Insta-fail: Premier apologises following social media blunder
The Premier has issued an apology after a social media post on his Instagram account was slammed by Australia’s peak disability rights organisation. LATEST
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‘If our way of life is redneck I’m proud to be a redneck mayor’: Council
After a complaint was lodged with council over a gory hunting display in a suburban homeowner’s front yard, the local mayor has defended the practice, saying she’s “proud to be a redneck”. GRAPHIC
‘Heartbreaking’: Invaluable echidna quill necklace stolen
A rare echidna quill necklace was stolen from the Rosny Barn, right before an Aboriginal art exhibition was due to open but if the burglar wants to sell it, they might run into trouble.
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Developer snaps up history for eye-watering price
A well-known Hobart developer has revealed what he plans to do with a historic church — and it’s more humble than you think. SEE WHAT IT SOLD FOR >>
Polling shows voters back Liberals’ actions on Covid
The latest polling shows voters’ intentions are virtually unchanged since the May state election, but the reopening of the state’s borders may change that result. DETAILS >>
‘Heartbroken’: Farmers left shattered after freak hailstorm
Huon Valley producers are still counting the costs of “the worst storm in decades”, with one farmer’s harvest completely wiped out after hail shattered his glasshouses. PHOTOS, VIDEO >>
Medical centre urges patients to attend anti-vax rally
A medical centre has emailed all its clients summoning them “for the love of FREEDOM” to attend an anti-vaccine mandate rally this weekend.
Salmon farms blamed for wild fish deaths
Wild fish are being killed as a result of disease management processes at salmon farms, the Bob Brown Foundation has alleged. WARNING: DISTRESSING IMAGES >>
Councillor quits over unlawful operation of pizza shop
A councillor who was disciplined for bringing the council into disrepute by unlawfully operating a business has resigned to concentrate on his next business venture. LATEST >>
New owner to write next chapter for century-old book store
The owner of a Hobart literary institution has closed the book on his time in charge – but he sees a bright future ahead for bricks-and-mortar book stores, despite the rise of online behemoths.
Ready for a bumper — and fully vaxxed — summer festival
As Tasmania’s borders get set to swing open, organisers of the state’s biggest summer festival are preparing for thousands of visitors. Here’s how they’ll keep people Covid safe >>
Principal selected to lead Hobart’s newest co-ed high school
Two all-girls and all-boys high schools will merge next year, and now a new principal has been appointed to guide students through the changes. MEET THE NEW LEADER >>
UTAS’ grand Sandy Bay plan step closer to reality
The University of Tasmania’s multimillion-dollar Sandy Bay masterplan is a step closer to fruition. LATEST >>
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