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ON THE JOB: Tasmania Police Inspector Scott Flude and VOS site manager Dylan Walker at the Longford Station construction site. Picture: Phillip Biggs

PHOTOSNew $6.5m police station to open by Christmas

Melissa Mobbs
1hr ago

Mine deaths found to be 'entirely avoidable'

Mine deaths found to be 'entirely avoidable'

Matt Maloney
2hrs ago

Tasmanians urged not to cancel second AstraZeneca appointment

Tasmanians urged not to cancel second AstraZeneca appointment

Jessica Willard
12m ago

Picture: Eve Woodhouse.

Police find weapon allegedly involved in woman's death

Sean Ford
1hr ago

COOL WATERS: Jack Brown is one of the participants for the upcoming Winter Solstice Swim at the Cataract Gorge on June 27. Picture: Paul Scambler

WHAT'S ONJack Brown takes the plunge for Solstice Swim

Adam Daunt

Picture: Shutterstock

HAVE YOUR SAYWar with China is not a fair fight

Letters to the editor

CHANCE TO PAY TRIBUTE: The community is once again invited to attend Sunday's annual Boer War Remembrance Day service from 12pm at City Park. Picture: File

Community invited to attend Boer War service

The Examiner newsroom
42m ago

Shane Anthony Dyson

Judge orders home detention in fortified house

Sandy Powell

COUNCILLaunceston Council supports Cityprom changes

Occupational therapists stuck 'putting out fires'

QVMAG to acquire significant Tasmanian art

IN DEPTHCommonwealth seeking answers over Westbury prison land

ON THE JOB: Tasmania Police Inspector Scott Flude and VOS site manager Dylan Walker at the Longford Station construction site. Picture: Phillip Biggs

PHOTOSNew $6.5m police station to open by Christmas

1hr ago

Chris Baker aboard one of his boats. Picture: Supplied

Tributes flow for Deviot man killed in tragedy

NEW HORIZONS: Brielle and Vonda Mason are looking forward to the next phase of the business. Picture: Eve Woodhouse

Popular restaurant at Tasmanian Food and Wine Conservatory to close

Ariarne Titmus. Picture: Delly Carr/Swimming Australia.

GOOD NEWSLaunceston's Ariarne Titmus named in Olympic team

2hrs ago

One year since the government announced a native bush block as the site for a new prison near Westbury, neighbouring families - includigng the Browns and Readers - say questions are going unanswered. Picture: Paul Scambler

IN DEPTHOne year on, prison neighbours no closer to getting answers

John Hart Conservatory Original Physical Glass Plate Negative Picture: Supplied

PHOTOSLaunceston landmarks amongst iconic photographic collection

Tasmanians urged not to cancel second AstraZeneca appointment

12m ago

Community invited to attend Boer War service

42m ago

PHOTOSNew $6.5m police station to open by Christmas

1hr ago

Police find weapon allegedly involved in woman's death

1hr ago

Roos all ready to rebound against the Wallabies

1hr ago

Mine deaths found to be 'entirely avoidable'

2hrs ago

An Australian Medical Assistance Team member who returned from Dili this week has tested positive.

AUSMAT worker in Howard Springs quarantine

29m ago

Ben Roberts-Smith has corrected evidence he gave on Thursday as he continued his cross-examination.

Roberts-Smith corrects his evidence error

34m ago

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has hailed the 'most significant reforms' to super since 1992.

Super law reform backlash 'scare tactics'

39m ago

Masks will once again be mandatory on public transport in Sydney

One new COVID-19 case in Sydney

1hr ago

Dramatic: A still from the Friendlyjordies YouTube site showing producer Kristo Langker on the ground while being arrested at his home in Sydney.

MP says criticism of YouTube producer's arrest unwarranted

Anthony Bunn
57m ago

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

Steve Evans
1hr ago

International students will be allowed to begin returning to South Australia later in the year.

