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Phillip Biggs

Tim Kershaw of bridport with Van, Finn and Marin
at the Bridport Football Club all-stars game at Bridport.

Community comes together to celebrate country football.

Were you at the Bridport all-stars football match? Check out our pics

Sean Ford

Woolnorth has had a range of uses over the years. File picture

' ... offers a clean slate for the prospective purchaser ... '

What's next for Woolnorth? Many possibilities for famous rural property

Saree Salter

Event organisers Shelly Ram and Kim Eastman. Fundraiser event "Standing with Shazia". Picture by Craig George

Fundraiser for women and children in Afghanistan raised $4500.

'Extraordinarily generous and kind-hearted people' dig deep for Afghanistan

Declan Durrant

Andreas Katsineris-Paine fell in love with Launceston, now he's written a novel about it called 'Unable to Sleep'. Picture supplied


'The towns you love most can belong to the world of literature.'

Novelists new fiction a 'love letter to Launceston' and its locals

Rob Shaw

Campers line the beach at Lake Rhona. Picture by Scott Gelston

There are few modern-day problems that a good app can't fix.

Campground booking system will only work if people use it

Andrew Miller

TasFarmers president Ian Sauer has blasted a Victorian council, for holding up the King Island fodder and feed drive. Picture supplied by TasFarmers

Apollo Bay hold up in the Lions Club's King Island fodder drive.

King Island feed drive hits a hurdle - from a Victorian port operator

Lu Xianfeng is putting Woolnorth on the market. File picture

Decision follows loss of crucial supply contract with Fonterra.

Historic Woolnorth to be put up for sale, owner Xianfeng Lu confirms

One reader says the parking meters in town give mixed messages. Picture by Paul Scambler

City parking still a pain, and are the Lambies being led to the slaughter?

Robert Ikin last exhibited eight years ago. Now he's preparing for his Tasmanian art world return. Picture by Paul Scambler

The artist has been "addressing art daily". Now he'll share it.

After almost a decade, Robert Ikin comes back to the art world

Benjamin Seeder

Amazon Australia has announced plans to recruit hundreds of temporary workers in every state except Tasmania to cope with seasonal demand. Picture supplied.

Online giant to hire hundreds in every state - except Tasmania.

Amazon's warehouse jobs bonanza leaves Tassie in the cold

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Take a look back at Australia day across 18 years.

Holly Peddey and Claire Russell prepare for a hit at the junior golf clinic at Mowbray.
Picture by Phillip Biggs January 26 2006

RUNNING MATES: Makenzee Knott Lizzy Knox get friendly after their under-7 race.
Picture by Phillip Biggs January 26 2006


Hannah Goddard and Emma Walker cool off after the Australia Day fun run.
Picture by Phillip Biggs January 26 2007

Launceston Mayor Ivan Dean addresses those who became Australian citizens.
Picture by Phillip Biggs January 26 2007

Xiaolin Rao, Haoxiang Fei and Jiangang Fei became Australian citizens on Australia Day.
Picture by Phillip Biggs January 26 2007

Some of the spectators in the mosh pit at the Hub Music Festival at Quercus Park.
Picture by Ben Vos January 26 2007

Jenna Fox, Melanie Davy and Amy Cunningham enjoy the Hub Music Festival at Quercus Park.
Picture by Ben Vos January 26 2007

Luke Donnelly, 16 of Hillwood, wins the fun run event on Australia Day.
Picture by Will Swan January 26 2008

Zane Cocker, of George Town, leaps off the pontoon to celebrate Australia Day.
Picture by Will Swan January 26 2008

Kiandra Dawson, 11 of George Town, rides under the Hillwood pontoon in the Australia Day celebrations.
Picture by Will Swan January 26 2008

The Chugg family celebrated Australia Day at Campbell Town in their t-shirts.
Picture by Paul Scambler January 26 2008

Matthew Austen of Brisbane has a wild swing in the Australia Day Hoo Hoo Hut Cricket match.
Picture by Ben Vos January 26 2008

Australia Day had a rather menthol flavour for Lewis Kirkman, 12 of Deloraine, at Poatina.
Picture by Paul Scambler January 26 2008

Tina Zender of Port Sorell rowed a wooden boat at the Henley on the Mersey.
Picture by Peter Lord January 26 2008

Retiring Launceston runner Scott Bailey takes time out to play with his six month old son Leo at St Leonards.
Picture by Ben Vos January 26 2008

