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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

Health Department secretary Kathrine Morgan-Wicks has promised long-term and large-scale changes to processes.

Kathrine Morgan-Wicks says she is "horrified" by lack of empathy and humanity.

Health Department secretary apologises to abuse victims

Robertson, home to Australia's sh--itest big thing; the Big Potato. Picture: file.

It's official, Australian's have voted and Robertson's Big Potato has been crowned as Australia's sh--test big thing.

It's official, the Big Potato is Australia's sh--test big thing

INSULTING: Bendigo Community Health Services (BCHS) executive leader and GP manager Graem Kelly said the Medicare rebate increase is out of touch with healthcare needs. Picture: BRENDAN MCCARTHY

"When you consider that, for example, an iceberg lettuce is now $9, a kilo of beans is $44 and fuel is well over $2 a litre - it is a bit insulting to our professional work."

GPs 65 cent Medicare rebate 'out of touch' as regional appointment waitlists skyrocket

"Dr Karl" with the keys to 28 Ramsay Street - which could be yours for the neighbours' finale. Picture: supplied

The stay will coincide with the airing of the Neighbours finale episode.

You can stay on Ramsay Street for the Neighbours finale

Homeowners are bracing for another rate hike by the RBA.

As it happened: RBA slugs households another 50 basis points

Photographer Mark Sundin trekked through the national park to take the exclusive pictures.

See the stricken bulk carrier being pulled to safety

Looking down at the turf farms around Wilberforce and Freemans Reach, in the Hawkesbury region, north west of Sydney, on Sunday, July 3. Picture: PolAir - NSW Police Force Aviation Command/Facebook

Harrowing images as the NSW floods crisis grows

Resilient: Hayley Linea moved to Camden with her children Poppy Hallack, 5, and Luke hallack, 8, earlier this year. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Roads cut off, hundreds of residents evacuated, businesses underwater - flood devastation has returned to south west Sydney.

Devastation returns in fourth flood of year

GRIM REALITY: Australia has now recorded more than 10,000 deaths with COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. Picture: FILE

The average of 50 deaths per day would be equivalent to a passenger bus crashing and killing every passenger on board every single day.

Australia passed a grim COVID-19 milestone over the weekend

The Portland Bay is now anchored off Port Botany.

Attempts to tow bulk carrier out to sea fail amid extreme conditions

Formerly of Cedar Grove, AK has journeyed to Ukraine to help the people of the war-torn country. Picture supplied.

A local man has taken it upon himself to help the people of Ukraine.

'Morally bound' to help: AK's mission to Ukraine

The Portland Bay is currently anchored off Garie Beach in NSW and its crew are stranded without power.

New video shows bulk carrier rescue attempt off Illawarra coast

SAVIOURS: Bendigo couple Scott Robbins and Kate Fuller were literally right in the path of a wayward NYC taxi cab that hit a cyclist and critically injured three pedestrians on June 20. Picture: DARREN HOWE 

The couple was enjoying a coffee and bagel at a Manhattan cafe moments before the accident.

Aussie couple save lives of pedestrians stuck in New York City cab crash

The Windsor Bridge is submerged under floodwater from the swollen Hawkesbury River, in Windsor, north west of Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi

See the devastating footage of floods impacting across NSW

Closer Eye: Neil Livingstone told DPI officers that beehive checking should be done 'every two to three weeks, keeping a much closer eye on it'. Picture: Simone De Peak 

'I kept on saying, gee a month's a long time.'

Bee parasite surveillance should have been 'more frequent'

The Portland Bay bulk carrier off Garie Beach. Picture: Surf Life Saving NSW

The Portland Bay is currently anchored off Garie Beach and its crew are stranded without power.

Watch as bulk carrier Portland Bay struggles offshore persist

A local takes a photo of a road inundated by floodwaters in Camden in South Western Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

It's the fourth time in just six months that the lower lying areas in our busy little town in south west Sydney have been inundated with floodwaters.

Community spirit swells as flood waters rise - again

Recent rainfall has the rapids flowing again in Cataract Gorge

30 striking photos of Cataract Gorge flooding

Wild winds overnight caused damage to about 40 homes in Bellambi and Corrimal.

Watch energy crews retrieve trampoline from power lines

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Hefty losses: The ACCC estimates Australians lost more than $2 billion due to scams in 2021. Picture: Shutterstock

The most common scam was fake online sales for heavy machinery and tractors.

