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Pharmacy Guild of Australia state branch president Helen O'Byrne.

Vaccine roll-out in pharmacies restricted to eligible postcodes

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UPDATEDFire destroys West Launceston home, man taken to hospital

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One in six chances to win a Tassie travel voucher

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HONEYMOON HELL: Julia and Rick Wintle were forced into hotel quarantine in Tasmania when they planned to have their honeymoon. Picture: Supplied

HAVE YOUR SAY'Remember we're human': Plea after couple spend honeymoon in quarantine

Claudia Williams

Plan proposed to massively cut state's deer population

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Minister to be a no-show for Westbury jail meeting

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'Critical' teacher shortage

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Tasmanian police force to get a pay rise

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FREEEven more fines handed down for Tas travel breaches

COUNCILNew major development sites set for Invermay

UPDATEDNQ Minerals in administration, update on Tasmanian operations

Code red for Tasmania on emissions, logging, say Greens following IPCC report

Vaccine roll-out in pharmacies restricted to eligible postcodes

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SUBSCRIBERPassion, generosity defined the iconic Steve Daley

PHOTOSNo rest for wicked Hawks as state's best brace for finals

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REWARDING WORK: Volunteers taking part on a weeding project. Picture: Supplied

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GET UP TO DATEMore regional centres on alert, schools shut

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GOOD NEWSYoung gun McDougall making strides to nationals level

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PHOTOSNo rest for wicked Hawks as state's best brace for finals

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HAVE YOUR SAY'Voluntourism' pitch gaining wind

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Plan proposed to massively cut state's deer population

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Henty Field Days called off again

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LIFT THE BAN: Senator Matt Canavan said he a nuclear power plant in a region like Gladstone coupld support thousands of jobs. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Nats push to lift nuclear ban, senator happy to see plant in the regions

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AGAINST THE ODDS: Wally the poddy lamb from Warrnambool was not expected to live beyond one night, but he has beaten the odds and he's doing just fine. Pictures: supplied.

WATCHWatch Wally the impossibly tiny poddy lamb

Melbourne residents await a decision on whether their sixth lockdown will be extended past Thursday.

Melbourne warily awaits lockdown decision

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Pressure is mounting on the NSW government to introduce COVID-19 vaccine passports.

Virus seeps into NSW central west school

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Senior Nationals have distanced themselves from MP George Christensen over his COVID stance.

Senior Nationals denounce anti-lockdown MP

Matt Coughlan
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Confined: Students at International House at the University of Newcastle, who are self-isolating, were concerned about getting food and COVID testing. Picture: Marina Neil

COVID-19 isolates university students: 'I've got one packet of noodles left'

Damon Cronshaw
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On the lookout: CSIRO mouse researcher Steve Henry out in the field in an earlier season looking at how to overcome the pest, in work supported by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). Photo: GRDC.

SUBSCRIBERMouse sightings could be 'cause for concern', be alert: expert

Faye Wheeler
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LOOKING UP: Hayley McDougall shoots for goal against the Northern Hawks. Picture: Craig George

GOOD NEWSYoung gun McDougall making strides to nationals level

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PHOTOSNo rest for wicked Hawks as state's best brace for finals

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ROAD TRIP: Last year's NTFA Shield premier Scottsdale has had its qualifying final against Old Scotch moved from Invermay Park to St Helens.

Old Scotch, Scottsdale final moved to St Helens

WAIT AND SEE: Mystic Journey, ridden by Anthony Darmanin, wins the 2019 All-Star Mile at Flemington. She is entered for the Cox Plate but connections have yet to select any targets for her 2021 spring campaign.

Options still open for Mystic's next journey

BACK ON BOARD: Hurricanes batsman Caleb Jewell.

Hurricanes add sparkle to BBL11 squad

Hamish Geale

IN THE FIRING LINE: Umpires were subject to abuse from players in several TSL matches last weekend.

TSL cracks down on umpire abuse, Blue escapes two-week ban

Hamish Geale

MACHINE: Sejr Deans moves into the paint. He dropped 57 points on the Rebels. Pictures: Craig George

PHOTOSDeans dirties Rebels by dropping a whopping 50-bomb

Harry Murtough

GETTING READY: Part-owner Ron Riley and trainer Bill Ryan with Still A Star who is due to resume at Flemington in a month. Picture: Paul Scambler

Star's time to shine

Greg Mansfield

Plan proposed to massively cut state's deer population

Minister to be a no-show for Westbury jail meeting

Automated table gaming plan slammed

Vaccine roll-out in pharmacies restricted to eligible postcodes

"It would be the first time in history that in the middle of a war, a parliamentary committee called an inquiry to ask us how did you make your decisions," NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard told an inquiry.

