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STAFF: Cataract on Paterson's Tiarne Taylor, Hally Rivette, Nellie Liefhebger, Karen Burbury Managing Director, Jasmine Cooper, Amy Bailee and Cate Jones. Picture: Paul Scambler

Why a staff shortage has this Launceston venue changing its menus

Joshua Peach
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Drinking at the pub? Proof of vaccination needed

WATCHDrinking at the pub? Proof of vaccination needed

Isabel Bird

Launceston man charged with murder, attempted murder

Launceston man charged with murder, attempted murder

Campsite abductor jailed for kidnapping five-year-old girl

Campsite abductor jailed for kidnapping five-year-old girl

Meg Powell

Man dies on King Island after leaving mental health facility

Man dies on King Island after leaving mental health facility

Isabel Bird
1hr ago

Shane Broad

Government milking energy GBEs for cash, Labor says

Sean Ford
14m ago

Mona Foma's THAW will see ice hang in the sky with performers taking turns on the work. Picture: Supplied

THINGS TO DOWhy a huge block of ice will be suspended above this iconic attraction

Dana Anderson

Australia celebrates a wicket against the West Indies in Hobart in 2015.

Gutwein urges Cricket Australia to make Perth decision

Josh Partridge
2hrs ago

High Court refuses ferry operator's bid to review death of polo ponies

2hrs ago

'A horror show': pensioners hit with pages of Centrelink questions

Creative Precinct's $10m funding under cloud after car park decision

WHAT'S ONCompeting dogs set to put best paw forward at sheep trials

2hrs ago

STAFF: Cataract on Paterson's Tiarne Taylor, Hally Rivette, Nellie Liefhebger, Karen Burbury Managing Director, Jasmine Cooper, Amy Bailee and Cate Jones. Picture: Paul Scambler

Why a staff shortage has this Launceston venue changing its menus

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PAW-SOME FOURSOME: Matthew Larner , with his dogs Pup, Woody, Macey and Queen ahead of the Northern Championships Sheep Dog Trials to be held this weekend at the Exeter Showgrounds. Picture: Paul Scambler

WHAT'S ONCompeting dogs set to put best paw forward at sheep trials

2hrs ago

2021 Launceston Christian School Celebratory Dinner

2021 Launceston Christian School Celebratory Dinner

Taking a dip in the First Basin pool? Think again

PHOTOSTaking a dip in the First Basin pool? Think again

pakana kanaplia and Tasdance come together for tuylupa to be shown at Mona Foma. Picture: Supplied

WATCHEverything happening at next year's Mona Foma festival

THE BIG DOGS: Edwina Colvin and Tilly, winners of the Outstanding Palliative Care Volunteer Award. Picture: Paul Scambler

WATCHTilly the dog's hard work on the palliative care ward recognised

Private beds not considered for St Basils

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Call for WA Nats MP to quit over charges

14m ago

Border villages evacuated while clean-up starts for others

14m ago

Government milking energy GBEs for cash, Labor says

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Why a staff shortage has this Launceston venue changing its menus

14m ago

Child deaths in NSW state care rise to 100

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The option of evacuating St Basil's residents to private hospitals was never seriously considered.

Private beds not considered for St Basils

11m ago

James Hayward has quit the WA Nationals after being charged with child sexual abuse offences.

Call for WA Nats MP to quit over charges

14m ago

Inglewood's main street on Saturday morning.

Border villages evacuated while clean-up starts for others

14m ago

The number of children in NSW government care when they died has risen for the third year running.

Child deaths in NSW state care rise to 100

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Labor's climate change policy centres on a new target of a 43 per cent cut in emissions by 2030.

Labor unveils Powering Australia plan

Paul Osborne
35m ago

WA Health Minister Roger Cook was not made aware of water contamination issues at a Perth hospital.

WA hospital death amid water contamination

Michael Ramsey
38m ago

Taxpayers have covered more than $26,000 of former Wagga Wagga MP Daryl Maguire's legal costs.

Maguire's ICAC stint costs taxpayers $26k

Tiffanie Turnbull
52m ago

Damian Marko Markovski has received a life sentence for murder.

Qld stabbing murderer jailed for life

Nick Gibbs
55m ago

South's Sisitha Jayasinghe smacked 60 from 45 balls. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Shamrocks, Knights star as T20s return from weather battle

1hr ago

Australia celebrates a wicket against the West Indies in Hobart in 2015.

Gutwein urges Cricket Australia to make Perth decision

2hrs ago

HOWZAT: Riverside's Ramesh Sundra will be a key player with bat and ball this weekend against Latrobe. Pictures: Paul Scambler

Rotations in vogue for Cricket North teams in Greater Northern Cup

On the trail of mountain bike perfection

On the trail of mountain bike perfection

Jack Stretton and his mum Jillian Stretton. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Woodchopping to debut at Nunamara Country Fair

BIG OUT: Having starred with the ball last week, Sean Barry goes out for Trevallyn, who are in search of a win. Picture: Paul Scambler

Back-to-back losses leave finalists searching for victory

Josh Partridge

Samoan Tim Lafai will bring quality and experience to Super League side Salford Red Devils.

