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Laura Placella is a court reporter for the Herald Sun. She was previously the city reporter for the masthead. She graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts.

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Tasmania

Oatlands Aquatic Centre pool attendant and fitness instructor Sophie Smith and pool co-ordinator Adam Briggs. Picture: Chris Kidd

$10m aquatic centre in Midlands set for spring opening

After 20 years of planning, a new $10m aquatic centre in a historic Tasmanian town should be open for a spring splash. SEE INSIDE >>

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Victoria’s best restaurant revealed

They’re the cream of the crop, the top tier of dining in Victoria. Explore the definitive list of our top 100 restaurants for 2022 – including a groundbreaking No.1.

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Tasmanian-based THN Hospitality Pty Ltd (THN) has been named the preferred proponent to develop a boutique hotel at Oatlands. Images from Fender Katsalidis.

$18m boutique hotel proposed for historic Tasmanian town

A boutique hotel, estimated to cost around $18 million to build, is one step closer to popping up in a historic town in the Tasmanian Midlands. SEE THE RENDERS >>

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EMBARGOED PRINT AND ONLINE UNTIL JUNE 4. Guy Pearce. Pic: Supplied

‘Really touching’: Pearce reveals reaction to Neighbours finale

Neighbours alum turned Hollywood star Guy Pearce has shared his sombre reaction to the show’s finale during a “quick little visit” to Tasmania over the weekend.

Tasmania

Raechel Jaeger 13 with her Sebright chicken Sebastian at the Hobart Showgrounds. Picture: Chris Kidd

Tassie teen’s eggs-traordinary hobby

A Tasmanian teenager has entered a dozen of her chickens in the first round of animal judging at the 2022 Royal Hobart Show. READ ABOUT HER HOBBY >>

Tasmania

Reports of horse deaths during Spirit of Tas fire ‘utterly false’

Reports that two horses perished in a fire which broke out on the Spirit of Tasmania overnight have been confirmed as false. DETAILS >>

Tasmania

Ash Schuller and Terri Attrill of The Olde Spikey Bridge Peanut Butter at Kempton. Picture: Chris Kidd

How the ‘world’s best peanut butter’ is made in Tassie

A couple moved to Tasmania nearly 10 years ago with one main objective: to bring homemade peanut butter to the island state. THEIR SECRET TO SUCCESS >>

Tasmania

‘Voice for the birds’: Tassie conservationist remembered

A Tasmanian conservationist described as being a “voice for the birds” has been remembered as a “dynamo” after she passed away on the weekend.

VIDEOTasmania

Passengers and crew aboard the ferry connecting Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island in Canada were forced to evacuate on Friday after a fire broke out in the vesselâs engine room.

‘Smaller version of Titanic’: How Tassie tech saved lives in Canada

Tasmanian technology has been credited with saving lives in Canada last week after passengers and crew were forced to flee a burning ship. WATCH THE EVACUATION >>

VIDEOTasmania

Government in crisis as another minister walks

The state government has continued to fall apart at the seams after another minister quit both her portfolios and parliament. She’s the fourth to go in less than six months. DETAILS + REACTION >>

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