DIGESTIt's all a matter of timing

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says 10 million Moderna vaccines will arrive by the end of the year. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Moderna vaccine granted TGA approval

DIGESTPlagued vaccine roll-out given big boost

Byron Bay, NSW Northern Rivers goes into lockdown

Kim Chappell

WATCHQR codes to be mandatory for taxis, Ubers

Claudia Williams

Border and quarantine restrictions in place for Cairns

Sarah Davison

South-east Queensland's coronavirus lockdown has ended in 11 local government areas, including Brisbane. Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTSouth-east Queensland exits lockdown as NSW records 262 new cases

Andrew Thorpe

Swimmer Emily Seebohm has been using the time to soak up the sun.

What are our Olympians doing in Howard Springs? Enjoying the weather

Out with a bang: Fireworks explode at an empty Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony to the Tokyo Olympic Games. Picture: Twitter

Olympic live stream finally drying up

State pride: Josh Beltz presents a silver medal to fellow Tasmanian Kookaburra Eddie Ockenden. Picture AAP

Tassie teams up for Olympic glory

Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Libby Sharpe at Ray White has been in real estate sales for 20 years in Tenterfield

'I have never seen a market like it': Property boom as city folk flock to regions

Can technology fill the gaps in regional and rural healthcare?

TIGHT MARKET: The cost of renting houses and units in Orange has risen significantly in the past year. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Unit rent values soar by 16 per cent, houses up 13 per cent in this regional city

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WATCHWatch SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends live on stage

Dana Anderson

Four to enjoy - what to drink this week

Zonfrillo says the kit includes ingredients that will raise awareness on climate change. Picture: Supplied

Cook at home with Jock Zonfrillo

Karen Hardy

WATCHWatch SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends live on stage

Ed Halmagyi is about to start his 19th season with Better Homes and Gardens which first aired in 1995. Picture: Supplied

A seasonal kitchen: living the slow life with Fast Ed

Karen Hardy

Launceston violinist Michael Stocks. Picture: Supplied

St Cecilia challenge excites musicians

Dana Anderson

Five ways to make your home a more comfortable place to live

This quick and easy Napolitana is sure to be a hit on family dinner night

Want to save time milking and improve cow health without affecting production?

Five ways to make your home a more comfortable place to live

Is using alternative data the future of lending?

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Looking to wow your tribe on family dinner night? Try this recipe!

Apartment-sized regional house a surprise hit with buyers

WINNER: Scott Petersen of McGrath Estate Agents was the agent who helped secure the record sale. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Orange mansion breaks record with $2 million plus sale

Inside the Byng Street Hotel, located in Orange NSW. Photo: Supplied

'Service over swimming pools': How boutique regional hotels captured the zeitgeist

Jack Needham

PHOTOSStep inside this entertainer's dream in West Launceston

Cassie Harrex

Demand for regional housing has increased since the pandemic struck. Photo: Sylvia Liber

People are leaving capital cities at record rates, but where are they going?

Jack Needham

BEWARE: Payment redirections scams are often only detected when your regular supplier asks why they have not been paid.

Scamwatch: Binge-watching your favourite shows? make sure your account information is safe

NOMINEE: Bellebonne's Natalie Fryar with companion editor Tyson Stelzer. Picture: Tyson Stelzer.

Bellebonne sparkling is winning hearts and minds

Mark Smith

ROCKING OUT: Benjamin Wells, Sam Forsyth, Matt Doyle, Dave Lee and Scott Targett form Hobart five piece Lennon Wells. Picture: Lennon Wells Facebook page

Lennon Wells dive right in

Adam Daunt

Scamwatch: Binge-watching your favourite shows? make sure your account information is safe

RARE BREED: An osmiridium diggers’ camp at Nineteen Mile Creek, near Savage River, in 1918. Tasmania was once the leading producer of the element globally and at one time it was worth ten times more than gold. Picture: Weekly Courier, December 26, 1918

Tasmania takes a rare alloy from trash to global treasure

Nigel Burch, Launceston Historical Society

REWARDING: The process of grafting cacti, when done correctly, is incredibly satisfying and ideal for the novice. Pictures: Shutterstock

Creating new cacti is not hard graft

Les Hodge

PHOTOSNo rest for wicked Hawks as state's best brace for finals

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COVID-19 isolates university students: 'I've got one packet of noodles left'

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HAVE YOUR SAY'Voluntourism' pitch gaining wind

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GET UP TO DATEMore regional centres on alert, schools shut

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The sky over Evia is on fire. Photo: Getty

WATCHGreek fires a reminder of Black Summer 2019

Extinction Rebellion member Daisy Nutty at the Lodge where activists sprayed "climate duty of care" on Tuesday morning. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Search and rescue squad called in to remove protesters from Parliament House

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Alex Crowe

What are our Olympians doing in Howard Springs? Enjoying the weather

Sarah Matthews

UPDATEDFire destroys West Launceston home, man taken to hospital

Jessica Willard

HAVE YOUR SAYShould quarantine breaches be put on public register?

