Bid to revive old city block
THE Hobart City Council is seeking bright ideas to revamp “civic square”.
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Green has new goals after leaving the den
TWO time leading Brisbane goalkicker Josh Green has no regrets about putting contract negotiations on hold midyear despite being cut by the Lions last week.
Festive beds in demand in Tassie
CHRISTMAS and New Year accommodation in Hobart and across Tasmania is almost full, with the tourism industry predicting another bumper season ahead.
Chopper sent to East Coast crash
THE Westpac Rescue helicopter has been sent to a single-vehicle crash at Swanport on Tasmania’s East Coast.
’His mother really needs to hear from him’
THE desperate mother of a missing Hobart man has pleaded for someone to come forward with information about her son.
Abetz slams Wilkie’s stand on salmon
UPDATED: TASMANIA’S Primary Industries Minister has assured consumers locally farmed salmon is a “premium and safe” product, as the political fallout from an industry expose continues.
‘Truckload’ of interest in old cottage
A 175-year-old cottage that has “got to be the last of its kind” is heading to auction this weekend.
Spotlight on Stanley as film premieres
THE charming Tasmanian coastal village that provided the backdrop for a new Hollywood movie has been named as the nation’s top accommodation destination in a new visitor poll. WATCH THE TRAILER
Coroner questions mental health system
A TASMANIAN coroner has again questioned the efficiency of the State’s mental health system as he handed down his findings into the death of a man who was unable to access care.
Rhodes Scholar’s life of criminology
PHILOSOPHY and criminology student Bede Jones is Tasmania’s 2016 Rhodes Scholar.
Pony birth a herculean effort
HERCULES may never grow big enough to take part in the Melbourne Cup, but the miniature pony will certainly get all the love he needs at ZooDoo Wildlife Park. WATCH THE VIDEO
‘Man up and fix’ backpacker tax
TASMANIAN fruit growers say getting Australians on the dole to pick fruit in place of backpackers will only create more havoc than it’s worth.
Can Porte power conquer Cure et al?
TWO Olympians, two Paralympic silver medallists and a motocross world champion will fight it out for the title of 2016 Tasmanian Athlete of the Year.
New jets set to boost Tassie’s firepower
MODIFIED passenger jets which can move around the country quickly could be used with increased effect against fires in Tasmanian wilderness areas.
Pair in jam over Tassie honey heist
TWO men are in a sticky situation after being charged over an alleged statewide Manuka honey heist.
Mum’s joy as son found alive in Malaysia
“HE is alive” These are the three best words Elizabeth Gaskell has heard in her life when her son Andrew was found weak but alive after disappearing in the Malaysian jungle. WATCH THE VIDEO
And they’re off and racing in Hobart
THE ladies who lunch at Wrest Point could be heard long before they could be seen as they gathered to toast the Melbourne Cup. CHECK OUT THE CUP FASHIONS PHOTO GALLERY
Pollies back fish farmers
BOTH of Tasmania’s biggest parties have backed the state’s salmon farmers in the wake of a TV report.
A $400m step forward
A $400 million project set to reshape the city is a step closer.
Surgeon’s bully claims
PROMINENT Launceston surgeon Gary Fettke has spoken for the first time since he was gagged by a medical regulator, after an inquiry into his dietary advice to patients.
Concerns over student loan changes
THE director of Hobart’s Papillon Beauty Academy is worried proposed student loan changes would kill beauty studies training in the state.
Canteen delivers tasty lesson
A PROJECT to revamp Cosgrove High School’s canteen has also given the school’s students an introduction to college life.
Soft opening for strawberry fields
IT’S hard to believe with the fickle weather conditions, but strawberry season is upon us.
Carlton blaze deemed deliberate
ARSON is suspected after a home at Carlton was gutted by fire, causing an estimated $500,000 damage.
Melbourne Cup luncheon in Hobart
Hobart marks Melbourne Cup day with a luncheon at Wrest Point in Hobart .
‘It was a momentary loss of temper’
A WOMAN found guilty of stabbing her boyfriend with a kitchen knife at an 18th birthday party has been sentenced to at least three months in jail.
