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Hamish Geale

Would the first floor of Launceston's former Coles Variety Store suit a rooftop bar? Pictures by Paul Scambler, Shutterstock 

'I can't see why it wouldn't be a winner.'

Rooftop bar? Untapped levels of Launceston CBD could 'absolutely' work

Meander Valley mayor Wayne Johnston says the council has been unable to engage with the Department of State Growth over a new roundabout. Pictures by Google Maps, file

'[There's] just a general non-engagement from ... State Growth.'

'Frustrating': Council given cold shoulder from State Growth over $2m roundabout

Ben Carr

South Coast GP Dr Michelle Hamrosi with her three children. She has called on more government funding for GPs. Picture by James Tugwell

GP Dr Michelle Hamrosi hopes a new 'virtual' trial will help.

GP: Paediatrician wait times have 'parents pulling their hair out'

Riverside Lions Club duo Rod Peck and Brian Dunham and Shekinah House co-ordinator Louise Cowan. The club donated 50 backpacks for newly homeless people in Launceston. Picture by Paul Scambler

The backpacks include new underwear, food and hygiene products.

New rough sleepers in Launceston to receive 'all-you-need' backpacks

Anna Falkenmire

From left, the scene of the Bondi stabbings on April 13, PoliceLink Tuggerah team leader Claire Isaac, and police minister Yasmin Catley speaks with Senior Sergeant Rebecca Scott and Sergeant Warren King. Pictures by AAP, Simone de Peak

Team's heroic work at the triple zero call centre.

'Harrowing calls': the emergency team on the phone during Bondi stabbings

Emily Anderson

Daniel Coward, Helen O'Sullivan and Surya McEwen are in Istanbul waiting to set sail as part of the Freedom Flotilla to Gaza in April. Picture: Instagram/@surya.sails.for.gaza

The flotilla aims to breach Israel's naval blockade.

Aussie trio set to sail to Gaza despite government warning

Isabel Bird

Liberals' $250 power dividend promise first cab off the rank

$635 off power bills without lifting a finger thanks to hydro scheme

Brian Allen

Longford's Casey Brown kicks long in 2023. Picture by Phillip Biggs 

Longford player has enjoyed switch from wing to engine room.

NTFA footy profile: Brown providing Tigers with 'point of difference'

Hugh Bohane

One of Tasmania Fire Service's fire trucks in Launceston.
Picture: Paul Scambler.

Tasmania Fire Service have issued its annual fire safety tips

Tasmania Fire Service issued its hot tips for preventing fires this winter

Rob Shaw

Paige O'Neill during the Cavaliers' Tasmanian Netball League game against South East Suns at the Silverdome. Picture by Phillip Biggs

'I was heartbroken that I had to pick between them.'

National selection rewards teammates' choice to focus on netball

Paul Scambler

Pictures from the Examiner Photographers archive

Launceston business Teague's Tobacconist : Ruth, Tony, Mark and Majorie Teague band together as the family store closes after 100 years

At The Gorge Basin: Audrey Kendell, of Newstead, Phoebe Baker, of Perth, Alex Mclean, of Longford, and Stella Tsakires, of Launceston.

Tasmanian Devils get an early Christmas present at Tasmania Zoo

At Seaport are Rachael, Koby, and Nick Bryan, all of Invermay.	


At Seaport, Renee Lintner, Kellie Bennett, and Casey Banham, all of St Leonards.	

At  Alchemy Bar, James Kitto, and Nadia Woodruff, both of Launceston.

At Alchemy Bar.(B) Louisa Fahey, and Jacqui Wise, both of Launceston. (F) Sally Burke, of South Launceston, and Alicia Bushby, and Jemma Hutchins, both of Launceston.	


At The Launceston Aquatic Centre, Molly, Scott, and Jack Lyne, of East Launceston.	


At The Gorge Basin. Eliza Hesketh, and Bethany Shrimpton, both of Trevallyn, Grace Gardiner, of East Launceston, Georgia Davy, of Trevallyn, and Sarah Bassett, of East Launceston.	

At The Launceston Aquatic Centre (B) Jade Dodd, of Perth and Jenna Ireland, of Prospect. (F) Levi Ireland, of Prospect, Jordan Dodd, of Perth, and Jaxon Ireland, of Prospect.

At The Launceston Aquatic Centre. Glenda, Nicola, and Kate Livingstone, and Rachel and Jenny Cousins, all of Sydney.	

