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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

Mr Mannolini uploaded a video of cattle and sheep trucks parked up at the Nullarbor roadhouse and uploaded it to TikTok completely oblivious to how much traction it would gain.

Boredom struck and he started watching agriculture-related Tik Tok videos to pass the time.

Truckie becomes a TikTok sensation

DANCING COLOURS: Taken at Railton at about 10pm. Picture: Rusli Hashim RH.

GALLERY: Coasters brave the cold for a glimpse of the southern lights

Change but not changed: Ben Gumbleton, aka Boo Seeka now lives on the Gold Coast, but Newcastle will always be home, he says. 

Boo Seeka dropped his second album on Friday, June 30

Boo Seeka's new album: Back from the dark

TALENT: Launceston's Lachy Brewer saw action as the Crocs opened the World Cup with a win. Picture: FIBA

The Tassie trio all saw court time in the win

Tassie talents help deliver Aussie victory against Poland

GALLERY: Tasmanians brave the cold for a glimpse of the southern lights

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

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

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

Recent rainfall has the rapids flowing again in Cataract Gorge

30 striking photos of Cataract Gorge flooding

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

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The federal government has deployed about 200 miliary personnel to NSW due to the flood emergency.

ADF deployed for NSW flood support: Watt

Capsized: Austinmer resident Martin Parmenter (pictured) saw the yacht when out for a walk with his neighbour on Sunday. Picture: Sylvia Liber.

The yacht will be retrieved at a later date when the severe weather conditions ease.

Capsized yacht washes ashore following dramatic rescue

BLACK GOLD: Harvest season has begun at Truffles of Tasmania with star employee, Ace the Labrador, hunting down delicious black truffles for customers to enjoy. PHOTO: Phillip Biggs 

Welcome to the July 2022 edition of Tasmanian Farmer

Tasmanian Farmer | July 2022

Mr Albanese announced more Russian santions and more military aid on his first visit to Ukraine.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Kyiv to make the announcement.

PM pledges more Bushmasters for Ukraine

The shift to renewable energy will present opportunities and challenges, particularly to regional communities. Picture: Shutterstock

Overcoming these risks is very possible but it will require work, especially from government.

We need to speed up the shift to renewables. But there are risks

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The premier said said the review will be established next week.

Expected changes to LGH leadership following review

CONCERS: Dawn Fulton, Alison Roberts, Sophie Roberts 18, Kaitlyn Jones 28, Keira Richardson 17, Laura Bye 18 all of Launceston. at the abortion rights Rally Launceston Prince's Square on Sunday, July 3. Picture: Paul Scambler

'We have a different history, health and legal system to the USA.'

Healthcare experts set the record straight on abortion access in Tasmania

Protesters shared messages of support for those in the US. Picture: Paul Scambler

Launceston protestors gather peacefully for right to choose, solidarity for US.

Abortion access safe and legal in Tasmania, but 'we must be vigilant'

ANNOUNCEMENT: Roger Jaensch, and premier Jeremy Rockliff on Saturday. Picture: Paul Scambler

The state government announced last week that teaching positions at the school would be withdrawn

Minister gives update on Studentworks prior to discussions

HIGH-FLYER: Tim Sydes, of Youngtown with his wife Ros, has been building model aircrafts for more than 70 years. Picture: Phillip Biggs

For more than 70 years Tim Sydes has been crafting model aeroplanes, however due to his deteriorating state of Parkinsons, he is being forced to sell his beloved collection.

Craftsman selling beloved collection

AGFEST: Minister for Primary Industries and Water Jo Palmer with chairman of Agfest Caine Evans at Velo vineyard, at Legana. Picture: Paul Scambler

Over 2500 tickets have already been sold for this year's Agfest since tickets went on sale Friday evening, as the iconic event prepares for its 40th anniversary showing.

Agfest ticket sales boom after hiatus

Premier Jeremy Rockliff with Department of Health Secretary Kathrine Morgan-Wicks, at Launceston General Hospital. Picture: Paul Scambler

The state government will establish a child safe governance review of the Launceston General Hospital which will be undertaken by a "panel of experts".

State government to establish LGH child safety review

A number of patients at the Launceston General Hospital have returned positive results for Covid which lead to some words being closed.

LGH closes off wards to visitors

TEAMWORK: Tyrese Holland,10, of Penguin, with Bailey Menzies, 16, of Hobart, Megan Lockett and Nic Hermes, both of Launceston, and New Horizons chief executive Belinda Kitto. Picture: Paul Scambler

NHT has been a leader in sport and social inclusion since the organisation's establishment in 1986 in Launceston.

Young 'champions' recognised for efforts at graduation ceremony

SAFE HAVEN: RSPCA Launceston Adoption and Retail Centre co-ordinator Lauren Chenhall, deputy CEO Andrea Dawkins, community liaison officer Paul Wyld and Elmo. Picture: Phillip Biggs

The program boards pets from family violence homes, or helps homeless people.

Meet Elmo: he's got a new lease on life thanks to a homelessness program

A slew of new developments surrounding Princes Square in Launceston's CBD are set to transform the city square.

String of major developments set to transform Launceston CBD square

SAMPLES: Tamar and Esk Rivers Program Manager Darren McPhee on the Tamar collecting samples for analysis. Pictures: supplied

The Tamar and Esk Rivers program collects water samples to produce the report.

What is the Tamar Estuary Report Card actually measuring?

LUSH: The Great Western Tiers. Picture: File

The Legislative Council will soon debate a motion for Crown land in the Great Western Tiers to be turned into an Aboriginal national park.

Meander Valley mayor has say on Aboriginal national park proposal

For over a week, detainees have been confined to their rooms for up to 23 hours a day due to staff shortages

Psychologists concerned for wellbeing of child detainees at Ashley

CLASH: Northern Midlands defends expenditure on several projects amid growing public attention

Council criticises spending speculation

The woman rolled the quad bike and received serious injuries to her upper body.

Flinders woman airlifted to LGH after quad bike crash

Rebecca Digney, manager of Aboriginal Land Council Tasmania. Picture: Rob Thompson

Get up! Stand up! Show up! is the theme of NAIDOC week this year, and members of the local Indigenous community are asking all Australians to take part in a number of events happening throughout the week.

NAIDOC week kicks off in Launceston

REWIRED: Tasmania's Marinus Link is one of five projects that could help the country transition away from coal. SOURCE: AEMO

The energy market operator says Tasmania's $3.8 billion Bass Strait connector project could help mainlanders get off coal.