Super League Salford snap up Tim Lafai

Ian Laybourn

FOUNDATIONS: Scott Roth is eager to build a long-lasting culture at the NBL's newest franchise in their debut season. Picture: Craig George

Tasmania JackJumpers learning the lessons of Roth in debut NBL season

Adam Daunt

Advocacy Tasmania chief executive Leanne Groombridge

Guardianship system is broken, says Advocacy Tasmania

Advocacy Tasmania chief executive Leanne Groombridge

Guardianship system is broken, says Advocacy Tasmania

Spirit of Tasmania vessel replacement project approaching $1 billion cost

Spirit of Tasmania vessel replacement project approaching $1 billion cost

Spirit of Tasmania vessel replacement project approaching $1 billion cost

Spirit of Tasmania vessel replacement project approaching $1 billion cost

An elderly couple on the Age Pension who live with terminal and chronic illness were shocked when Centrelink suddenly asked for over 20 pages of financial details to confirm they were still eligible.

'A horror show': pensioners hit with pages of Centrelink questions

An elderly couple on the Age Pension who live with terminal and chronic illness were shocked when Centrelink suddenly asked for over 20 pages of financial details to confirm they were still eligible.

'A horror show': pensioners hit with pages of Centrelink questions

Drinking at the pub? Proof of vaccination needed

WATCHDrinking at the pub? Proof of vaccination needed

Liberal Member for Pearce Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTGrey skies bring all kinds of storms

Prime Minister Scott Morrison during Question Time. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

DIGESTSocial media giants taken to task

Woman returns positive COVID-19 result after returning from USA

Woman tests positive for COVID after returning from USA

Scenes of COVID testing in NSW. Picture: File image.

DIGESTThat didn't take long, omicron

Kayla Osborne

Scenes of COVID testing from around the Hunter and Lake Macquarie. File image.

NSW Omicron COVID case visited several shops, KFC and Pizza Hut

Damon Cronshaw

COVID could 'go wild' in childcare settings: AMA

COVID could 'go wild' in childcare settings: AMA

Isabel Bird

Photo: File

NSW records 179 new COVID cases and three deaths

Kim Chappell

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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Terracotta figurine of women playing knucklebones, circa 330-300 BCE, part of the Ancient Greeks exhibition at the National Museum of Australia from December 17.

Forget what you thought about the Greeks. That's ancient history

Sally Pryor

pakana kanaplia and Tasdance come together for tuylupa to be shown at Mona Foma. Picture: Supplied

WATCHEverything happening at next year's Mona Foma festival

Dana Anderson

Mona Foma's THAW will see ice hang in the sky with performers taking turns on the work. Picture: Supplied

THINGS TO DOWhy a huge block of ice will be suspended above this iconic attraction

Dana Anderson

Terracotta figurine of women playing knucklebones, circa 330-300 BCE, part of the Ancient Greeks exhibition at the National Museum of Australia from December 17.

Forget what you thought about the Greeks. That's ancient history

Crowded House announce first national tour in 12 years

Crowded House announce first national tour in 12 years

Jess Layt

The potty-mouthed crew from South Park are ba-ack. Picture: Paramount+

WATCHThe cartoons that would make a sailor blush

B.R. Doherty

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

Under attack: As cyber crime incidences rise, more businesses are taking out insurance to protect from losses.

Cyber crime a growing business threat

VIEW INSURANCE - CHANGE YOUR VIEW: Every policy helps the Kindness Factory educate our children on the impact of kindness.

With a view to keep you covered

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

FREE FROM TOXINS: Absolutely perfect for baby's skin.

Protect the skin on your precious baby with Bunjie

Queens of Mystery makes for some compelling watching on Acorn TV.

The streaming service with new hard-to-find classics and British favourites every single week

Linda Lambrechts

Elyse Knowles and Josh Barker's new Byron Bay digs has two decks with extensive views. Picture: Supplied

The Block's Elyse Knowles, Josh Barker buy again in Byron Bay

Elyse Knowles and Josh Barker's new Byron Bay digs has two decks with extensive views. Picture: Supplied

The Block's Elyse Knowles, Josh Barker buy again in Byron Bay

New home owner Rebekah Stanley had to make some lifestyle changes in order to achieve her ownership dreams. Picture: Supplied

Looking to buy a regional home? Here's how long it will take you to save a deposit

New home owner Rebekah Stanley had to make some lifestyle changes in order to achieve her ownership dreams. Picture: Supplied

Looking to buy a regional home? Here's how long it will take you to save a deposit

Elyse Knowles and Josh Barker's new Byron Bay digs has two decks with extensive views. Picture: Supplied

The Block's Elyse Knowles, Josh Barker buy again in Byron Bay

Jack Needham

Gorgeous twin cottages offer a world of opportunity

Gorgeous twin cottages offer a world of opportunity

On the edge of the CBD

On the edge of the CBD

Cassie Harrex

BE WISE: Be suspicious of too-good-to-be-true offers and any sellers that ask you to pay by bank transfer, gift cards or cryptocurrency.