Science first casualty in salmon doco: Tassal
UPDATED: Salmon farmer Tassal has defended its practices while claiming an ABC report on the sustainability of the industry “misled consumers, investors and the Tasmanian community”.
Police charge man over Elderslie gun theft
A MAN has been charged over a gun theft from Tasmania’s Southern Midlands.
Cowardly attacker remains at large
HOBART detectives are continuing their search for a “cowardly individual” who attacked two women in Sandy Bay.
Hair-raising MoYo moves
DITCH that razor — it is time to allow the upper lip to bask in moustachioed glory. Welcome to the first day of Movember, 2016. WATCH THE MO WAVE VIDEO
Derwent close call prompts inquiry
A DETAILED report on the close encounter between a 75m commercial shipping vessel and dinghies skippered by children has been filed with the relevant authorities.
A fond farewell for much-loved Brucey
THE church at Lindisfarne was packed as Tasmania bid farewell to one of its most loved politicians.
Tassal expansion row
A TV documentary has questioned an assertion by Tassal that it would not seek to expand salmon farming into Mercury Passage on the East Coast.
Gaskell planned summit climb
MISSING Tasmanian Andrew Gaskell intended to climb a mountain summit according to an entry in his diary.
Tasmanian Peaks Challenge
Second Bicycle Network Tasmanian Peaks Challenge.
Tip-off sparks dump hunt
POLICE are hoping to dig up evidence after receiving tip-offs that items linked to the disappearance of an Ulverstone man could be found at the local dump.
Forests will be defended, Greens warn
GREENS leaders past and present are warning the State Government “tens of thousands” of Tasmanians are willing to protest in the forests if contested areas are opened up to logging.
Group in push for donors’ identity
THE identities of Tasmanians who have donated eggs and sperm anonymously to help couples conceive would be revealed if a push for legislative change was successful.
Fox carcass found on roadside
IS this the evidence that will confirm the existence of foxes in Tasmania?
Visitor boom prompts upgrade for park
A NEW day use shelter and general amenities will be built at Fortescue Bay in the Tasman National Park because of a significant increase in visitors.
Rebel with a cause
AFTER years of insecurity, outgoing Mona creative director and Dark Mofo mastermind Leigh Carmichael is finally feeling confident as he faces his next big challenge.
Unit blue still not fixed
THE owner of Lynton Avenue’s “blue box” has not fully complied with a magistrates order to fix issues with the building, the Hobart City Council says.
Bee removals taking sting from spring
SWARM removalist Maurice Rimes has been run off his feet with calls to remove bee swarms as they take advantage of the warmer weather.
Nursing home carers under added pressure
ILL nursing home residents who previously would have been hospitalised are increasingly putting pressure on their carers, a registered nurse has told a Senate inquiry.
Ships accused of crossing kids’ race
THE sailing community wants an investigation into why Huon Aquaculture vessels went through the middle of a children’s dinghy race on the River Derwent at the weekend.
Tassie gears up for the Cup
TASMANIAN milliner Susan McArthur will be at Flemington Racecourse today to compete in the invitation-only Crown Oaks Millinery Award.
House fires under investigation
A FIRE that caused $50,000 damage to a vacant Rokeby property last night may have been deliberately lit, police say.
Bid for pay to leave cars home
TASMANIA’S workforce would be paid to leave their cars at home under a plan to ease traffic jams and boost health.
Car, caravan flip in wind incidents
A COLD front crossing the state has brought wind gusts of about 90km/h to Hobart and caused a caravan to flip over on the Bridgewater Bridge.
‘Lambo’ goes military in culinary showdown
SENATOR Jacqui Lambie may say she hardly knows her way around a kitchen, but her stir was a charity cook-off winner.
Family ’overwhelmed’ by support
THE family of missing Tasmanian man Andrew Gaskell has issued its first public statement since the 25-year-old engineer was reported missing in Borneo.
Labor lash for ‘dodgy’ figures
THE State Opposition says the Liberals have been caught out robbing TT-Line to spruce up the state budget.
Zany bike creator on a roll
IF a bike looks crazy and you have to pedal backwards to ride it, chances are Psychles founder Damon Fox built it.
