The Examiner
Saturday, 16 April
Federal Election
Prospective PM addresses top election issues for Tasmanian voters
Andrew Chounding
City Baptist's 'friendship model' for support
Alison Foletta
SUPPORT: City Baptist Church pastor Jeff McKinnon and street chaplain Stephen Avery are working to support the homeless in the city and advocate for change to prevent homelessness from occurring . Picture: Phillip Biggs
Photos
Iconic Princes Square property hits market with multimillion-dollar pricetag
Joshua Peach
ICONIC: The Georgian house was built around 1830 and last sold for $880,000 in 2015. Picture: File
Graphic Content
Serial rapist gets more jail
Nick Clark
Watch
Does having COVID-19 boost your immunity to the seasonal flu?
Emma Horn
UNPREDICTABLE: Experts are concerned this year's flu season will collide with the rise in caseload from COVID-19.
Backyard stargazers win top prize
Robyn Wuth • 44m ago
Greg Bock says BOSS has discovered about 200 confirmed supernovas over the years.
Woman hospitalised in Sydney acid attack
Finbar O'Mallon • 58m ago
A woman is in hospital after a suspected acid attack in Sydney's Haymarket overnight.
Motorcyclist dies in crash amid 'concerning' string of vehicle collisions
Joshua Peach
CRASHES MOUNT: Tasmania Police Commander Stuart Wilkinson called the high rate of road deaths this year 'concerning'. Picture: Paul Scambler
Have Your Say
We all deserve basic human right - to die well
Letters to the Editor
Campbell Town offender urged to prove doubters wrong
Nick Clark
Palmer promises open ears with an open heart
New government minister Jo Palmer on the day of her swearing in to cabinet at Government House with her husband Andrew and sons Charlie and Alfie.
Matt Maloney
Comment
Greens agenda deserves close scrutiny
Editorial
Greens leader Adam Bandt is confident his party will likely hold the balance of power in the Senate after May 21. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Job hunt 'disheartening' for Tasmanian youth
Alison Foletta
FRUSTRATION: Sterling Voger-Pugh spent months working with a job agency.
Federal Election
Albo wants majority government, says Greens deal is 'nonsense'
Andrew Chounding
Launceston developer waves goodbye to Good Guys in eight-figure sell-off
GOOD BUYS: Launceston's first Good Guys outlet opened in July last year. Picture: File
Joshua Peach
City of Launceston council reveals its election wish list
Alison Foletta
'She was screaming': Volunteer recalls rescue of four-year-old girl
SAFETY MESSAGE: Braydan Flannery and Kaitlyn Riley helped rescue a young girl which serves a reminder to play it safe when around water over the Easter break. Picture: Rodney Braithwaite
Claudia Williams
Security, safety for Launceston homeless
Alison Foletta
SAFETY: The camp set up under the bridge. Picture: Paul Scambler
Phil Edwards' legacy honoured with cup as Launceston wins
Josh Partridge
PROUD: Jess Edwards and daughter Ruby Dale, 8, with the Phil Edwards Cup. Picture: Paul Scambler
Facebook posts cost $300
Nick Clark
National marketing award goes to Tasmanian
HUMBLED: Saan Bramich was honoured to win REIA Marketer of the Year. Picture: Phillip Biggs
Alison Foletta
Music challenge for youth at Rock Challenge
Alison Foletta
ROCK ON: Tyson Anderson, James Elmer, Jake Rushton, of The Stingrays. Not pictured are Will Triffit and Ajay Wrankmoreat RIverbend Rock Challenge. Picture: Phillip Biggs
Latest News
Backyard stargazers win top prize
Robyn Wuth • 44m ago
Greg Bock says BOSS has discovered about 200 confirmed supernovas over the years.
Woman hospitalised in Sydney acid attack
Finbar O'Mallon • 58m ago
A woman is in hospital after a suspected acid attack in Sydney's Haymarket overnight.
PM defends 'captain's pick' in Warringah
Maeve Bannister and Finbar O'Mallon • 1hr ago
Scott Morrison says under fire Warringah candidate Katherine Deves has learnt her lesson.

Today’s Paper

Read the latest edition online

Read now.

Voice of Real Australia

Discover new people, places and perspectives

Listen now.

Interactive Puzzles

Test your skills with Crossword, Sudoku and Ultimate Trivia.

Sign Up.

Real Estate View

The trusted source for property.

Visit here.

