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Accused murderer's version was utter fantasy: Crown

Nick Clark

Former Tasmanian MP Adam Brooks has faced a Queensland court charged with weapon and other charges.

Brooks faces Qld court on weapon charges

Robyn Wuth
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HAVE YOUR SAYOutrage at Tasmanian big bank closures

Isabel Bird

Happier hash hounds after pain relief trial

Sean Ford
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DISCUSSIONS: Veterans' Affairs Minister Darren Chester attended a forum at Launceston RSL on Tuesday, ahead of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Veteran wellness talks turn to enhancing existing services

Jessica Willard

Boom time: Former Boomers captain John Heard in Launceston this week. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Hall of famer pursues Launceston link

Rob Shaw
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Whitebait whack: man gets four-figure fine over nearly 8 kilos

Sean Ford

New Tasmanian report calls for investment for volunteer leaders who require specialist leadership and management training. Picture: Shutterstock

Need for volunteer training

Isabel Bird

Devils star Sanders among 14 Tasmanians on draft list

Get on with housing fix, MyState urges state government

Dallow's contempt defence absurd: Federal judge

Newspaper to become musical production

Accused murderer's version was utter fantasy: Crown

Premier Peter Gutwein held a media conference in the Executive Building in Hobart on Tuesday morning to announce his new cabinet.

Gutwein unveils new-look cabinet following election win

HOT PURSUIT: Launceston's Denzel McLean and Northern Bomber Blade Sulzberger chase the footy. The two sides will meet again on Friday.

Bombers, Blues track growth in D-League derby

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Elijah Reardon, Daria Bannister, Chayce Jones. Picture: File/ Adelaide FC

Jones 'positive' in AFL return, VFL trio solid

TIME FOR REFORM: Should we get rid of the Hare-Clark System and move to single-member electorates like the Legislative Council?

OPINIONHare-Clark or Hare-Brain election system?

Man dies following suspected shark attack

Melbourne can wait

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Bombers, Blues track growth in D-League derby

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Happier hash hounds after pain relief trial

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Hall of famer pursues Launceston link

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HAVE YOUR SAYOutrage at Tasmanian big bank closures

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Veteran wellness talks turn to enhancing existing services

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A man has died after being attacked by a shark while surfing at Tuncurry Beach on the NSW coast.

Great white kills surfer off NSW coast

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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian doesn't want to be closed off to the world longer than needed.

DIGESTA billion to be spent on trains while vaccination debate rages on

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Simiona Tuteru is facing a committal hearing on 82 charges including four of manslaughter.

Fatal truck crash driver was 'confused'

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The man has died after being struck with a concrete pump boom on a Melbourne construction site.

Vic worker killed in pump boom collapse

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Rio Tinto blew up the sacred 46,000-year-old Juukan Gorge rock shelters in the Pilbara region.

Juukan Gorge owners want seat at the table

Michael Ramsey
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Police attempted to disperse crowds at Sydney's Central Station after a Black Lives Matter rally.

Black Lives Matter protester not convicted

Greta Stonehouse
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Junket groups playing at Crown Casino have come under scrutiny at the royal commission.

Crown refused to follow junket warnings

Gus McCubbing
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Warrmunbungle Shire's deputy mayor Dr Aniello Iannuzzi says regional hospitals are under-resourced.

Mum died at medical centre with no doctor

Hannah Ryan
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TRIP ON HOLD: Take The Sit, ridden by Bulent Muhcu, wins the Magic Millions Classic at Mowbray in February. She has won another three races since but will now be spelled rather than go to Melbourne.

Melbourne can wait

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Bombers, Blues track growth in D-League derby

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Hall of famer pursues Launceston link

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Oliver Sanders in action against Calder Cannons. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Devils star Sanders among 14 Tasmanians on draft list

Jones 'positive' in AFL return, VFL trio solid

Hamish Geale

Running on time: Josh and Natalie Slocombe, of Riverside, getting ready to run the Lilydale Lope. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Popular club event is running in the family

Rob Shaw

Northern junior representative squads announced for June

Josh Partridge

Tigers tame UTAS 37-0 in South

Harry Murtough

URGING ACTION: MyState boss Melos Sulicich.

