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Uniting AgeWell Newnham Community Aldersgate Village resident Margaret Young was the first of 72 residents to receive their COVID-19 vaccination on Monday. Picture: Supplied/Dave Groves

FREEAged care residents embrace the jab one year on from first COVID case

Jessica Willard

Bass Liberal MHAs Michael Ferguson and Sarah Courtney have had a robust discussion amid debate on voluntary assisted dying laws in the State Parliament.

'Entirely unsatisfactory answer': ministers clash on VAD bill

Rob Inglis

The Tasmanian Government has taken a more cautious approach to its borders compared with other states - something that business groups hope will continue.

When will the COVID vaccine end sudden border closures?

Adam Holmes

GOOD CAUSE: Hungry Jacks Mowbray restaurant manager Emily Townsend and South Launceston crew member Wade Lockhart donated blood for the first time on Tuesday. Picture: Paul Scambler

Urgent call out for blood donations as hospital demand rises

Jessica Willard

Sue Neill-Fraser's legal team abandons evidence from key witness

Sue Neill-Fraser's legal team abandons evidence from key witness

Matt Maloney

'National shame': Aged care staffing shortages must be addressed

'National shame': Aged care staffing shortages must be addressed

Jessica Willard

The Reserve Bank has left the cash rate at a record low 0.1 per cent at its monthly board meeting.

RBA leaves cash rate at record low

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent

Police investigate gunshot in Prospect Vale

Police investigate gunshot in Prospect Vale

Teenage thief thwarted by steering lock

Accused minister to identify himself

Commission of inquiry into child sex abuse set to begin this month

THINGS TO DOTasmania features heavily in new environmental activism documentary

Uniting AgeWell Newnham Community Aldersgate Village resident Margaret Young was the first of 72 residents to receive their COVID-19 vaccination on Monday. Picture: Supplied/Dave Groves

FREEAged care residents embrace the jab one year on from first COVID case

HAPPY TEAM: Hadspen star Thanuka Dabare dishes out a high five. The Chieftains will battle it out for the statewide T20 cup at the NTCA Ground on Monday.

Hadspen hunting history in statewide T20 finals

A truck has crashed onto its side on Holbrook Street, Invermay. Pictures: Paul Scambler

Truck carrying sewage waste rolls in Invermay

NEW WINES: Sam Rush, of Launceston, has launched his new wine label Rush Wines and is working to produce a new pinot gris and pinot noir. Pictures: Phillip Biggs

Tasmania's newest winemaker is out to make his mark

HISTORICAL ARTEFACT: The old T & G building on the corner of Paterson and Charles Street, Launceston as it would have been on the current streetscape. Pictures: H.B. Fowler/Phillip Biggs

IN DEPTHWhy Harry Fowler took photos of Launceston buildings on the brink of destruction

Kylie Minogue tweeted this image of Michael Gudinski. Photo: Twitter: @kylieminogue

Shock reverberates after Gudinski's death

'Entirely unsatisfactory answer': ministers clash on VAD bill

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Tassie's $550,000 colt

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AFL stalemate nears end, Roos happy to do more

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Urgent call out for blood donations as hospital demand rises

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Ban banks from schools, AEU says

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When will the COVID vaccine end sudden border closures?

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Greg Dojchinov and his 'children'. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERBees kill more Australians than snakes, spiders

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THE ENTRY: Mediocre Mullter Man, Josh Hogg, makes his grand entrance to the stage. Pictures Simone De Peak.

Meet the champ: Mediocre Mullet Man reigns supreme

Kylie Minogue tweeted this image of Michael Gudinski. Photo: Twitter: @kylieminogue

Shock reverberates after Gudinski's death

Greens leader Samantha Ratnam struck a deal with the Andrews government on the state of emergency.

Vic emergency powers extended to December

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Glencore's McArthur River Mine in the NT may impact a sacred site, an inquiry has been told.

Inquiry told NT mine may harm sacred site

Aaron Bunch
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Picture: Sylvia Liber

'Si the cycle guy' gives away a free bike every week

Desiree Savage

Khanh Xuan Pham, a regular ice user, is on trial accused of murdering and dismembering a man.

Mum cleaned son's home before corpse find

Hannah Ryan

Darryle Tailford is on trial accused of murdering his friend with a barbecue fork.

NSW murder trial of man who used BBQ fork

Greta Stonehouse

Brewpubs offer creative menus to match the beers, creating a destination for locals and tourists. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Crafty brewers blazing hoppy trails across the country

Michael Turtle

Enjoy a private food and wine tasting experience at Heifer Staton Wines, Orange.

The NSW region that really shines in autumn

Louise Goldsbury

Millions of crabs emerge from the Christmas Island forest and head for the sea.

Cupid hits Christmas Island for annual journey to the sea

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NEAR PERFECT: A colt bred by Grenville Stud at Whitemore sold for $550,000 to Hong Kong buyers at Monday's Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale.

Tassie's $550,000 colt

CLOSE QUARTERS: Hawthorn veteran Shaun Burgoyne finds himself ganged by Kangaroos when the two sides last met at UTAS Stadium.

