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TASSIE TIME: The Australian Cricket Team and Steve Smith (pictured) are set to grace Bellerive Oval for a landmark fifth Ashes Test. Picture: File

Hobart to host historic Ashes Test match: reports

Adam Daunt

Additional COVID-19 testing sites to open

BREAKINGAdditional COVID-19 testing sites to open

Sarah Davison
Andrew Chounding

Director of Public Health Mark Veitch says no decision has been made on mask mandates, but they remain a useful "precautionary" tool.

Mask comments clarified; more border guidelines released

Adam Holmes

Double lung transplant recipient Ken Fletcher and Transplant Australia chief executive Chris Thomas at the 2022 launch. Picture: Supplied

Tough call for Australian Transplant Games

Dana Anderson

SOLDIER ON: Staff Sergeant Lindsey Devlin is calling time on his career in the Australian Army. Picture: Paul Scambler

Lindsey Devlin reflects on a lifetime in the military

Andrew Chounding

The proposal involves flying high-paying guests by helicopter to an area in the Walls of Jerusalem National Park, then by foot to Lake Malbena and ultimately a standing camp on Halls Island. Picture: supplied

High-powered barrister withdraws from Lake Malbena case

Adam Holmes

Two years later, Deloraine bike track saga drawing to a close

COUNCILTwo years later, Deloraine bike track saga drawing to a close

Brinley Duggan

THEY'RE OPEN: The Mount Owen Mountain Bike Trail network spans 35 kilometres, carved into Queenstown's rocky landscape. Picture: Supplied

GOOD NEWSThey're open: Mount Owen mountain bike trails now accepting riders

Meg Whitfield

Survey: Almost half of Tasmania businesses expecting strong year

PHOTOSLilydale, Kings Meadows students celebrate school's end

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DIGESTFloods, fires, pandemic? Must be December in Australia

GOOD NEWSGraduates excited to start their careers in Tasmania

TASSIE TIME: The Australian Cricket Team and Steve Smith (pictured) are set to grace Bellerive Oval for a landmark fifth Ashes Test. Picture: File

Hobart to host historic Ashes Test match: reports

QUIT: Matt Carswell and Healthy Tasmania projects officer Rachel Breen. Picture: Paul Scambler

Missiondale resident reflects on life after he quit smoking

Canberra GP Liz Fraser encourages her patients to eat well to avoid diabetes. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SILENT ASSASSINWhat this GP prescribes to reverse type 2 diabetes

Grand plans may bring first Nando's to Launceston

Grand plans may bring first Nando's to Launceston

Eight things to do in Tasmania this weekend

THINGS TO DOEight things to do in Tasmania this weekend

People at The Shout Bar: Amber Romein, of Grindelwald, Georgia Robertson, of Newstead, and Serena Cartledge, of Norwood. Kelly Stuart, April McLennan, Ashley Brooks, and Steph Knight, all of Launceston.

PHOTOSCan you spot any familiar faces in our flashback gallery?

PHOTOSLilydale, Kings Meadows students celebrate school's end

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Rider in court over Vic road-rage attack

2hrs ago

Senior north Qld health official suspended

19:06PM

Omicron won't delay WA border reopening

19:06PM

Sailor became suicidal after sex assault

19:02PM

First cases of Omicron likely in SA

18:43PM

A 19-year-old driver was allegedly set alight after an incident with a motorbike rider in Melbourne.

Rider in court over Vic road-rage attack

2hrs ago

The Mackay Hospital and Health Service has suspended its executive director of medical services.

Senior north Qld health official suspended

WA will proceed with setting a border reopening date after the premier was reassured over Omicron.

Omicron won't delay WA border reopening

A female sailor who was sexually assaulted by a fellow shipmen says the navy failed to protect her.

Sailor became suicidal after sex assault

Steven Marshall says genomic sequencing is underway to see if the Omicron strain has entered SA.

First cases of Omicron likely in SA

Tim Dornin

Cairns MP Michael Healy is urging Queensland's Indigenous community to get vaccinated.

Concerns over low Qld Indigenous vax rates

Laine Clark

When it came to appealing for a reduced jail sentence, Faisel Batarseh ticked all the boxes - except one.

