Agfest Day 1 all sunshine and almost 15,000 visitors
Tasmania’s biggest agricultural event has all you need — farming equipment, food, boats, cars — and plenty of politicians as well shaking hands ahead of Election Day.
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Kirby hits her ‘Second Stride’ at Agfest
Leather maker Kirby Gibson breathed new life into a 40-year-old saddle that was gathering dust, and has gone on to save many more. Here’s what’s taking her to Agfest.
Tasmanian candidates’ pledge on gendered violence
After four deaths in a week, major party candidates were asked how their party would tackle the crisis of gendered violence. Read their responses
Oasis support act kicking off national tour with two Tassie gigs
Popular indie rockers Ball Park Music is kicking off it’s Australia tour with a couple of stops in the Apple Isle — and they’re bringing a new sound with them.
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Northwest LGBTQIA+ community group announces indefinite break
After connecting community, supporting change and advocating rights for over five years, a northwest Tasmanian organisation has announced a pause. Read their heartfelt message to the community.
Developer proposes 56-dwelling, two apartment block build
A prominent Tasmanian developer has put forward plans for two apartment blocks on a vacant Launceston block. The organisation putting its support behind the build.
Tassie experts lift the lid on what a healthy sex life looks like
‘Satisfying and safe’: Experts bust the taboo around sex, with a healthy sex life looking different to every person. Here’s what three Tassie experts had to say about it.
80+ images at Party in the Paddock
Check out the memories of good vibes, colour and rocking tunes at Party in the Paddock. MEGA GALLERY >>
More work needed to address hospital cooling issues
The Department of Health state they are seeing peaks of 27 and 28 degrees inside wards at the Launceston General Hospital. How they plan to fix the aircon problem.
‘Totally unacceptable’: Parts of hospital without proper cooling
Two health unions say handing out icy poles to patients is an inadequate response to the lack of adequate airconditioning in parts of a major public hospital.
Successful hard waste collection service returns
Collecting over 40T of unwanted items annually, this successful hard waste scheme is returning to northern Tas for 2025. All for the small price of $10, residents can get rid of their bulky items.
Final day of Festivale filled to capacity
The team behind Festivale believe the event’s success comes down to its ability to evolve as City Park in Launceston is filled to capacity for this year’s iteration. Full wrap of the final day.
A foggy brain blamed for car tagging frenzy
‘Too high’. Ravenswood man claims he couldn’t remember causing thousands of dollars in damage in tagging cars.
Drug addiction spirals out of control for 32-year-old man
A “significant” addiction to meth brought on a three-month long crime spree in an effort to fund the habit, a Launceston magistrate heard. Here’s what the court heard.
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