
6m ago
In Depth
North Launceston's 2022 mid-season review
Josh Partridge
RISING STAR: Will Manshanden kicked three goals in last week's loss against the Tigers, impressing his coach. Picture: Paul Scambler
Good omens for Tsitsipas in Mallorca run
Stefanos Tsitsipas has powered into the final of the Mallorca Championships.
Thrice is nice for Hawks in Launceston derby win
STAR SHOOTER: Ash Mawer underlined her status as one of the TNL's best shooters in the third Launceston derby. Pictures: Phillip Biggs
Adam Daunt
Devils ready to bounce back to form with three major inclusions
Adam Daunt
BACK AGAIN: Liam Jones will return in Tasmania Devils' colours this weekend. Picture: Phillip Biggs
In Depth
Roth outlines how JackJumpers will approach second campaign
Brian Allen
MAKING PLANS: JackJumpers coach Scott Roth provides directions during a break at the Silverdome earlier this year. Picture: Paul Scambler
Good News
Woolley imparts wisdom before Tasmania's indoor cricket return
Josh Partridge
LEGEND: Tasmanian indoor cricket coach Dean Hawkins with former state captain Roger Woolley. Picture: Supplied
Tasmanians bowl over the competition at Australian Open
Adam Daunt
Bec Van Asch with her teammates Sam Ferguson, Lynsey Clarke and Kelsey Cottrell. Picture: Bowls Australia

