The Examiner
Saturday, 27 April 2024
Court hears Falmouth man did not know how to sell enormous harvest.
Nick Clark
GALLERY: Construction will be finished this year.
Hamish Geale • 49m ago
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Association deliver statement, confirming the suspension.
Ben Hann
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The NTFA board have recommended a 60-day suspension for State League clubs North Launceston and Launceston. Picture by Phillip Biggs
Katrina Cook was made homeless after her rental's plumbing failed
Hugh Bohane
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Katrina Cook of George Town, and her van she has been living in.
Picture by Paul Scambler
Some $160 million will be spent on creating a new national gun register aimed at increasing community and police safety.
Dominic Giannini and Rachael Ward • 1hr ago
More than $160 million has been set aside to fund a national firearms register. (HANDOUT/NSW POLICE FORCE)
A 30-year-old man has died after a drive-by shooting, which took place in a Melbourne street under the cover of darkness.
Rachael Ward
Police found a man with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle in Melbourne's southeast early on Saturday. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)
Some experts say it would help boost home ownership, others disagree.
Jemimah Clegg
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Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have been proposed in the wake of the housing crisis. Pic: Shutterstock
The Examiner conducted an anonymous survey about dating apps.
Saree Salter and Annika Rhoades
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The 34 year-old faces counts of penetrative sex abuse of child.
Benjamin Seeder
A spokesperson confirmed a St Patrick's staff member has been charged with child sex offences by police. Picture by Craig George
Guy and Karen Hudson's son Matthew was killed in 2004, aged 16.
Annika Rhoades • 49m ago
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Guy Hudson's son Matthew was killed in an industrial workplace 20 years ago. Picture by Craig George
The statistics don't lie. We are in a crisis
Wendy Hayhurst • 1hr ago
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A new social housing project designed for NDIS participants with severe mental health issues in East Devonport. Picture by Eve Woodhouse.
Police found weapons, drugs and a vehicle that was reported stolen.
Sarah Fittock • 2hrs ago
FootyHQ is a new newsletter help you get ahead of the big weekend of footy.
Old Scotch's Connor Bryant. Picture by Phillip Biggs
The Greens housing spokesperson on Anglicare's Rental Snapshot
Hugh Bohane
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The Launceston favourite market returns with a delicious draw card.
Declan Durrant
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Joe St.Giles Kitchen participant Joe Murray prepares pizza bases for sale at this weekends St.Giles Niche Market. Picture supplied
Bar Stelo is The Examiner's pub of the week.
Saree Salter
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Sydney Carnie, Bar Tender at Bar Stelo on George Street, Launceston.
Picture by Paul Scambler
'It's a one-off, money-can't-buy experience.'
Ben Hann
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Former Brisbane Lions players Brent Staker and Daniel Rich will be playing in Bridport on the weekend. Pictures by Will Swan and Paul Scambler
Police say the two youths are back in custody.
Duncan Bailey
Man charged with numerous frauds totalling $100,000.
Duncan Bailey
Tasmania Police charge man over $100,000 Facebook fraud
What's on
Looking for something to do? Here are some ideas.
The production - filled with exceptional performances - asks big questions.
Declan Durrant
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Travis Hennessy, Lyndon Riggall and Lauchy Hansen star in the Launceston Players' new, grisly production of 'The Pillowman'. Picture by Declan Durrant
Lachlan Le Fevre to be sentence next month
Nick Clark
'A fair bit of gear': Man pleads guilty over $54,000 airport drug bust

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Social media platform X disagrees with calls to censor content.
Anna McGuinness
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Multiple buildings at the university were evacuated.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Sydney University is one of the top higher education institutions in Australia. Picture: Sydney University
Four pods of pilot whales were involved in the mass stranding.
Anna McGuinness
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Between 50 and 100 pilot whales are stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough in Western Australia on April 25. Picture via Facebook/Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia
Catholic Health Australia says women will be hit hardest.
Ben Silvester
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Australians could be slugged thousands more for surgeries by their private insurers under federal changes to take effect on July 1.
In his first book, rapper Ziggy Ramo argues the dehumanisation of the first Australians is at the root of incarceration rates and gaps in life expectancy.
