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Declan Durrant

Mayor Matthew Garwood, and the first graduates from a Workforce Australia Local Jobs forklift upskilling pilot: Somayeh Jafari, Daniel Sims, Jake Talbot Liam Frost and Liam Birrell. Picture by Paul Scambler

A pilot initiative has launched to give ticket holders a chance behind the wheel.

Forklifts drivers turned away without experience, a new program tries to change it

Aaron Smith

The North East Rail Trail at McKays Road. Picture by Phillip Biggs

'It will mean it's the longest rail trail in Tasmania.'

Dorset Council sets plan to complete North East Rail Trail after 12 years

The Tasmanians who participated in the interstate rowing races on the Swan River, May 5, 1906. At back: W Robinson (sculler), CB Whitesides, K Heritage, J Steele, J Coogan (coach). Centre: D Munro, S Pedder, MC Boniwell, F Stephens, TH Scarborough. In front: C Valentine (manager), C Colvin (cox). A Spurling's Studio photo. Picture by Weekly Courier, May 26, 1906.

Tasmania saluted in front of 45,000 spectators on the Swan River.

In 1906, Tasmania's rowers shocked the nation

Ben Hann

Riverside's Gedi Krusa is sent off for elbowing Launceston City's Jack Woodland in their NPL Tasmania Friday night Northern derby. Pictures by Craig George

Referee confusion, pouring rain and more Swaby brilliance.

'We have to blame ourselves': Two red cards shown in wet and wild derby

Josh Partridge

North Launceston take instructions from coach Adrian Smith. Picture by Paul Scambler

North Launceston leading wet Bombers v Bombers contest at half-time

Duncan Bailey

Health Minister Guy Barnett greets Harsimranjeet Kaur, Anukripa Francis and Sheeba Daniel, new international nursing recruits at the LGH. Picture by Craig George

Three nurses from the UK join LGH in recruitment blitz.

Three international nurses join LGH staff in government recruitment blitz

The Visitors, an award-winning play, is arriving in Launceston on July 30. Picture supplied

The award-winning show looks at the First Fleet's landing from a First Nations perspective.

Two hundred years on, a new play 'opens the door for dialogue'

Connor Pearce

Labor senator Carol Brown. The Tasmanian senator announced she will step back from her ministerial duties. Picture by Craig George

There could be more portfolios going to upper house members.

Third minister steps aside, leaving more options for Labor reshuffle

Isabel Bird

Survival Courses Australia founder Alex Mileham says free hire of personal location beacons (PLB) or Emergency Position Indicator Radio Beacons EPIRBs could save hikers' lives in Tasmania. Pictures: Supplied

'If you don't have a PLB, you can get into some real trouble'.

'One-way ticket to hypothermia': Survival expert says yes to free PLB

Labor leader Dean Winter and Premier Jeremy Rockliff. Pictures by Paul Scambler, Phillip Biggs

OPINION: We're all in this together, right?

Ain't no parly like a unified parly: why Tasmania needs bipartisanship

Launceston Peter Dolbey retired after 48 years' service to BSG Printers. Picture: Neil Richardson

Torn Abbey Bishop shoots for a hoop during the Launceston Tornadoes clash wth the Geelong Lady Supercats. Picture: Scott Gelston

A couple locked-in their romance at the Cataract Gorge's suspension bridge, echoing a popular sentiment expressed across the world. Picture: Geoff Robson

How much is that doggy in the petshop? Rusty tries on his best blue steel for the camera. Picture: Geoff Robson.

So much serenity - taking in the sunrise at Ben Lomond. Picture: Mark Jesser

Just a couple of cows, doing what cows do. Picture: Neil Richardson

Chloe Honeychurch and Sharin Purcell pay tribute to their friend Brittany Goss, 15, who died after being hit by a car last week. Picture: Scott Gelston

Launceston theatre scene stalwart Patsy Marshall is preparing for her last role in the city. Picture: Scott Gelston

Literally drowning in books - Gillian Toddman sets up shop at Launceston's City Mission book sale. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Save the Clock Tower singer Luke Vaessen shows his passion at his band's album launch at Launceston's Club 54. Picture: Scott Gelston

Priya Cooper is setting her feet on dry land for a few weeks. Cooper is a cook aboard Sea Shepherd's Steve Irwin, which is docked in Launceston for maintenance. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Four-month-old Logan Richardson was born with a rare genetic condition, which means his eyes are highly sensitive to light. Picture: Scott Gelston

Western Australian tourists Adam and Tessa Zoller took advantage of the break in Thursday's tumultuous weather to wet a line at Gravelly Beach. Picture: Mark Jesser

Dancers rehearse for The Australian Ballet's The Dancers Company's performance of Swan Lake. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Mikel Shang plies her trade at the psychic fair at Launceston's Grand Chancellor. Picture: Mark Jesser

The beauty of Swan Lake was recreated on Launceston's Princess Theatre stage. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Clouds gather over Northern Tasmania's Tamar River. Picture: Geoff Robson

Andrew Loft does the walk of shame after getting a flat tyre at the cycling criterium at Symmons Plains. Picture: Scott Gelston

Fiona Plummer and Jenna Sampson were ready to sink some balls for the 2014 Australian Women's Snooker Championship in Launceston. Picture: Mark Jesser

Braaap founder Brad Smith shows off the company's newest wheels, the Mercury Cafe racer. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Graphic artist Patrick Brown has scored a contract with PlayStation Australia. Picture: Mark Jesser

Marions Vineyard owner Marion Semmens sings and hurls bottles in the rain. Picture: Mark Jesser

Boot to ball at the Western Storm-North Launceston clash at Aurora Stadium. Picture: Geoff Robson

Bronte Larter shows off her technique during the final day of the Launceston Competitions. Picture: Scott Gelston

It's never too early for snow balls - Kate Carter, 7, and Eliza Mott, 8, provide an early morning wake-up call just after sunrise at Ben Lomond. Picture: Mark Jesser

Asif Ahmed and Sarauanan Subramaniam warm up for the Bhutanese soccer match. Picture: Geoff Robson

Tornadoes sandwich - Mariah Payne is squashed between two Geelong Lady Supercats players during the SEABL clash. Picture: Scott Gelston

Super moon rising above East Launceston. Picture: Scott Gelston