Jasmine Turner, (right) takes an early lead in the girls' 800m.
January 26 2009 Picture by Geoff Robson

At Harveydale Natasha Wylie prepares her horse, Cruise.
January 26 2009 Picture by Paul Scambler

Harveydale Rodeo 
January 26 2009 Picture by Paul Scambler

Enjoying icecreams at the Harveydale Rodeo are Leah Kenny, of Bridgenorth, and Stacey Bresnehan, of Apsley.
January 26 2009 Picture by Paul Scambler

Andras Nagy, Michael Smith, Attila Nagy and Meander Valley mayor Mark Shelton take part in the Coast-to-Coast for Canines charity ride.
January 26 2009 Picture by Paul Scambler

Keep your hat on ... Volker Hahl takes a wind velocity reading while keeping a firm grip on his cap.
January 26 2009 Picture by Will Swan

Launceston City Band members Montanna Papworth, 11 director Sam Partridge and Thomas Prine, 9.
January 26 2009 Picture by Geoff Robson

Australia Day revellers Shannon Scott, Hannah Culley, Jessie Hunniford, Robert Gilligan and Pete Lendvay awaiting Triple-J's Hottest 100 winner
January 26 2009 Picture by Geoff Robson


Launceston Mayor Albert van Zetten presents to Arjun Kumar with Dr.Latha Nair and  Dr Krishna Kalpurath  from India.
January 26 2010 Picture by Paul Scambler

South Launceston's Jack Young appeals for LBW. 
January 26 2010 Picture by Neil Richardson

Enjoying the cricket on Australia Day are Sean Harris, Mark Styles,Tim Powell  and seated on ute are Matthew Bell and Jarred Allen.
January 26 2010 Picture by Nei RIchardson

Joe Murray,Westbury, demostrate the art of shearing at the rodeo.
January 26 2010 Picture by Peter Lord

Bridport Australia Day at Croquet Lawn Beach - Dean Latham of Blackstone Heights with his tent covered with Australian flags 
January 26 2010 Picture by Paul Scambler

Australia Day City Park.
Lisa Walkden, Saskia Ross 11 months both of Launceston and Amanda Ross of Hadspen
January 26 2010 Picture by Will Swan

Miss Harley Davidson competition at Richardsons Harley Davidson - winner Taree Foley 19 from Burnie.
January 26 2010 Picture by Neil Richardson

Australia Day Dorset Council Awards - Dr Paul McGinity at Winnaleah
January 26 2010 Picture by Will Swan

Australia Day Public Citizenship Ceremony.
Launceston's Sing Elong Choir
January 26 2011 Picture by Will Swan

WEST TAMAR Mayor Barry Easther at the new Windsor Community Precinct
January 26 2011 Picture by Geoff Robson

Harveydale rodeo - Michael Groves from Evandale competing in calf roping.
January 26 2011 Picture by Neil Richardson


Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony at Albert Hall - new Australians Daksh Veer Kaur Singh 4 months ,Pradeep Kaur Singh, Sanshrita Kaur Singh and Sumeet Kaur Singh.
January 26 2011 Picture by Will Swan

Junior bowls at Trevallyn Bowls Club - 1st round winner Taelyn Male 14 of St Helens.
January 26 2011 Picture by Will Swan

Bridport Australia Day Croquet Lawn Beach - Jessica Best, 13, Erica Housego, 15, Kate Von Stieglitz, 15, and Mollie Housego, 13 all of Launceston
January 26 2011 Picture by Scott Gelston

Australia Day at Sporties - Anita Vertigan and Matt Morgan in front of Dylan Glock and Sarah Boutcher in the pool at the Sporties.
January 26 2011 Picture by Will Swan


Tim Cory at Bass and Flinders centre, George Town.
January 26 2011 Picture by Geoff Robson

Australia Day City Park.
Daniel Scott, Ella Scott 3 and Melissa Scott all of Launceston
January 26 2011 Picture by Will Swan

Australia Day City Park - Sophie Russell 9, Harriet Freeman 6, Hannah Russell 6 and Hunta Cassidy 9, all of Launceston.
January 26 2011 Picture by Will Swan

Henley on Mersey - Premier Lara Giddings meets Nathan Spinks, 9, Amber Spinks, 12, Jolie Spinks, 11, of Ulverstone, and Romani Kenworthy, 10, of Burnie.
January 26 2011 Picture by Paul Scambler

