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CONCERN: Down Syndrome Tasmania president Rebecca Kelly, with children Ciara, 6, and Ryan, 10. Picture: Brinley Duggan

IN DEPTHChance of death: Mother of boy with disability fears COVID plan

Brinley Duggan

SHOWTIME: Launceston Church Grammar pupil Lydia Hayes in character as the lead role of Matilda. Picture: Phillip Biggs

WATCHStudents ready to bring classic Matilda story to life

Luke Miller

Pfizer says its vaccine induces a robust immune response in five to 11 year olds.

Pfizer says its vaccine is safe in kids

Michael Erman

Elective surgery waits cost Tasmanian patients $120 million in one year

Elective surgery waits cost patients $120m in one year

Matt Maloney

Facial tumour disease caused a drastic reduction in devil numbers.

Recovery plan for devils among hundreds facing the chop

Adam Holmes

A picture of one of the race competitors from 2018. Picture: Phillip Biggs

HAVE YOUR SAYPinning blame on Targa organisers unfair

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GRAPHIC CONTENTIn court, teen tells father how his sex abuse affected her

Sandy Powell

EAGLE-EYED: Tim Willcox and the lucky Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagle he rescued at Togari last week. The animal is expected to be released in two weeks. Picture: Supplied

GOOD NEWSYolla grandfather's eagle-eyed wildlife rescue

Sandy Powell

Zeehan Highway to remain closed until at least the end of the week

Launceston lawyer struck off registry for professional misconduct

Bell Bay hub could require coal power

Gambling giant pushes back over expiry of exclusive pokies deal

IN DEPTHChance of death: Mother of boy with disability fears COVID plan

John and Marilyn Nothdurft at their campsite on the Darling River at Wilcannia. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

FORGOTTEN RIVERThe reason why this river is a key destination for grey nomads

PREVIEW: Here is a sneak peek of the premiership posters ahead of Friday's edition.

NTFA, TSL premiership posters: Grab your copy

Elizabeth Anne Quill outside the Launceston Magistrates Court after receiving a three month suspended jail sentence in June for causing death by negligent driving in 2018. She has appeared in court twice since then.

No bail for disqualified driver after alleged reoffending

The Examiner Junior Sports Awards: Nominate here now

We're searching for junior sport stars - nominate here now

GET UP TO DATETools down: Wild riots shut down construction in Victoria

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Threat aimed at NZ's touring cricketers

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HAVE YOUR SAYPinning blame on Targa organisers unfair

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COMMENTCollateral damage mars the subs deal

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FORGOTTEN RIVERThe reason why this river is a key destination for grey nomads

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Sport PR missing the mark

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IN DEPTHChance of death: Mother of boy with disability fears COVID plan

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Building sites in Victoria have been closed for two weeks following violent protests in Melbourne.

Victoria construction industry shut down

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More charges have been laid over the crash that claimed the lives of four Victorian police officers.

New charges over cop-killing freeway crash

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Gladys Berejiklian has warned the people of NSW not to "sit back and think the worst is behind us".

NSW-Queensland border bubble under threat

Stay-at-home controls may be needed even with vaccination coverage of between 70 and 80 per cent.

Push beyond 80pct vax rates needed: report

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Doherty says restrictions shouldn't ease until 80pc vaxxed in some places

Victoria Ellis
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Indi MP Helen Haines presenting a petition last year calling on the government to release legislation for a federal integrity commission. Picture: David Foote, APH. Christian Porter (inset).

Porter episode another reason for integrity bill: Haines says

Ellen Ebsary
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"Man-baby Nazis" are being blamed for a violent protest at the CFMEU in Melbourne on Monday.

Vic protest infiltrated by 'fake tradies'

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GET UP TO DATETools down: Wild riots shut down construction in Victoria

Janine Graham
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New Zealand's women are in the UK mid-way through a five-match ODI series against England.

Threat aimed at NZ's touring cricketers

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UP THE PIES: Three-time Richmond premiership captain Trent Cotchin has a sideline as an Uber Eats driver.

Sport PR missing the mark

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GROUP 1 GOAL: Jason Maskiell and Hellova Street share a laugh after a feature-race win at Mowbray. Picture: Greg Mansfield

Fall bad timing for Maskiell

VITAL: Stefan Martin will have the onerous task of negating the impact of Melbourne captain Max Gawn. Photo: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONMartin key to the Western Bulldogs' premiership hopes

Howard Kotton

SUSPENDED: The Devils' Jamie Mesman was suspended for eight games following an incident of referee abuse. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LBA to crack down on fans behaviour next year

Adam Daunt

SKIPPER: Australian Test captain Tim Paine underwent successful surgery on a nerve injury in a bid to be right for this year's Ashes series. Picture: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

Former Test great weighs in on Tim Paine dilemma

Adam Daunt

On the spin: Keely Froling has re-signed with the Launceston Tornadoes. Picture: Craig George

Froling rolling on with Tornadoes

Rob Shaw

Elective surgery waits cost patients $120m in one year

Proposed gaming changes are legislated to come into effect on July 1, 2023.

