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IN THE GROOVE: More than 600 people took part in the Mundi Undi Fun Run to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Picture: Matt Williams

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The bush bash that will help save lives across Australia.

Forget the cold, pull on your best undies to help save country lives

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

Kylea Tink says Scott Morrison enabled an "autocratic-style of government" but wants his successor to focus on the "rulebook". Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Independents want rule changes over a "sword" for Scott Morrison in the wake of the secret ministries scandal.

'Alarming': Independents eye law change over Morrison punishment

15/12/2005 In esteem: The late Peter Brooker, highly regarded for his concern for students as individuals, Peter was the Principal for Ravenswood High School and proudly my father-in-law.

I love looking at photos, especially old ones. Images can take you back to that moment in time and place.

MOMENTS IN TIME: An Examiner photographer takes a look back

WATCH: Drivers urged to pay attention following near miss at Penna

WINNERS: The six Book of the Year winners. Pictures: CBCA

The six must-have books for your children.

How an 'angry woman' moment helped score a book of the year award

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin (left) and photographer Janita Autio (right) at Flow Festival in Helsinki on August 13, 2022. Photo: Instagram @janitaautio

Calls mount for Finland's PM to be drugs tested after video emerges online of her partying.

Drug testing a PM: Good times haven't finished for Gen Z leader as leak emerges

WINE AND DINE: A selection of treats on offer at Devils Corner Cellar Door with a scenic view. Picture: Puddlehub

Tasmania's largest food and wine event program returns to East Coast Tasmania

Tassie coast to pop the cork for Great Eastern Wine Week

Australia needs stronger forces that could help the US help Taiwan, such as KC-30A tankers. Picture: Department of Defence

We don't need to openly commit ourselves to defending Taiwan, but we must shape our forces so they could help the US in doing so.

What we must do about China and Taiwan

19-08-2012 RSPCA Launceston volunteer Caroline Higgins with Rona, a 15 month old Staffy cross with a great temperament who is looking for a loving home

This week's flashback Friday features 15 month-old Rona the Staffy looking for a loving home, Mary Wilson from Chudleigh, the General Store owner with "Rose" and more.

Flashback Friday: August 18, 2012 | Where were you?

Lismore flooding in March. Photo: Lismore City News.

Over the past 18 months, many communities have been hit by floods - some more than once.

A third straight La Nina is likely - here's how you and your family can prepare

Bluey. Source: AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION

It isn't the first time Disney+ has censored the show.

Fans outraged as Bluey episode gets banned

TikTok-famous mum Nat Alise and her son Malachi make a Willy Wonka hat for Book Week in a series of videos for her 2.4 million followers. Photos: TikTok @nat.alise

With just three days left to finish off three costumes, TikTok star Nat Alise had some sage advice for stressed parents attempting to create a costume for Monday morning.

How to survive Book Week: Top Tips for parents to get the most out of the experience

BIG AND LITTLE CHANGE: If Australia became a republic nation and left the Commonwealth, there may be some significant changes to the Constitution, government, and currency. 

From constitutional change to a new face on our currency. Some things would look different if Australia became a republic.

What would change if Australia left the Commonwealth?

David Littleproud has accused Scott Morrison of breaching Australians' trust. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

A war-of-words within the Coalition has erupted over the Morrison secret ministries scandal, with both sides launching accusations of disrespect.

Morrison scandal sparks Coalition war-of-words, as Greens push for probe

Nationals leader David Littleproud has backed claims that Scott Morrison breached the Coalition agreement. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

A war-of-words has erupted between the Nationals and Liberals over Scott Morrison's secret ministries scandal.

Nationals leader backs claim Morrison breached Coalition deal with secret power grab

COMING BACK. Freshwater class ferry, the MV Queenscliff, will be operating on Sydney Harbour from early September. Picture: Manly Drone

Freshwater ferries will return to Sydney Harbour in a NSW Government backflip.

No longer a fairytale, as iconic ferries finally return to Sydney Harbour

Big gap between public sector, private sector pays.

Tasmania's record low jobless rate, average wages revealed

ENDING PERIOD POVERTY: Share the Dignity founder and managing director Rochelle Courtenay. Picture:Supplied

QUT teamed up with not-for-profit Share the Dignity to reveal how periods affect the lives of young people

Period Poverty: Girls' health at risk from lack of access to products

Recent rainfall has the rapids flowing again in Cataract Gorge

30 striking photos of Cataract Gorge flooding

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The return flight from Launceston to Brisbane has been cancelled.

Flight cancelled after passenger allegedly injured Jetstar staff

COLOURFUL DISPLAY: Mass plantings of gladioli make a special display.