Henley on Mersey - Latrobe Federal Band members Sarah Padman and Ebony Richards
January 26 2011 Picture by Paul Scambler

Henley on Mersey - David Foster of Spreyton during the Clayton Stewart memorial 300mm chop
January 26 2011 Picture by Paul Scambler

Doubtful Jack with travelling foreman Andrew Gilfeather.
January 26 2011 Picture by Paul Scambler

Belinda King,  Rick Marton and Janine Cooper
January 26 2011 Picture by Geoff Robson

New Australian citizens Bernard Doyle and Hannah Moore. 
January 26 2012

Australia Day: West Tamar Council Citizen of the Year Janet Frost of Exeter.
January 26 2012 Picture by Phillip Biggs

Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony at the Albert Hall
Grace, 14, Godsway, 7, Alfred, 17, and Prince Williams 10 months celebrate Australia Day together.
January 26 2012 Picture by Scott Gelston

Protesters form a guard of honour for a coffin representing the death of their ancestors.
January 26 2012 Picture by Rosemary Bolger

Hollybank Treetops Adventure guide Sarah Dalla of Launceston with 11 year old Lauren Robertson of Geeveston
Thursday January 26 2012  photo:  Phillip Biggs

 Ken and Lorraine Hiskins of Launceston at Lilydale Tavern Bakery Cafe
Thursday January 26 2012  photo:  Phillip Biggs

April Williams, 9, Avoca, with Campbell Town Community Health Centre worker Anna Lovett and medical student placement volunteer Emma Kanaganayagam, Queensland at t he Avoca Australia Day celebrations.
January 26 2012 Picture by Isabel Bird

Clay Target Shooting at Evandale
Graham Blaskett of Newnham in action
January 26 2012 Picture by Phillip Biggs

Glen, Rachael, Caitlyn and Joshua Davis of Mowbray at Lilydale Falls.
Thursday January 26 2012  photo:  Phillip Biggs

Australia Day: Dean Latham of Blackstone Heights has celebrated Australia Day with family and friends at Bridport for the past four years at Croquet Lawn Beach
January 26 2012 Picture by Phillip Biggs

Tracian Siba, 1, of Newnham partipates in a Vanuatu dance with Hickson Siba, Tracian Siba and Matilda Travertz, all of Newnham in the background.
January 26 2012 Picture by Isabel Bird

Meander Valley Young Citizen of the Year Jessica Pyke, Citizen of the Year Mary Eddington and Sports Award recipient Jerome Whiteley celebrate.
January 26 2012 Picture by Isabel Bird

Australia Day Fiesta at the Bluff in Devonport - Jiah Phillips, Mary-Jane Savage, both of Devonport, Kit Ling of Sheffield, and Rosie Savage  of Devonport.
January 26 2013 Picture by Geoff Robson

Australia Day Celebrations at Low Head - LtoR  Harry Booth 9 Mia Findlay 9 and Elliott Findlay 6 of George Town.
January 26 2013 Picture by Neil Richardson

South Launceston Little Atheletics at St Leonards
Regina Blair  of Sth Launceston
January 26 2013 Picture by Paul Scambler

South Launceston Little Athletics at St Leonards
January 26 2013 Picture by Paul Scambler

OLYMPIC CHAMPION SHANE GOULD CONGRATULATES WORLD DOWN SYNDROME CHAMPION SWIMMER ARAN MILLER
January 26 2013 Picture by Peter Sanders

Zane O'Neal, of Gravelly Beach.
January 26 2013 Picture by Peter Sanders

Winners on Australia day at Bridport Gold Multi sport event.
Sarah Hardy of Devonport  won open womens endurance race and Trent Hadley of Launceston won mens open endurance race.
January 26 2013 Picture by Neil Richardson

Evandale Australia Day - James Dwyer 16yr of Longford fire Brigade
awarded the Meander Valley Young Citizen of the year
January 26 2013 Picture by Paul Scambler

 Australia Day Music in the Park.
Duncan Bishop, Tegan Bishop and Peppa Bishop 2 from Smithton.
January 26 2014 Picture by Will Swan

 Australia Day Music in the Park.
City of Launceston RSL Band
January 26 2014 Picture by Will Swan

NTCA: Launceston VS Riverside
Launceston Bowler : James Bowen
January 26 2014 Picture by Paul Scambler

