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Monday, 20 May 2024
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17-year-old teenager charged with armed robbery.
Duncan Bailey • 2hrs ago
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Ravenswood man charged with firearm offences.
Duncan Bailey • 2hrs ago
Many paws strolled through Heritage Park for nationwide dog walk.
Saree Salter
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10 year-old Tyrrian Beissner and Penny at the Million Paws Walk. Picture by Craig George
New subvariants have been detected in Australian states.
Jessica Belzycki • 2hrs ago
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A new COVID-19 wave dubbed the FLiRT variants has been detected in Australia. Pictrue Canva
Around 550 of the most dangerous offenders arrested, police said.
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
Police officers arrest a man over alleged domestic abuse as every police area command in NSW cracks down on abusers. Picture supplied
Playing the waiting game could lead to more competition for homes.
Jemimah Clegg
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Home owners and first-home buyers who were holding out hope for an interest rate cut this year will need to wait a further 12 months, experts say. Pic: Shutterstock
In Depth
Police called to more family disputes in regional Tasmania.
Isabel Bird
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Should councillors be expected to switch between two 'hats'?
Joe Colbrook • 2hrs ago
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The plans to clear the former James Nelson building have caused quite a stir, but councillors had no choice but to approve its demolition. Picture by Phillip Biggs
Pre-existing injuries did not prevent Joshua Kevin Beard fleeing crash
Nick Clark
Joshua Kevin Beard seconds before being assaulted in the Lighthouse Hotel brawl in 2020
Launceston councillors in 'furious agreement' over development.
Annika Rhoades
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City of Launceston council has approved the demolition of the former James Nelson textile mill, but urged the developer to preserve the facade. Picture by Phillip Biggs
Two men treated for injuries after forestry crash.
Jess Flint
TasNetworks proposes 15 per cent rise to infrastructure fees.
Joe Colbrook
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Opposition Leader Dean Winter, opposition cost of living spokesman Josh Willie and hospitality operator Darren Brown talk TasNetworks' proposed price hike. Picture supplied
The MyHome shared equity program will expand from July 1, 2024.
Saree Salter
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'It's always an opportunity to put your name out there.'
Ben Hann
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Bridgenorth's Alice Robinson is one of four Parrots selected in the initial state squad. Pictures by Craig George
Government plans to consult on tenancy rights at tourist parks.
Annika Rhoades and Joe Colbrook
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Long-terms residents of Beauty Point Tourist Park have been vocal on the issue of tenants' rights. Picture by Paul Scambler
'We get to ... show this beautiful region to the world.'
Declan Durrant
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The Tasmanian Government has green lit a $1m program aimed at bolstering the state's film and television sector, with hopes it will attract more shows like 'Bay of Fires'. Picture supplied
Letters to the editor | May 19, 2024
Letters to the Editor
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Musical theatre festival brings life to Launceston for a fifth time.
Saree Salter
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Year 10 student Emma Medwin of St Michael's Collegiate in Hobart, 15 year-old Sebastian Cox and 18 year-old Anna Oldfield of Adelaide with year 12 Launceston College student Charlotte Nickham. Picture by Paul Scambler
Tasmania's Van Diemen's Band is bringing its Lunchbox Concerts to town.
Declan Durrant
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Van Diemen's Band is bring bite-size concerts to Launceston for the first time with it's 'Lunchbox series'. Picture by Albert Comper
Rescue helicopter on its way to the scene.
Jess Flint
Police officers. File picture.
At night, few men feel they have to walk with their car keys weaponised in their hand.
Police were called to the property on Sunday.
Cathy Adams • 1hr ago
The bodies of a 38-year-old man and a two-year-old boy were found in a unit at East Lismore on Sunday night. Picture supplied
One lady is farewelled at the black-tie dinner.
Hayley Warden
The highly anticipated black-tie event in "the big smoke". Picture supplied by Channel 7
The make-up artist left broken promises - and Fair Trading complaints.
Connor Pearce
Kye Mitchell (left) and the Instagram account for her Makeup By Kye business. Pictures Facebook/Instagram
Anthony Albanese says parents 'are worried sick' about what their kids have access to online, as he welcomes moves to ban kids from social media.
Kat Wong
Parents are concerned about their kids accessing inappropriate material online. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
'It's always an opportunity to put your name out there.'
Ben Hann
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The incorrect scoreboard was adjusted after the final siren.
Brian Allen
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Longford's Jaidyn Harris leaps high above Rocherlea's Dakota Bannister at Rocherlea on Saturday. Pictures by Paul Scambler
Wrap of all NTFAW premier and division one action.
Ben Hann
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Kingborough kill off Northern hopes in both senior cups.
Rob Shaw
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Riverside's Abdelkhalig Abdelrasoul and Kingborough's Alex Brown vie for possession. Pictures by Paul Scambler
Lilydale win one-point thriller, stay unbeaten in 2024.
Ben Hann
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Lilydale's Jordan Russell and Tyson Watts tackle Old Scotch's Fletcher Seymour. Pictures by Craig George
Hard work pays off for Launceston teen going to pinnacle event.
Brian Allen
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Canoe polo star Jethro Bates at Launceston Aquatic Centre in 2023. Pictures by Rod Thompson
'They've done everything they can to help support us.'
Ben Hann
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Montanna Eastley (inset) has been amazed by the support from her football club and the Meander Valley community. Pictures by Rod Thompson, supplied