Gambling giant pushes back over expiry of exclusive pokies deal

Hotel quarantine trial little relief for residents who bit the bullet

IN DEPTHChance of death: Mother of boy with disability fears COVID plan

Hotel quarantine trial little relief for residents who bit the bullet

VAX THE NATIONHobart knocks off Launceston for top vaccination spot

Christian Porter has resigned as minister, while Simon Birmingham defends Australia's submarine spat with France. Pictures: Sitthixay Ditthavong, Elesa Kurtz

DIGESTThe Informer: Submarines, sinking ships and ... hope?

Premier announces Victoria's roadmap out of lockdown

Alex Gretgrix

WATCHNSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

Michael Parris

HAVE YOUR SAYWilcannia residents raise concerns about COVID-19 management

Tom Barber

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr said work was being undertaken with the Commonwealth to solve the issue. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Pfizer doses missing from October supply: Barr

Lucy Bladen

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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Jamie Oliver and his family making memories over the dinner table. Picture: David Loftus

Why Jamie Oliver wants us to reconnect over food

Karen Hardy

Head to California with a recipe from Vivian Lui's Eat California. Picture: Shutterstock

Take a culinary journey around the world

Karen Hardy

Yes you can make fish and chip pies. Picture: Supplied

The pie's the limit

Karen Hardy

Why Jamie Oliver wants us to reconnect over food

THINGS TO DOTake a walk and have a wine with new event coming to Launceston

Dana Anderson

Fundraiser Anna Chilcott and MS ambassador Cristelle Denney.

THINGS TO DOCommunity steps up for fundraiser despite bad weather conditions

Dana Anderson

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

FINAL GIFT: Brian Jenkins, pictured in his orchard in 2002, is one of the thousands of generous Australians who have left a gift to a charity in their Wills. His bequest to The Alfred Hospital allowed his family to create a life-changing cancer research fellowship in his name. Picture: Supplied

Australian legends: How to make a difference by including a charity in your Will

Changing lives: The Australian-made AirPhysio device helps clear airways and strengthen lungs. Picture: Supplied

Fast-growing regional business helping people breathe again

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

This Cheesy Leek and Bacon Macaroni Bake recipe is amazing!

How to find the cleaner you can trust for your home

8 Union Street, Launceston underwent an extensive renovation before selling for more than double its 2019 price. Photo: Supplied

Heavy hitters: The regional properties that have doubled in price since 2019

Maree Gardner at her home in Unanderra. Picture: Adam McLean

How we can tackle regional homelessness among women over 50

Inside this coastal city's most expensive house

Renee Valentine

RENO TIPS: Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie at home in Newport. Picture: Simon Bennett

The Block's Mitch and Mark on how to style your home for Spring

Reality Reno with Mitch and Mark

Looking for a holiday home to purchase? Yamba should be near the top of your list according to Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee. Photo: Shutterstock

Holiday hotspots: Where to buy a beach getaway this spring break

Jack Needham

WATCHStudents ready to bring classic Matilda story to life

Luke Miller

Utzinger wines crafting unique, sophisticated narrative

Mark Smith

HAT-TRICK: Sir Walter Lee (1874-1963) was a “three-peater” – one of only two premiers to take office on three separate occasions. The other was Sir Elliott Lewis. Picture: Tasmanian Mail, May 26, 1921
BELOW LEFT: Sir Walter at the AGM of the Child Welfare Association at the Hobart Town Hall in 1920. Picture: Tasmanian Mail, September 16, 1920
BELOW RIGHT: The Lee Ministry of 1916-22 (l-r) Tas Shields (Honorary Minister), Sir Elliott Lewis (Treasurer), Walter Lee (Premier), Governor Newdegate, William Propsting (Attorney-General), John Hayes (Minister for Lands) and Herbert Hays (Honorary Minister). Standing is Under-Secretary D’Arcy Addison. Picture: Tasmanian Mail, August 23, 1917

Premier was his own political nemesis

Nigel Burch, Launceston Historical Society

WATCHStudents ready to bring classic Matilda story to life

The Wellington and Howick streets building is set to officially become Janie Finlay's headquarters. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Sign changed for Janie Finlay office proposal

Brinley Duggan

BEAN AROUND: The green bean, a staple in our diet for centuries, is among the most productive vegetables. Pictures: Shutterstock

