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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

The scale of the task of shifting from fossil fuels to renewables has been revealed in a new 30-year plan. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The Australian Energy Market Operator's plan points to the $12.7 billion worth of investment in transmission projects needed to help power the transition from coal.

New 30-year plan to guide 'irreversible' energy shift

New track: Alfie Arcuri has just dropped his latest single, Overtime, about his experiences with anxiety. Picture: Supplied

"Anxiety is something that I've had to deal with for most of my life."

The Voice star Alfie Arcuri shines light on anxiety

Sonja Leonard was James Geoffrey Griffin's direct manager from 2008 to 2019, during which he received a range of professional boundary warnings, but continued his behaviour.

Sonja Leonard was James Griffin's manager for 11 years. How could he keep working with children?

Concern after concern, but why did Griffin's manager not act?

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: This year's flu season is on track to beating a five-year case record as vaccination numbers remain low. Picture: Shutterstock

This year's season is a stark difference to the 2021 winter sickness period, which saw very few cases recorded nationwide.

Flu season on track to hitting five year record as vaccination remains low

Natalia Cricri is set to release her short film An Eight Letter Word Starting with A. Main photo: Christopher Starnawski. Inset: Sally Flegg

Would the global conversation be different if men were the ones who got abortions?

What the abortion debate would look like if men got pregnant

Abortion rights protesters chant on the steps of the Alabama state capitol building during a rally and march on the capitol in Montgomery on Sunday, June 26. Photo: Mickey Welsh-USA TODAY NETWORK/Sipa USA /AAP Image

Australians have joined in the fight for women's rights with protests set for the major metropolitan cities.

People show solidarity and protest for women's rights

Census shows social housing increase nowhere near meeting demand

BACK IN THE DAY: Nurses attend to a patient in an iron lung in the United Kingdom, 1949. Picture: Getty Images

The virus has been nearly eradicated worldwide, but traces have been found in London's wastewater, prompting a "national incident" to be declared.

Polio has been detected in the UK: Here's everything you need to know

Builder Brendan Howe with Governor-General David Hurley and his wife Linda in their renovated Campbell home. Picture: Instagram 

The Governor-General and his wife appeared in a video spruiking the services of a Canberra-based builder in 2020.

'Spur of a happy moment': GG admits Canberra-builder plug was a mistake

The minister said the discovery was not cause for alarm.

Mite is on the move: second bee biosecurity zone set up in NSW

Grant Edwards attempted to pull a 10-tonne fire engine 50 metres to raise awareness for PTSD. Picture: Karleen Minney

How much can you lift? Because it's probably not as much as Grant Edwards.

Meet the man who pulled a fire truck for charity

Thousands protest outside the Supreme Court in Washington after Roe v. Wade was overturned. Picture: AAP

For too long, abortion has been a battleground for the far-right, conservative, anti-choice brigade.

'Our body our choice' shouldn't be just a slogan for women

Varroa mite was detected in beehives around the Port of Newcastle on June 24

Natural beekeepers urge Australia to learn from the mistakes made overseas where bees have become dependent on pharmaceuticals while trying to control varroa mite.

Let them bee: Natural beekeeping teacher says miticides not the answer to varroa parasite

Each year more than 200,000 hives are required for the pollination of the Australian almond crop alone. Photo: File

The news that varroa destructor is on our shores is alarming.

There's more than honey at stake

PAWS THE GAME: Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a stop to play when the pup ran onto the field for a tummy rub. 

Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a pause - or a paws - to the game while giving the pup a tummy rub.

Dog runs onto international soccer field, demands pats from players

Slowdown: Wollongong train driver and Rail Tram and Bus Union delegate Rob Kennedy said this week's industrial campaign starts with a go-slow on Tuesday. The South Coast and other lines are expected to be heavily impacted this week. Picture: Anna Warr

NSW commuters could find their train to Sydney going just 10 kilometres an hour on Tuesday.

Trains at 10km/h? Rail union's go-slow day on Tuesday

The King: Austin Butler plays the legendary Mr Presley himself in Baz Luhrmann's new film Elvis, rated M, in cinemas now. Picture: Warner Bros

There's no doubt that Elvis is an enjoyable movie, even at two hours and 40 minutes, but it's not as successful a musical biopic as Rocketman or Walk the Line.

Elvis movie is a good time despite it lacking depth

Recent rainfall has the rapids flowing again in Cataract Gorge

30 striking photos of Cataract Gorge flooding

Climate protesters tried to shut down the Sydney Harbour bridge before marching in the city.

Protesters took over the harbour tunnel in Sydney this morning.

