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Handy hampers: Debbie Rigby and Robyn Ponting from Kings Meadows High School Launceston Benevolent Society's Jay Spinks, Rod Spinks and Don Leggett.

GOOD NEWSCharity support essential this festive season

Ebony Abblitt

An alternative vision for the new Spirits

An alternative vision for the new Spirits

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STUDY: Associate Professor Heinrich Weber is researching the impact of carbon monoxide interventions during pregnancy. Pictures: Robburnettimages

IN DEPTHResearcher's goal to stop smoking during pregnancy

Jessica Willard
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'You must hang up your budgie smugglers': anonymous $10k donor

'You must hang up your budgie smugglers': anonymous $10k donor

Isobel Cootes
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Former Victorian Supreme Court judge David Harper has delivered a scathing assessment of Tasmania's anti-corruption watchdog and its performance.

Tasmania's anti-corruption watchdog toothless, former judge says

Rob Inglis
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Child sustains injuries in mountain bike crash

Child sustains injuries in mountain bike crash

Dana Anderson

If you've ever thought about donating to Empty Stocking - now's the time

Thought of donating to Empty Stocking? Now's the time

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Steve Old from the THA is continuing to attack the government on its decision to keep in place a ban on standing while drinking inside Tasmanian venues.

With more states COVID-free, industry urges rethink on rules

Adam Holmes

Will Hodgman lands High Commissioner role

Is this the biggest collection in Australia?

Wait continues for COVID outbreak report

Man dead after motorbike crash at Lenah Valley

Handy hampers: Debbie Rigby and Robyn Ponting from Kings Meadows High School Launceston Benevolent Society's Jay Spinks, Rod Spinks and Don Leggett.

GOOD NEWSCharity support essential this festive season

Tyred and wet: Riders had to deal with the elements at the start of Sally's Ride. Picture: Phillip Biggs.

GOOD NEWSTwo tyred but not too wet for Sally's Ride

COMMUNITY: Launceston Golf Club life member Eddie Kerfoot. Picture: Paul Scambler

Remembering Eddie 'loving father' and 'brilliant' photographer

Thanalert Ellen of Riverside during the Remade Parade.

Parade captures the Hometown spirit

ALL SEWN UP: Smith & Sons employee Jack Hilton shows off some of the sewing machine collection at Smith & Sons Emporium in the Quadrant Mall. Picture: Phillip Biggs.

Is this the biggest collection in Australia?

Action from the 2020 Tasmanian Kart Championships, Archerville

Action from the 2020 Tasmanian Kart Championships, Archerville

Thought of donating to Empty Stocking? Now's the time

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PHOTOSGorilla Fletcher Harding fitting in as Launceston's QB1

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An alternative vision for the new Spirits

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Doubles wade through rain

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Tasmania's anti-corruption watchdog toothless, former judge says

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'You must hang up your budgie smugglers': anonymous $10k donor

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Business concerns over climate action remain depite the recession and COVID, according to the CMI.

Business climate action support 'undimmed'

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Regional Australia set a record in October for the number of jobs advertised. Picture: Shutterstock

Regional Australia sets record for jobs advertised

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Former state Premier lands diplomatic role

Former state Premier lands diplomatic role

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The latest Newspoll shows support for Scott Morrison at its highest level in four months.

Support for PM highest in four months

A gusty southerly arrived in Sydney late on Sunday afternoon, quickly dropping record temperatures.

NSW sleeps easier as cool change arrives

Victorian workplaces are welcoming 25 per cent of their staff back on site.

Quarter of Victoria workers back on deck

Callum Godde

Young Australians who committed suicide were no longer receiving help, according to a study.

Youth suicides lost mental health support

Callum Godde

Despite a major quarantine breach, restrictions on gatherings in South Australia will be eased.

SA restrictions ease despite COVID breach

Nick Gibbs

Bob along at Arbory Afloat. Picture: Supplied

Four ways to fall in love with Melbourne all over again

Sue Wallace

A popular waterhole for swimming at Litchfield National Park is Florence Falls. Picture: Michael Turtle

Ethical tourism is about more than just picking up your litter

Michael Turtle

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Explore Travel

Veteran: Fletcher Harding has played ... seasons with the Gorillas, but this will be his first as starting quarterback. Pictures: Phillip Biggs and Harry Murtough

PHOTOSGorilla Fletcher Harding fitting in as Launceston's QB1

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DOUBLE UP: Northern Tasmanian golf croquet doubles division A winners Graeme Price and John Colquhoun.