Be a bean counter with lovely legumes

Les Hodge

GET UP TO DATETools down: Wild riots shut down construction in Victoria

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FORGOTTEN RIVERThe reason why this river is a key destination for grey nomads

WATCHStudents ready to bring classic Matilda story to life

Another regional NSW town back in lockdown

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Who won what and who wore what at the Emmys

Grace Ryan

ON SET: Key scenes of new new SBS period drama series New Gold Mountain were filmed at Ballarat's much-loved Sovereign Hill. Pictures: SBS

New goldrush series filmed at Sovereign Hill set to hit screens

Rochelle Kirkham

WATCHNew Vic cases climb past 550, one death

WATCHFour deaths, 935 new COVID cases in NSW

Janine Graham

HAVE YOUR SAYPinning blame on Targa organisers unfair

Letters to the editor
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HAVE YOUR SAYPeople in glass houses shouldn't throw stones

Letters to the editor

HAVE YOUR SAYShould taxpayer funded staff help with political campaigns?

Letters to the editor

HAVE YOUR SAYPinning blame on Targa organisers unfair

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BACK AGAIN: Australia has not played a Test match at Hobart's Bellerive Oval since losing to South Africa by an innings and 80 runs in 2016.

HAVE YOUR SAYCall to ban Hobart Test match to send clear message to Taliban

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While clematis can be planted out in almost any season, now is a really good time.

Around the Garden

Les Hodge

A wonderful variety of certified strawberry plants are still available for planting.

Around the Garden

Les Hodge

Geraniums are popular and hardy plants, but can be damaged by overwatering.

Around the Garden

Les Hodge

BIG TOY: A 2017 John Deere 9530RT was the top priced lot in Ritchie Bros' Machinery Muster, selling for $350,000.

Money in machines: Auction grosses $14.2 million

Melody Labinsky
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TOP SELLER: Quarterway Quantum Leap was one of two bulls, which sold for $16,000, at the stud's inaugural spring sale.

Quarterway Angus' first spring sale meets with success

Andrew Miller
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RECORD: Andrew and Caroline McLauchlan, Valma Poll Dorset stud, Whitemore< Tasmania, with the record priced ram at $41,000, Photo supplied.

Valma tops at record $41,000

Alastair Dowie

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week

Why Jamie Oliver wants us to reconnect over food

Karen Hardy

Take a culinary journey around the world

Karen Hardy

IN DEPTHChance of death: Mother of boy with disability fears COVID plan

WATCHStudents ready to bring classic Matilda story to life

HAVE YOUR SAYPinning blame on Targa organisers unfair

GRAPHIC CONTENTIn court, teen tells father how his sex abuse affected her

GOOD NEWSYolla grandfather's eagle-eyed wildlife rescue

IN DEPTHChance of death: Mother of boy with disability fears COVID plan

FORGOTTEN RIVERThe reason why this river is a key destination for grey nomads

GET UP TO DATETools down: Wild riots shut down construction in Victoria

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HAVE YOUR SAYPinning blame on Targa organisers unfair

COMMENTCollateral damage mars the subs deal

FORGOTTEN RIVERThe reason why this river is a key destination for grey nomads

IN DEPTHChance of death: Mother of boy with disability fears COVID plan

GET UP TO DATETools down: Wild riots shut down construction in Victoria

OPINIONMartin key to the Western Bulldogs' premiership hopes

IN DEPTHChance of death: Mother of boy with disability fears COVID plan

VAX THE NATIONHobart knocks off Launceston for top vaccination spot

DIGESTThe Informer: Submarines, sinking ships and ... hope?

WATCHNSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

HAVE YOUR SAYWilcannia residents raise concerns about COVID-19 management

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

THINGS TO DOTake a walk and have a wine with new event coming to Launceston

THINGS TO DOCommunity steps up for fundraiser despite bad weather conditions

WATCHStudents ready to bring classic Matilda story to life

WATCHStudents ready to bring classic Matilda story to life

GET UP TO DATETools down: Wild riots shut down construction in Victoria

FORGOTTEN RIVERThe reason why this river is a key destination for grey nomads

WATCHStudents ready to bring classic Matilda story to life

WATCHNew Vic cases climb past 550, one death

WATCHFour deaths, 935 new COVID cases in NSW

HAVE YOUR SAYPinning blame on Targa organisers unfair

HAVE YOUR SAYPeople in glass houses shouldn't throw stones

HAVE YOUR SAYShould taxpayer funded staff help with political campaigns?

HAVE YOUR SAYPinning blame on Targa organisers unfair

HAVE YOUR SAYCall to ban Hobart Test match to send clear message to Taliban