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Tasmanian Politics
Explainer
Anti-protest laws: how they work, and will they work?
Protesters on Helilog Road earlier this month. How would the anti-protest laws stop, or prevent, these protests from occurring? Picture: Bob Brown Foundation
Adam Holmes
Government's anti-protest bill gets a green light on its fourth try
Matt Maloney
Government's anti-protest bill gets a green light on its fourth try
Matt Maloney
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The Roadkill State
Wildlife rescuer Rowan Wigmore says roadkill should be moved 20 metres from the road to stop scavengers getting hit too. Photo: Paul Scambler
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
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What happened to Bendigo's Chinese miners?
Laura Carolina Corrigan
More than 150 people carry the Chinese dragon's during Bendigo's Easter parade. Photo: Glenn Daniels
Listen
Should the Libs shift leftwards? Should Labor trim its policy for government?
Steve Evans , Alex Crowe
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What's On
What's on
Launceston's star on the rise Medhanit prepares for first headline shows
LOCAL: Medhanit is making waves in the music scene. Picture: Clara Edmondson
Nikita McGuire • 1hr ago
What's on
The best upcoming events you won't want to miss
Nikita McGuire
The Pickleball Championships are on this weekend. Picture: Paul Scambler
Chloe stalks in thrilling psychological territory
WELL FRAMED: Erin Doherty is brilliant in Chloe, an English drama about a con artist who is obsessed with her late friend. Below, Melissa McCarthy in God's Favorite Idiot.
New co-driver for Harry Bates as Rally Launceston returns
Josh Partridge
MOTORING ALONG: Harry Bates and co-driver Coral Taylor attack the Rally Launceston testing near Sassafras on Thursday. Picture: Angryman Photography/Motorsport Australia
Fruit and veg shortages 'over by Sept'
Liv Casben
Woolworths has warned shoppers of extreme shortages of fruit and vegetables.
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Aussies' ticket to huge multi-million dollar jackpots
This $192 million tax-free jackpot offers one Aussie the chance to take out the title of 'Australia's biggest lotto win, ever'.
Australians still paying too much for international money transfers
Alon Rajic, Finofin
A growing number of viable bank alternatives offer an easier and cheaper way to transfer money overseas. Picture: Shutterstock
Why are small business loans halting in Australia?
Economic uncertainty is seeing fewer small businesses choosing to take out loans to invest in their enterprises. Picture: Shutterstock.
Victoria's historic towns and iconic sights by train and luxury coach
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PropertyReal Estate View
Home, cabins and views in Windermere
Blooming beautiful in Deloraine
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Tasmania's tightest suburbs for renting revealed
Sean Ford
PROPERTY SALES: Mikaela Chilcott, of Elders Real Estate Ulverstone. Picture: Eve Woodhouse.
Community
Around The Garden
WINTER GROWTH: The taste of leeks make them well worth the wait.
Les Hodge
Winter is the perfect time for planting trees, shrubs and roses
Les Hodge
ROSY: If a new rose bed is being developed choose a sunny position that is also reasonably sheltered. Pictures: Shutterstock
Scamwatch: Job seekers targeted in scam doing the rounds
SCAM: The ATO will never send you an email or SMS with a link to log in to online services.
Kieran Fisher remembered for his care and passion
Caitlin Jarvis
FOR THE PEOPLE: Launceston pharmacist Kieran Fisher died suddenly on Saturday. He is being remembered as a pharmacist who cared deeply for his patients. Picture: file
'A bit of a maverick': pharmacist remembered after sudden death
Caitlin Jarvis
FAREWELL: Pharmacist Kieran Fisher is being remembered after his sudden death last weekend. His family recall "a goofball" but a pharmacist who cared deeply for the health of his patients. Mr Fisher's funeral will be held on Friday. All are welcome. Picture: file
Photos and Video
Why has Australia's coral become bleached?
COLOURLESS: A field of stag-horn coral bleached white on the Great Barrier Reef during a mass bleaching event. Picture: Brett Monroe Garner/Getty Images
Imma Perfetto
Review
Baz Lurhmann's Elvis is an exhilarating and brilliant homage
Jane Freebury
Austin Butler electrifies as Elvis. Picture: Universal
A Meander along Meander Valley Road
Phillip Biggs
Morning twilight at a Travellers Rest roadside ruin. June 22 2019 D700 85mm
Review
Hemsworth's Spiderhead is a slick, pacey futuristic thriller
Cris Kennedy
Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller and Mark Paguio in Spiderhead. Picture: Netflix
Watch
Call to re-instate, expand telehealth services ahead of July 1 cut-off
Bec Pridham Andrew Chounding
PATIENT OPTIONS: Kirsten Pilatti, BCNA CEO talks with Elizabeth Blane in Latrobe, Tasmania during a Breast Cancer Network Australia event. Picture: Paul Scambler
Comment
Have Your Say
Drive to the conditions, it's that simple. Why blame the government?
Letters to the Editor • 2hrs ago
Have Your Say
Regression in environmental responsibility
Letters to the Editor
Have Your Say
Tasmania's priorities need realigning, now
Letters to the Editor
Stories fromThe Senior
Around The Garden
WINTER GROWTH: The taste of leeks make them well worth the wait.
Les Hodge
'I named my tumour Hitler'
Therese Murray
AMBO AND SURVIVOR: Noel O'Mara with his wife Kate.
Managing stress as a carer
Anthony Caggiano
ENDLESS LOVE: David Loew (right) was the full-time carer of his mother Maria Loew, who had complex care needs. Photo: Supplied.

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Stock & Land
Record generosity at wool charity auction
GENEROSITY: Modiano Australia wool buyer Lou Morsch with the top priced bale of the charity auction. Photo supplied by Mal Nicholls.
Rob Muirhead • 1hr ago
Producers tour farms by bus
FARM TOUR: Gippsland Agricultural Group has taken more than 30 farmers on tour and visited Locke family of Fairview, Holbrook, NSW, in a recently limed wheat crop.
Another day, another farmgate milk price rise
MOO-VING UP: The latest rise in farmgate milk price by Bulla Dairy Foods is the highest in the market.
Life & Style
Tooth is pets can benefit from having their teeth brushed too
SMILE: Preventative dental care is just as important for our pets. Picture: Shutterstock.
Rspca • 31m ago
Winter is the perfect time for planting trees, shrubs and roses
Les Hodge
ROSY: If a new rose bed is being developed choose a sunny position that is also reasonably sheltered. Pictures: Shutterstock
Around The Garden
Les Hodge
WINTER GROWTH: The taste of leeks make them well worth the wait.

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