Liz Hobday
Rapper Ziggy Ramo's new book takes aim at Australian attitudes toward colonisation. (HANDOUT/COMMON STATE)
Bochum have given their fans renewed hope of beating the drop from the Bundesliga with a tense 3-2 win over Hoffenheim.
Association deliver statement, confirming the suspension.
Ben Hann
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The NTFA board have recommended a 60-day suspension for State League clubs North Launceston and Launceston. Picture by Phillip Biggs
'It's a one-off, money-can't-buy experience.'
Ben Hann
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Former Brisbane Lions players Brent Staker and Daniel Rich will be playing in Bridport on the weekend. Pictures by Will Swan and Paul Scambler
FootyHQ is a new newsletter help you get ahead of the big weekend of footy.
'That's the world we live in and that's the expectation.'
Ben Hann
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Tasmanian AFLW player Emma Humphries was part of Tasmania Football Club's launch of the Devils. Picture by Linda Higginson/Solstice Digital
There's a massive in for Bridport this weekend!
Josh Partridge
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Bracknell coach Brett Mansell. Picture by Craig George
"I really enjoy playing the way that we do."
Josh Partridge
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Harry Bayles gets a kick away against Glenorchy last weekend. Picture by Craig George
Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler has claimed a sweet Premier League victory in Liverpool despite a hostile crowd.
Jonathan Veal
Luke Littler silenced the boo-brigade on his way to winning the Premier League event in Liverpool. (AP PHOTO)

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Youth fashion label Factorie has quietly shut its doors.
Hamish Geale
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'I can't see why it wouldn't be a winner.'
Hamish Geale
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Would the first floor of Launceston's former Coles Variety Store suit a rooftop bar? Pictures by Paul Scambler, Shutterstock
"I think [they] will do exceptionally well."
Hamish Geale
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The former Flight Centre site in Kings Meadows. Pictures by Phillip Biggs, Google Maps
The home has been held for more than 18 years.
Melissa Kehagias
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Its owners are moving on after 10 years at the helm.
Hamish Geale
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The Central Highlands Lodge in Miena is selling for the first time in a decade. Pictures supplied
One of Launceston's most prominent retail sites is up for grabs.
Hamish Geale
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The corner of Brisbane and Charles Streets, as seen in April 2024 and April 1974. Pictures by Paul Scambler, file
Jeremy Rockliff has a shaky new coalition to contend with.
Benjamin Seeder
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Mental health reform announced for Tasmanian children.
Duncan Bailey
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Eric Trevan (4), Dominic Schlimmer (2), and Seth Trevan 6 at the East Tamar muylatina Child and Family Learning Centre. Pictures by Paul Scambler
Strong Hydro performance means cash flows back to households.
Joe Colbrook
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Energy minister Nick Duigan (inset) says power price relief promised on the campaign trail will soon flow to households and small businesses. Pictures by Paul Scambler, Rod Thompson
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There are plenty of delicious reasons to move with the seasons.
Karen Hardy
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Angela Clutton's new book offers some handy lessons on adjusting with the seasons. Pictures supplied
Using only basic pantry ingredients, they're a delicious treat.
Karen Hardy
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Is there an easier treat to whip than an Anzac biscuit. Picture Shutterstock
Looking for something to do? Here are some ideas.
Alene Kieser at her new solo exhibition, 'Off The Wall', at the Windsor Community Precinct at Riverside. Picture by Phillip Biggs
The 'Air Fryer Queen' Steph de Sousa wants to put the fun back into cooking.
Karen Hardy
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Can Steph de Sousa and her new book convince me to try the air fryer? Pictures supplied
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
Before you pack your bags, say adios and head to foreign shores to live, it's important to first make sure you understand any negative implications it could have on your financial situation.
Italy is on the list of the most popular destinations Australians are choosing to make their home after they retire. Picture Shutterstock
From the warm cities of South America to the beauty of Antarctica, this cruise has it all.
Emma Brown
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Cruise the southern most point of South America to Antarctica. Picture Shuttestock

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GALLERY: Construction will be finished this year.
