The Examiner
Sunday, 14 August
Explainer
Launceston hardest hit by transport costs
Clancy Balen
Good News
Agfest team sorts final preparations ahead of 2022 event
Nikita McGuire
SITE INSPECTION: Agfest personnel co-ordinator Dylan Bellchambers and Agfest Chairman Caine Evans look over the site at Quercus Park. Picture: Paul Scambler
Goals galore for Rangers as Launceston Derby rocks Windsor Park
Adam Daunt
PASS AND MOVE: Launceston United's Evie Cheney delivers a pass against Devonport who won at Birch Avenue on Saturday. Pictures: Paul Scambler
Watch
Meet the Knights Templar of St Catherine's Hall on a quest to ignite passion
Caitlin Jarvis
SWORD FIGHT: Knights Templar trainer Bill Flowers is recruiting passionate medieval enthusiasts as the sporting group expands into Launceston. Pictures: Phillip Biggs
Arrest after Canberra Airport shooting
Andrew Brown • 31m ago
Canberra Airport was evacuated after reports of shots being fired inside the facility. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Improved China ties still possible: Marles
Andrew Brown • 2hrs ago
Richard Marles says the global community is hoping for a return to calm in the Taiwan Strait. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Stood down teachers go back to work, unvaccinated
Isabel Bird • 21m ago
Council
Councillors support city skatepark facelift
Alison Foletta
UPGRADE: The Launceston Skatepark will hopefully soon seen some upgrades. Picture: Paul Scambler
Tasmania in the early beginnings of a 'drone revolution'
Satria Dyer-Darmawan
The University of Tasmanias Andrew Willoughby and Mark Shelton will present demonstrations about drones at Agfest. Picture: Supplied
Still no action on bail reform despite government's 2017 pledge
Nick Clark
State-of-the-art cop car in crash two days after debut
A new Tasmania Police Kia Stinger highway patrol car at ANZAC parade, 2022. Picture: Paul Scambler
Clancy Balen
Have Your Say
Council plan targets all-day parking in CBD
Alison Foletta and Caitlin Jarvis
Is parking heading in the right direction?
Southern Tasmanian man charged after being detected four times over limit following crash
Nikita McGuire
Alleged daylight assault and robbery in Princes Square, Launceston
Joshua Peach
Council nod for Golf Club development
Alison Foletta
APPROVED: The subdivision at Launceston Golf Club has been in the works since 2021. Picture: File
Speed limits to reduce at Windermere and Swan Bay
Caitlin Jarvis
Have Your Say
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Magnificent Medicare needs a restructure
Updated
Police officer injured in St Peters Pass crash, Tasmania Police provide further details of crash
Nikita McGuire
War wounds opened wide during the Royal Commission into veteran suicides
The Royal Commission inquiry into veteran suicides made 13 recommendations to the federal government in its interim report, released on Thursday.
Matt Maloney
State backs plan to strengthen criminal justice responses to sexual assault
Matt Maloney
Man went into bat for auntie
Nick Clark