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The St John Street home dates back to the 1840s.
Hamish Geale
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McDonald's could soon become Launceston's most prolific chain.
Hamish Geale
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Greater Launceston could soon be home to five McDonald's stores. Digitally altered image. Picture by Paul Scambler
An investor paid $3.2 million for a site that neighbours the LGH precinct.
Hamish Geale
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The Bathurst Street building housing Another Computer Store and Trailers Tasmania has been sold to a Launceston investor. Picture supplied
The Kings Meadows fast food strip has a new arrival.
Hamish Geale
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'It's a chapter we'll cherish forever.'
Hamish Geale
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Frankie's coffee house arrived in the former Franco's building in George Street last September. Picture supplied
It comes as she upgrades to a $12.5 million home.
Jen Melocco
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Bold wallpapers and furnishings featured in period rooms with original marble fireplaces. Pic: Supplied
TasNetworks proposes 15 per cent rise to infrastructure fees.
Joe Colbrook
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Only about one-quarter of all requests received full information.
Matt Maloney
Almost 800 Right to Information applications to state agencies took more than 20 days to determine in 2022-23.
$11 million for Launceston Community Precinct granted.
Duncan Bailey
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A rendering of the Launceston City Mission Community Precinct. File picture
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Monday, 20 May 2024

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Looking for something to do? Here are some ideas.
Looking for something to do? Here are some ideas.
The Australian Musical Theatre Festival is returning for its fifth year to bring music to the "most unlikely places". Picture supplied
And here's some delicious recipes from Sarah Pound.
Karen Hardy
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Try Sarah Pound's express family lamb moussaka for dinner tonight. Picture by Mark Roper
"I probably cried more watching that than the birth of my kids."
Josh Leeson
Anna Prchniak as Gita Fuhrmannova and Jonah Hauer-King as Lale Sokolov in The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Picture Stan
Looking for something to do? Here are some ideas.
Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons director Antonio Zanchetta with IO Performance's co-founder Chris Jackson. Picture by Paul Scambler
Travel through the Panama Canal on a ship built for maximum enjoyment.
Emma Brown
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Sit back and see the best of New Zealand on this sweeping rail and coach tour.
Emma Brown
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Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
Drink in history and the future with a tasting adventure of award-winning Barossa shiraz.
Rosie Ryan
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The Northern Lights hold a fascination for humans the world over.
Emma Brown
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The polar lights in Norway. Picture Shutterstock
Upgrading the litter tray can improve your cat's health and decrease odour.
Elizabeth Habermann
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PetSafe is dedicated to enhancing the bond between pets and their families through innovative pet care solutions with the ScoopFree automatic litter tray their latest product. Picture PetSafe

