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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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Injured lone skipper rescued off Tasmania’s East Coast

A lone yachtsman has survived after being hit by his boat’s boom while sailing off Tasmania’s East Coast. Read how the drama unfolded.

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

Specialist team appointed to investigate charged officer

‘Every piece of information’ is set to be used by a specialist team leading an investigation into the officer charged with accessing child abuse material, Tasmania’s Police Commissioner says.

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Hobart City councillor John Kelly and son Paul, who died from MND on Sunday.

‘Great courage’: Councillor’s tribute to son who died from MND

Despite the ravages of MND Paul Kelly managed his father John’s campaign that saw him elected to the Hobart City Council. Read John’s touching tribute to Paul who died on Sunday.

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East Coast Car Rentals is building new headquarters in Hobart. Picture: Supplied.

Car rental firm’s new multimillion-dollar Hobart headquarters

A national car rental firm has revealed demand for rentals in Tasmania peaks at Christmas and Easter. Now, the firm is expanding business in Tasmania. Read why.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 30: Larry kestelman and Jeremy Rockliff Premier of Tasmania watch the game during game two of the NBL Semi Final series between Tasmania Jackjumpers and Melbourne United at MyState Bank Arena on April 30, 2022 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Revealed: Plans for $500m resort, shops and hotel at MyState arena

Basketball millionaire Larry Kestelman first revealed plans for an interstate-style precinct at Glenorchy six years ago. Read why it is finally going ahead.

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Ayva Munday 15 with mum Aleyce Munday. Ayva has experienced extreme levels of bullying at several schools. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Gun held to head: Schoolgirl’s bullying torment takes toll

The mother of a girl who had a gun pointed at her head and was stabbed with a pencil at two Hobart private schools has broken her silence on the incidents. Read why she wants changes to help victims.

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Doctor, nurse, scientist hand in blue gloves holding flu, measles, coronavirus, covid-19 vaccine disease preparing vaccination shot, medicine and drug concept.

New local Covid vaccination likely to be available mid-year

A Moderna Covid vaccine made in Victoria will be available this year but Clark MP Andrew Wilkie says it will be too late for one constituent. Read why.

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TasPlates CEO David McGrath (second from right in the front) with TSO musicians (from left to right) Anna Larsen Roach, Lucy Carrig-Jones and David Robins (with Aurora Henrich on double bass (right) and other musicians in the background. Picture Caleb Miller.

‘Learning curve’: TSO goes digital

The TSO is regarded as one of the leading small orchestras in the world. Read how musicians are embracing new technology.

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Scene of a fatal crash at the ABC roundabout in Hobart on Sunday 21st July 2024.Picture: Linda Higginson

Man charged after fatal car crash last July

A man will face court in May in relation to a fatal car crash last year. Read the details.

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Leatherwood honey producer Julian Wolfhagen tends to some of his hives in the south west. Leatherwood Honey feature. TasWeekend overview of the leatherwood industry.

Fears hives and honey lost in West Coast fires

The state’s leatherwood honey is unique and there are fears trees and hives could have been destroyed in the West Coast fires. What we know.

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