All the online scams you need to avoid

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Society show celebrates best of spring

Society show celebrates best of spring

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PAW-SOME FOURSOME: Matthew Larner , with his dogs Pup, Woody, Macey and Queen ahead of the Northern Championships Sheep Dog Trials to be held this weekend at the Exeter Showgrounds. Picture: Paul Scambler

WHAT'S ONCompeting dogs set to put best paw forward at sheep trials

Nikita McGuire
2hrs ago

BE WISE: Be suspicious of too-good-to-be-true offers and any sellers that ask you to pay by bank transfer, gift cards or cryptocurrency.

All the online scams you need to avoid

44m ago

Taking a dip in the First Basin pool? Think again

PHOTOSTaking a dip in the First Basin pool? Think again

Brinley Duggan

LOVE STORY: Vonda and Noel West celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary with their children, Adrian West, Bronwyn Holden and Greg West. Picture: Paul Scambler

GOOD NEWSNoel and Vonda West's marriage stands the test of time

Sarah Davison

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard (left) said he is waiting for test results for two more students at Regents Park Christian School in south west Sydney during a press conference on Friday.

WATCHTwo more students being tested for Omicron after positive case in NSW

Drinking at the pub? Proof of vaccination needed

WATCHDrinking at the pub? Proof of vaccination needed

HOWZAT: Riverside's Ramesh Sundra will be a key player with bat and ball this weekend against Latrobe. Pictures: Paul Scambler

Rotations in vogue for Cricket North teams in Greater Northern Cup

pakana kanaplia and Tasdance come together for tuylupa to be shown at Mona Foma. Picture: Supplied

WATCHEverything happening at next year's Mona Foma festival

Pilot Nathan Parker (left), Dr Dinesh Palipana (middle) and conservationists William and Daniel Clarke (right) explained the importance of International Day of People with Disability.

WATCHIt's the International Day of People with Disability: Aussies explain its importance

Shivé Prema

THE BIG DOGS: Edwina Colvin and Tilly, winners of the Outstanding Palliative Care Volunteer Award. Picture: Paul Scambler

WATCHTilly the dog's hard work on the palliative care ward recognised

Andrew Chounding

WATCHHow to prune a young fruit tree

Hannah Moloney

2021 Launceston Christian School Celebratory Dinner

2021 Launceston Christian School Celebratory Dinner

Nikita McGuire

Herd immunity protects the community

HAVE YOUR SAYHerd immunity protects the community

Letters to the editor

The pros and cons of reopening Tasmania's borders

HAVE YOUR SAYThe pros and cons of reopening Tasmania's borders

Letters to the editor

All councils must reject permits to convert homes into Airbnbs

HAVE YOUR SAYAll councils must reject permits to convert homes into Airbnbs

Letters to the editor

Herd immunity protects the community

HAVE YOUR SAYHerd immunity protects the community

New COVID-19 isolation, quarantine rules 'confusing, too complicated'

HAVE YOUR SAYNew COVID quarantine rules 'confusing, too complicated'

Letters to the editor

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Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

TRAILBLAZER: Bill Onus in Fitzroy (1946). Still from Ablaze. Photo: Eric Onus

Film a key to leader's hidden history

Rowan Cowley

STAYING CONNECTED: Lex Marinos and Patricia Amphlett take radio and podcast listeners on a romp through the perils, pitfalls and precious moments of ageing.

Radio and podcast show targets older Australians

Eileen Wood

FABULOUS FABAS: Faba bean prices have lifted over $100/t in the last few weeks as exporters try to meet international demand, primarily from Egypt.

International shortages fuel pulse rallies

Gregor Heard

OUTLOOK: Receivals are no longer taking canola deliveries under a certain quality. File photo.

NSW grain receivals reject some canola crops due to lack of market

Billy Jupp

UPDATE: The new selection indexes replace the current Angus Breeding, Domestic, Heavy Grain and Heavy Grass selection indexes, which have been published since 2014. Photo by Hannah Powe.

New selection indexes introduced for Angus

The rotator cuff is a crucial joint in the shoulder that is often injured. Picture: Shutterstock.

Researchers look to new repair processes for shoulder joint

Ellen Phiddian
1hr ago

EVs right now have three major problems: they are very expensive; they have a relatively short range; and Australia is short of high-speed charging stations.

ADVICEDoing the sums for an eco-friendly, electric-vehicle future

Noel Whittaker

Employers might want to plug in to keep closer tabs on employees working from home. Picture: Shutterstock.

Employers keeping tabs on employees working from home

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