Hamish Geale • 49m ago
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'[There's] just a general non-engagement from ... State Growth.'
Hamish Geale
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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
The backpacks include new underwear, food and hygiene products.
Hamish Geale
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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
Half a tonne of sweet greys was transported to the Salvos in a ute.
Hamish Geale
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Norwood's Bill Allan with a loaded crate of pumpkins. Picture by Phillip Biggs
Motorists have taken a fancy to a set of historic gateposts.
Hamish Geale
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The gateposts on the Mount Pleasant property on Westbury Road. Pictures by Paul Scambler
GALLERY: Construction will be finished this year.
Hamish Geale • 49m ago
No comments
Guy and Karen Hudson's son Matthew was killed in 2004, aged 16.
Annika Rhoades • 49m ago
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Guy Hudson's son Matthew was killed in an industrial workplace 20 years ago. Picture by Craig George
The Greens housing spokesperson on Anglicare's Rental Snapshot
Hugh Bohane
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The Greens housing spokesperson Vica Bayley (back left) with fellow Greens at Princess Square, Launceston: Picture by Phillip Biggs
Was he aged 41, 52, 68 or 80?
Anna Houlahan
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
The Examiner conducted an anonymous survey about dating apps.
Saree Salter and Annika Rhoades
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The Examiner reporters asked Launceston for their thoughts on dating apps. Pictures by Joe Colbrook, supplied
What surprise that no Community 'Representations' were received?
Letters to the Editor
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Many Examiner readers don't like the development plans.
Uproar over old TasTAFE Wellington Street hotel development approval
Letters to the editor | Monday April 22, 2024
Letters to the Editor
The Pon Rabble II is just one of several wrecks along the Tamar, with one reader casting doubt on whether it and others will be removed. Picture by Rod Thompson
We're taking the lid off the country's best-kept secret.
Bonita Grima
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Here's where to go for top-notch cocktails and bites.
Akash Arora
Sydney confidential: The hottest new restaurant and bar openings
A bygone spiritual era reveals itself in mountains and forests.
Laura Waters
Mystical moments: This is Japan but not as you know it
Head off the tourist trail for a delicious evening ritual.
Tim Richards
Want to taste top-notch tapas? This is the Spanish city to visit
From cool pools to chopper rides, here's the posh LA guide.
Bronwen Gora
The LA neighbourhood where you can live it up like a celebrity
Car Expert
For the second time this month, Tesla has decreased the price of its Model 3 electric sedan, starting from less than $60,000 once more.
Jordan Mulach
The Tesla Model Y has been treated to its second price cut in less than three weeks for Australia, bringing the opening price to just above $60k.
Scott Collie
The first electric Range Rover is taking shape, with testing taking place in -40 degree weather on frozen Swedish lakes.
Scott Collie
Range Rover Electric: First look at first-ever EV
Hyundai Australia is offering discounted drive-away prices on Venue base models in both manual or automatic guise until the end of April.
Josh Nevett
Hyundai Venue deals: Drive-away discounts available in April
A plug-in hybrid powertrain has given the Mercedes-AMG GT a significant boost, with its 0-100km/h sprint time putting its hypercar to shame.
Jordan Mulach
Mercedes-AMG GT coupe packs 600kW plug-in hybrid V8
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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Jack Owen, Mount Emu spoke to nearly 250 farmers about how they defined success.
Philippe Perez • 1hr ago
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Native wildlife maps to direct new renewable energy projects.
Chris McLennan
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Wind turbines have been blamed for killing vulnerable native birds. File picture.
Horticulture farmers are using a laser beam to protect crops.
Barry Murphy
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Bird Beam co-founder Michelle Kerr at the Future Ag Expo. Picture by Barry Murphy
Ali & Gaby's quick tips for big wins in understanding your money
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Even the most unenviable plot of land can house a family retreat.
This corner of the house is quite abstract, giving the appearance of a solid concrete structure where new and existing foliage can cast shadows. Pictures by Brett Boardman
Helpful insights into creating spaces that enhance your art.
Selecting and styling the right art can enhance the overall ambiance of your home. Picture supplied

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