Hundreds of farmers fleeced by scams in 2021

Leigh James Butwell (left) and Michael Adam Thompson in 2000 

A 41-year-old man sentenced to a 25 year jail sentence for the murder of a man whose girlfriend he lusted after has been granted parole for the third time.

Killer paroled again after serving years for 2000 East Tamar murder

Di Sanh Duong allegedly singled out Alan Tudge because he believed he would become prime minister.

Former minister singled out, court told

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has returned to Australia following a week-long Europe trip.

Albanese to attend Pacific forum in Fiji

The NSW rail union has won the right to continue with industrial action.

Rail union cleared for industrial action

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A Ravenswood woman who lured a 19-year-old man to her home so that associates could bash and rob him will spend at least four months in jail.

Court hears of 'terrifying situation' for man lured to Ravenswood house

Angelique Knight says she has never got any response from police, LGH or the government to her story of alleged sexual abuse. She still needs to attend the LGH regularly.

Angelique Knight has never got answers over the alleged abuse she suffered in the LGH.

Griffin victim told to 'be discreet' while in LGH last week

Tasmanian government 'ignores' students with disability in COVID-safe plans

School camps back under new Term 3 COVID-safe schools plan

Writing off the car was just start of his financial pain.

'Very expensive lesson' for drunk 23-year-old who crashed $55k car

A Mayfield man will spend seven months in jail after a magistrate cancelled his drug treatment order.

Mayfield man fails to grab chance to stay out of jail

WATCH OUT: RSPCA Tasmania chief executive Jan Davis says customers should arm themselves with knowledge to ward off against puppy scams. Picture: file

There are ways to protect yourself from puppy scams, the RSPCA says. Here's how.

Adoption homes warn over puppy scams as demand for dogs surges

GETTING LEVERAGE: Longford's Rocky Barron leaps for a mark while representing the NTFA in June. Pictures: Phillip Biggs

South Launceston on track to go back-to-back.

Junior sport: Looking at NTFA under-18 boys' season thus far

DEDICATED: Trevor Yaxley, Elaine Upton and Linda McKenzie are all members of the Launceston Ramblers Club. Picture: Nikita McGuire 

Formed in 1972, the Launceston Ramblers club is celebrating 50 years of walks, friendship and fitness.

Launceston Ramblers Club steps into its 50th year

Launceston's Jake Hinds has been in fine form again this season. Picture: Phillip Biggs

The Blue has nailed 38 majors for the season

Jake Hinds' 10 rockets him to goal-kicking lead

Call for review of frustrating LGH visitation restrictions

NEW FACE: Hugh Christie has been announced as the new chief executive for the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association following the abrupt departure of former CEO John McKew. Picture: supplied

Mr Christie takes over the role from former CEO John McKew.

After three-month search, TFGA names its new chief executive

The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates by 50 basis points.

RBA opts for double hike, lifts cash rate to 1.35pc

Premier Jeremy Rockliff and health secretary Kathrine Morgan-Wicks.

State government too slow to act, too focused on the opposition

TINY START: William Scheurleer, a 711-gram baby, was measured at just 23 centimetres at birth. Picture: Supplied 

First-time parents Launceston's Kerry and Gerard Scheurleer have revealed the emotional toll of having one of the smallest babies in Tasmania, after their newborn son William arrived into the world three months early.

Parents reveal toll of premature birth

The union received "significant" calls from their members after hearing COI evidence.

Union members expressed "concern" about continuing at LGH

Police are asking motorists to observe hazardous road conditions and slow down.

Police issue black ice warning after Underwood crash

BOUNDING BACK: North Melbourne are scheduled to return to UTAS Stadium against Geelong in round four. Picture: Paul Scambler

The Kangaroos are set for two Tasmanian fixtures

Why North Melbourne's return to Launceston is 'vitally important' for the region

The two medical wards were closed on Sunday following the detection.

Number of positive COVID cases that closed two LGH wards not disclosed

Odds-on site to become new Devonport harness, greyhound track revealed

DECISION CLOSE: A site near the airport is being tipped to be the new home of Devonport harness and greyhound racing. Picture: Greg Mansfield 

EcoTas waiting for spring to make final assessment

Odds-on site to become new Devonport Harness, greyhound track revealed

IN FORM: Zeva Royale (Anthony Darmanin) gives trainer Barry Campbell one of his four wins for the day at Spreyton on Sunday. Picture: Peter Staples

Barry Campbell's quartet of winners included exciting sprinter Julius