Get on with housing fix, MyState urges state government

Gutwein unveils new-look cabinet following election win

Former Braddon Liberal MP Adam Brooks. Picture: Brodie Weeding

Brooks given no more 'leeway' than other candidates: Gutwein

DIGESTA billion to be spent on trains while vaccination debate rages on

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Morrison facing increased pressure to reopen borders

DIGESTVaccine rollout to disability sector an 'abject failure'

Health minister Greg Hunt says new on-shore mRNA vaccine production could include Moderna. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Moderna deal paves way for local mRNA production

DIGESTMissing: Cash for purpose-built quarantine facility

DIGESTAll you need to know on the big-spending budget

John Paul Moloney

Tas government lists Melbourne locations as high-risk after COVID case

Melbourne locations named high-risk

Brinley Duggan

ANU vice-chancellor Brian Schmidt says the university sector in one industry bearing the brunt of border closures. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'We will be left behind': ANU vice-chancellor calls for border plan

Sally Whyte

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

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Derek Rowe ready for the Australian Musical Theatre Festival. Picture: Supplied

Newspaper to become musical production

Dana Anderson

Bryan Martin of Ravensworth Wines joined forces with Wildflower Brewing to make the range of beers. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

When life gives you smoke-tainted grapes, make beer

Karen Hardy

The sweet and creamy, lactose-infused golden brown nitro beer from 4 Pines is a hard pour style. Picture: Supplied

We all scream for Ben & Jerry's beer: New drop coming to a bar near you

Karen Hardy

Newspaper to become musical production

National Centre for Australian Children's Literature director Belle Alderman in the new exhibition Dog Tales. Picture: Karleen Minney

WHAT'S ONPuppy love: A tribute to dogs in children's literature

Amy Martin

Launceston College performs for soft launch of Australian Musical Theatre Festival. Pictures: Phillip Biggs

Curtains open and voices harmonise for musical theatre festival

Dana Anderson

See page 13 for our list of the top outdoor baths. Picture Lauren Bath

Holiday at Home | Autumn, winter

Maeve McKenna

WARM WELCOME: Agfest chairman Ethan Williams said the 39th Agfest will celebrate all things 'Tasmania' with an electic mix of trades and displays to explore from May 5 - 8. PHOTO: Neil Richardson.

Agfest 2021

Buying a new car? A broker can help you make the smartest choice

Holiday at Home | Autumn, winter

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Emma Brown

Health Guide 2021

Maeve McKenna

One click away: find out what your home is worth

JOIN FORCES: Property syndicates suit those who may have a limited budget and want to see long-term growth rather than flip properties. Photo - Shutterstock.

Alternative ways to invest in property

Secure your piece of history on Brisbane Street

Maeve McKenna

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

Joanne Crawford

PHOTOSTake a look inside this immaculate West Launceston home

Maeve McKenna

LIGHTS ON: The gas lamps at the Albert Hall's entrances were converted to electricity in 1896. Picture: QVMAG Collection

Albert Hall's transition to 'bright and warm' venue

Marion Sargent, Launceston Historical Society

How to minimise hollow heart in potatoes

Les Hodge

Why it's important to divide perennials

Les Hodge

Albert Hall's transition to 'bright and warm' venue

TARGET: Fraudsters are impersonating caravan and motorhome companies in a recent scam that is circualting across Asutralia.

Scamwatch: If the price is too good to be true, it might be fake

BIG CHEERS: Tazzy Tyres and Mechanical managing director Dan Smart and senior of sales Shawn Gray. Picture: Paul Scambler

Pop the kettle on: Kings Meadows business kicks off cancer fundraiser

Brinley Duggan

LOCKED AND LOADED: Inspector Scott Flude outside the Perth Police Station with some of the firearms surrendered as part of the weekend amnesty drive. Picture: Phillip Biggs

50 firearms, 40kg ammunition surrendered as part of amnesty

Tornadoes Mariah Payne and Diamond Valley's Imogen Rock during NBL1 Tornadoes v Diamond Valley Eagles at Elphin Sports Centre. 15/05/2021. Picture: Craig George. The Examiner.