Spectacular glamour girls of summer

UNIQUE EXPERIENCE: Meander Valley women's team watches a video message from Melbourne AFLW star Libby Birch. Birch is a premiership player and spoke about competing in finals. Picture: Supplied

Sunettes get surprise video message from AFLW player.

Surprise for team: Wise words from AFLW gun ahead of final

FIT AND HEALTHY: Deniliquin residents Terry and Pam Jones have praised Deniliquin Hospital's NSW Telestroke Service, which saw Mrs Jones make an excellent recovery after her stroke. Picture: SUPPLIED

'How grateful am I? Well as grateful as I can be'

Pam Jones is lucky to be alive thanks to a video call with an expert

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The Commission of Inquiry has heard that an Ashley worker was not stood down and police not immediately informed despite an allegation of historic sexual abuse.

'Calm down': worker kept at Ashley despite sexual abuse allegation

A sting by the sister of a teenage victim of a paedophile led to a police raid and a Newnham man being eventually sentenced to two years and nine months jail.

Quick-thinking sister stings predatory paedophile

Removal of offensive statues, new installations to truthfully tell the facts or something else?

Rethinking colonial statues: talks should be 'broad and open'

Renewed calls for ban on facial recognition technology until stronger protections in place

I see you: Call for facial recognition technology ban

Tasmania Police allege the man scammed a number of Tasmanians out of an exorbitant amount of money.

NSW man extradited to Tasmania over alleged 'Texas Oil' scam

The Commission of Inquiry is hearing evidence regarding sexual abuse allegations in Ashley Youth Detention Centre, including a claim from a detainee that he was sexually abused 50 times. Picture: Craig George

Former Ashley detainees allege systemic abuse; "culture of brutality" detailed.

'Ashley is the monster': detainees detail shocking abuse claims

A serial arsonist who set his friends' shed on fire because he owed him $680, caused about $80,000 worth of damage.

Arsonist lit friend's shed on fire over $680 debt

Head of School Tasmanian School of Business & Economics Belinda Williams, Bachelor of Business student and Launceston City Mission intern and volunteer Rowling Luo, UTAS Business student Alicia Feng, Interim Executive Dean of the College of Business and Economics Stuart Crispin, Launceston City Mission CEO Stephen Brown, and UTAS Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Dom Geraghty. Picture: Paul Scambler

Business students work with the charity on internships and research projects.

'Positive change': UTAS and City Mission team up for future projects

Ashley Youth Detention Centre youth workers Colleen Ray and Sarah Spence say they feel unsafe and unsupported every time they go to work.

Understaffing is making Ashley even more unsafe for both staff and detainees.

Ashley staff say they are overrun, overworked and unsafe

HERITAGE: 269 Wellington street is now a building site after the 1900's house was demolished. Picture: Alison Foletta

City of Launceston look to protect housing heritage with review.

'Historical significance' lost on Wellington Street

EXCITED: Mayor Greg Kieser, Fortescue's Colin Paterson, BBAMZ's Susie Bower, and Member for Bass Bridget Archer. Picture: Ben Seeder

Fortescue Future Industries on Friday opened a community information centre in George Town in a signal its hydrogen project at Bell Bay is moving forward.

Fortescue Hydrogen plant takes step closer

SITE INSPECTION: Agfest personnel co-ordinator Dylan Bellchambers and Agfest chairman Caine Evans look over the site at Quercus Park. Picture: Paul Scambler

The Examiner's guide to events and gigs in Northern Tasmania

Whats on in Northern Tasmania

"It gives the court some indication that there's a pattern of this kind of coercive control in the relationship, so it's a red flag, if you like, for the court."

Bill cracks down on serial family violence perpetrators

Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre's Nala Mansell wants Premier Jeremy Rockliff to remove an offensive plaque from a government office in Launceston. Picture: Supplied

Abel Tasman plaque perpetuates 'racist myth' that Tasmania discovered by white people, says Aboriginal Centre

Launceston's Abel Tasman plaque 'perpetuates a racist myth'

South Australia may ban political donations, leaving Tasmania with worst disclosure laws

'Worst disclosure laws' in nation if $5000 limit passes

RE-HOMING: Jenni Chapple and Mark Chapple helped Ukrainian refugee Yana Shevtsova arrive in Australia. Photo: Gareth Gardner

The tally of Ukrainian refugees Quirindi couple Mark and Jenni Chapple have helped find safety in regional Australia has grown to eight.

Couple call for help to keep Ukranian re-homing project afloat

LOCKDOWN: Justin Wall from Wall's Honey Co said the detection in Narrabri was concerning. Photo: Peter Hardin

A new Varroa mite detection found in Narrabri has left beekeepers in limbo about how business will keep buzzing