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CONNECTION: Studio Space actor George Van Dijk, seated, with artistic director Gerard Lane, and fellow actors Julian Pavy, Nicole Pirlot and Sarah Squires as the VR equipment is rolled out. Picture: supplied

VR to reconnect and prepare actors for tour

PROPOSED HOTEL: An artist's impression of the Boland Street Hotel between Launceston Showgirls and Centrelink. Picture: supplied

Take a look at Launceston's next proposed hotel

Greener pastures: Sejr Deans is ready to take another step in his impressive career through the Thunder. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Calm before Thunder: Deans eager to play at state's 'highest level'

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SILT REMOVAL: A raking ship removes silt from the Tamar Estuary in 2017. Raking occurred in the river between 2012 and 2018. Picture: file

HAVE YOUR SAYExpert explains: the problem with raking the Tamar's mud

Brisbane travellers allowed back in to Tasmania, masks become mandatory

Brisbane travellers allowed back in to Tasmania, masks become mandatory

The Local Hero nominees include Dr Kirby White, left (with Dr Nicole Townsend holding up a gown) from Victoria.

Local heroes stepping up to answer the call of their communities

90th anniversary of historical passenger flight

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OPINIONC'mon, tennis players give us a break

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COVID-19 will only be the tip of the climate change iceberg

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Calm before Thunder: Deans eager to play at state's 'highest level'

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IN DEPTHGrinding halt: Concerns over subsidy ceasing

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England without Ryles for Six Nations

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OPINIONC'mon, tennis players give us a break

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Tropical cyclone Kimi has weakened into a tropical low off the north Queensland coast.

Qld Cyclone Kimi weakens to tropical low

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ON AIR: Fight for Planet A presenter Craig Reucassel in a promotion shot for the documentary.

Beef's tough battle to set the record straight against Fight for Planet A reruns

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Novak Djokovic is one of the lucky players in Adelaide. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERCOVID-19 creates racket at the Australian Open

Unemployment support is currently boosted by $150 a fortnight but the higher rate ends on March 31.

Advocates urge for rise to JobSeeker rate

Rebecca Gredley

Stranded Victorians are now allowed to return from more parts of Sydney.

More stranded Vics allowed back from NSW

Consideration will be given to allowing NSW venues to ban patrons who decline to get vaccinated.

Vaccine 'ticket' in NSW after no new cases

Greta Stonehouse

Scott Morrison says safety around Australia's vaccine rollout is a priority.

Safety comes first with virus vaccine: PM

Paul Osborne

Cairns offers the biggest variety of tour options to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Reef adventures to feed the soul

Michael Turtle

Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

Bernadette Chua

Imagine Holiday's "Uluru and Jessica Mauboy Collection" has three tour package options.

Two very different sensations in the Red Centre

Explore Travel

Greener pastures: Sejr Deans is ready to take another step in his impressive career through the Thunder. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Calm before Thunder: Deans eager to play at state's 'highest level'

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England will be without Australian skills coach Jason Ryles for the Six Nations.

England without Ryles for Six Nations

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SHE'S BACK; Mystic Journey, pictured at Spreyton with strapper Bronte Page, returns to racing at Mowbray on Wednesday night as she heads towards the $5 million All-Star Mile in March. Picture: Paul Scambler

Bookies taking no chances

BIG HIT: James Faulkner's BBL season appears over. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Season looking over for Faulkner

STEPPING UP: New North Launceston captain Jay Foon and coach Brad Cox-Goodyer. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Foon to captain North Launceston in 2021

Hamish Geale

UNITED FRONT: Riverside Cricket Club's 1980-81 flag winner Peter Scott, first-grade all-rounder Patty Mackrell and second-grade captain Josh Partridge. Picture: Hamish Geale

Riverside to celebrate '80-81 NTCA clean sweep

Hamish Geale

ON THIN ICE: Olympic ice skater Steven Bradbury is among those who point the way ahead for Australian sport. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Sport shaping Australian culture

Rob Shaw

GLOVE AFFAIR: Jarrod Hill has become a commanding figure in goal for Riverside. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Goalkeeper Hill set to keep on climbing

Rob Shaw

'Ominous grey cloud' looms over state recovery

'Ominous grey cloud' looms over state recovery

'Ominous grey cloud' looms over state recovery

'Ominous grey cloud' looms over state recovery

RESIGNED: Prominent Labor Party member Tim Jacobson has quit the election campaign committee.