A massive weekend of sport | Photos

FOCUS: Jamie Symons tracks down the loose ball in Old Scotch's big win over Evandale at the NTCA Ground. Pictures: Phillip Biggs

NTFAW: Hillwood stays top, Dogs bitten in round of mismatches

Mariana di Girolamo and Gael Garca Bernal in Ema. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWEma, a difficult and strange experience

Marisol Nicholls and Chris Rock in Spiral: From the Book of Saw. Picture: Lionsgate

REVIEWChris Rock takes on Saw franchise

Cris Kennedy

Now 68, David Gulpilil's life hangs in the balance as he battles widespread, stage-four lung cancer. Picture: Supplied

Gulpilil brings the lens to life in new documentary

Vanessa Arundale and Jane Freebury

SNOW BUSINESS: Snowy conditions blanket the Great Lake Hotel at Miena. Picture: Supplied

Watch: A snowy start to the weekend

Ebony Abblitt

Member for Hughes Craig Kelly. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Parliament to decide if Facebook banning MPs is contempt

Harley Dennett

HAVE YOUR SAYIndustry reassurances are greatly needed

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HAVE YOUR SAY'Traffic congestion is like ambulance ramping, out of control'

Letters to the editor

'Why the election results don't represent the whole truth'

HAVE YOUR SAY'Why election results don't represent the whole truth'

Letters to the editor

HAVE YOUR SAYIndustry reassurances are greatly needed

HAVE YOUR SAYWhy sport grants offer bang for buck

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SUPERCENTENARIAN: Dexter Kruger is now Australia's oldest living man on record. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher.

GOOD NEWSMeet Dexter Kruger, 111, Australia's oldest man on record

Samara Ross

SHINGLES SHOTS: Free shingles vaccinations for 71-79-yr-olds to end this year.

Clock ticking for over-70s shingles shot

Eileen Wood

Self and part-funded retirees welcome budget measures. Image Shutterstock

Fully and part-funded retirees get some wins from federal budget

Eileen Wood

CALCULATING SUCCESS: LiveCorp research is helping to determine what data Australian livestock exporters should collect to measure animal welfare and how to best do this, according to chief executive officer Sam Brown.

Live export sector seeks better definition of "good performance" for animal welfare.

Sam Brown, LiveCorp chief executive officer
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TOP: The top priced bull sold for $12,000 to a Queensland buyer, who took home seven bulls in total. Photo: Fleur Ferguson Photography

Black Diamond's $12,000 top

Rebecca Nadge

SOLD: The historic Rokewood church has been signed despite a last-ditch effort by members of the community to stop it. Picture: Charles Stewart.

Sold stickers go up on historic Rokewood church

Chris McLennan

STATEMENT FACADE: Sitting between traditional colonial style homes which are a feature in parts of St Kilda, this client's home makes a bold statement with its black and timber facade.

Modern, minimalist and stylish, this home suits a growing family

Vickii Byram

SIX OUT OF TEN: The sharemarket historically has six out of ten good years.

Follow the basic principles of investing for the best result

Natural textures inject warmth from the outside world, through the use of sustainable or recycled timber, cane and rattan. Not only are these materials on trend but they create textured patterns on the walls as the light shines through.

HAVE YOUR SAYOutrage at Tasmanian big bank closures

OPINIONHare-Clark or Hare-Brain election system?

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HAVE YOUR SAYOutrage at Tasmanian big bank closures

DIGESTA billion to be spent on trains while vaccination debate rages on

DIGESTA billion to be spent on trains while vaccination debate rages on

DIGESTVaccine rollout to disability sector an 'abject failure'

DIGESTMissing: Cash for purpose-built quarantine facility

DIGESTAll you need to know on the big-spending budget

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

WHAT'S ONPuppy love: A tribute to dogs in children's literature

PHOTOSTake a look inside this immaculate West Launceston home

REVIEWEma, a difficult and strange experience

REVIEWChris Rock takes on Saw franchise

HAVE YOUR SAYIndustry reassurances are greatly needed

HAVE YOUR SAY'Traffic congestion is like ambulance ramping, out of control'

HAVE YOUR SAY'Why election results don't represent the whole truth'

HAVE YOUR SAYIndustry reassurances are greatly needed

HAVE YOUR SAYWhy sport grants offer bang for buck

GOOD NEWSMeet Dexter Kruger, 111, Australia's oldest man on record