Get the latest Launceston news in your inbox

Sign up to receive our Breaking News Alerts and Daily Headlines featuring the best local news and stories.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Ad
National
New COVID-19 sub-variant reaches Australia
The newly emerged Omicron sub-variant is no cause for alarm, the World Health Organisation says.
1hr ago
PM defends 'captain's pick' in Warringah
Maeve Bannister and Finbar O'Mallon • 1hr ago
Scott Morrison says under fire Warringah candidate Katherine Deves has learnt her lesson.
PM won't budge on federal ICAC
Finbar O'Mallon • 1hr ago
"I'm very critical of some of the ICACs, particularly in NSW," Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.
Two injured in WA plane crash
2hrs ago
The crash happened between the Ord River and East Kimberley Regional Airport at Kununurra.
Prime Minister defends Katherine Deves after anti-trans comments
Gerard Cockburn • 2hrs ago
Prime Minister Scott Morrison leaves for his aircraft after holding a press conference at Tullamarine airport in Melbourne. Picture: James Croucher
Sport
Facility planning needs to be ahead of the game
LACKING: The uptick in basketball participation has not been matched by investment in facilities. Picture: Paul Scambler
Brian Roe • 18m ago
Updated
Launceston clinical in derby victory over Northern Bombers
Josh Partridge
Three North Launceston players circle Josh Woolley. Picture: Paul Scambler
Vetlanda upsets Turk
Greg Mansfield
UPSET: Vetlanda, ridden by Codi Jordan, holds out hot favourite Turk Warrior (Ismail Toker) in the $50,000 Tasbred 3YO at Mowbray on Friday. Picture: Peter Staples
Devils prove good in the wet over Knights
BACKLINE: Josh Gillow and the Tasmania Devils defence were in fine form at Dial Park on Friday. Picture: Rodney Braithwaite
Adam Daunt
Phil Edwards' legacy honoured with cup as Launceston wins
Josh Partridge
PROUD: Jess Edwards and daughter Ruby Dale, 8, with the Phil Edwards Cup. Picture: Paul Scambler
Updated
Gaetani gone as Riverside begin search for new coach
Adam Daunt
PARTED: Riverside Olympic announced their decision to part ways with head coach Alex Gaetani. Picture: Paul Scambler
Froling set for Australia duty as World Cup preparations ramp up
Adam Daunt
BACK AGAIN: Keely Froling returns for Australia duty. Picture: Twitter
The one thing Callow must do to crack Hawthorn side
Adam Daunt
IMPROVING: Jackson Callow is improving at Hawthorn in the VFL. Picture: Brodie Weeding

Advertisement

Ad
Tasmanian Politics
Federal Election
Prospective PM addresses top election issues for Tasmanian voters
Andrew Chounding
Palmer promises open ears with an open heart
Matt Maloney
New government minister Jo Palmer on the day of her swearing in to cabinet at Government House with her husband Andrew and sons Charlie and Alfie.
New report delves into discrimination felt by young people
Matt Maloney
Tasmanian Children's Commissioner Leanne McLean
Stories fromExplore
Book Now

Advertisement

Ad
Listen
Listen
Retro album puts Bowtell in a happy place
Lyn Bowtell is regarded as an inspiration and mentor to younger members of the country music "family".
Lydia Roberts
Listen
Lovable larrikin musicians in a league of their own
Lydia Roberts
Jared Scott and John Lee, two-thirds of Redneck Gentlemen, formed the band with best mate drummer Rob Bennic about 10 years ago.
Listen
Back in the here and now, and ready to take the stage
Lydia Roberts
Lyrics from many of Aleyce Simmonds' songs tell of her personal experiences.
Race to the regions
City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office
CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.
Chris McLennan
No end in sight in race to the regions
Gemma Purves
Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia
Gemma Purves
Today’s Paper
Issue cover

Saturday, 16 April 2022

Receive easy access to the latest news. Get Today’s Paper in your inbox by signing up to receive alerts.

Read Now

Advertisement

Ad
What's On
Watch
Sometimes it takes a fax and an omelette to get what you want
Walken, left, plays a redemption-seeking deadbeat dad/fraudster in The Outlaws. Picture: Amazon Prime
B. R. Doherty
Classic colour: National Gallery snaps up Smart bargain
Sally Pryor
Curators Rebecca Edwards and Deborah Hart with the recently acquired Near Knossos (1973) by Jeffrey Smart. Picture: Karleen Minney
Wine and chocolate: a match made in heaven this Easter
Linda Lambrechts
Silky, velvety, and soft wines such as merlot or grenache are chocolate's best friend. Picture: Shutterstock
Watch
Since when did we start treating real estate agents as rock stars?
B. R. Doherty
Monika Tu, left, joins Gavin Rubinstein, D'Leanne Lewis and Simon Cohen in the second season of LLS. Picture: Amazon Prime
Music
Carla Geneve has learnt to let it go
Josh Leeson
BREAK THROUGH: Carla Geneve releases her debut album Learn To Like It on Friday.
Recommended
Finding new ways to say goodbye
Traditional values: J.A. Dunn Funerals has embraced technology and introduced creative protocols to help families properly farewell their loved ones.
Kathryn Carter
Get the smartphone that gives you more
Kathryn Carter
The only tool you need to work and play
Kathryn Carter
The many highlights of South Australia
Emma Brown
An Australian highlight: A trip to the Flinders Ranges ticks all the boxes as it has some of Australia's most spectacular scenery and challenging terrain.
How healthy is your health insurance?

