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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

Woody Harrelson and Kevin Hart in The Man From Toronto. Picture: Netflix

Kevin Hart is back after being cancelled by the internet, headlining a big-budget Netflix film.

A harmless way to kill an evening

Vincent Lacoste and Benjamin Voisin in Lost Illusions. Picture: Palace Cinema

An irreverent, playful tone is one of this film's many pleasures.

Period piece steeped in modernity

Adam Sandler and Maria Botto in Hustle. Picture: Netflix

That mumbling patter that Sandler made his comedic schtick is still here, but toned right down and underneath a huge bushy beard.

Adam Sandler shines in rags-to-riches basketball drama Hustle

Ryhia Dank's winning poster entry is very personal. Picture: NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week poster winner Ryhia Dank sends powerful message of country

UNLIKELY LADS: Matt Mason, Tommy O'Dell and Johnny Took, of DMA'S, will release their fourth album later this year.

"It's funny when people go, 'you're changing'."

DMA'S getting back to where they once belonged

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Rowan Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean. Picture: Netflix

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean, and is still at the top of his game.

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson

BETTER HEALTH: Regional support services are calling on bulk billing options to be expanded to help those who are struggling to find affordable healthcare options. Picture: FILE

A man in his 60s who couldn't walk but was turned away from the hospital, a family looking for help after their child hurt their hand. Regional support services are seeing higher presentations of complex health needs.

'Bulk up bulk billing': Support services on frontline as healthcare options become unaffordable

Mega gallery: All Schools state cross-country at Symmons Plains

CHAMPION: Karl Beattie was a multiple best and fairest winner and multiple premiership winner with Scottsdale during one of their most successful eras. Picture: Fontyn Sports Media.

Karl Beattie won best and fairests and premierships for the Magpies

Scottsdale Magpies pay tribute to club great Karl Beattie

Former Launceston General Hospital chief executive officer Stephen Ayre - now the Royal Hobart Hospital executive director of medical services - had a "medical incident" while giving evidence on Friday.

Witnesses in 'shock' as Stephen Ayre suffers medical incident in Commission of Inquiry.

Former LGH CEO suffers 'medical incident' under questioning

Wing general manager Simon Rossi says battery powered drones are a green, faster and more affordable way to make deliveries. Photo: Supplied

Wing isn't in the business of delivering coffee and banh mi, it's in the business of developing drone technology and infrastructure.

Drone delivery is about more than just flying takeout

Vet staff in Kiama with little alpaca 'Sunny'. Picture:Supplied

Kiama baby alpaca needs life-saving leg amputation

I even have my own Hellfire Club t-shirt as worn here by characters, Mike and Dustin. Picture: Netflix

If you often find yourself looking back fondly on the shows of your youth, then this one is for you.

There are 'Stranger Things' to be obsessed with

Eric Daniels, who is the chief executive of hospitals in the North and North-West, says the loss of trust in the LGH will have lasting impacts in the community.

LGH chief executive admits management failings will have long-lasting impacts in the community.

Loss of trust: how LGH Griffin response will harm healthcare for years

Alice Cooper concert at the SIlverdome.
July 2 2005 picture: Paul Scambler	


This week's flashback Friday features Alice Cooper in concert, Once upon a time at QMAG and more

Flashback Friday: July 1, 2005 | Alice Cooper in concert, Once upon a time at QMAG and more

EMPTY SHELVES: Leah Davidson, of Amcal Award Pharmacy, Albury, and other Border pharmacists are seeing more and more customers trying to buy up cold and flu medicine this winter, leading to shortages. Picture: MARK JESSER

NSW/Victoria Border region chemists fear panic buying rush of cold, flu medicine

First it was a rush on toilet paper, now it's cold and flu medicine

A movement control order has been issued following the recent detection of the varroa mite in NSW. Picture: File

Queensland authorities have issued restrictions with the aim of protecting the bee industry.

Qld authorities issue restrictions as varroa mite threatens bee industry

Recent rainfall has the rapids flowing again in Cataract Gorge

30 striking photos of Cataract Gorge flooding

A survey of the nation's leading economists shows a forecast rise in interest rates and inflation. Picture: Shutterstock

The Conversation's 2022-23 forecasting survey predicts an increase in the Reserve Bank's cash rate.