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HAVE YOUR SAY'We who live with disabilities have lives outside of care'

Letters to the editor

HAVE YOUR SAYPositive action needed in CBD, not 'greedy' progress

Letters to the editor

HAVE YOUR SAYShould quarantine breaches be put on public register?

VISUAL ART: Dave Gough and Darryl Rogers with their new work Taymi Ningina which will be displayed as part of QVMAG's relaunch of the Royal Park site. Picture: Paul Scambler

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Tasmania takes a rare alloy from trash to global treasure

Nigel Burch, Launceston Historical Society

In the vegetable garden, it's time to plant your parsnips.

Around the Garden

Les Hodge

STICKING WITH IT: The MLC yellow team were the school’s best in 1915. The school had a hockey team as early as 1903. Back: D Court, M Best, Mary Fox (principal and team secretary), L Jaeger and M Barling. Front: V Murray, D Garrett, I Balstrup, D Kerslake (captain), E Docking (vice-captain), I Mickleborough and E Stewart. Picture: Weekly Courier, November 11, 1915

Tasmanian women tackled opposition to blaze a hockey trail

Nigel Burch, Launceston Historical Society

WORKER SHORTAGES: Victoria's Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas has warned the horticultural industry must lead the way in finding local solutions to ongoing labour shortages.

Local labour fix required, says Minister

Andrew Miller
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HIGH COUNTRY: The Hurley family of Dargo sold 137 Angus steers, 10-12 months, including a top pen of 16 steers, 396kg, for $2290 or 575c/kg.

Feature draft of 178 cattle averages $1814 a head at Bairnsdale

Bryce Eishold

MANDATORY JABS: Australian Meat Industry Council chief executive Patrick Hutchinson says he's reluctant to encourage members to apply mandatory coronavirus vaccination policies.

Meat processing body reluctance on no-jab, no-job

Andrew Miller

How to take your laundry organisation to the next level

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LIFE BALANCE: Research shows that balance exercises improve memory and spatial cognition in healthy adults. Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONFinding your balance could help you live longer

Amy Cooper

Rich opulent white wines are very comforting at this time of the year. Picture: Shutterstock

Winter white wines that warm you up

Linda Lambrechts

UPDATEDFire destroys West Launceston home, man taken to hospital

HAVE YOUR SAY'Remember we're human': Plea after couple spend honeymoon in quarantine

FREEEven more fines handed down for Tas travel breaches

COUNCILNew major development sites set for Invermay

UPDATEDNQ Minerals in administration, update on Tasmanian operations

WATCHWatch SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends live on stage

SUBSCRIBERPassion, generosity defined the iconic Steve Daley

PHOTOSNo rest for wicked Hawks as state's best brace for finals

HAVE YOUR SAY'Voluntourism' pitch gaining wind

GET UP TO DATEMore regional centres on alert, schools shut

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GOOD NEWSYoung gun McDougall making strides to nationals level

PHOTOSNo rest for wicked Hawks as state's best brace for finals

HAVE YOUR SAY'Voluntourism' pitch gaining wind

HAVE YOUR SAY'Remember we're human': Plea after couple spend honeymoon in quarantine

WATCHWatch Wally the impossibly tiny poddy lamb

SUBSCRIBERMouse sightings could be 'cause for concern', be alert: expert

GOOD NEWSYoung gun McDougall making strides to nationals level

PHOTOSNo rest for wicked Hawks as state's best brace for finals

PHOTOSDeans dirties Rebels by dropping a whopping 50-bomb

DIGESTIt's all a matter of timing

DIGESTPlagued vaccine roll-out given big boost

WATCHQR codes to be mandatory for taxis, Ubers

DIGESTSouth-east Queensland exits lockdown as NSW records 262 new cases

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

WATCHWatch SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends live on stage

WATCHWatch SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends live on stage

PHOTOSStep inside this entertainer's dream in West Launceston

PHOTOSNo rest for wicked Hawks as state's best brace for finals

HAVE YOUR SAY'Voluntourism' pitch gaining wind

GET UP TO DATEMore regional centres on alert, schools shut

WATCHGreek fires a reminder of Black Summer 2019

UPDATEDFire destroys West Launceston home, man taken to hospital

HAVE YOUR SAYShould quarantine breaches be put on public register?

HAVE YOUR SAY'We who live with disabilities have lives outside of care'

HAVE YOUR SAYPositive action needed in CBD, not 'greedy' progress

HAVE YOUR SAYShould quarantine breaches be put on public register?

HAVE YOUR SAYAbsolute 10/10: Readers say QVMAG revamp a triumph