AFL stalemate nears end, Roos happy to do more

READY TO RIDE: Sic Surface owner Marshall Thomas with Archie, Baxter and Dougie Manshanden (left) and Ace and Indy Wooley (right). Picture: Supplied

New Launceston BMX track is fully Sic

HAPPY TEAM: Hadspen star Thanuka Dabare dishes out a high five. The Chieftains will battle it out for the statewide T20 cup at the NTCA Ground on Monday.

Hadspen hunting history in statewide T20 finals

BRONZED UP: Peter Hudson unveils the new statue with Lyons MHA Guy Barnett on Monday. Picture: Supplied

AFL legend Peter Hudson honoured with statue

Hamish Geale

RECORD BREAKERS: Darren Simmonds' Greater Northern Raiders enjoyed a morning to remember on Sunday.

Raiders women break a state record

Hamish Geale

30-year orienteering tradition to continue

30-year orienteering tradition to continue

SUN SHADE: Hawthorn and Gold Coast, meeting in Launceston in 2018, have had plenty to say about the future of AFL in Tasmania.

OPINIONAFL's myopic vision for Tasmania

Rob Shaw

Bass Liberal MHAs Michael Ferguson and Sarah Courtney have had a robust discussion amid debate on voluntary assisted dying laws in the State Parliament.

'Entirely unsatisfactory answer': ministers clash on VAD bill

Bass Liberal MHAs Michael Ferguson and Sarah Courtney have had a robust discussion amid debate on voluntary assisted dying laws in the State Parliament.

'Entirely unsatisfactory answer': ministers clash on VAD bill

Ban banks from schools, AEU says

Ban banks from schools, AEU says

Ban banks from schools, AEU says

Ban banks from schools, AEU says

Commission of inquiry into child sex abuse set to begin this month

Commission of inquiry into child sex abuse set to begin this month

Commission of inquiry into child sex abuse set to begin this month

Commission of inquiry into child sex abuse set to begin this month

"I would have thought the biggest threat to WA is not tomatoes, it's meth and heroin," said WA Premier Mark McGowan. Photo: file

DIGESTWhat's the difference between tomatoes and meth anyway?

Marie Janczura of the Therapeutic Goods Administration works on the COVID vaccine to ensure a safe roll out. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERIs one vaccine better than the others?

Imagine more than 7000 mutations of coronavirus. Yes, it's a real thing. There are more COVID mountains to climb yet. Photo: file

DIGESTThe vaccines roll out, new mutations climb

The first shipment of AstraZeneca vaccines arrives in Australia. Picture: Getty Images

Strict vaccine advertising rules don't stop doctors from having patient conversations: TGA

The AstraZeneca shipment touches down in Australia. Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTVaccine envy is a First World luxury

Andrew Thorpe

Prime Minister Scott Morrison (left) speaks with Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins during the International Women's Day Parliamentary Breakfast in the Great Hall at Parliament House on Thursday. Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTThe storm inside Parliament rumbles on

Alex Crowe

First overdoses, now a safety breach

DIGESTFirst overdoses, now a safety breach

Janine Graham

Health Minister Greg Hunt on Thursday, defending the pace of the vaccine rollout. Picture: Getty Images

Aged care vaccine rollout will be on track next week: Hunt

Sally Whyte

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

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Student protesters Harriet O'Shea Carre and Milou Albrecht. Picture: Supplied

THINGS TO DOTasmania features heavily in new environmental activism documentary

Dana Anderson

BUILT HISTORY: Dr Eric Ratcliff will present a lecture on Launceston's social and architectural history for the annual John West Memorial Lecture series next week. Picture: Phillip Bigggs

If walls could talk: buildings tell tales of Launceston's past

Caitlin Jarvis

How to cook the perfect risotto with asparagus and prawns. Picture: Rob Palmer

The secrets to avoiding a gluggy risotto

Karen Hardy

Student protesters Harriet O'Shea Carre and Milou Albrecht. Picture: Supplied

THINGS TO DOTasmania features heavily in new environmental activism documentary

Percussionist Bruce Innocent, of Launceston, played the former Corrick Family of Entertainers chimes when they were unveiled in 2020. Picture: File

THINGS TO DOFestival delves deep into story of Launceston family of entertainers

Dana Anderson

The exhibition at QVMAG on Garry Greenwood and his work. Picture: Rob Burnett

The life and leather work of artist Garry Greenwood

Dana Anderson

Five benefits of hiring a divorce lawyer

Five benefits of hiring a divorce lawyer

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Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

Five benefits of hiring a divorce lawyer

Five benefits of hiring a divorce lawyer

5 Benefits of hiring a reliable contractor

5 Benefits of hiring a reliable contractor

Line-up: James Blundell will take to the stage on Saturday, March 6. Pictures: Supplied

Explore | February 2021

Maeve McKenna

One click away: find out what your home is worth

One click away: find out what your home is worth

One click away: find out what your home is worth

One click away: find out what your home is worth

House of the week: 2a Johanna Court, Trevallyn. Pictures: Supplied by Key2 Property

