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Josh Partridge

Brodie Palfreyman tackles Michael Stingel in the round one TSL derby. Picture by Phillip Biggs

Launceston are aiming to reverse a 162-point loss.

How will Blues ensure Friday night derby is different to round one blowout?

Aaron Smith

The Albanese government has released its 2024 Federal budget. Picture by Keegan Carroll

Tax cuts, Medicare, HECS-HELP, rent assistance and more promised.

What's in the budget for Bass? How the Federal budget will affect us

Matt Maloney

The Family Violence Counselling and Support Service offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence.

"It is my expectation that this does not happen again."

Premier responds to unstaffed family violence helpline

Nick Clark

Image courtesy Police Association of Tasmania 

Police Association will finalise a position by the end of the month

New Tasmania Police roster proposal prompts discussion and some discontent

AFL Stadium: Launceston draws the crowds that Hobart does not

Labor's police spokeswoman Jen Butler has said hard questions about child sexual abuse need to be asked in parliament.

Police whistleblower says child abuse is being used to score points.

Butler responds to claims of insensitive, exploitative questioning

Declan Durrant

Lauchlin Hansen and Travis Hennessy, co-founders of Black Box Theatre Co. have lacuned Launceston's newest theatre company. Picture by Phillip Biggs

'We just didn't have a company' to do these shows. 'So we made one."

How Launceston's newest theatre company wants to change the city's musical scene

Brian Allen

Longford's Jake Murfett contests the ball with Rocherlea's Kaiden Cox-Goodyer during the 2022 grand final at UTAS Stadium. Picture by Paul Scambler 

Longford venture to Rocherlea for a 2pm clash on Saturday.

Taking chances crucial for Longford in footy blockbuster against Rocherlea

Goldfish Express Chinese kitchen in St John Street. Picture Google Maps

Gregory Charles Williams lost his cool when board got in his way.

Launceston shop owner chases man with meat cleaver after he kicked over his sign

Duncan Bailey

The single malt whiskey from Launceston Distillery won the highest award in Singapore at the Spirit Of Craft Awards. Picture by Paul Scambler

Launceston Distillery wins three-star rating for whiskey.

'Elegance': Launceston whiskey takes highest award in overseas contest

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Phillip Biggs

People came from far and wide to enjoy a good old fashioned country race get-together at Scottsdale on Friday night. Examiner photographer Phillip Biggs captured some colourful punters at the North-East Pacing Cup.

Kelly Davis of Mount Direction and Jade Hassell of Scottsdale


Hannah Davis of Golconda, Sally Kershaw of Launceston, Ross Kershaw of Bridport, Pauline MacKinnon of Scottsdale, Bronte Steel of Winnaleah.

Junior fashions on the fields winners Indi Howorka of Fingal, Levi Woods of Fingal, Layla Woods of Fingal. Pictures by Phillip Biggs

Katelyn Lade of Scottsdale, Mandi Casey of Scottsdale, Leah Lade of Scottsdale, Narelle Peters of Tunnel, Bonnie Tulloch of Scottsdale.

Cup winner Montana Storm Nz, driven by Rohan Hadley, pictured with Matthew Richardson, sponsor Wayne McLaughlin, owner Mark Panton, and fashions winner Kristy Smith.


Maddison McDougall of Bridport, Brit Walker of Bridport, Maddi Holmes of Launceston, Phoebe Bowen of Legana.