Fun and frivolity at Medieval Festival
NEW Norfolk has come to life with everything medieval today as part of the Derwent Valley Medieval Festival.
Mac Point anger at water plant delays
KEY players in the redevelopment of the old railyards on Hobart’s waterfront have expressed “frustration” and “disappointment” over issues they say have created investor uncertainty.
Rise of the McMansion
HOBART is set to become home to the McMansion under the proposed new statwide planning scheme, community groups and experts warn.
Family join Malaysian search
THE family of missing Hobart man Andrew Gaskell have flown to Malaysia in an attempt to help authorities find the 25-year-old engineer.
TasPride parade attracts big crowd
ADA Harrison-Burnett is only 12 years old, but she is taking a determined stand as an advocate for LGBTI rights in Tasmania.
Cannabis users call for protection
CHANGES in laws relating to growing medicinal cannabis come into effect today but users dependent on the drug for pain relief say not enough is being done to assist them to get access to the help they need.
Pride Parade march
The Pride Parade march from North Hobart to Parliament Lawns as part of the TasPride Festival
Animals forced to weather hard times
CATASTROPHIC weather — from drought to flood — meant landholders struggled to care and feed their farm animals last financial year.
How Africa shaped Emily’s healing life
EVER since she was eight years old, Emily Isham knew she wanted to help the less fortunate through medicine.
Tassie school leads ‘no-tech’ revolt
A TASMANIAN school is leading the way in countering digital dependence among young people by challenging families to go “no-tech” or “low-tech” for a month.
Salmon farm wants to talk to the community
OFFSHORE salmon farming comes to the city with an open day at Princes Wharf No.1.
Farewell to a beloved Tassie battler
One of Tasmania’s best-known political figures, Bruce Goodluck died this week aged 83. WAYNE CRAWFORD looks at a man known both for his stunts and his devotion to helping those he served.
Fun and frivolity at medieval festival
IF you’re into everything medieval, from frocks, forging and general frivolity — then look no further than this weekend’s Derwent Valley Medieval Festival.
Your taxes at work, on Wiki-tweaks
From the history of saveloys to the height of a department secretary, State Government employees have broad interests when it comes to Wikipedia edits.
Big bucks dominate PS
MALE bosses in high paid, top level jobs in government departments outnumber their female colleagues about three to one.
Treasury gives tick for a $6m dam loan
TASMANIA’S Treasury Department has approved a $6 million loan to the Glamorgan Spring Bay Council to build a dam that would supply Tassal’s controversial Okehampton fish farm.
Hobart man lost in Malaysian jungle
A HOBART family is clinging to hope that their son emerges alive and well from a Malaysian rainforest 10 days after he entered the jungle and disappeared.
Reaction strong to Oz Day change
TEANGI Brown says he faces the awkward prospect of accepting an award on Australia Day, which could put members of his community off-side.
Police hunt mugger who injured women
POLICE are searching for a bag snatcher who injured two women in Sandy Bay.
Medal recognises cold case efforts
A GROUP of Tasmania Police officers has been recognised for their courage, with awards presented at a ceremony in Hobart.
Star appeal for devils in danger
THE endangered Tasmanian devil has recruited a new ally as it continues to fight for its survival.
A whisky dream turned sour
TEN years ago, young up-and-coming Queensland businessman Keith Batt bought and restored the heritage listed Nant Estate.
Cygnet winner the envy of many
AN Aston Martin is atop the shopping list for Tasmania’s newest multi-millionaire.
Landmark deal for Southern Ocean
THE Southern Ocean will get its first Marine Protected Area in a landmark agreement by 35 CCAMLR member governments.
Cricket boss out after ‘a long run-up’
CRICKET Tasmania has hit turbulent waters, losing its second executive in only three weeks.
Better crash trauma data may help cut toll
TASMANIA’S peak motoring body is backing a national call for more targeted safety measures to be introduced to reduce road fatalities.
Open mind, open house
IT wasn’t long ago Jacob Ikareth was deciding how to renovate his newly bought West Hobart property. Now the sunny house is part of Open House Hobart.
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