Modern home with incredible views

House of the week: 2a Johanna Court, Trevallyn. Pictures: Supplied by Key2 Property

Modern home with incredible views

Commercial property of the week: 42-50 Devonport Road, Quoiba. Picture: Supplied by Shepherd & Heap Commercial

Rare opportunity in Quoiba

House of the Week: Vernacular design meets international extravagance

House of the Week: Vernacular design meets international extravagance

Acres, views and lifestyle

Acres, views and lifestyle

Maeve McKenna

WHEELS: Barrie Curtis, Graeme Browne, Rex Sparks, Mick Haynes, Brian Munday, Dennis Camplin, Leon Routley, Jim Jones, and Allan "Strop" Cunningham with the trailer in 2018. Picture: Kerry McCormick

Stolen trailer leaves Veterans Association furious

Adam Daunt

The decision to move the Royal Launceston Show has left people asking if they call still call it the Launceston Show.

Launceston Show moves out of Launceston, but name likely to remain

Adam Daunt

HAPPIER DAYS: Sharlette Bardsley has been battling a cancerous brain tumour for almost a year. Pictures: Supplied

GOOD NEWSFamily of St Helens girl battling brain tumour after a lucky break

Brinley Duggan

WHEELS: Barrie Curtis, Graeme Browne, Rex Sparks, Mick Haynes, Brian Munday, Dennis Camplin, Leon Routley, Jim Jones, and Allan "Strop" Cunningham with the trailer in 2018. Picture: Kerry McCormick

Stolen trailer leaves Veterans Association furious

Launceston's Burmese community call on government to intervene in coup

Launceston's Burmese community call on government to intervene in coup

Jackson Worthington

The flowers and vegetables to plant in autumn

The flowers and vegetables to plant in autumn

Les Hodge

The ute pushed its way through several cars

Woman at heart of road rage rampage back in court

Powerful Owl. Photo: Johanning, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

A powerful owl could be sleeping in your backyard after surveying kilometres of territory

Get around her: Rachel Priest celebrates with the Tigers after Sam Bates took the prized wicket of Meg Lanning. Picture: Rick Smith

Tasmania's effort in defeat still impresses Rachel Priest

Peter 'Mulzy' Poole of Rutherford. Picture: Marina Neil

50 of the finest photos from Mulletfest 2021

HISTORICAL ARTEFACT: The old T & G building on the corner of Paterson and Charles Street, Launceston as it would have been on the current streetscape. Pictures: H.B. Fowler/Phillip Biggs

IN DEPTHWhy Harry Fowler took photos of Launceston buildings on the brink of destruction

Brinley Duggan

Frank Grillo and Serena Lo do battle in this enjoyable take on gaming culture. Picture: Icon

Action replays make for lots of fun

Cris Kennedy

A demon hand in Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train. Picture: Koyoharu Gotoge /Shueisha

This demon battle is a wild ride

Ron Cerabona

Action from the AFLW: Kangaroos jump all over Carlton in Launceston

Action from the AFLW: Kangaroos jump all over Carlton in Launceston

Paul Scambler

Why we need to let the water run free from the Gorge

Why we need to let the water run free from the Gorge

The only way to end greyhound suffering is to ban racing

The only way to end greyhound suffering is to ban racing

Is this a wake up call to Australia's vulnerability?

HAVE YOUR SAYIs this a wake up call to Australia's vulnerability?

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Why we need to let the water run free from the Gorge

Why we need to let the water run free from the Gorge

'It would be a tragedy if Launceston is lost to river tourists'

HAVE YOUR SAY'It would be a tragedy if Launceston is lost to river tourists'

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ALONE AND VULNERABLE: Single older women without children face unique challenges. Image: Pixabay

The single woman, no kids paradox

Eileen Wood

SHOW GOES ON: The fundraising event will be the first time Maria Venuti will sing publicly since her stroke five years ago.

Maria Venuti to return to stage for 80th birthday

Geraldine Cardozo

IN THEIR ELEMENT: Silver Salties having a swell time at Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast.

You don't need gills to be in the water

John Piggott

LINE UP: Chris and Helen Nixon, Black Mountain Station, Wulgulmerang, sold 240 steers, seven to eight months, at Omeo.

Steers reach $2090 at Omeo

Rebecca Nadge

Industry players need to work together to ensure key cattle export markets, such as Indonesia, are maintained in the face of high prices, according to LiveCorp chief executive officer Sam Brown.

LiveCorp calls for collaboration to protect key markets in face of high cattle prices

Sam Brown, LiveCorp chief executive officer

ENERGY GRANTS: Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas with the Dunns, North Blackwood. The Dunns have gained a Agricultural Energy Investment Plan grant.

Poor service stymies grants

Andrew Miller

It is a common strategy to arrange your life insurance through a super fund, but it's important to know how the death tax applies. Picture: Shutterstock.

How the death tax applies to insurance policies held in super | Money

Noel Whittaker

How to cook the perfect risotto with asparagus and prawns. Picture: Rob Palmer

The secrets to avoiding a gluggy risotto

Karen Hardy

Outdoor styling simplified

Outdoor styling simplified