Bashings, drugs, theft: Chef’s meltdown after job loss
A Tasmanian chef committed 45 offences, including violence and dishonesty, over a year-long period after the loss of his job led to a drug and grog-fuelled life on the streets. STORY >>
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How women’s coaching dream went from ‘laughable’ to a reality
When Marlie Lukic first started playing football it was ‘laughable’ to think a female would be given a head coaching role in women’s football. Here why she’s excited at taking up top job at Evandale.
Hillsong sex rules that are ‘really troubling’
Laura Hamilton has revealed more about why the Hillsong Church and its teachings about sex are a problem for women. Listen to the podcast.
Hospo workers in ‘desperate need’ across Tassie
Hundreds of jobs are going begging in Tasmania’s hospitality and tourism sectors, with industry leaders coming together for a series of expos to recruit new staff. EVENT DETAILS >>
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Morning Briefing: Today’s top Tassie headlines
Get what you need to know to start your day. Here’s your morning briefing of today’s top stories, overnight news, today’s weather and court lists. FULL BRIEFING >>
Tassie beekeeper stung by recent logging at the Tarkine forest
A Tasmanian leatherwood honey producer says it is time to protect the trees that provide his bees with nectar following recent bulldozing bodering his hive lease at the Tarkine forest. LATEST >>
Reconciliation Tasmania responds to barrage of racist posts
A Tasmanian Aboriginal organisation has responded to a barrage of offensive, “racist and bigoted” comments on its Facebook page. LATEST >>
Orphaned kids get helping hand after fatal crash
A campaign to help the orphaned children of two pastors killed in a car crash is under way as the teens start life again without their beloved parents. HOW YOU CAN HELP >>
Almost half of Tassie is ‘functionally illiterate’
Only 52.8 per cent of Tasmanian men and 46.9 per cent of Tasmanian women read at a functional level. Why is this the case?
Guide Dogs Tasmania desperately seeking carers for four pups
Guide Dogs Tasmania has put a call out to dog lovers to help raise four Labrador puppies due to arrive in the state in August. HOW YOU CAN HELP >>
Cheaper to pay mortgage than rent in Tasmania
It is cheaper to pay mortgage repayments then pay rent for over 70 per cent of properties in regional Tasmania and 50 per cent of those in the capital. FIGURES >>
Tassie business offers $100 bonus for vaxxed staff
A Tasmanian resort is offering $100 vouchers for staff who get vaccinated against Covid-19, as calls ramp up nationally for the jab rollout to save businesses from collapse. HAVE YOUR SAY >>
Tassie holiday turns to heartbreak for family
Tributes are flowing for two much-loved pastors as their three children recover in hospital from the car crash that killed both their parents in Tasmania’s north. SEE THE TRIBUTES >>
Dozens come forward over abuse allegations at Tasmanian schools
Dozens of Tasmanians have come forward to talk about allegations of abuse in schools as a high-profile law firm probes a number of educational institutions across the state. INVESTIGATION >>
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