Infected, inbred and sterile – the life of a Launceston monkey
Turns out keeping a troop of Japanese macaques can be quite expensive and the bill has been tallied by the local council.
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$20 million hospice plans for heritage site revealed
A long-awaited ‘sanctuary’ for end-of-life care is ready to start building this year. See how this $20 million facility will care for patients and families.
Tassie chorus heading to Westminster Abbey
It’s a thrill’ for TSO Chorus as they prepare for performance at Westminster Abbey. They will be performing ahead of the UK tour at one of Tasmania’s most well-known churches.
More than ‘just bad periods’: Tassie’s diagnosis challenge
Tassie women are facing even more hurdles when trying to get a diagnosis for endometriosis. How women in health are tackling this issue.
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$2m land to be divided into 20 residential lots
A suburb that only has 10 properties for sale could be in line for a boom with a major subdivision proposed. Here’s what’s planned.
Pill testing in Tasmania “long overdue” says Tassie GP
Tasmanians mostly support pill and drug testing, evidence shows it can saves lives but here’s how likely it’ll happen.
Wad of cash pulled out to pay fine for obscene gesture
A man who was charged for giving a Nazi salute outside a club in Ravenswood has pleaded “guilty with good reason”. Read more about the unusual hearing.
Accused child strangler makes plea in Magistrates court
A 29-year-old Mayfield man who allegedly strangled a child late last year made a plea in the Launceston Magistrates Court.
How 24-year-old tradie could afford his first home
Carpenter Josh Thomson is one of 1700 Tasmanians who were able to purchase their first home. Here’s how.
Could ticketing be the solution to parking woes at popular spot?
Tasmania’s hot spots are being swamped by keen nature lovers, resulting in parking chaos at one much-loved site. But adding a bigger car park might not be the solution >>
70+ faces: Our best photos from the Devonport Cup
The Devonport Cup has been run and won with a huge day of action. Catch up on all the big moments from throughout the day including our photo gallery.
Mayor repeats call for councillor Danny Gibson to resign
Pressure is once again growing on councillor Danny Gibson, who faces serious allegations, to resign. The latest.
‘You just leave feeling a lot better’: Smash room proposed
Tasmania’s first smash room is hoped to be up and running soon where people can let out their frustrations. Find out what a smash room is and how it works.
Complaint cricket league’s rules discriminated due to gender dismissed
A northern Tasmanian female team was disqualified from a prelim over player selection rules, which one player claims is due to a different set of rules to the men’s side.
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