Arrests made after climate change protesters block peak hour traffic

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REFLECTING ON QUARTER: Launceston captain Georgia Hill and teammate Hayley Older during a break earlier this year. Hill played well against OLs last weekend. Picture: Brian Allen 

Undefeated Lady Blues have uninterrupted run home

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned of the strengthening of links between China and Russia.

NATO labels China 'malicious'

Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rates of common cancers.

Key found to spread of pancreatic cancer

Consumer advocates are warning Australians to be wary of dud electric heaters this winter.

Consumer group warns against dud heaters

Australia will fail on emissions without changes to the carbon credit scheme, research shows.

Call for clear carbon signal to boardrooms

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Smithton servo assault 'fiery', says prosecutor

The 23-year-old will face several charges at Hobart Magistrates Court on Thursday.

Northern Tasmania ex-police officer charged

GENEROUS: Winston Quaile, Marilyn Quaile and Lou Johnston donated $1000 to the Winter Relief Appeal on behalf of Rotary Club of Launceston West and John Lewis Foundation. Picture: Phillip Biggs

The Rotary Club of Launceston West donated $1000 to the Examiner's Winter Relief Appeal and said homelessness was on the rise in the region and that everyone was doing it tough.

Generous gift for homeless

Keelie McMahon was allegedly abused by James Geoffrey Griffin as a child. Her mother - Annette Whitemore - worked with Griffin at the Launceston General Hospital. Both say they were groomed by him.

Keelie McMahon alleges she was abused by James Griffin, but his death was seen as the end of it.

After Griffin died, victim says there was 'radio silence'

A man accused over a violent beating in 2018 told his mother that he was "having a shag in the bathroom" at the time of the alleged crimes.

Accused says he was 'having a shag' at time of assault

The hearing was held in Launceston but dominated by wild fallow deer issues.

Farmer shares emotional impact of managing wild fallow deer

Premier and Minister for Trade Jeremy Rockliff alongside Brand Tasmania chief executive Todd Babiak, and Wine Tasmania chief executive Sheralee Davies. Picture: Phillip Biggs

The name of the state is also set to be imprinted on the football used during matches.

State government set to partner with United States Australian Football League

"A fiery exchange that escalates way too quickly."

'Fiery exchange' fuelled Smithton servo assault, says prosecutor

RATES: George Town Council passed the rate increase of 5.8 per cent. Picture: File

'It's important the community look at the big picture.'

George Town rate rise a 'cup of coffee a month'

Craig Richman , owner of The Sebel on the roof with his 200 solar panels. Picture: Paul Scambler 

Launceston's Sebel Hotel has invested thousands of dollars in a new solar system.

Hotel bets big on Tassie sunshine to boost energy security

Tasmania reaches 90 COVID-related deaths since beginning of the pandemic

Health Department human resources consultant Mathew Harvey drafted a letter to James Griffin to tell him a 2017 complaint against him was unsubstantied, and that his actions with girls 14, were "reasonable, well intended and appropriate".

Questions were raised around how a 2017 Griffin complaint was responded to.

Department described Griffin comments to girls, 14, as 'well intended'

Launceston to host first men's one-day cup game since 2009

VOICES: Festival of Voices marketing and partnerships manager Jen Murnaghan and Festival ambassador John O'Hara.

The Festival of Voices is all set to bring out the voices of Tasmania, with the event kicking off on July 1.

Festival of Voices warmed up, Launceston events to start soon

CLOSE SHAVE: Kingsway Barbershop owner Alex Toscan with Lee Stingle and Launceston Mayor Albert Van Zetten. Picture: Paul Scambler

The Barbers for Life program - which has equipped local barbers with mental health first aid training- is an initiative of the City of Launceston and the Launceston Suicide Prevention Trial.

Men's mental health program nominated for national award

DEVASTATING: Australian Honey Products director Lindsay Bourke says the fight is on in Australia to eradicate the deadly varroa mite from gaining a foothold. Picture: file

The detection of varroa mite could devastate honey industry.

'The war chest is open': deadly mite a blow for beekeepers

PLAYING WELL: Perth's Jakob Williams in action against Old Scotch earlier this year. He's tied for first in the NTFA division one MVP vote count. Picture: Phillip Biggs

NTFA MVP votes round 11: Magpie flies in, Thistle rises up ranks

STAYING STILL: Tamar and Esk Rivers program manager Darren McPhee with the 2022 Tamar Estuary Report Card. Picture: Paul Scambler

The TEER Tamar Estuary report card is produced every two years since 2008.

Stagnant estuary: Tamar report shows no improvement in Launceston zone

Margaret Hoban conducts the Launceston Youth and Community Orchestra. Pictures: Paul Scambler

Margaret Hoban paved the way for generations.