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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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A mother holding child baby on the living room. The baby is sick having some cough. Istock Photo

Warning as whooping cough cases surge in Tasmania

Public Health authorities say there has been a big increase in the number of cases of whooping cough in Tasmania. Find out how to protect pregnant women and young children.

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‘Colder than Antarctica’: Big freeze wreaks havoc on Great Lake Hotel

The freezing weather in Tasmania’s Central Highlands has taken a toll at the Great Lake Hotel in what is their peak season. Read what happened.

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Icebow taken from Tranmere. Picture: Scott Glynn

‘Rarer than an aurora’: Wintry skies put on a show in Tasmania

The wintry weather is putting on a delightful show across Tasmania, with one Tasmanian even spotting something he believes is rarer than an aurora. See the stunning pics.

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AFL High Performance Centre, City of Clarence Mayor Brendan Blomeley at Rosny. Picture: Chris Kidd

Blomeley blast: Ousted Liberal launches scathing attack

The fallout from the expulsion from the Liberal Party of Clarence mayor Brendan Blomeley continues. Read why he’s planning to continue in the party.

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Alderman Louise Bloomfield, Tim Jarvis owner of Fullers Bookshop, Councillor John Kelly who are hoping for a compromise with the proposed bike lanes in Collins Street. They are hoping for a clearway usage system to be in place for a bike lane at peak times and parking to remain at other times during the day. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Bikes v cars: Proposal seeking to find ‘middle ground’

Controversial new bike lanes pitched in Hobart’s CBD have reignited the debate between access to businesses and bike safety. Here’s a proposal seeking to strike a ‘middle ground’.

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11-year-old Hobart local, Milly Collins, has a cochlear imlant. She will address a gathering of over 30 politicians and other dignitaries at Parliament House in Canberra on the importance of ongoing government support for early intervention services to support children living with hearing loss. Picture: Paul Redding

Loud and clear: Inspiring Milly’s mission must be heard

Fifth grader Milly doesn’t remember life without having a cochlear implant. Now, she’s on a mission for other youngsters with hearing loss to have the same support.

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$2.3 billion precinct-scale urban renewal project, including roofed AFL stadium, for Hobart. Stakeholder relations Paul Lennon. Picture: Chris Kidd

Former Premier’s plea on stadium and Cenotaph sight lines

Paul Lennon has again entered the political fray writing to all Tasmanian MPs about the impact of the proposed Mac Point stadium on the Hobart Cenotaph. Find out what he said.

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Shock statistics: Tassie assaults and robberies skyrocket

The number of Tasmanians robbed in 2023 was the highest in 31 years and assaults also increased. Read what the data revealed.

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Police not acting alone in efforts to crackdown on youth crime

Amid fears of teen gangs terrorising businesses in Hobart’s northern suburbs, police say they can’t tackle the issue alone. Here’s how the community can help.

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Blurred sad boy leaning open hand against glass door. TSS (The Southport School) stock photo. Photo: iStock

Staffing crisis putting children at ‘significant risk’ union says

The Tasmanian government will soon announce ways to help the staffing crisis in child protection. Find out why the union is so concerned for vulnerable children.

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