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Was William Shakespeare aged 41, 52, 68 or 80 when he died? William Shakespeare wax figure in Madame Tussauds museum in Berlin, Germany. Picture Shutterstock

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Saree Salter

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The Examiner reporters asked Launceston for their thoughts on dating apps. Pictures by Joe Colbrook, supplied

The Examiner conducted an anonymous survey about dating apps.

Don't ghost this story: Swipe right to reveal Launceston's dating habits

Should I invest directly, or try a managed fund?

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Ali & Gaby's quick tips for big wins in understanding your money

Compounding returns: the exponential wealth maker

Declan Durrant

Joe St.Giles Kitchen participant Joe Murray prepares pizza bases for sale at this weekends St.Giles Niche Market. Picture supplied

The Launceston favourite market returns with a delicious draw card.

St. Giles' pizza with a purpose to make its Niche Market debut

Ebony Bennett

The government is too freely letting companies pretend they are protecting the environment. Picture Shutterstock

The government is too eager to protect big business.

The great greenwashing myth being sold to Australians

Ben Hann

The NTFA board have recommended a 60-day suspension for State League clubs North Launceston and Launceston. Picture by Phillip Biggs

Association deliver statement, confirming the suspension.

NTFA hands outspoken State League clubs 60-day suspension

Leonie Benesch in The Teachers' Lounge. Picture by Judith Kaufmann

No one is safe in this volatile and convulsive world.

School drama is deft and tense

Noel Coward in Mad About the Boy. Picture supplied

Some drawbacks in documentary about the life of Noel Coward.

Emotionally uninvolving look at a gigantic talent

Sydney Carnie, Bar Tender at Bar Stelo on George Street, Launceston.
Picture by Paul Scambler


Bar Stelo is The Examiner's pub of the week.

Bar Stelo: From a dress shop to a popular bar in the heart of Launceston

Former Brisbane Lions players Brent Staker and Daniel Rich will be playing in Bridport on the weekend. Pictures by Will Swan and Paul Scambler

'It's a one-off, money-can't-buy experience.'

Chance to join AFL players on the field in Bridport all-stars match

Paul Scambler

About 15,000 people flooded York Park (now UTAS Stadium) to watch Romania play Namibia for the Rugby World Cup in 2003. 

Photographers Paul Scambler and Will Swan

Romania's Cristian Sauan escapes the attack of Namibia's Corne Powell, before 15,0000 fans at York Park.

Jonathan Dobbi of Melbourne admires the World Rugby cup before the game at York Park between Romania and Namibia.

Players from both teams - Romania and Namibia line-up before the World Rugby game held at York Park.

A Romanian player enjoys the interaction with the crowd and charges headlong towards photographer Paul Scambler,of the Examiner,during the world cup

Tim Armstrong along with Rebecca, Jennifer and Don Atkinson with faces painted enjoy the World Rugby Cup

It's a try! signals Augustin Petrichei for Romania.

Jacob Swierc ,of Launceston, streaks across York Park at the World Rugby match between Romania and Namibia.

CAUGHT UP IN THE MOMENT: Streaker Jacob Swierc's moment of fame is ended by security staff.

Huge cheers from the crowd match the delight of Namibia's Eben Isaacs as he high-fives team-mate Heino Senekal after scoring a try.

Courtney Goodyer, Kirby Stingle, Anita Houghton and Simone Ware all of Prospect High School enjoy the World Rugby Cup at York Park.

David Thyne, of East Launceston, works the crowd in a bid to start a Mexican wave around the ground

Romania's Lucian Sirbu runs towards the try line despite a heavy tackle in the World Rugby Cup at York Park.

Sorin Socol of Romania flies high in the World Rugby game at York Park.

Jacinta Batt of Burnie, with Brad and Michelle Poulter of Somerset  at  the World Rugby match at York Park.

Romania's Petrisor Toderasc powers through Namibia's Heino Senekal.

Emma Button, Danielle Zoinierczak, Jessica O'Byrne and Amanda O'Byrne of Prospect   at  the World Rugby match at York Park.

Jenny and Clair Fraser of Hobart  at  the World Rugby match at York Park.

Kathryn French and Nigel Bent of Launceston at the World Rugby Cup match at York Park.

The Jack family of Longford, Andrew, Alexander, Alistair and Libby  with their faces painted at the World Rugby Cup at York Park.

Paul Reeve, who broke his neck playing rugby in 1990 at the World Rugby Cup match played at York Park.

Adults Michael Poole of Exeter, Scott Freeman of Longford, and Roger Freeman of Cressy with children Jake Poole 9, Markus Poole 7, Thomas Poole 8, and Ellen Freeman 11 at  the World Rugby match at York Park.

Seven year old Jack Melton checks his dad Alan's watch before the start of the game  at  the World Rugby match at York Park.

Namibia's Neil Swanepoel is stretchered from the ground after breaking his ankle in the World Rugby match at York Park.

Betty Reid and Tasma Lapham were first through security  at  the World Rugby match at York Park.

Shane Good with Trace and Kane Stewart enjoy the World Rugby match at York Park.

Ben Storer, Disco Clark and Brooke Lewis of Hobart show their Romania allegiance at the World Rugby match against Namibia at York Park.

Romanian boy, Jonathan Vasile Morris who lives in Launceston  at  the World Rugby match at York Park.

Sydney's Keiran Passmore supported Namibia in the World Rugby Cup match at York 

Tasmanian rugby player Ian Halliday feeds the ball out during the match against Victoria

About 15,000 people flooded York Park (now UTAS Stadium) to watch Romania play Namibia for the Rugby World Cup in 2003.

World Cup Rugby at York park with Namibia and Romania in 2003

World Cup Rugby at York park with N...

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