Sky-high mortgages, 7.1% inflation, and a 20% chance of recession. How the Conversation's panel sees the year ahead

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Julia Hales will perform at the Sydney Opera House in a play she co-wrote, You Know We Belong.

Down syndrome play hits Opera House high

Amazed: Nobel-winning virologist Peter Doherty says it's incredible that we are still in the midst of the COVID pandemic after nearly three years.

How did we get to this point and is there any point in wearing masks or getting further vaccines?

COVID: 'Everyone got it wrong'

Bob Brown Foundation says MMG breached undertaking by using roads within exclusion zones

MMG broke undertaking to avoid nesting trees of masked owl

Lloyd and Sue Clarke want a national conversation about criminalising coercive control.

National coercive control approach needed

Australia is closing in on 10,000 COVID-19 deaths, with calls to increase vaccine booster rates.

Australia nearing 10,000 COVID-19 deaths

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LATE ARRIVAL: Corey Mitchell Gesler, 28, and his mother arrive at the Supreme Court. Picture: Phillip Biggs

A Supreme Court jury took just an hour and half to find a Youngtown man guilty of two serious charges relating to his role on a horrific, drug-related bashing in 2018.

Jury dismisses sex alibi

QVMAG Planetarium officer Chris Arkless with a still from the new film Nga Tohunga Whakatere - The Navigators. Picture: Phillip Biggs

The film follows Moko as she steps into the shoes of her Pacific ancestors.

A cosmic Maori adventure sets sail at the QVMAG Planetarium

Australian dads may be encouraged to spend more time with their infant chlidren, with the ALP opening up discussion around the flexibility of paid parental leave.

Young children will benefit from spending more time with their fathers if national policy on paid parental leave were to change, says a Tasmanian men's advocate.

Dads want more paid work leave

Elderly man killed in East Tamar Highway crash

Traffic backed up as a result of the crash. Picture: Phillip Biggs

The 80-year-old from Launceston died at the scene.

WHISKY: Launceston Distillery assistant distillers Kane Barker and Andrew Barclay take a cask sample. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Launceston Distillery will be launching a brand new product which has been brewing for over a year.

Launceston Distillery teases new products

The workshop offers an alternative hands-on education experience for at risk young people.

Studentworks set to close after 40 years in Tasmania

A Lilydale accountant is being sued by his former employer for nearly $30,000 according to documents lodged at the Launceston Magistrates Court.

Northern Tasmanian accountants squabble over clients, $30k

IN PROCESS: The Corio Quay Spirit Terminal in process. Picture: Supplied

Tickets for trips are booking up, TT-Line said.

GeelongPort 'on track, on budget' to welcome Spirit ferries in October

His mother Margaret Milne says support services were unable to find housing.

Mother's grief over lack of support after son dies homeless in Launceston CBD

NW man with illegal replica M4 rifle learns fate from judge

JAC Group hopes to begin construction before the end of October.

Retail giant locked in for major Launceston CBD development

10/06/2022 Alison Andrews of Longford, with yours truly in Longford. 

Behind the Lens: Paul Scambler reflects on working with Alison Andrews

Behind the Lens: My time working with the legendary Alison Andrews

Football can pursue its own destiny through Tasmanian United Football Federation

Airbnb Australia country manager Sam McDonagh says everybody shares the benefits from the "tremendous growth" of the Airbnb community in Tasmania. Source: Airbnb Australia

More calls for greater regulation on Airbnb holiday accommodation in Tasmania

Rents will rise higher because of short term rentals: Report

The road for TasTAFE and its transition to a government business. 

The transition was a key recommendation of the PESRAC report and comes into effect July 1.

Fight brewing over TasTAFE workers' rights as its transition begins

Industry believes the $3.8 billion undersea Marinus Link, but others say it may increase power prices in Tasmania.

Bell Bay urges action on $4 billion power link, but other urge caution

Ignoring science on COVID at potentially our own peril

Gallery of pictures from Saturdays Highland Dancing at the Launceston Competitions.

GALLERY: Dancers flinging at the 2022 Launceston Competitions Highland Dancing

Annie Joyce 6 and her sister Tilly Joyce 3 of Launceston 

Cold sunny days on the slopes of Ben Lomond

Cool fun on the slopes of Ben Lomond | photos

Our Photographer Paul Scambler was at the McGrath Launceston Running Festival capturing snaps of those brave enough to endure the cold conditions and test their running abilities.