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STUDIED: The property at 217 St John Street was marked by a 2007 Launceston City council heritage study as a place of local significance, but approved for demolition in May of this year. Picture: Paul Scambler

Stalled heritage recommendations could have led to legal Launceston demolitions

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REVIEW: Education Minister Jeremy Rockliff at the opening of new classrooms at Prospect High School in July. Picture: Scott Gelston

Tassie’s education report card tabled in annual reports

Roger David's Launceston store.

Launceston’s Roger David set to close its doors

Sarah Courtney

Premier Will Hodgman faces questions on Sarah Courtney’s relationship

SHOCK: The Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment has called for public assistance after 58 penguins were found dead in the state’s north.

Dog attack suspected for death of 58 penguins at Low Head Conservation Area

Jillian Perkins, with Harley, at Walker House Parenting Centre.

Faces of 25 years of Walker House parenting service

Stalled heritage recommendations could have led to legal Launceston demolitions

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Penguin teams claim big victories

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Tassie settles for tame draw

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McSweyn inspires “run rival” Hansen

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Sarah Courtney’s relationship still under spotlight

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Longer wait for public housing

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In total command: Penguin's Rebecca Abel. Picture: Simon Sturzaker.

Penguin teams claim big victories

Jarryd McGuane

LET IT RIP: Australian Test star Pat Cummins was one of the high-end attractions at the Futures League encounter this week against Tasmania in Sydney. Picture: Cricket NSW

Tassie settles for tame draw

Andrew Mathieson

OFF TO THE COAST: Launceston's James Hansen will compete in the Burnie Ten on Sunday.

McSweyn inspires “run rival” Hansen

Alex Fair

In total command: Penguin's Rebecca Abel. Picture: Simon Sturzaker.

Penguin teams claim big victories

MILESTONE LOOMS: Leading reinsman and Tasmanian record-holder Ricky Duggan on his way to one of his 1598 wins. Picture: Greg Mansfield

Duggan after 1600th win

Greg Mansfield

Hills returns for Tamar Tigers, ACL bout

Corey Martin

Community help needed to find Paton family’s dogs

Sarah Aquilina

Community Diary

Food and drink celebration at Fiesta on George

Sean Slatter

Community help needed to find Paton family’s dogs

McCormack open to supermarket commission

Daniel McCulloch

A day in Launceston’s City Park

Paul Scambler

Winning news: When it comes to mobile phone plans people like to know what works for others and now with referral programs becoming popular, passing on information may lead to rewards for everyone involved.

Good news travels fast

Emma Brown

Done deal: LendingPro specialise in vehicle loans and are able to give pre-approval before you begin looking so you know exactly how much you have to spend.

Get your vehicle loan working for you

Emma Brown

Committed to service: Consumer review and comparison website Canstar Blue highlighted Pennytel's longer-than-usual opening hours of its Australian call centre, and its streamlined mobile plans.

Value is more than price

Jen Walker, Advertiser content

Winning news: When it comes to mobile phone plans people like to know what works for others and now with referral programs becoming popular, passing on information may lead to rewards for everyone involved.

Good news travels fast

Artentwine festival's Petuna Seafood People's Choice Award and Long Lunch.

Five unmissable festivals in the Tamar Valley this spring

Emma Elsworthy

A hike to the summit of Cradle Mountain is all made worth it by the view.

The best of Tassie’s North West in 2018

Emma Elsworthy

Georgian home offers Idyllic lifestyle close to Launceston

Maeve McKenna

Federation house a ‘home to fall in love with’

Maeve McKenna

Acres, views and lifestyle on offer in Gunns Plains

Maeve McKenna

Community Diary

Introducing ‘My Island Home’ and ‘Regulars’

Fairfax Tasmania

COLLECTION: The Australian War Records Section (AWRS) ‘trophy’ store at Peronne in 1918. Around 25,000 objects were shipped to Australia. Picture: AWM E03684

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

Community Diary

Winner: Professor Megan Davis is the overall winner of The Australian Financial Review 100 Women of Influence award. Photo by Peter Braig

The Australian Financial Review Women of Influence 2018 category winners revealed

Sally Patten

One of the St Vincent de Paul vans.

Vinnies Van starts helping out at George Town

Sean Slatter

Jillian Perkins, with Harley, at Walker House Parenting Centre.

Faces of 25 years of Walker House parenting service

A day in Launceston’s City Park

Tasmanian Independent Country Music Awards

The ultimate throwback: Leavers Dinners from the year 2000

Saturday cricket action

Phillip Biggs. Paul Scambler

Apollo, a nine-month old male Siberian husky

Pets of the Week: RSPCA cats and dogs looking for a furever home

Kasey Wilkins

SHOW TIME: Crowds came out in force for the 2018 Royal Launceston Show. Pictures: Scott Gelston

One-day Royal Launceston Show declared a success

Johanna Baker-Dowdell

Small stud’s woolly triumph at Launceston Show 2018

Johanna Baker-Dowdell

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SPOTLIGHT: Failings of the aged care industry will come under scrutiny from a Royal Commission.

Advocacy groups applaud aged care Royal Commission news

Eileen Wood

Simply stunned: Michael Palin said he feels "incredibly lucky" to have had such a diverse career, from Monty Python to travelling the world. Photo: John Swannell

Michael Palin: Always look on the bright side of life

Samara Ross

COMMONPLACE: Close to one million colonoscopies are carried out each year.

Colonoscopy stories wanted

Samara Ross

Scott Morrison's personal website has been taken over by a troll.

PM Morrison's website taken over by troll

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A 48-year-old man charged with the 2012 murder of Leisl Smith will face a NSW court.

Man accused of Leisl Smith murder in court

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex may just be Melbourne's favourite royals.

Royals wow Melbourne in brief visit

A terror attack in Australia would likely involve simple weapons says new ASIO report.

Simple terror weapons most likely: ASIO

National broadcaster the ABC is facing legal action from former managing director Michelle Guthrie.

Guthrie, ABC prepare for legal stoush

The race for the seat of Wentworth is almost over a voters head to the polls on Saturday.

Battle for Wentworth heats up

Greyhound racing in Victoria is set for a $4 million boost should Labor win the state election.

Greyhound racing to get $4m boost in Vic

The Nationals are hosing down speculation about a spill to reinstall Barnaby Joyce as leader.

Nationals hose down leadership talk

The Blanc Delice at The Westin Sydney is almost too beautiful to touch.

Diner en Blanc’s stylish collaboration with Marriott

Enjoy a little weightlessness in one of three pools at Barceló Illetas Albatros

Taking a babymoon fit for royalty

There are some truly frightful destinations for adrenalin junky travellers.

Five haunted islands to visit this Halloween...if you dare

Lucky she's outside: Right now, over three billion people are absorbing the equivalent pollution to smoking two cigarette packets every day, because they have no electricity and no option but to cook inside poorly ventilated dwellings using materials such as animal dung for fuel.

Ask Noel: A solution to pollution

Noel Whittaker

Visit www.sydneyfishmarket.com.au/seafood-school/about-sss for more great seafood recipes and cooking tips, advice on purchasing and storing seafood, species information and answers to frequently asked seafood questions.

Try this: Seared chermoula yellowtail kingfish with moroccan salad

McCormack open to supermarket commission

Daniel McCulloch

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