The Examiner
Wednesday, 21 August 2024
Push to review corporal punishment of children in the home
Isabel Bird
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Todd Clark died three days after crashing near Orford in 2022.
Benjamin Seeder • 29m ago
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CT Scanner unveiled at LGH with another one on the way.
Duncan Bailey
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Liberal Member for Bass Rob Fairs, Launceston General Hospital CEO Fiona Lieutier, radiologist Matt Limbrick and Minister for Health Guy Barnett at the new CT Scanning facilities now in place at the Launceston General Hospital. Picture by Phillip Biggs
Mr and Mrs Head will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary.
Saree Salter • 29m ago
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Margaret Head and Geoff Head will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on August 28 at Ainslie Residential Care in Low Head.
Labor MPs in favour of a ban fear being 'banished', independents say.
Dana Daniel • 1hr ago
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Independent MPs Rebekha Sharkie and Andrew Wilkie. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, Karleen Minney
And its not just coastal hotspots that have made the list.
Jen Melocco • 1hr ago
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Regional living can be a top move for those retiring according to a new report. Pic: Supplied
Braidon Layne Fischer the second northern Tasmanian to be declared under new law.
Nick Clark
Power outages struck the CBD and surrounds on Tuesday.
Duncan Bailey • 1hr ago
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The view of rain clouds over Launceston CBD from George Street. Picture by Paul Scambler
Teenagers take lessons from watching Paris Games.
Brian Allen
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South Launceston Little Athletics Centre's Olive Sims and Milla Johnston, both 14, at St Leonards athletics track. Pictures by Paul Scambler
What's on
The long-lived Cancer Council tradition is back for another year.
Declan Durrant
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'It's something to be worked on after the season.'
Ben Hann
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Campbell Town Football Club president Elizabeth Webber and senior coach Clinton Burn at their home ground. Picture by Phillip Biggs
'One of the toughest jobs in the world is being a parent.'
Saree Salter
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Jenner also ready to vote 'no-confidence' in Michael Ferguson.
Benjamin Seeder
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Jacqui Lambie Network Lyons MHA Andrew Jenner says he will vote down the state budget, breaking the stability agreement with the government, if it contains cuts to essential services. Picture by Ben Seeder
Councils get wrong info for working with vulnerable people call.
Sean Ford
Burnie councillor Amina Keygan. File picture
West Launceston proposal reviewed as different type of development.
Joe Colbrook
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A proposal to build a second dwelling at 22 Stone Street, West Launceston is back before the council after previously being rejected. Pictures by Paul Scambler, supplied
Updated
Businesses slam economist Saul Eslake's budget solutions.
Benjamin Seeder
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Updated
A mutual agreement was reached to end the two-year contract.
Ben Hann
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Kate Chambers will transfer from the position after 18 months in the role.
Nick Clark
Kate Chambers. Picture by Rod Thompson.
Dioramas depicting beloved books hang in Invermay Primary.
Duncan Bailey
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Tanner Rogers (10) and Chloe Cornwell 12yr. Invermay Primary School : Bookweek. Picture by Paul Scambler
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Australia's $5.8 billion vegetable industry is under threat.
Carla Mascarenhas
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The coins had not yet been released by the Mint.
Anna Houlahan
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Police arrest a 47-year-old man over the theft of 63,000 Bluey coins. Picture RAM/NSW Police
Increased activity during winter causes alarm.
Carla Mascarenhas
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North Cronulla beach. Picture by Chris Lane
They heard the car start before their caravan began to move.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Aerial view of the western Queensland town of Hughenden. Picture by Shutterstock
Rapper Ice Spice and Aussie producer FISHER lead the lineup.
Ayden Dawkins
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US rapper Ice Spice performs in San Franscisco. (Photo by Daniel DeSlover/Sipa USA)
Teenagers take lessons from watching Paris Games.
Brian Allen
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'It's something to be worked on after the season.'
