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FEELING THE PINCH: Median weekly rent costs have risen more than 20 per cent in some regional cities while wages continue to stagnate.

Some areas have seen prices jump by more than 20 per cent in the past year.

Weekly rent costs rise to new heights as wages stagnate

Libby Henderson (right) was prompted to design the BigPurplePhone with her husband James after she was separated from her mother Janette (left) during lockdown. Picture: Supplied 

When Libby and James Henderson set out to create a hassle-free smartphone for seniors, they had Australians who felt isolated by technology at the forefront of their minds.

Couple's smartphone for seniors is a 'rewarding' success

Anthony Albanese says the government won't backflip on its commitment to tax cuts for high-income earners. Picture: Keegan Carroll 

Anthony Albanese has confirmed Labor won't renege on its support for the so-called stage 3 tax cuts

Labor committed to tax cuts despite budget troubles

A 100 year old paddlewheeler from the Murray River in Victoria is on its to its new home in Longreach. 

"This is not a move that has ever been attempted before in Australia."

100 year old paddlewheeler sets off on trip from Victoria to Queensland

ON THE GRID: Cosmos magazine's Matilda Handsley-Davis explains what is 'the grid' and how does it get electricity from its supply to your home? 

Cosmos Magazine explains how 'the grid' works.

How does electricity get from its source to your home?

Gerard Depardieu plays the methodical, ever-observant centre of gravity in Maigret. Picture: Palace Cinemas

Gerard Depardieu brings the weight of the world to the lead role in filmmaker Patrice Leconte's take on the classic French detective

The real crime? That this could be the first and last time we see Depardieu play Maigret

Gerard Depardieu in a scene from 'Maigret'. Picture: Supplied

Maigret as famous a character in his fictional home country as Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot is in ours.

A subtle take on a towering icon

A strong crowd viewed the UTAS Stadium match under lights

Launceston defeat Northern Bombers in State League derby

Medicinal cannabis help for hounds making progress

Protesters in Newcastle (left) and marching through Sydney (right) on Friday, May 27.

Some 18,000 teachers and support staff across 540 Catholic diocesan schools went on strike.

Catholic school teachers strike across NSW, ACT

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The overall influenza cases are 12 per cent lower this year than in pre-covid years.

Flu cases in children on the rise but 'don't panic' and get the jab say experts

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The teal independents could be key in helping drive reform with Anthony Albanese's Labor government. 

It would be fatal for the teals and the Greens to be seen as coopted by Labor, even as they work together to promote a return to integrity and accountability in government.

How Albanese govt can benefit from the teal wave of independents

Tom Cruise is back as Maverick. Picture: Paramount

In various ways, the film makes subtle, effective connections with the original movie.

'Top Gun: Maverick' is better than original

TIME WARP: Federal Group brand project planner Lydia Connolly dressed in her 80s finest fashion ahead of the Country Club Tasmania 40th birthday party. Picture: Phillip Biggs

The Throwback to the 80s party will to take place on Friday, May 27, and will feature fireworks and live music from 80s-themed band Silly Idols in the Showroom.

Country Club party set to turn back time this Friday

One of the best ways for households to shave money off their electricity bill is to contact their retailer and ask for the best deal available.

It pays to shop around when it comes to energy prices

Incoming energy minister Chris Bowen. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Chris Bowen says coming price rises are the legacy of the Coalition government, but claimed Labor's vision to invest in renewables would bring down prices in the long term.

'Nine years of neglect': Labor blames Coalition for energy price rises

Unusually wet weather is forecast for NSW, South Australia, Queensland and the NT this winter, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's Winter 2022 Climate Outlook, which was released on Thursday.

Unusually wet weather is forecast for NSW, South Australia, Queensland and the NT.

Above average rainfall, temperatures forecast this winter

Recent rainfall has the rapids flowing again in Cataract Gorge

30 striking photos of Cataract Gorge flooding

Aussie Joel Edgerton gets a call-back as Uncle Owen. Picture: Disney+

It's a no-brainer Disney continues to mine that galaxy far, far away for guaranteed streaming spice.

Disney's Obi-Wan Kenobi comes with two telling decisions

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The NSW government will provide cash rebates for IVF and other reproductive treatments.

Rebate for NSW women going through IVF

Returning Me-Mel to traditional owners has been a "personal priority" for Premier Dominic Perrottet.