Launceston Albert Hall : Citizenship awards
January 26 2014 Picture by Paul Scambler

Australia day ambassador Brian Ritchie competes in the ferrett races  against Premier Lara Giddings.
January 26 2014 Picture by Neil Richardson

Premier Lara Giddings wins her ferrett race with Snowball against Brian Ritchie from Mona.An offer to take Snowball back to parliment was declined . The Premier saying there are too many ferretts there already.
January 26 2014 Picture by Neil Richardson

Australia Day at Henley-on-Mersey Latrobe.Triathlon Dylan Evans of Launceston 
January 26 2014. Photo:  Neil Richardson

January 26 2014. Photo:  Phillip Biggs
Australia Day at Low Head:
Jack, Andrew and Jock Gunn fly a 7.2 metre Australian flag at their Low Head property

Jackey's Marsh Forest Festival.
Cheryl Sturzaker of Gravelly Beach.
January 26 2014 Picture by Geoff Robson

January 26 2014. Photo:  Phillip Biggs
Australia Day at Low Head:
Getasew Ferguson won the Australia Day five km fun run

January 26 2014. Photo:  Phillip Biggs
Australia Day at Greens Beach:
George Auchterlonie of Hobart, Liam Chilcott of Deloraine, Emma Woods of Riverside, Adele Auchterlonie of Hobart, Riley Chilcott of Deloraine, Aaron Woods of Riverside

January 26 2014. Photo:  Phillip Biggs
Australia Day at Greens Beach:
A roadside marker at the entrance to Greens Beach

January 26 2014. Photo:  Phillip Biggs
Australia Day at Gravelly Beach:
Faith Colgrave and mum Shannon of Sidmouth

January 26 2014. Photo:  Phillip Biggs
Australia Day at Gravelly Beach:
Lucy and William Cramp of Trevallyn in a wind tunnel at Gravelly Beach

Henley on Mersey at Latrobe
January 26 2015 Picture by Geoff Robson

Monday 26 January 2015 (Photo Mark Jesser)
Launceston Australia Day Ceremony - 2015 Citizen of the Year, OAM Roger Valentine 

Poatina resident Isabella Dougall.
January 26 2015 Picture by Neil Richardson

Australia day celebrations at Poatina - Atelaite You, Funaki Tukuafu, Palasa Tulikihakau Vea, Lingisiua Tupou and Fine Lea.
January 26 2015 Picture by Neil Richardson

Launceston Australia Day Ceremony - New Australian Citizen and raised the flag Mikki Hangkhim of Invermay. 
January 26 2015 Picture by Mark Jesser

George Town Australia day family event
Taylah Leonard 11 yr of George Town 
January 26 2015 Picture by Paul Scambler

Australia Day: Bridport Splash. 
Chelsea Black of Launceston
January 26 2015 Picture by Paul Scambler

Statewide T20 Quarter Final South Launceston V Forth
January 26 2015 Picture by Mark Jesser

Australia Day at Greens Beach - Lachlan Edmunds 16 of Relbia smashes the ball whilist playing beach cricket. 
January 26 2015 Picture by Mark Jesser

Australia Day at Greens Beach
January 26 2015 Picture by Mark Jesser

Pat Bottle George Town Citizen of the Year
January 26 2016 Picture by Neil RIchardson

Australia Day
George Town mayor Bridget Archer and Australia Day Embassador Melanie Irons
January 26 2016 Picture by Neil RIchardson

 Australia Day  Albert Hall   Launceston
 City of Launceston Young Citizen of the Year, Chloe Cunningham
January 26 2016 Picture by Geoff Robson

Alice Hendley, Sarah Moore and Keilin Fagan return with silver from the Australian Futsal Association national championships 
January 26 2016 Picture by Hamish Geale

 Australia Day    Gravelly Beach
 Samantha Cornish 8 of Gravelly Beach wins the Egg and Spoon race
January 26 2016 Picture by Geoff Robson

Sarah, 5, and Chloe Parsell, 2, of Launceston go for a pony ride at Gravelly Beach on Australia Day. Picture: Scott Gelston. 26 January 2017.

Christopher, 7, and Andrew Kingston, 9, of Loira at Gravelly Beach on Australia Day. Picture: Scott Gelston. 26 January 2017.

Do you see yourself in these photos? A collection of Australia Day activities across 18 years.

From the archives - Australia Day in Northern Tasmania 2006 - 2024

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