Advertisement

Ad
PropertyReal Estate View
Photos
Iconic Princes Square property hits market with multimillion-dollar pricetag
ICONIC: The Georgian house was built around 1830 and last sold for $880,000 in 2015. Picture: File
Joshua Peach
Launceston developer waves goodbye to Good Guys in eight-figure sell-off
Joshua Peach
GOOD BUYS: Launceston's first Good Guys outlet opened in July last year. Picture: File
Idyllic mountain retreat awaits
Community
Extravagant blooms really worth wait
SLOW BLOOMERS: Ranunculus need a full three months in the soil but when they emerge they are breathtaking. Pictures: Shutterstock
Les Hodge
Around the Garden
Les Hodge
Long-lasting calla lily hybrids come in a huge variety of stunning colours, bringing a vivid flash to a garden or a vase.
Scamwatch: Enjoy Easter but don't let scammers exploit your holiday cheer
Early find ignited a burning desire for fossil fuel exploration
Nigel Burch, Launceston Historical Society
FIRED UP: The official opening of the Tasmanian Shale & Oil Co, Shale Rd, Latrobe, on the Great Bend of the Mersey, by Governor Barron on May 3, 1911. Picture: Tasmanian Mail, May 11, 1911
A good start helps growing greatness
Les Hodge
FUNCTION NOT FASHION: As urban gardens decrease in size, tree choices should be dictated by space not style. Pictures: Shutterstock
Photos and Video
Listen
Retro album puts Bowtell in a happy place
Lyn Bowtell is regarded as an inspiration and mentor to younger members of the country music "family".
Lydia Roberts
'Autopsy of a bastard': taking a journey to the dark side
Jane Freebury
Daniel Auteuil in Farewell, Mr Haffmann. Picture: Vendome Productions
Subscriber
'Look at that for staged': Voters sidelined in the race for The Lodge
Sarah Basford Canales, Gerard Cockburn, Dan Jervis-Bardy
Labor leader Anthony Albanese and Labor canidate for Braddon Chris Lynch take a selfie with healthcare workers at a Devonport cafe on Monday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Review
Thriller raises serious questions
Ron Cerabona
Gilles Lellouche, left and Daniel Auteuil in Farewell, Mr Haffmann. Picture: Palace
Review
Screwball comedy is familiar stuff
Cris Kennedy
Sandra Bullock, left and Channing Tatum in The Lost City. Picture: Supplied
Comment
Have Your Say
We all deserve basic human right - to die well
Letters to the Editor
Have Your Say
Labor leader has no excuse for economics slip
Letters to the Editor
Anthony Albanese and Ross Hart. Picture: Paul Scambler
Cashless welfare card causing unnecessary anxiety
Letters to the Editor
Stories fromThe Senior
Around the Garden
Long-lasting calla lily hybrids come in a huge variety of stunning colours, bringing a vivid flash to a garden or a vase.
Les Hodge
Cost of living payments to start being deposited
Image: Shutterstock
Early find ignited a burning desire for fossil fuel exploration
Nigel Burch, Launceston Historical Society
FIRED UP: The official opening of the Tasmanian Shale & Oil Co, Shale Rd, Latrobe, on the Great Bend of the Mersey, by Governor Barron on May 3, 1911. Picture: Tasmanian Mail, May 11, 1911

Advertisement

Ad
Stock & Land
Meat subscription company begins crowd sourced offer
MEAT SUCCESS: Bianca Tarrant and David McGiveron, Baryulgil, NSW have had an extraordinary run with their meat delivery service Our Cow since beginning in 2019.
Philippe Perez • 2hrs ago
Strathbogie Local receives community achievement accolades
Philippe Perez • 2hrs ago
ENTERPRISE: Customers Rose and Angus Cameron with co-founder of Strathbogie Local Shirley Saywell receiving local products.
A view from readers and their paddocks
Bryce Eishold
FROM THE SKY: Wimmera contributor Amanda Brownsea captured this shot at Lake Hindmarsh using a drone.
Life & Style
Four expert tips for introducing retinoids into your skincare
LESS IS MORE: The strong nature of retinoids means you don't need to use much. Photo: Shutterstock
2hrs ago
Why so many people are choosing to be microchipped
Mathew Dickerson: Tech Talk
Microchips in humans could take conveniences in our daily lives to the next level. Picture: Shutterstock.
Keep everyone sweet for family feasts and great getaways
Rspca
CRACKED IT: With planning, Easter can be a happy time for the whole family. Picture: Shutterstock

Advertisement

Ad
Stories fromDrive