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Draft legislation threatens to 'limit parents' choices'.
Hamish Geale
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'They've done everything they can to help support us.'
Ben Hann
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Montanna Eastley (inset) has been amazed by the support from her football club and the Meander Valley community. Pictures by Rod Thompson, supplied
Worldwide there are 0.7-4.1 cases per million people.
Josh Partridge
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Seth Matic with his favourite St Kilda player Max King. Picture by St Kilda Football Club
Kaye Pickett didn't live in Evandale long, but she made the most of it.
Hamish Geale
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Kaye Pickett at her home in Launceston. Picture by Phillip Biggs
The CBD's second-oldest bookshop will close in July.
Hamish Geale
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Malcolm Nicholson's second-hand bookstore has been a staple of the CBD for 33 years. Pictures by Paul Scambler
Police were called to the property on Sunday.
Cathy Adams • 1hr ago
Around 550 of the most dangerous offenders arrested, police said.
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
Police officers arrest a man over alleged domestic abuse as every police area command in NSW cracks down on abusers. Picture supplied
New subvariants have been detected in Australian states.
Jessica Belzycki • 2hrs ago
No comments
A new COVID-19 wave dubbed the FLiRT variants has been detected in Australia. Pictrue Canva
17-year-old teenager charged with armed robbery.
Duncan Bailey • 2hrs ago
Picture by Paul Scambler
Ravenswood man charged with firearm offences.
Duncan Bailey • 2hrs ago
Ravenswood man who made threats with firearm charged
Be prepared to feel mixed emotions in Wales.
Julia D'Orazio • 1hr ago
It's a hard choice, but our duelling experts are here to help.
Mal Chenu and Amy Cooper
Which legendary Italian coast is for you - Amalfi or Cinque Terre?
Raise a glass to some of the country's out-there outback pubs.
John Borthwick
Way-out watering holes: Our pick of Australia's best outback pubs
Explore Waikiki through the legacy of one of its greats.
Caden Helmers
Secret Hawaii: An epic way to experience Honolulu's famed Waikiki Beach
Car Expert
Stellantis has found itself in the Italian Government’s bad books once again, this time for a tiny sticker on Fiat's smallest model.
Jordan Mulach • 35m ago
The Ford F-150's fourth recall since its Australian launch is its second relating to noncompliant lighting fixtures.
William Stopford • 1hr ago
Ford F-150 recalled
Skoda has cut the price of entry to the Fabia range by $7000 with the introduction of a new base model, due in August.
Jordan Mulach • 1hr ago
Skoda's smallest car just got a lot cheaper
Hybrid and four-door versions of the Ford Mustang muscle car might be in the model's future, but a pure electric version isn't.
Derek Fung
No matter how good your fake number plate might look, if it's not issued by the state authority, it is illegal to use.
Matt Campbell
Is it legal to use a cloned or fake number plate that looks real?
The Senior
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied

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The Netherby farm is for sale across 1396ha in the west Wimmera.
Chris McLennan • 1hr ago
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AJ&PA McBride has built a new 12 stand shearing shed at its Telopea Downs property on the SA-Vic border.
Catherine Miller
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Member for Lowan Emma Kealy and West Wimmera Council mayor Tim Meyer (right) with Telopea Downs manager Drew Maxwell, AJ&PA McBride operations manager Anthony Uren and chairman Nick McBride at the Telopea Downs shed opening.
Students learned about the application of DNA sequencing on farms.
Barry Murphy
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Agriculture Victoria community education manager Anna-Leisa Vietz said the AgStem workshops were showing students careers in agriculture could be lab-based. Picture supplied
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Noel Whittaker • 1hr ago
Australian Made Week reminds us of the talent produced at home.
Linley Wilkie
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Adorn your house with Australian made
Farmhouse in Victoria's high country has been lovingly restored.
A gallery wall surrounds the wall-mounted TV, injecting a personal touch into the space. Pictures by Simon Ferrito

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