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Protect home from opportunistic thieves
There have been a number of homes and garages burgled in the Launceston area.
Coast’s worst eyesore demolished by July
First foal of the year for Armidale Stud
Drinking to success
A Launceston man is taking over the Tassie cider scene
Accused ‘helped’ alleged victim
Caine Robert Richardson took the stand in his own trial on Friday.
Felling deaths ‘avoidable’
A Tasmanian Coroner has issued a warning about chainsaw safety after investigating six deaths in three years.
Cold conditions prompt Tasmania Police warning
Tasmania Police are urging motorists to be cautious on the state’s roads.
Launceston opens its doors
Future gaming changes drafted
Taxation rates would need to change if a proposal for to transfer ownership of pokies to hotels goes ...
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Veterans remembered | Photos, video
More than 150 people attended Vietnam Veteran's commemorations in Launceston on Friday
Farewell to DairyTas | Photos
Tasmania's dairy industry has developed a strong reputation and DairyTas has expanded since Mark Smith began.
Faye’s 50 years surrounded by ‘family’
A Kings Meadows Woolworths employee has packed her final bag after 50 years
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day |Photos
Veterans and families gather to remember the fallen from the Vietnam War
Veterans remembered | Photos, video
More than 150 people attended Vietnam Veteran's commemorations in Launceston on Friday
Watch as two crocs swim away with a cow
Footage of a large crocodile swimming upstream with a cow in North Queensland has gone viral.
Gala dinner supports The Kids’ Cancer Project
Family fundraising for others kids with cancer, just like their precious Pippa.
Feasting on crunchy crickets and wiggly worms
Students bite down on future food alternatives, including crickets.
Local Sport
Legends are lining up
Hobart Sporting Car Club is bringing together John Harvey, motorcycle racer Malcolm Campbell and Allan Moffat.
Blues to reflect on ’07
LAUNCESTON’S 2007 Northern Tasmanian Football League premiership was in the middle of a brilliant three-peat.
Back us in: Nicho
Last-game clutch hero Lauren Nicholson can’t give no reasons why Launceston won’t go deep in the SEABL final ...
Richardson over-60 and not out | video, photos
Glenn Richardson likes his batting average like he likes his age - over-60 and rising.
Faulkner receives ODI recall
SEVERAL months after losing his Cricket Australia contract and being dropped from the national ODI team, Launceston all-rounder ...
Northern Bombers respect baby Dockers
IT’s a battle of first-versus-ninth late in the season – hardly a blockbuster.
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Regional Focus
World Obstacle Champs comes headed to Australia
The first international Obstacle Course Racing World Championships is coming to NSW.
Axe attack in the suburbs
Justin Hall was centimetres from death.
National
Review to probe Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority failures
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority faces a "root cause" review of its operational performance.
The Good Weekend quiz and Target
Trivia and word buffs: test your knowledge with today's superquiz and Target.
In depth: Nationals in crisis, government in turmoil
Early on Monday morning, Barnaby Joyce paid a visit to Nationals senator John Williams at his Parliament House office.
Govt abusing taxpayers' funds to pay for postal vote: ex-Finance boss
Gay marriage vote an "entirely inappropriate use" of money meant for emergencies, says former top public servant.
Report blames Abbott government for renovation nightmare at The Lodge
The official residences of the Australian prime minister will have new oversight from an expert group.
APVMA approvals rate crashes further as Armidale move looms
The embattled agency endured another quarter of slowing work as its relocation drew closer.
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Community
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Hard waste collection registrations open
Meander Valley's hard waste collection days will happen in November
Accessibility rewarded at Beconsfield
Beaconsfield Child and Family Centre's facilities have been acknowledged
Woolmers Estate’s 200th birthday preview
Check out a sample of the classic cars on show at Woolmers in September.
Entertainment
Porn site offers to revive cancelled Netflix show
Cancelled Netflix series Sense8 might have an unlikely saviour.
Jamie Bell still 'bitterly disappointed' by Fantastic Four flop
Time doesn't heal all wounds.
Week's best social soirees: Franklin, Keddie, Jacenko
Two very different events, one city. On one side, the creme de la creme of Sydney's social scene at the ...
From a smudge to winner of best children's book
Bob Graham's prize-winning picture book Home in the Rain began as a smudge of pastel colour on a ...
Why you need to take bones seriously
Sponsored: It's time to move it, move it. Neglecting your bones comes at a cost.
How well-travelled are you?
Quiz: Each week, try your hand at a new set of wacky and weird questions.
Taking travel home with you
Sponsored: The Northern Territory is bursting with experiences that leave you with more than just memories.
Your weekly horoscope
What does the week ahead hold for you? Find out here.
Life & Style
Financial strength is key to escaping family violence
Since time immemorial women have stayed with violent partners because they can't afford to leave.
Building beauty from the ground up
These stunning plants have your garden covered
Around the garden
Les Hodge has all your winter gardening advice.
Ask Noel: will the Seniors Supplement be restored?
Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers your questions.
Photographer talks Trump, Cate Blanchett, and date night with the Obamas
He moved from Adelaide to New York as a 23-year-old. That worked.
The best bank account for your kid's savings
Financial expert Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon answers your questions.
Opinion
In times of terror focus on what we control
The Barcelona terrorist attack is another notch in the belt for terrorism.
Time is now for acceptance, tolerance
It was heartening to see the proposed changes to Tasmania's anti-discrimination laws rejected by the upper house on ...
Your Say | Friday, August 18
Your say on issues in the community
Letters to the editor | Friday, August 18
Your community, your voice
Consideration needed on confessional seal
Should Catholic priests be bound to report crimes heard in confessional?
Bring school age in line with the nation
It must be done and now is the time to do it.
Travel
Ten really good things to do on Fraser Island
John Rozentals heads to Queensland’s Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island.
Thousand Lakes Lodge: Only nine-rooms - is this Tasmania's most intimate retreat?
It's hard to imagine this stunning lodge was left abandoned for years - except for a lone Tasmanian ...
Five highlights in your travel week | 15 Aug
Get a load of what's hot in the world of Australian travel this week.
Eating to the beat: Part 3
Scott McRae's four part series on Wollongong continues with The Chamber