'They owned me': How Faisel cleared his debt with drug kingpins

Shannon Tonkin

Tasmanians who return from high-risk areas must take a COVID-19 test and isolate, Peter Gutwein says

Tasmania tweaks rules ahead of reopening

Ethan James

Cameron Valente, pictured signing Zachary Burns' shirt, was outstanding for Hadspen. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Former Striker Valente goes big for Chieftains

TASSIE TIME: The Australian Cricket Team and Steve Smith (pictured) are set to grace Bellerive Oval for a landmark fifth Ashes Test. Picture: File

Hobart to host historic Ashes Test match: reports

CRITICAL DETAILS: AFL Tasmania Taskforce chairman Brett Godfrey. Picture: Simon Sturzaker

SUBSCRIBER'Clear synergy' behind process to establish Tassie AFL team

CARRY ON: Emma Humphries was on the 2021 Female Football Advisory Group, which will continue into 2022. Picture: Brodie Weeding

SUBSCRIBERFuture of female football advisory group decided

HERO: Joel Lloyd kept Westbury's unbeaten T20 record in tact with a last-ball win. Picture: File

Lloyd stands up in last-ball thriller, Blues make final

Josh Partridge

Two years later, Deloraine bike track saga drawing to a close

COUNCILTwo years later, Deloraine bike track saga drawing to a close

Brinley Duggan

MAKING NOISE: Ryley Sanders in Devils colours. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Sanders among Tasmanians named in AFL Academy for 2022

Josh Partridge

Ariarne Titmus wins Tasmanian Athlete of the Year

Ariarne Titmus wins Tasmanian Athlete of the Year

Rob Shaw

Risdon Prison inmates claim food options not up to scratch

Risdon Prison inmates claim food options not up to scratch

Risdon Prison inmates claim food options not up to scratch

Risdon Prison inmates claim food options not up to scratch

Westbury Northern prison site 'on hold' amid Ashley chance

Westbury Northern prison site 'on hold' amid Ashley chance

Westbury Northern prison site 'on hold' amid Ashley chance

Westbury Northern prison site 'on hold' amid Ashley chance

Premier Peter Gutwein

New Tasmanian voter intentions released in EMRS poll

Premier Peter Gutwein

New Tasmanian voter intentions released in EMRS poll

BoM meteorologist Dean Narramore said the Snowy River was "of particular concern" in NSW and Victoria during his Friday update on the severe weather.

DIGESTFloods, fires, pandemic? Must be December in Australia

Children will be able to get vaccinated from next month. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Australian kids to finally get COVID-19 jabs

CHALLENGES: Edward Throsby, owner EC Throsby, James Thomson, Nationals Candidate for Hunter, David Liittleproud, Minister for Agriculture and Mick Dorahy, CEO, EC Throsby.

Labour shortages need fixing

Picture: File image

DIGESTOmicron set to steal Delta's thunder

Premier Peter Gutwein has announced the public sector vaccination mandate, with job terminations a possibilty.

WATCHVaccine mandate for vast majority of state's public sector

Adam Holmes

Warning for race fans after COVID-positive case attends Bathurst 1000

Warning for race fans after COVID-positive case attends Bathurst 1000

Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison. Picture: Keegan Carroll

DIGESTChina-Australia relationship still on rough seas

Kayla Osborne

Department of Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pezzullo. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Pandemic 'stress test' result sat on for years before COVID-19

Gerard Cockburn
Sarah Basford Canales

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

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

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

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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Eight things to do in Tasmania this weekend

THINGS TO DOEight things to do in Tasmania this weekend

Dana Anderson

Double lung transplant recipient Ken Fletcher and Transplant Australia chief executive Chris Thomas at the 2022 launch. Picture: Supplied

Tough call for Australian Transplant Games

Dana Anderson

Three out of four ain't bad: Cynthia Nixon, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kristin Davis have returned for the reboot, minus Kim Cattrall. Picture: Foxtel

WATCHAnd just like that, Sex and the City gals are in their 50s and it's sink or swim for Succession

B.R. Doherty

Eight things to do in Tasmania this weekend

THINGS TO DOEight things to do in Tasmania this weekend

AMTF ambassador John X, Tasmanian singer and actress Nicole Simms-Farrow, and AMTF acting chair Liz Bennett. Paul Scambler

WATCHStar-studded cast revealed for Launceston festival

Dana Anderson

The Living End will play at Red Hot Summer Tour 2022. Picture: Supplied

Sizzling summer of live music on its way

Dana Anderson

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Floor lamps are transformational art pieces as well as gorgeous lights. Picture: Supplied

Floor lamps: Tips and tricks

Having a mobile vet visit your home creates a better experience for you, your pet and the vet.

Special vet care for your pet delivered to your door

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Shift online: Once customers see the benefits of buying online they are staying as regular customers. Picture: Supplied

Customers seeking discretion and service continue to embrace booming online retailers

STUNNING: The tour will end in beautiful Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast. James Davis Photography / Shutterstock.com

Discover the beauty and wonders of Regional NSW

Nicole Sobey and her partner purchased a 350 square metre block in Ballarat in 2020. Picture: Luke Hemer

Quarter acre dream is over for many regional land buyers

Nicole Sobey and her partner purchased a 350 square metre block in Ballarat in 2020. Picture: Luke Hemer

Quarter acre dream is over for many regional land buyers

Welcome to 'Wetmore', one of Tasmania's most spectacular homes

Step inside one of Tasmania's most spectacular homes

Welcome to 'Wetmore', one of Tasmania's most spectacular homes

Step inside one of Tasmania's most spectacular homes

Picture: Simon Sturzaker.