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National
Profit season ramps up, all eyes on wages
All eyes will be on the release a key quarterly wages growth measure this week. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
Study confirms mRNA vax safe in pregnancy
Cassandra Morgan • 48m ago
The study looked at pregnant women's reactions to mRNA vaccines after their second dose. (Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOS)
City2Surf returns after two-year hiatus
Phoebe Loomes and Callum Godde • 1hr ago
About 60,000 people took part in the 50th edition of Sydney's City2Surf fun run on Sunday. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)
Pharmacists, GPs clash on COVID antivirals
John Kidman
Pharmacists want to be allowed to dispense COVID-19 antiviral treatments without a prescription. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS)
Why Emma Thompson wants us to talk about sex
Karen Hardy
Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack get to know each other in Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. Picture: Supplied
Sport
A Tasmanian's ode to the two Josh Kennedys
He'll kick them: West Coast's Josh Kennedy is swarmed by teammates after doing what he did best, kick goals. Pictures: Twitter
Josh Partridge • 2hrs ago
Big guns flick bags of four to build finals steam in Greater Northern League
Josh Partridge
IMPRESSIVE: Burnie Baptist coach Matt Selby was strong in the side's win. Picture: File
Goals galore for Rangers as Launceston Derby rocks Windsor Park
Adam Daunt
PASS AND MOVE: Launceston United's Evie Cheney delivers a pass against Devonport who won at Birch Avenue on Saturday. Pictures: Paul Scambler
NTFAW favourites get up but not without a scare for two of them
BIG DAY OUT: Old Scotch's Jamie Symons is chased by Hillwood's Siofra Clarke. Symons kicked five goals on Saturday at Youngtown Oval. Picture: Rod Thompson
Brian Allen
Bulldogs, Saints register wins ahead of finals series
Brian Allen
FINALS TEAMS: South Launceston's Kate Greaves tackles George Town's Taylar Marshall earlier this season. Picture: Paul Scambler
Griffin returns, helps Tornadoes make NBL1 South finals
Brian Allen
WELCOME BACK: Launceston Tornadoes' Kelsey Griffin made a stunning return against Hobart Chargers on Friday night. Picture: Paul Scambler
Scottsdale soar into the finals spotlight in win for the ages
Adam Daunt
PRESSURE ON: Longford's Hamish Sytsma feels the pressure from George Town's Matthew McKinnon in their round 18 fixture. Picture: Paul Scambler
Campbell kicks 10 as North Launceston's finals hopes grow
Josh Partridge
STAR: North Launceston's Seth Campbell, pictured playing for Tasmania Devils, kicked 10 in just his third Tasmanian State League game. Picture: Solstice Digital

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Heartbeat of Australia
Take control of social media, don't allow it to control you
Headspace CEO Jason Trethowan. Picture: Headspace
Jason Trethowan
How local news affects your wellbeing
Professor Sora Park
The good, bad, ugly sides of social media
Anita Beaumont
Healthy balance: Rupert Saunders, a psychologist and the national clinical adviser for headspace.
PropertyReal Estate View
Home, cabins and views in Windermere
Bridport masterpiece has it all
Tasmanian dwelling approvals plunge despite housing crisis
Sean Ford
Housing construction. Picture: Eve Woodhouse.
Tasmanian Politics
Still no action on bail reform despite government's 2017 pledge
Nick Clark
State backs plan to strengthen criminal justice responses to sexual assault
Matt Maloney
Where the turbines will go for $2.7b wind farm
Caitlin Jarvis
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What's On
National Science Week to spark curiosity across Tasmania
Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic MP. Picture: Supplied
Nikita McGuire
Good News
Agfest team sorts final preparations ahead of 2022 event
Nikita McGuire
SITE INSPECTION: Agfest personnel co-ordinator Dylan Bellchambers and Agfest Chairman Caine Evans look over the site at Quercus Park. Picture: Paul Scambler
DRINKS REVIEW: Mountain Goat Wheat beer, Mezcal Burrito, NON 1, Woodcutter Brown Ale
ABC's Here Out West: True canvas of Sydney's west
Jim Kellar
Crossing paths: Arka Das, as Robi, and Leah Vandenberg, as Ash, in Here Out West, on ABC TV on Sunday, August 14, at 8.30pm.
Watch
Enough baseball. Where are the TV shows about cricket with Boonie, AB?
B. R. Doherty
A League of their Own streams on Amazon Prime. Picture: Amazon Studios
Recommended
The perfect last hurrah
PLANNING AHEAD: Planning your own funeral means you can ensure it truly reflects you and the life you lived. It also relieves your loved ones of the burden of planning a funeral. Photo: Shutterstock.
Ash Lieberman
The stunning, natural beauty on New Zealand
Emma Brown
Top to tail: From Auckland on the North Island to Queenstown on the South Island, this rail and road tour has something for everyone.
Most memorable funerals
Ash Lieberman
Funerals are an opportunity for loved ones to say goodbye in meaningful ways. A dedicated funeral director can facilitate this. Photo: Shutterstock.
Samsung has launched latest foldable technology in Galaxy Unpacked event
Ash Lieberman
The highly anticipated Unpacked events showcase the best in Samsung innovation. Photo: Supplied.
Samsung unveils newest Galaxy Z Series, including highly anticipated foldables
Ash Lieberman
Flip phones are back, but not as we've ever known them. Photo: Supplied

