Handing out icy poles won’t help lick this hospital issue
Icy poles used to cool down patients as staff are desperate to bring some chill to sweltering hospital wards in Launceston. Read about the concerns.
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The art of finger painting – finding beauty in a simple art form
The art of finger painting isn’t for the under 5’s, it’s a messy, freeing way to make art. Learn from this Tassie artist.
Man’s burnout at Cooee was to ‘see his friend off’ after funeral
A young man’s ‘unusual’ stunt in his commodore was performed with his dead friend’s brother in the passenger seat.
Neighbourly dispute over trees goes to tribunal
A neighbour’s complaint about trees obstructing his ‘view and enjoyment’ has been heard by TASCAT, with a tribunal member concerned about one party’s bald assertions. The finding.
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Hundreds toss mortarboards in the air for university graduations
Years of work have led up to it, but now, more than 500 university students have officially graduated. All the colour from the first lot of University of Tasmania graduation ceremonies.
Monkey bonk ban could spell the end for iconic city enclosure
A Tasmanian council is set to make a call on whether it should prevent future reproduction of its beloved population of Japanese snow monkeys, which have become a fixture of the city.
Bus drivers strike action imminent: expect peak hour disruption
After going on strike earlier this week in the north of the state, Hobartians should expect disruptions to bus services as drivers take stop-work action.
Super-size Launceston: Another Maccas in the works
McDonalds is making sure to have all sides of Launceston covered with a pitch for another restaurant in the city’s suburbs. The details.
Heroes who saved children in traumatic rescue honoured
When a young constable jumped in the water to save several drowning children, he says he was filled with adrenaline. He was one of 110 police officers honoured with awards and medals.
‘Sim in a box’ earns company US Navy contract
A company based just outside of Launceston who ‘make the impossible possible’ will have its products used by one of the biggest navies in the world. Inside the new technology.
Man charged after injured baby taken to hospital
A man has been charged with assault after a seriously injured baby was taken to hospital on Saturday.
Man found dead after house fire at Bicheno
Sadly, officers found a man’s body inside a home that was destroyed by an early morning fire on the state’s East Coast. The latest.
Cause of excavator death revealed in investigation report
A site manager was operating an excavator on train tracks when it became unstable and toppled over, causing the death of the vehicle’s sole occupant.
Statue of VC winner to be unveiled on Remembrance Day
A lifesized statue of one of Tasmania’s greatest war heroes Edward “Teddy” Sheean will be unveiled next month.
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