International students set to return to SA

Tim Dornin
1hr ago

A company has gone to court challenging Hugh Heggie's order to quarantine wharfies.

Court clash for wharfies in Howard Springs

Aaron Bunch
1hr ago

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

1hr ago

Roos all ready to rebound against the Wallabies

Roos all ready to rebound against the Wallabies

1hr ago

Ariarne Titmus. Picture: Delly Carr/Swimming Australia.

GOOD NEWSLaunceston's Ariarne Titmus named in Olympic team

2hrs ago

REST UP: Hawks wing defence Lydia Coote will remain out this weekend with an ankle sprain. Pictured with Cavs' Shelby Miller. Pictures: Phillip Biggs and Paul Scambler

Hawks, Cavs to set tone before three-week break

EAGER: Tom Phillips is keen to play another classic game in front of Launceston. Picture: supplied

Hawks' Phillips hopeful for a winning 'show' in Launnie

Harry Murtough

Picture: Paul Scambler

Blackberry breaks Bowden's record as Blues welcome Harper

Josh Partridge

Cop that: Josh Holland tucks the ball under his arm and runs on with it. Picture: Paul Scambler

Bracknell ready for "benchmark" Bulldogs in key clash

Josh Partridge

A tearful Boyd Cordner announced his retirement on Monday due to the effects of concussion. Photo: Mark Evans/Getty Images

OPINIONOut cold: it might be time for mandatory stand-downs in the NRL | Laurie Daley

Laurie Daley

Labor spokesperson for women Michelle O'Byrne.

Government funding for sexual assault support inadequate: Labor

Labor spokesperson for women Michelle O'Byrne.

Government funding for sexual assault support inadequate: Labor

Labor leader David O'Byrne (centre), flanked by Bass MHA and sister Michelle O'Byrne (left) and deputy Labor leader Anita Dow (right), unveils his new shadow cabinet. Picture: Supplied

New role for White in Labor's shadow cabinet

Labor leader David O'Byrne (centre), flanked by Bass MHA and sister Michelle O'Byrne (left) and deputy Labor leader Anita Dow (right), unveils his new shadow cabinet. Picture: Supplied

New role for White in Labor's shadow cabinet

SHATTERED: Arthur Nash says his dog Daniel has kept him going after he lost his assets to the Public Trustee. Picture: Phillip Biggs.

Man's life destroyed by Tasmania's Public Trustee

SHATTERED: Arthur Nash says his dog Daniel has kept him going after he lost his assets to the Public Trustee. Picture: Phillip Biggs.

Man's life destroyed by Tasmania's Public Trustee

Tasmanians urged not to cancel second AstraZeneca appointment

Tasmanians urged not to cancel second AstraZeneca appointment

12m ago

Ramp it up: Associate Professor Bartlett says now that the AstraZeneca age limits have changed - based on the accumulation of data - "We need to get faster with Pfizer. Get it out to these hubs, and into people's arms."

'An evolving situation': Why AstraZeneca advice has changed

2hrs ago

Health Minister Greg Hunt. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Vaccine rollout 'still on track' despite AstraZeneca advice change

The Australian government says people shouldn't hesitate to get their second AstraZeneca jab. Picture: Shutterstock

Get your second AstraZeneca dose: message from health authorities

COVID vaccine advice changes for people aged 50-59

DIGESTCOVID vaccine advice changes for people aged 50-59

Tasmanians impacted by AstraZeneca changes to be contacted directly

Tasmanians impacted by AstraZeneca changes to be contacted directly

Jessica Willard

Health Minister Greg Hunt and Health Department Secretary Professor Brendan Murphy at an earlier briefing. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

AstraZeneca to be limited to over 60s in 'Operation Covid Shield'

Karen Barlow
Sally Whyte

Tasmanian woman among new cases of rare vaccine blood disorder

Tasmanian woman among new cases of rare vaccine blood disorder

Jessica Willard

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

1hr ago

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

1hr ago

Gold coasting: Australia's Jake Birtwhistle, Ashleigh Gentle, Matt Hauser and Gillian Backhouse celebrate their mixed relay gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Picture: Rob Shaw

Aussies tri again and land full team

Gold coasting: Australia's Jake Birtwhistle, Ashleigh Gentle, Matt Hauser and Gillian Backhouse celebrate their mixed relay gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Picture: Rob Shaw

Aussies tri again and land full team

Ciona Wilson with her 2018 world championship bronze medal.