At The Launceston Aquatic Centre. Kyle and Hayden Clark, and Connor and Jesse Macdonald, all of Legana.

At The Launceston Aquatic Centre. Zoron Gittus, Alana Crack, and Brittany and Freya Gittus, all of Norwood.

At The Gorge Basin Tala Venn, of Norwood, Dylan Guardia, of Legana, and Kell Gibbons, of Newstead.

At The Gorge Basin  (B) Grace and (F) Josie Evorall, of Invermay, Beck Livermore, of West Hobart, and Louis Evorall, of Invermay.	

At The Gorge Basin Leah Hinds, of Riverside, and Grace Derrick, of West Launceston

At The Launceston Aquatic Centre. Lilly Chapman, of Hadspen.	


At The Gorge Basin. Holly Savill, of Hadspen, Shelby Miller, of Hillwood, Isabel Johnson, of Launceston, Mollie Turner, of Newstead, and Sophia Gowardman, of Launceston.

At The Launceston Aquatic Centre Laura, Selina and Georgia Elmer, of South Launceston.

Ripping into Christmas presents are two Tasmanian devils, at Tasmania Zoo

Cityprom Chief Executive, Vanessa Cahoon in the Brisbane Street Mall, Launceston

At the Seaport Bell Adams, of George Town, and Laura Wilson, of Launceston.

At the Seaport. Dorothy and Charles Black, of Dilston.

At the Seaport. David Cooper, of Blackstone Heights, and Kathryn Lee, of Relbia.

At the Seaport Matthew, Amy, and Ellie Duggan, all of Newstead, and Eliza Clements, of Norwood.

Dining at the Seaport. Lynda McKay, of Newstead, and Tony Wells, of Trevallyn.

Dining at the Seaport  Maree Duncan, and Scott McKay, both of Newstead, and Jenny Clements, of Norwood.	


At Alchemy Bar Ashley Bellingham, of Kings Meadows, and Casey Stevens, of Launceston.

At Alchemy Bar. Sharon Warner, of South Launceston, Tracey Harvey, of West Launceston, and Karen Dilger, of South Launceston.

At Alchemy Bar. John and Lucy Tripp, and Glenn Myler, all of Launceston.

At Alchemy Bar. Tony Dass, of Launceston, Graeme Richardson, of Riverside, Rick Dunn, of Newstead, and Gary Saunders, of Riverside

At Alchemy Bar. Lynne Bugg, of Riverside, Judy Poynter, of Legana, and Clare Waddingham, and Karen Hendry, both of Riverside

At The Cock and Bull Restaurant. Jill, Georgie and Julian Burgess, all of Riverside.	


At The Cock and Bull Restaurant. Rob Hallam, of Perth, and Michelle Brown, of Longford.

At The Cock and Bull Restaurant. Lloyd Ryan, of Kings Meadows, Tim Stiles, of Legana, Ben Weeding, of South Launceston, Kate Newton, of Newstead, and Paul and Nicole Roetz, both of Launceston

At The Cock and Bull Restaurant. Judy Swinton, and John Martin, both of Riverside.	


At The Cock and Bull Restaurant. Denise Verhulst, of Targa, and Sally Dudman, of Westbury.	


At Alchemy Bar. Chelsea Sands, of Longford, and Jade Rixon, of Newstead.

At The Cock and Bull Restaurant. Dale Luck, of Norwood, Andrew Oakham, of Invermay, Bill Reynolds, of West Launceston, and Steve Ratcliffe, of Trevallyn.

At The Cock and Bull Restaurant. Tina Cashion, of Mowbray, Darron Menzies, of Karoola, and Annie Bourke, of Rocherlea.

At The Cock and Bull Restaurant. Catharina and Pete William, of Launceston.

At The Launceston Aquatic Centre. Isabelle and Ben Austen, of East Launceston.

At The Launceston Aquatic Centre. Jayde Dick, and Courtney Saunders, of Ravenswood.

At The Launceston Aquatic Centre. Kane Johnson, of Young Town.	

At The Gorge Basin. Bronty and Fraser Kendell, of Newstead.

At The Gorge Basin. Emily Wheeler, and Lizzie Prebble, both of St Leonards.	


Debbie Tiffin of Prospect looked into the 3rd party charges that kept appearing on her phone bill only to find she couldn't disconnect the service	

Flashback gallery: what was happening in the lead up to Christmas in 2011

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