Quit: Key Labor figure has left campaign committee

RESIGNED: Prominent Labor Party member Tim Jacobson has quit the election campaign committee.

Quit: Key Labor figure has left campaign committee

Labor leader Rebecca White (far left), flanked by the party's state secretary Stuart Benson, president Anne Urquhart and deputy Labor leader Michelle O'Byrne.

Tasmanian Labor's right faction wants intervention in state branch

Labor leader Rebecca White (far left), flanked by the party's state secretary Stuart Benson, president Anne Urquhart and deputy Labor leader Michelle O'Byrne.

Tasmanian Labor's right faction wants intervention in state branch

Hot in high-vis, tradies raise awareness of mental health with their own take on the firefighters calendar.

DIGESTThe Informer: Tennis brats, COVID traffic lights change and hunks in high-vis

Tursun Kerim shows Professor John Skerritt and Dr Lisa Kerr his current work with the COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Vaccine approval imminent, but advice likely to be 'tweaked' in coming months

Liz De Somer, chief executive of Medicines Australia, says the pandemic shows funding for vaccine research is crucial. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'We can't go back to the old way': pandemic shows need to invest in vaccine research

While there were queues outside Centrelink in March, Deloitte says Canberra has been largely shielded from job losses due to COVID-19. Picture: Karleen Minney

Economy looking up in 2021 with vaccine in sight: Deloitte

A group of tennis players who flew into Melbourne for the Australian Open from Los Angeles has been told to quarantine. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTServing up quarantine: Tennis group confined to hotel

Jasper Lindell

Some Brisbane travellers to be released from quarantine

FREESome Brisbane travellers to be released from quarantine

Sandy Powell

Tasmania to get more repatriation flights

Tasmania to get more repatriation flights

Ebony Abblitt

Dr Tursun Kerim, Professor John Skerritt and Dr Lisa Kerr consider data on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Friday. Picture: Keegan Carroll

EXCLUSIVEFirst COVID-19 vaccine could be approved next week, TGA boss says

Sally Whyte

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

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Kerri Gay, Bindy Stephens and Matt Harris ready to perform in Stressica. Picture: Supplied

Show provides insight to children's mental health

Dana Anderson

Australian singer-songwriter Russell Morris entertained thousands at last year's Festivale. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Festivale gearing up for Indulge with line up announced

Dana Anderson

Pip Stafford, Julia Drouhin, Dylan Sheridan and Richie Cyngler with their work Instrument Builders Project 5.

Mona Foma a hub for creativity

Dana Anderson

Kerri Gay, Bindy Stephens and Matt Harris ready to perform in Stressica. Picture: Supplied

Show provides insight to children's mental health

Mike Elrington. Picture: Jason Rosewarne

Mike Elrington excited to be touring again

Dana Anderson

A Festival Called Panama is back in 2021. Picture: Supplied

Panama festival line up announced

Dana Anderson

Multimin Evolution meets the trace mineral demands of modern cattle

Multimin Evolution meets the trace mineral demands of modern cattle

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Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

Mona Foma returns in 2021 with more unique installations in the gorge.

Northern Exposure | Summer 2020/21

Maeve McKenna

Multimin Evolution meets the trace mineral demands of modern cattle

Multimin Evolution meets the trace mineral demands of modern cattle

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

The joys of home shopping in 2020

The joys of home shopping in 2020

Emma Brown

Great dual street visibility

Great dual street visibility

Great dual street visibility

Great dual street visibility

Striking in design, grand in proportions

Striking in design, grand in proportions

Striking in design, grand in proportions

Striking in design, grand in proportions

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Ruth Lewis

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Ruth Lewis

FIT FOR FUNCTION: Strathlynn has been the venue of countless weddings over its time. Picture: Supplied

Wine or wed: Popular Rosevears venue on the market

Brinley Duggan

ANOTHER VICTIM: The BHP bulk ore carrier Iron Baron stuck on Hebe Reef in 1995. She was carrying manganese ore to Bell Bay. Picture: Courtesy robburnettimages

Hidden hazard of Hebe Reef claims its share of catastrophes

Nigel Burch, Launceston Historical Society

VITAL: Most birds have a body temperature of about 40 degrees, so it's very important to help your feathered friends chill out on hot summer days.