EXCLUSIVERower's mixed emotions over Olympic selection

Ciona Wilson with her 2018 world championship bronze medal.

EXCLUSIVERower's mixed emotions over Olympic selection

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

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Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

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Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

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BEST FRIENDS: Luca and Alberto are two teenage sea monsters who discover they can turn into humans when they leave the water.

Luca's fish-out-of-water tale reels in friendship

Josh Leeson
42m ago

CHANCE TO PAY TRIBUTE: The community is once again invited to attend Sunday's annual Boer War Remembrance Day service from 12pm at City Park. Picture: File

Community invited to attend Boer War service

The Examiner newsroom
42m ago

FAN-BASED: This Is Port Adelaide's insular focus on its supporters and success limit it's wide-scale appeal. Below, Johnny Paycheck in Mike Judge Presents: Tales From The Tour Bus

Port Adelaide film drops ball and interest for outsiders

Josh Leeson
2hrs ago

BEST FRIENDS: Luca and Alberto are two teenage sea monsters who discover they can turn into humans when they leave the water.

Luca's fish-out-of-water tale reels in friendship

42m ago

LEGEND: Archie Roach. Picture: Adrian Cook

MUSICArchie Roach takes his message back to country

Josh Leeson

A winter full of events

THINGS TO DOA winter full of events

Dana Anderson

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Gemma Purves

Six ways to make a bad mattress more comfortable

Six ways to make a bad mattress more comfortable

52m ago

NDIS handbook 2021

NDIS handbook 2021

Cassie Harrex

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

WINTER'S SPELL: Escape to the Huon Valley Mid-Winter Fest for a night honouring the magic of winter's chill. Picture: Lusy Productions

Travelways | Winter

Cassie Harrex

Seven ways occupational therapy can improve your life

Seven ways occupational therapy can improve your life

One click away: find out what your home is worth

One click away: find out what your home is worth

One click away: find out what your home is worth

One click away: find out what your home is worth

What an opportunity

PHOTOSWhat an opportunity

What an opportunity

PHOTOSWhat an opportunity

INTERVENTION: A new report stresses the importance of intervening to stabilise the market, with housing stock valued at an estimated $8.1 trillion and housing construction accounting for five per cent of all Australian jobs. Photo - Shutterstock.

Soaring prices need addressing

Isaac Poole

Expect string of mortgage interest rate hikes, expert warns

Sean Ford

Launceston showstopper

Launceston showstopper

APPROVED: The City of Launceston Council has carried a motion to support the Cityprom changes at their recent meeting.

COUNCILLaunceston Council supports Cityprom changes

Adam Daunt

CRASH: Police are on the scene at a crash on the intersection of Wellington Street and Wilmot Street. Picture: Graphic

UPDATEDScene clear after crash in South Launceston

Adam Daunt

COOL WATERS: Jack Brown is one of the participants for the upcoming Winter Solstice Swim at the Cataract Gorge on June 27. Picture: Paul Scambler

WHAT'S ONJack Brown takes the plunge for Solstice Swim

Adam Daunt

APPROVED: The City of Launceston Council has carried a motion to support the Cityprom changes at their recent meeting.

