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Craig WarhurstQueensland Regional Editor

Craig Warhurst has been a journalist for more than 25 years starting his career as a photographer at The Gympie Times. He then went on to lead that newspaper as editor before moving on to be the editor of the Bundaberg News Mail, Sunshine Coast Daily, Townsville Bulletin and the Hobart Mercury.

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Tasmania

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: General view of the stadium after second storm blankets ground in hail stones during the Sheffield Shield match between Tasmania and Victoria at Blundstone Arena, on November 01, 2022, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Hail, storms wreak havoc around Tasmania

Hail has been recorded across Hobart, causing carnage on the roads, at homes and ending major sporting contests. FORECAST + LATEST

OpinionTasmania

Why a CBD stadium could be a game-changer for Tassie

Townsville’s new 25,000-seat CBD stadium was a game-changer for that (much smaller) city and has led to an inner-city boom. Imagine the possibilities in Hobart, writes editor Craig Warhurst.

Tasmania

New designs for the upgrade of the Tasman Bridge have been released by the State Government

New pedestrian, cycle paths feature of Tasman Bridge revamp

Concept plans for a $130m upgrade to the Tasman Bridge have been released for public comment. >>> SEE THE DESIGN

News

Protester’s ‘life at risk’ due to Derwent dunking

A young female protester has been dumped into the cold Tasmanian water after attaching herself to the mooring line of an Antarctic fishing vessel. WATCH THE VIDEO >>

Tasmania

Why Rebecca White has made the wrong call on stadium

Comment: Labor Leader Rebecca White has acted too hastily in attempting to blow Hobart’s AFL stadium project out of the water, says editor Craig Warhurst.

News

Member for Dawson George Christensen, project manager Jeff Hughes, TMR project manager Craig Caton and Member for Thuringowa Aaron Harper.

Haughton River Floodplain upgrade almost ready

The Haughton River Floodplain upgrade is just weeks away from completion.

Townsville

Federal Member for Dawson George Christensen and Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter have teamed up to spruik the need for a clean coal-fired power station to be built at Collinsville. PICTURE: MATT TAYLOR.

KAP’s bold bid to entice outgoing MP

The door has been left open for outgoing Dawson MP George Christensen to prevent his electorate from being “destroyed by the net-zero 2050 policy”.

News

Deputy Opposition Leader David Janetski and Opposition Leader David Crisafulli with Townsville Enterprise CEO Claudia Brumme-Smith. Picture: Craig Warhurst.

LNP lays out a plan for North’s future

With over three years to go until another election, LNP leader David Crisafulli has shared his plans for our region.

Townsville

An image of The Ville Resort-Casino's new $80m hotel project.

$80m casino upgrade gets the green light

AS The Ville Resort-Casino enjoys its 35th birthday celebrations owner Chris Morris has revealed the resort has received the green light for its $80m expansion. SEE THE PLANS>>>

Townsville

OUT OF THIS WORLD: Get set for the super yachts

The Ville Resort and Casino owner Chris Morris is bringing a second super yacht, one never seen before in Australia, to Townsville and believes a big influx will follow.

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