Ben Hann
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Campbell Town Football Club president Elizabeth Webber and senior coach Clinton Burn at their home ground. Picture by Phillip Biggs
A mutual agreement was reached to end the two-year contract.
Ben Hann
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Roman Siulepa at the Basketball Australia National Performance Camp at the AIS. Picture by Keegan Carroll
See where your NTFA club club will play this weekend.
Ben Hann
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Not one but two massive comebacks left fans in awe.
Ben Hann
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Thane Bardenhagen kicked a match-winning behind on Saturday. Pictures by Paul Scambler
'It feels like we've put the town back on the map a little bit.'
Ben Hann
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Bothwell were celebrate their ODFA premiership. Pictures by Linda Higginson/Solstic Digital
Historic day in Bridport is matched by remarkable game of footy.
Ben Hann
Bridport's Matthew Taylorkicks as Old Launcestonians' Matthew Spohn chases. Picture by Paul Scambler

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A historic CBD home has continued a run of big-money sales.
Hamish Geale
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Automatic registration detection now live in speed cameras.
Benjamin Seeder
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The state's mobile speed cameras are now also capable of automatically checking passing cars for registration. Picture by Paul Scambler
Councillors are considering a request to waive planning fees.
Joe Colbrook
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The proponents of the Launceston Health Hub redevelopment have asked the City of Launceston council for a $47,000 sweetener. Picture by Craig George
The sale record had stood for nearly a decade.
Hamish Geale
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Claims 1960s-built studio building 'well past its use-by date'.
Joe Colbrook
Plans to convert unused television studios at South Launceston into commercial offices were approved by City of Launceston councillors. File picture by Phillip Biggs
A Sydney couple have made the heritage-listed gem their new home.
Hamish Geale
Goorak, at 16 York Street Launceston, has set a new residential sale record for Launceston. Pictures by Paul Scambler, supplied
Costs were part of Commission of Inquiry into child sexual abuse.
Matt Maloney
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Nurses reveal conditions of LGH amid staffing problems.
Duncan Bailey
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ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary Emily Shepherd with LGH Registered Nurses Meg Parish, Kylie Stubbs, David Allchin, Kate Bretzke and Tatum Dickerson. Picture by Paul Scambler
One-third of those who presented to new centres are children.
Matt Maloney
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More than 260 people affected by sexual harm had accessed one of the two Arch centres in Launceston and Hobart over 12 months to July.
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It all started with a quest for exceptional pasta.
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'I'd love a box of these for Christmas.'
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Beetroot macarons with goat cheese boursin. Picture by Ashley St George of Pew Pew Studio
Looking for something to do? Here are some ideas.
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'The world has gone bonkers,' one chocolate fan said.
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Shoppers set to pay double the price for a Caramello Koala and Freddo Frog after cocoa price hikes. Picture Adam McLean/Cadbury
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Jason Wu 8, student at Scotch Oakburn College, playing the violin at last year's St Cecilia annual Music Challenge, which returns this week for its 29th outing. Picture by Craig George
Discover how Col Reynolds' dedication to The Kids' Cancer Project is giving hope to children battling cancer.
Rosie Ryan
Cross the continent from Fremantle to Sydney on this epic train journey.
Emma Brown
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The Great Australian Bite. Picture Shutterstock
New and improved, Samsung Health ecosystem will help you reach your fitness goals.
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Discover the new Galaxy AI Health ecosystem on the Galaxy Z Flip6. Photo supplied by Samsung.
Join McGrath's Fundraising Super Squad and raise funds for McGrath Breast Care Nurses.
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A breast cancer diagnosis can lead to difficult discussions especially with your kids.
Clair with her children, daughter Alayna and son Manny. Picture supplied

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The long-lived Cancer Council tradition is back for another year.
Declan Durrant
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St John's Church has a new look ahead of its 200th birthday.