Doubles wade through rain

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TOUGH DAY: Most Perfect Major, driven by Paul Williams, was one of a host of longshot winners at Carrick on Sunday. Picture: Stacey Lear

Yole gets five of best

Wild times: Wynyard's women's team celebrate their grand final win in the State Basketball League on Sunday. Picture: Basketball Tasmania.

SUBSCRIBERWildcats roaring after win

SLIDING AROUND: Gorillas running back Josh Smith finding space against Hobart at Royal Park. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Injury-addled Gorillas go down against Knights in home opener

Harry Murtough

Action from the 2020 Tasmanian Kart Championships, Archerville

Action from the 2020 Tasmanian Kart Championships, Archerville

Phillip Biggs

LENGTH: Raiders captain Oliver Wood finished one for 22 against Kingborough. Picture: Phillip Biggs

UPDATEDRaiders men's reel in first win of season, women's game rained out

Harry Murtough

PASS MARK: Tyson Rusden in action for Launceston City this season. Picture: Jamie Richardson

Dream academy move for soccer starlet

Rob Shaw

A passenger from a repatriation flight from Singapore makes her way to a bus to hotel quarantine after landing at Canberra airport. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERWill we see stranded Aussies at home for Christmas?

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OPINIONCOVID-19 cases decrease as weather heats up

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

Ruby Princess passengers should have self-isolated: Premier

UPDATEDRuby Princess passengers should have self-isolated: Premier

GROUND ZERO: The Ruby Princess docked in New South Wales. Picture: Sylvia Liber.

Ruby Princess passengers granted access to state without quarantine

Caitlin Jarvis

A pizzeria worker sparked Australia's strictest - and briefest - COVID-19 lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHating on the SA pizza guy won't fix an entirely foreseeable problem

Gemma Beale

Head of the University of Tasmania's Respiratory Translational Research Group Dr Sukhwinder Sohal. Picture: Robburnettimages

HAVE YOUR SAYIs vaping a safer option? This researcher says no

Jessica Willard

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce indicated international passengers could be required to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERNo jab, no fly: who decides on mandate?

Harley Dennett

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

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Thanalert Ellen of Riverside during the Remade Parade.

Parade captures the Hometown spirit

Dana Anderson

A still from In The Name of the Land. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWThe sadness of French rural life

Jane Freebury

Dan Levy and Kristen Stewart star in Happiest Season. Picture: Sony

REVIEWPerfect for the 'coming out' season

Cris Kennedy

Thanalert Ellen of Riverside during the Remade Parade.

Parade captures the Hometown spirit

TWISTED: Samora Squid in action at the Hometown festival in Princes Square, Launceston. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Festival brings arts and performance back to community

Dana Anderson

Lou Whiting of Oyster & Pearl showing off one of her unique garments. Picture: Brinley Duggan.

WHAT'S ONFestive flair and a bumper crowd hits Albert Hall

Brinley Duggan

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

The joys of home shopping in 2020

The joys of home shopping in 2020

Emma Brown

Welcome to Tasmania: With world-class seafood on offer, and laid-back dining options, Tasmania makes an egalitarian food experience for all. Picture: Adam Gibson

Welcome to Food Guide 2021

Cassie Harrex

High profile location, versatile property

High profile location, versatile property

High profile location, versatile property

High profile location, versatile property

Iconic Hatherly House

Iconic Hatherly House

Iconic Hatherly House

Iconic Hatherly House

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

Ruth Lewis

Eviction moratorium to be extended

Eviction moratorium to be extended

Matt Maloney

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

Handy hampers: Debbie Rigby and Robyn Ponting from Kings Meadows High School Launceston Benevolent Society's Jay Spinks, Rod Spinks and Don Leggett.

GOOD NEWSCharity support essential this festive season

Ebony Abblitt

Tyred and wet: Riders had to deal with the elements at the start of Sally's Ride. Picture: Phillip Biggs.