Tasmanian-based bank getting huge home loans growth

Sean Ford

The block at 160 Kanangra Drive, Gwandalan. Picture: Supplied

They expected $5 million, they got more than double that

Jack Needham

A deposit of less than $100,000 could score you a cute cottage in Launceston's suburbs. Picture: Supplied

Six regional locations where you can buy with a $100k deposit or less

Jack Needham

Fresh herbs will liven up any dish. They'll thrive in a well-drained, sunny position.

Around the Garden

Les Hodge

INSPIRING: The shimmering olive when planted in and around gardens creates a distinctly Mediterranean feel. Pictures: Shutterstock

The good oil on growing ancient icons

Les Hodge

IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE: The winners of the 2021 Water Awards Tasmania were announced at a gala night.

Winners make splash at state's water awards gala night

Nikita McGuire

Fresh herbs will liven up any dish. They'll thrive in a well-drained, sunny position.

Around the Garden

TRAP: When it comes to buying pets, it could be wise to buy local or solely trade with reputable breeders or rescue organisations. Picture: via Scamwatch

All the online scams you need to avoid

Farmers given first access to Agfest 2022 early bird tickets

Farmers given first access to Agfest 2022 early bird tickets

Nikita McGuire

Lilydale, Kings Meadows students celebrate school's end

PHOTOSLilydale, Kings Meadows students celebrate school's end

1hr ago

Margaret Laver, nee Beck, with the Then and Now picture taken of her and some friends at Trevallyn Reserve in 1929.

PHOTOSThen and Now: recreating old photos from 1900 to 2005

ADVICESix hacks for keeping happy, healthy chickens

People at The Shout Bar: Amber Romein, of Grindelwald, Georgia Robertson, of Newstead, and Serena Cartledge, of Norwood. Kelly Stuart, April McLennan, Ashley Brooks, and Steph Knight, all of Launceston.

PHOTOSCan you spot any familiar faces in our flashback gallery?

BoM meteorologist Dean Narramore said the Snowy River is "of particular concern" in both NSW and Victoria during his severe weather update on Friday.

WATCHMajor flood warning for south-eastern NSW and eastern Victoria

Shivé Prema

Ms Rockefeller performing at FACE Open Mic Comedy at the Stag and Hunter Hotel in Mayfield, Newcastle.

REAL AUSTRALIANo joke! Comedian keeps laughs alive despite lockdowns

Shivé Prema

RAGING: Bushfire conditions continue across Western Australia's Margaret River region. Picture: supplied

WATCHConditions ease but bushfire is still spreading

Emma Horn

Everything you need to know about the COVID-19 booster shot

WATCHEverything you need to know about the COVID-19 booster shot

Emma Horn

Tighten Tasmania's COVID testing rules

HAVE YOUR SAYTighten Tasmania's COVID testing rules

Letters to the editor

Who'll foot the bill for e-scooter injuries?

HAVE YOUR SAYWho'll foot the bill for e-scooter injuries?

Letters to the editor

Lower speed limits are controversial, but can save lives

HAVE YOUR SAYLower speed limits are controversial, but can save lives

Letters to the editor

Tighten Tasmania's COVID testing rules

HAVE YOUR SAYTighten Tasmania's COVID testing rules

Should the next Royal Commission look at real estate industry?

HAVE YOUR SAYShould the next Royal Commission look at real estate industry?

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Fresh herbs will liven up any dish. They'll thrive in a well-drained, sunny position.

Around the Garden

Les Hodge

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

The colourful Celosia or plumed cock's comb can go into the garden now. Pictures: Shutterstock

Around the Garden

Les Hodge

BIG DRAFT: David Bates with partner Helen Curtis, Munro, sold 168 steers and 53 heifers at Leongatha on Friday, including a top pen of 14 steers, 522kg, for $2940.

Leongatha steers pass 850c/kg in feature Nutrien store sale

Bryce Eishold

MINNETONKA SALE: Sarah, Carmel and two-year old Noah Stewart, Mininera, were at Ballarat to see this pen of 128 ewes sell for $342.

Ballarat first cross ewes to $490 a head

Andrew Miller

SHEAR MADNESS: The 24hr Shear Madness event, organised by Corey (pictured), Roger and Brody Mifsud, will start at midday on Friday. Photo by Carol Jackson.

Charity shear will be 24 hours of pure madness

Kelly Butterworth

Fresh herbs will liven up any dish. They'll thrive in a well-drained, sunny position.

Around the Garden

Les Hodge

INSPIRING: The shimmering olive when planted in and around gardens creates a distinctly Mediterranean feel. Pictures: Shutterstock

The good oil on growing ancient icons

Les Hodge

ADVICESix hacks for keeping happy, healthy chickens

Hannah Moloney