Hamish Geale
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All Saints Network lead minister James Hornby surveys the new-look St John's Anglican Church in Launceston. Picture by Paul Scambler
Free funeral planner, retiring overseas and Maggie Beer feature. Take a look.
The Senior's August 2024 edition covers, clockwise from right: Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria. ACM file pictures
'It's important to a few of us that we build the sport again.'
Hamish Geale
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Tasmanian trampolinist Leuca McLeod (left). Inset is Velocity Gymnastics' Maggie Smith with Mariella Klauber (above) and Elizabeth Chong (below). Pictures by Paul Scambler and Craig George
Evandale's penny farthing championships need support to go ahead.
Hamish Geale
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Simon Weir leads the field during this year's penny farthing championships at Evandale. Pictures by Phillip Biggs, Paul Scambler
Todd Clark died three days after crashing near Orford in 2022.
Benjamin Seeder • 29m ago
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Mr and Mrs Head will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary.
Saree Salter • 29m ago
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Margaret Head and Geoff Head will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on August 28 at Ainslie Residential Care in Low Head.
Research grants will tackle misogyny, radicalisation in schools.
Miriam Webber • 1hr ago
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Opposition spokesperson for women Sussan Ley in the House of Representatives. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Labor MPs in favour of a ban fear being 'banished', independents say.
Dana Daniel • 1hr ago
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Independent MPs Rebekha Sharkie and Andrew Wilkie. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, Karleen Minney
It all started with a quest for exceptional pasta.
Andreas Papadakis • 1hr ago
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Andreas Papadakis is sharing his tips to make the perfect pasta dough. Pictures supplied
And don't think you can get away if you're rude to airline staff.
The hotel has reopened after a multimillion-dollar refurb.
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These are two of Tasmania's most gorgeous coasts - but which one's for you?
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Craig Tansley
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The stunning South Pacific island most Australians don't visit - but should
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Volkswagen has confirmed it will launch the updated Mk8.5 Golf, Golf GTI and Golf R range in Australia during the second quarter of 2025.
Josh Nevett
2025 Volkswagen Golf: Australian launch locked in for facelifted hatch range
The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan will hit Australian shores in the second quarter of next year, with three engine options.
Scott Collie
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan: Australian launch locked in for RAV4 rival
Volkswagen's critical electric SUVs will finally arrive in December, but the initial range looks a little different to what's been expected.
James Wong
Volkswagen's first EVs in Australia arriving in time for Christmas
Genesis' electric GV60 is due for an upgrade, and the new model has been snapped wearing heavy camouflage.
Max Davies
2025 Genesis GV60: Facelifted EV spied inside and out
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Lyndey Milan's son was happy and loving life. A month later he was gone.
Rowan Cowley
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The stage legend breaks the silence and tackles taboo in 'Carousel'.
Rowan Cowley
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Marina Prior. Picture by Jeff Busby
Retirees hold an estimated $1.3 trillion worth of housing equity.
Anthony Caggiano
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Retirement may be easier if you use the equity in your home to help fund your lifestyle, a report finds. Picture Esther Ann/Unsplash.

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Farmers in the north-east wait for certainty on wild dog control.
Barry Murphy • 29m ago
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Six studs from Briagolong to Benambra took part in the two-day event.
Bryce Eishold
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Stockton Merino stud principal Alan Stewart, Stockdale, with Elders Gippsland district wool manager Madi Gallagher.
Northern irrigators are taking advantage of full water storages.
Andrew Miller
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GMW Water Delivery Services general manager Warren Blyth says it has been a "a busy start" to the irrigation season. Pictures supplied by Goulburn-Murray Water
'I'd love a box of these for Christmas.'
Les Bistronomes • 1hr ago
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It all started with a quest for exceptional pasta.
Andreas Papadakis • 1hr ago
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Andreas Papadakis is sharing his tips to make the perfect pasta dough. Pictures supplied
Blake Lively has been the subject of much internet discussion.
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