Junior fashions on the fields winners Indi Howorka of Fingal, Levi Woods of Fingal, Layla Woods of Fingal
at the North East Pacing Cup at the Scottsdale football ground.
Friday January 6 2022
Picture for The Examiner by Phillip Biggs

Scottsdale north-east pacing cup at Scottsdale football ground:
Race 4 Buckby Motors Sakes was won by Nick A Grin, driven by Dylan Ford
Friday January 6 2023 Picture by Phillip Biggs

Chester Bullock judges the junior fashions on the fields
at the North East Pacing Cup at the Scottsdale football ground.
Friday January 6 2022
Picture for The Examiner by Phillip Biggs

Drivers and horses line up for the start of Race 5 Lords Hotel Trainer Encouragement Pace
at the North East Pacing Cup at the Scottsdale football ground.
Friday January 6 2022
Picture for The Examiner by Phillip Biggs

2 Artyboy Glenwood and 3 Ionthebullion
at the start of Race 5 Lords Hotel Trainer Encouragement Pace
at the North East Pacing Cup at the Scottsdale football ground.
Friday January 6 2022
Picture for The Examiner by Phillip Biggs

Scottsdale north-east pacing cup at Scottsdale football ground:
Race 5 Lords Hotel Trainer Encouragement Pace was won by 8 Major Davvin, driven by Brodie Davis.
Friday January 6 2023 Picture by Phillip Biggs

Ladies fashion on the fields entrants
at the North East Pacing Cup at the Scottsdale football ground.
Friday January 6 2022
Picture for The Examiner by Phillip Biggs

Judges Sharee Marshall, Matthew Richardson and Chester Bullock deliberate duriung the ladies fashions on the fields
at the North East Pacing Cup at the Scottsdale football ground.
Friday January 6 2022
Picture for The Examiner by Phillip Biggs

Chester Bullock hands out a prize during the ladies fashions on the fields
at the North East Pacing Cup at the Scottsdale football ground.
Friday January 6 2022
Picture for The Examiner by Phillip Biggs

Ladies Fashions on the fields winner Kristy Smith of Launceston
at the North East Pacing Cup at the Scottsdale football ground.
Friday January 6 2022
Picture for The Examiner by Phillip Biggs

Matthew Richardson starts the tug of war action
at the North East Pacing Cup at the Scottsdale football ground.
Friday January 6 2022
Picture for The Examiner by Phillip Biggs

Tug of war action
at the North East Pacing Cup at the Scottsdale football ground.
Friday January 6 2022
Picture for The Examiner by Phillip Biggs

Scottsdale north-east pacing cup at Scottsdale football ground:
Race 6 McLaughin Family NEPC Cup was won by Montana Storm Nz, driven by Rohan Hadley, trained by Rohan Hillier.
Friday January 6 2023 Picture by Phillip Biggs

Scottsdale north-east pacing cup at Scottsdale football ground:
Race 6 McLaughinFamily NEPC Cup was won by Montana Storm Nz, driven by Rohan Hadley, trained by Rohan Hillier, and pictured with race sponsor Wayne McLaughlin..
Friday January 6 2023 Picture by Phillip Biggs

Scottsdale north-east pacing cup at Scottsdale football ground:
Race 6 McLaughinFamily NEPC Cup was won by Montana Storm Nz, driven by Rhan Hadley, trained by Rohan Hillier, pictured with sponsor Wayne McLaughlin and owner Mark Panton..
Friday January 6 2023 Picture by Phillip Biggs

Scottsdale north-east pacing cup at Scottsdale football ground:
McLaughinFamily NEPC Cup race sponsor Wayne McLaughlin
Friday January 6 2023 Picture by Phillip Biggs

Scottsdale north-east pacing cup at Scottsdale football ground:
McLaughinFamily NEPC Cup is presented to horse owner Mark Panton by race sponsor Wayne McLaughlin.
Friday January 6 2023 Picture by Phillip Biggs

Scottsdale north-east pacing cup at Scottsdale football ground:
Matthew Richardson with McLaughinFamily NEPC Cup winning owner Mark Panton, and race sponsor Wayne McLaughlin.
Friday January 6 2023 Picture by Phillip Biggs

Scottsdale north-east pacing cup at Scottsdale football ground:
Matthew Richardson with McLaughin Family NEPC Cup winning owner Mark Panton, and race sponsor Wayne McLaughlin.
Friday January 6 2023 Picture by Phillip Biggs

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