Don't wing it when keeping your feathered friends cool

Dr Sasha Chapman

California tree poppies are hardy, beautiful and great for a water-wise garden.

Around the Garden

Les Hodge

ANOTHER VICTIM: The BHP bulk ore carrier Iron Baron stuck on Hebe Reef in 1995. She was carrying manganese ore to Bell Bay. Picture: Courtesy robburnettimages

Hidden hazard of Hebe Reef claims its share of catastrophes

SECRET CODE: In a largely illiterate population in the 19th century flowers said it all. For example tulips were a sign of passion.

Victorians favoured flowery language

Les Hodge

How you can express gratitude for volunteers

How you can express gratitude for volunteers

Brinley Duggan

The Local Hero nominees include Dr Kirby White, left (with Dr Nicole Townsend holding up a gown) from Victoria.

Local heroes stepping up to answer the call of their communities

Robbie Maddison in Mykonos in 2019. Photo: Red Bull Content Pool

From leaps of faith to life in lockdown for Aussie daredevil

Weekend cricket action from all around the grounds

Weekend cricket action from all around the grounds

Muscle cars fill UTAS stadium for longest running car show

Muscle cars fill UTAS stadium for longest running car show

Protagonist Lupin is no James Bond. Picture: Filmink

REVIEWAnime a globetrotting adventure

Ron Cerabona

Chloe Grace Moretz in Shadow in the Cloud. Picture: Roadshow

Gripping yarn of a gremlin threat

Ron Cerabona

Dax Shepard in Buddy Games. Picture: Ricardo Hubbs.

Gross-out films that trade on gags

Ron Cerabona

Helvi in The Elfkins: Baking a Difference. Picture: Rialto

Elfkin antics are amusing enough

Ron Cerabona

COVID-19 will only be the tip of the climate change iceberg

COVID-19 will only be the tip of the climate change iceberg

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'Appalling lack of respect' shown to transgender prisoner

'Appalling lack of respect' shown to transgender prisoner

'No-one wants to accept responsibility for the problem'

HAVE YOUR SAY'No-one wants to accept responsibility for the problem'

Letters to the editor

COVID-19 will only be the tip of the climate change iceberg

COVID-19 will only be the tip of the climate change iceberg

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'He made a mistake, like all people do'

HAVE YOUR SAY'He made a mistake, like all people do'

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ANOTHER VICTIM: The BHP bulk ore carrier Iron Baron stuck on Hebe Reef in 1995. She was carrying manganese ore to Bell Bay. Picture: Courtesy robburnettimages

Hidden hazard of Hebe Reef claims its share of catastrophes

Nigel Burch, Launceston Historical Society

California tree poppies are hardy, beautiful and great for a water-wise garden.

Around the Garden

Les Hodge

VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

STRONG DEMAND: The Food and Agricultural Organisation pointed to strong global import demand as underpinning the market.

Dairy markets weather COVID-19 storm

Carlene Dowie

FOCUS: Bellaspur Angus stud principal Brenton Sessions said he was honing in on a type of cattle that could go into any environment and perform.

Bellaspur rides on focus on maternal strengths

Alastair Dowie

GMW REASSURANCE: Goulburn-Murray Water is seeking to assure irrigators its method of cleaning up weeds in the Torumbarry irrigation channels is safe.

Concerns over Goulburn-Murray Water's irrigation channel herbicide use

Andrew Miller

GROWING STRONG: Winemaker Jim with his Huon Pinot Noir. Picture: Mark Smith.

Wine Time | Chatto's 2019 phoenix pinot vintage soars

Mark Smith

SWEET DREAMS: Dulux's Nourish palette includes colours that are perfect for a bedroom. Stylist: Julia Green. Photographer: Armelle Habib.

Bedroom updates to try today

Linley Wilkie

Heavenly Hamptons stylish sanctuary

Heavenly Hamptons stylish sanctuary