GOOD NEWSTwo tyred but not too wet for Sally's Ride

Brinley Duggan

TOUR DE FORCE: Members of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union in 1900. The WCTU was a powerhouse of the suffrage movement. Picture: Tasmanian Archives, NS337-1-58

Union at forefront in fight for political rights of women

Kelli Schultz, Launceston Historical Society

Handy hampers: Debbie Rigby and Robyn Ponting from Kings Meadows High School Launceston Benevolent Society's Jay Spinks, Rod Spinks and Don Leggett.

GOOD NEWSCharity support essential this festive season

ROBUST: Prominent Launceston businessman Errol Stewart believes there needs to be a fix to mud build up in the Tamar. Picture: Paul Scambler

Why the Tamar Action Group want more done to fix the river

Jackson Worthington

COMMUNITY: Launceston Golf Club life member Eddie Kerfoot. Picture: Paul Scambler

Remembering Eddie 'loving father' and 'brilliant' photographer

Jackson Worthington

Veteran: Fletcher Harding has played ... seasons with the Gorillas, but this will be his first as starting quarterback. Pictures: Phillip Biggs and Harry Murtough

PHOTOSGorilla Fletcher Harding fitting in as Launceston's QB1

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The fun and quirky faces of Hometown

The fun and quirky faces of Hometown

Action from the 2020 Tasmanian Kart Championships, Archerville

Action from the 2020 Tasmanian Kart Championships, Archerville

John Paul Young

See John Paul Young star alongside shedders

All the action from Hometown Junction Festival at Princes Square

All the action from Hometown Junction Festival at Princes Square

Phillip Biggs

THOSE DAYS: Powderfinger's new compilation Unreleased 1998-2010 features songs written for their most commercially-successful albums.

Powderfinger unlock vault to reveal embarrassment of riches

Josh Leeson

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

Steve Evans

Tasmania opens to Victoria, families reunite at Launceston Airport | Photos

Tasmania opens to Victoria, families reunite at Launceston Airport | Photos

Phillip Biggs

An alternative vision for the new Spirits

An alternative vision for the new Spirits

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Time to 'wake up' on how we treat serious criminals

COMMENTTime to 'wake up' on how we treat serious criminals

Letters to the editor

'Victims of workplace bullying need better care'

HAVE YOUR SAY'Victims of workplace bullying need better care'

Letters to the editor

An alternative vision for the new Spirits

An alternative vision for the new Spirits

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'Smokers biggest burden on hospitals, increase the legal age'

HAVE YOUR SAY'Smokers biggest burden on hospitals, increase the legal age'

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TOUR DE FORCE: Members of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union in 1900. The WCTU was a powerhouse of the suffrage movement. Picture: Tasmanian Archives, NS337-1-58

Union at forefront in fight for political rights of women

Kelli Schultz, Launceston Historical Society

Pale older leaves in roses, azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons can be a sign of iron and magnesium deficiency.

Around the Garden

Les Hodge

LISTEN TO THIS: The winning project holds promise for those who have suffered hearing loss as a result of ageing, among other possible factors.

Hearing loss treatment crowned winner

WOW: A buck has sold for $9000 at auction.

You've got to be kidding, bucks hit record $9000

Hannah Powe

FUTURE: University of WA researchers Ian Small and Joanne Melonek played a major role in a recent research project mapping the genomes of 16 wheat varieties.

Researchers make wheat genome breakthrough

Gregor Heard

BIG DRAFT: Greg and Fiona Simpson, with son Ben, Winjallok, consigned a draft of 3340 mostly Merino sheep to Wycheproof Friday.

Wycheproof sale a "pretty good result" overall

Alastair Dowie

FORGING AHEAD: Tasmanian Wine Show Society President Phil Laing confirmed that despite the events of 2020, the show will go ahead in January. Picture: Mark Smith

Wine show promises feast for the palate

Mark Smith

Five lighting tips to brighten up your day

Five lighting tips to brighten up your day

PRIVATE RETREAT: The Treetops House on the Mornington Peninsula by Bryant Alsop Architects. The brief was to create the notion of a weekender - evoking images of architectural simplicity and isolation where owners can escape their weekday life and reconnect with themselves and their environment. Pictures: Jack Lovel.

The suburban treetops house retreat