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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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Volunteers Amillie White and John Kelly. Call for volunteers ahead of the Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2025. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

More helping hands needed to keep ‘largest free event’ going

Many hands make light work, and that’s something the Australian Wooden Boat Festival knows well with the event needing more than 300 volunteers to run. Find out how to get involved.

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The Westpac Rescue Helicopter arriving at the Royal Hobart Hospital.Picture: Linda Higginson

Two young men rescued near Federation Peak

Two men in their 20s reportedly became lost after venturing away from their campsite — without their equipment. The latest >>

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Labradoodle breeder loses bid to resume business from home

The daughter of labradoodle breeders banned by the RSPCA has lost her bid to resume her own dog breeding business at her Northern Midlands home. See the details >>

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Hobart Hospitality - John RACV bar staff with Shelley Verdouw at Cascade on Collins. Picture: Caroline Tan

‘Be kind’: Plea for respect for new hospitality workers

Tasmania’s hospitality sector will be run off its feet this summer and they need customers to be kind and patient. Here’s how you can help.

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Ambulances ramped at the Royal Hobart Hospital. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN

‘Incredible strain’: 24 hour wait in hospital emergency departments

As Labor highlights waiting times in emergency departments, the government says it is on a recruitment blitz. Find out what the dashboard figures show.

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This picture depicts a young female clinician using a syringe to inject a concept COVD-19 liquid vaccine into a young girl patient during the Phase 3 vaccination human trials.

Rush on Covid vaccinations after surge in cases

As Christmas approaches, doctors and pharmacists are seeing more cases of Covid prompting some Tasmanians to take precautions. Read the latest.

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Hobart City Mission volunteers David Wilkinson and Janet Wilkinson with the many toys donated. Picture: Supplied.

‘Moved to tears’: City Mission gives families gifts and groceries

A plea for help from the Hobart City Mission has seen hundreds of last-minute donations of gifts and groceries for struggling families this Christmas. Find out who they helped.

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City of Hobart aerial view, supplied by Hobart City Council.

Hobart housing precinct identified, funds sought for stormwater

With demand for inner city housing growing the council is seeking federal funding to unlock potential housing sites. Read what is planned.

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Doctor Don McLeod is retiring after over 40 years at Glenorchy Medical Centre as a GP. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Popular GP ‘Doc’ McLeod finally hangs up his boots

He was known for his toughness on the footy field and his care and compassion off it. Now popular GP Don McLeod is retiring.

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Chemical spill which closed highway being investigated

An East Coast mayor has thanked emergency services and volunteers who cleaned up a chemical spill which closed a major highway for hours. Find out what happened.

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