Border closures are keeping Tasmanian FIFO workers locked out of their state, their homes and away from their kids and families — while interstate ‘essential workers’ are let in. READ THEIR PLEA TO THE PREMIER >>
A growing chorus of Tasmanian FIFO workers are lobbying the State Government to have the same freedoms as essential workers. READ THEIR STORIES + HAVE YOUR SAY >>
Tasmania may have dodged the worst of the coronavirus outbreak so far, but that does not mean the global pandemic isn’t taking its toll on our health and wellbeing, experts say. And with borders staying shut — will it get worse?
A Tasmanian marine scientist is making waves with her captivating underwater images that have brought the secrets of the ocean to a new global audience. SEE THE AMAZING PHOTOS >>
AS the Queen becomes Britain’s longest serving monarch, retirement speculation has increased — but royal insiders say there is an excellent reason why she will reign for life.
HE is the Caliph of the Islamic State, the leader of the regime Tony Abbott compared to the Nazis. But who is Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, and how did he come to marshal such frightening power?
THEY were heinous crimes — gang rapes spread across a month that traumatised at least seven teenage girls and appalled the nation. Fifteen years later we revisit the attacks led by Bilal Skaf.
Although he made his name as a horror film director, the late Wes Craven had much more to offer with his celluloid art
PEOPLE are crazy. Just look at some of the things we do to blow off steam – bog snorkelling, hurling tomatoes at each other, getting naked with thousands of others. Check out the world’s wackiest festivals.
YOU probably know it happened above Japan. But did you know the final aerial fight of World War II, which took place 70 years ago, involved the British and the famous Spitfire?
IF a picture can say a thousand words, this is the map that says everything there is to say about Australia and the same-sex marriage debate.
THEY’RE a select few, but there are still actors out there who can virtually guarantee a film is going to be a hit. Meet The Dependables. SPECIAL INTERACTIVE
THE clock is ticking on Barack Obama’s time as President of the US. The next batch of hopefuls are jostling for the 2016 race for the White House. Check our handy guide to all the contenders.
YOU’VE missed the boat. Everyone is talking about that amazing episode of that amazing TV show, and you can’t join in the conversation. Here’s the 50 series you must-see.
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