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Sue Bailey is one of Tasmania’s most experienced journalists. She has worked in print, radio, television and as a media adviser. Sue works part-time for the Sunday Tasmanian.

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John Xintalevonis, Sarah Bourke, Thomas Campbell and Matt Heyward. Guys & Dolls by Opera Australia in Sydney. Picture: Neil Bennett****ONE TIME USE***MUST CREDIT

Talented but unknown Tassie trio star in Guys and Dolls

John X is known to Tasmanians as a star of the stage. He’s excited to be performing with three Tasmanians many have not heard of in Guys and Dolls on Sydney Harbour.

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Sam with sons Bobby 14, Roy 3 and Teddy 11. Award winning journalist, podcaster and father of three Sam Ikin confronts a rare and aggressive thyroid cancer and is hoping to access expensive treatment to treat it overseas. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

‘I cry a lot’: Journalist and podcaster’s cancer fight for sons

A cancer diagnosis has rocked a Hobart journalist and podcaster. Here’s why Sam Ikin is fighting for his family.

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***EMBARGOED TILL 30/3/25***Heidi Heck is the Labor candidate for Clark for the 2025 federal election. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Labor names candidate to take on Clark and Andrew Wilkie

Labor has finally announced its candidate for the seat of Clark at the May 3 election. How they hope to win an “uphill battle”.

Tasmania

Why Incat’s Derwent River move is cherry ripe

Incat announced plans last year for a new manufacturing plant at the Boyer mill. Why they’ve changed their plan.

Tasmania

Launceston mayor Matthew Garwood with Ronnie Radke. Picture: Facebook

‘Breath of fresh air’: Support for embattled Mayor Garwood

The fallout from a photograph posted by Launceston Mayor Matthew Garwood continues. The latest development.

Tasmania

Be Hers Founding CEO, Melody Towns, Labor Senator Carol Brownand Be Hers Operations Manager Allison Levinson. Picture: Supplied

How a charity is helping Tassie’s most vulnerable women

A charity supporting at-risk women from ‘shocking’ exploitation and violence has received a financial boost.

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‘Time is up’: Former broadcaster wants end to greyhound racing

Respected and admired broadcaster Peter Gee is the latest Tasmanian to join the campaign to end taxpayer funding of greyhound racing. Read why Laddie changed his views.

Tasmania

$75m Tasmanian resort for over 50s goes ahead after setback

After a setback involving another company going into administration, it is full steam ahead for a passion project for two brothers at New Norfolk. Find out about the resort for over-50s.

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Doctor Larissa Bartlett and Professor Angela Martin of Menzies Institute for Medical Research are currently doing the largest ever survey of Tasmanian workers in relation to mental health. Picture: Michelle Kilpatrick

‘Stigma’: largest workplace mental health study in state

For many Tasmanians workplaces can be stressful. Two Tasmanian academics want workers to help them with a groundbreaking study. Read why.

Police & Courts

Tributes for 12 year old student from Cosgrove High School Main Road Glenorchy who died after being struck by a car near the school. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Charges laid over fatal crash outside Cosgrove High School

Police have laid charges nearly a year after a fatal crash that killed a 12-year-old Cosgrove High School student, who was allegedly hit by a car outside his school.

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