Sydney Harbour island to be handed back

Two men are fighting for life after being stabbed in inner Sydney.

Three men hospitalised after NSW stabbing

KEY OF J: Mark Whitty, Kram, and Janet English return to Launceston's Albert Hall next weekend. Picture: Supplied. 

Spiderbait return to Launceston with a compilation album celebrating bassist Janet English

Spiderbait bring new tour to Albert Hall

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A Tasmanian family is working with the Australian Government to return the body of Michael O'Neill to Australia following his death in Ukraine this month.

Michael O'Neill was fighting for Ukraine in the war-torn country.

Memorial service planned for Tasmanian killed in Ukraine

The government announces vaccine blitz as influenza and winter illnesses rise across the North

Government launches vaccine blitz as respiratory illness spike

HUB: The planning design for the Legana fermentation hub. Picture: Supplied

The $16 million project will hopefully be up and running in 2024.

Legana fermentation hub moves forward with plans

The number of people on the list at the LGH rose, while the North West Regional Hospital and Royal Hobart Hospital both recorded declines

LGH elective surgery waitlist rises as emergency presentations decline

SUPPORT: Steph Mountney with her daughter Frankie in a Sydney hospital after Frankies cohclear implant surgery. Picture: Supplied

'The Shepherd Centre have been brilliant, but to have to travel to Sydney from Tasmania is hard.'

Getting Tasmania up to standard for hearing loss support

HIGH DEMAND: Housing minister Guy Barnett has annunced an extra $2.5 million to the Ancillary Dwelling Grant Program to address the state's housing demands. Picture: Paul Scambler.

Tenants' Union of Tasmania has warned Ancillary Dwelling Grants Program may increase amount of short-term rentals

Union warns dwelling grant may boost short-term rentals

FOLKLORE: Storyteller Susan recounts the tale of a Norfolk peddler waiting on London Bridge for good news. Picture: Supplied 

The Storytelling club held its monthly night at the Cock & Bull on Tuesday, and is planning a big Storytelling Festival in August.

Thrilling yarns spun ahead of Launceston Storytelling Festival

BELL BAY BOOM: Neil Grose, Bell Bay Hydrogen Cluster Manager. Picture: Paul Scambler

WATER QUESTION: How hydrogen will manage its water demands among competing industries

How will Tasmania's fledgling hydrogen industry manage its water demands?

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Tasmania Police are at the scene and have so far reported no serious injuries.

Woman trapped in car after single-vehicle roll on Midland Highway

GUTSY STUFF: Richie Porte shortly before pulling out of the Giro d'Italia. Picture: Twitter

Sad end to Richie Porte's Grand Tour career

Porte and team gutted in contrasting ways over abandonment

CAR PARK: The design for the multi-use building and car park in Paterson Street, Launceston. Picture: Supplied

City of Launceston recommended to not support development.

Permit not likely for controversial development

NEW DIRECTION: University of Tasmania deputy vice-chancellor of education Mitch Parsell speaking to staff at the career symposium on Friday. Picture: Paul Scambler

The integrated learning model is a feature of UTAS' strategic direction.

Education delivered differently as UTAS begins 'integrated learning'

The government only has two options to raise budget revenue.

Eslake proposes government looks at broad-based land tax reform

The lunch was part of a statewide roadshow, with events in all three regions.

Ferguson defends debt decision as a 'sensible budget' at luncheon

A Beaconsfield woman failed to properly feed and get veterinary help for her German Shepherd despite it having a chronic ear infection, chronic flea infestation, and worn teeth, Launceston Magistrates Court documents reveal.

Woman failed to get treatment for pet dog

PRIME TIME: Lachy Brewer and Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth spent time with students from Riverside Primary School on Friday. Picture: Phillip Biggs

The rising star was treated to a warm welcome at Riverside

Brewer up in Aussie action as he returns to roots with Riverside Primary

LET DOWN: ANMF, HACSU and MHCT say the budget wont address Tasmania's workforce woes.

Despite billions in funding allocated to healthcare, unions and stakeholders said the sector will be worse off with the budget failing to significantly address recruitment and retention.

Health unions say cash for workforce absent from budget

GOING UP: Full-time female employment growth is one of Tasmania's recent economic success stories. 

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Crystal ball gazing from Treasury, wins for women.