COUNCILLaunceston Council supports Cityprom changes

GRADUATE: Sulabh Maskey was one of the 13 graduates recognised at the CARE ceremony on Wednesday. Picture: Phillip Biggs

GOOD NEWSMRC star at CARE graduation

Adam Daunt

NEW MACHINE: City of Launceston Council will fund the roll out of new parking meters across the CBD to replace aging existing parking meters. Picture: Adam Daunt

HAVE YOUR SAYNew parking meters rolled out across Launceston CBD

Adam Daunt

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

1hr ago

REFLECTION: Tyne-James Organ takes a heart-on-his-sleeve approach to his songwriting.

MUSICTyne-James Organ sees career grow organically

Taree Rotary president David Denning, Lady Lynne Cosgrove, General Sir Peter Cosgrove, Bobin School principal Sarah Parker, and past Rotary governor, Ian Dyball. Photo: Scott Calvin

PHOTOSSymbol of hope: Peace pole gifted to public school scorched by summer bushfires

CROWNING MOMENT: The Drip reaffirms Hayley Mary's status as an accomplished solo artist.

REVIEWThe Drip makes bigger splash for Hayley Mary

COLD WATERS: Loaves and Fishes community partnerships manager Paul O'Rourke with Solstice Swim ambassador Jade Child ahead of the event. Picture: Craig George

PHOTOSCataract Gorge flood pushes back Winter Solstice Swim

Adam Daunt

The mouse plague is costing farmers up to $150,000 each. Picture: NSW Farmers

Inside the attack of the mice

Laura Corrigan

SHOT: Launceston Church Grammar students formed "175" on the school oval on Tuesday to mark the school's historic birthday. Picture: Supplied/Ash Dunn

Grammar marks a major milestone moment

Jessica Willard

GOAL: Above, Launceston mayor Albert van Zetten, Sports Minister Jane Howlett and Premier Peter Gutwein at UTAS Stadium on Tuesday. Picture: Jessica Willard

Stadium's crowd capacity could rise ahead of blockbuster match

Jessica Willard

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HAVE YOUR SAYWar with China is not a fair fight

Letters to the editor

Should more be done to clean-up our streets?

HAVE YOUR SAYShould more be done to clean-up our streets?

Letters to the editor

End the run of voting for cruellest pollies, come on Australia

HAVE YOUR SAYEnd the run of voting for cruellest pollies, come on Australia

Letters to the editor

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HAVE YOUR SAYWar with China is not a fair fight

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COMMENTWhy the federal government should take full control of health services

Letters to the editor

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Cauliflower seedlings can go in the ground now as can kale, leeks and onions.

Around the Garden

Les Hodge

BIG DREAMS: Australian Flying Corps flyers Hudson Fysh DFC and Paul McGinness DFC, co-founders of QANTAS in 1920. Picture: Weekly Courier, October 23, 1919

How a flying Fysh got iconic kangaroo up off the ground

Julian Burgess, Launceston Historical Society

Botrytis fabae or chocolate leaf spot only affects broad beans and can be treated with copper oxychloride.

Around the Garden

Les Hodge

MSIS FINITE: Victorian Ports and Freight Minister Melissa Horne says the Mode Shift Incentive Scheme will eventually go.

Government flags end of MSIS

Andrew Miller
42m ago

RELEASES END: The amount of water from the Menindee Lakes has been reduced to 500 megalitres per day, marking the end of a Muray-Darling Basin Authority water order.

Extra water from Menindee to cease

FUNDING CLAIM: Polwarth Liberal MP Richard Riordan has questioned the state government's spending on regional roads.

Government's regional road spend questioned

Andrew Miller

Five home renovation ideas to spend this year's tax return on

Five home renovation ideas to spend this year's tax return on

NEW: Mathew Dickerson says Australian's should embrace the latest mobile standards

Let's talk about the evolution of mobile phone technology

Mathew Dickerson

A dual-plane crank is why production V8s give a better aural sensation. Photo: Shutterstock.

Crank it up and make some noise, if you have the right V8

Sam Hollier