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Community
Scamwatch: Don't let scammers tug on your heartstrings
DON'T FALL FOR IT: Scammers are using sophisticated methods to fool unsupecting parents into parting with money.
Around the garden
Les Hodge
Now is still a good time to plant potted strawberries.
Make the most of winter in the garden
Les Hodge
FRAGRANT: Brighten your winter garden by planting some fragrant shrubs, such as Daphne. Pictures: Shutterstock
Good News
Bush regenerator named as Tasmania's finalist for National Landcare Award
Nikita McGuire
Around the garden
Les Hodge
A sunny position is essential for growing rhubarb.
Photos and Video
Review
Subtle, painstaking and precise
A scene from The Conference. Picture: Supplied
Cris Kennedy
Opinion
Rage against reason: Rippling effect of US decline leaves Australia exposed
Mark Kenny
Donald Trump. Picture: Getty Images
Everybody's Oma: Emotional lockdown dementia journey captured on film
Jim Kellar
Capturing a journey: Jason van Genderen and his mum, Hendrika, featuring in Everybody's Oma, screening Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at Event Cinemas, Kotara.
Wharf inspection next step after tugs salvaged
Rodney Woods
Salvage complete: The Campbell Cove being lifted onto the AAL Melbourne. Picture: TasPorts.
Two women with the 'wheelpower' to tackle cancer
FRIENDS: The aim is for Nina (right) to ride the final kilometre to complete the journey with Karen. Picture: Facebook.
Comment
Chinese ambassador's comparison 'absurd'
Have Your Say
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Magnificent Medicare needs a restructure
Have Your Say
Stormwater arrangements behind Tamar woes
Letters to the Editor
Stories fromExplore
Book Now
Stories fromThe Senior
Book review: Backyard Buddies
Illustrator Andy Geppert
Therese Murray
Watch those hovercraft fly, spin and thrill
John Piggott
HOVERNAUTS ARE GO: Competitors line up for a sprint event at Lake Bonney in 2019.
Museum volunteers revved up about showroom
Rowan Cowley
HOLDEN A CANDLE: Trafalgar Holden Museum president Neil Joiner says everybody should know about the crucial role the famous Australian company played in the nation's history.

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Stock & Land
'Dream discovery' could develop more efficient crops
TECH: Australian National University plant physiologists Dr Chin Wong, Professor Graham Farquhar and Dr Diego Marquez have contributed to research which could make plants more drought resistant. Picture: Tracey Nearmy
Alex Crowe
'I don't think I left anything on the field': Success on epic ride through the steppes
Michelle Smith
GEAR: Tyler Donaldson-Aitken back home with some of the tack he used to ride 1000km across the Mongolian Steppe. Picture: Luke Hemer
Winners of the John Deere technician awards announced
Brandon Long
WINNER: This year's Australian Agriculture Service Technician of the Year is Jaymee Ireland from Emmetts, Roseworthy, SA. Picture: Supplied
Life & Style
Pub classics keep diners coming back
The tender sirloin with pepper sauce and mash and (left) the radicchio and rocket salad with sherry vinaigrette
Ian Moore
Nourishment for your face and body
JUST A DROP: Oil is quite flexible in its use and something that can be added when needed. Photo: Ella Baché
Cure in sight for cats with rare and fatal coronavirus disease
Dr Anne Quain
Treatments are promising for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), caused by cat-specific coronavirus.

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