Bushfire inquiry delivers scathing report
UPDATED: FIRE authorities had modelling predicting Dunalley would be hit by bushfire but failed to properly alert residents, an inquiry has found.
Pontville detention centre to axe workers
TASMANIA'S unemployment crisis deepened yesterday when workers at the Pontville detention centre were told they were losing their jobs.
Tasmania Police pays for exodus
DEPARTING officers cost Tasmania Police more than $6 million in the past financial year as 82 staff left the force.
Spirit rides profit wave
THE Spirit of Tasmania ferries carried about 28,000 fewer passengers in 2012-13 than the previous year, but was still able to report a profit.
Call of the polar south
THE Antarctic research season began yesterday as supply ship Aurora Australis slipped out of Hobart and into rough seas on its way to Davis station.
Jobs stalled over TFA funds
A HOBART business operator says he could employ 46 jobless forestry workers tomorrow if the Federal Government released the promised TFA funds.
Time to break commute cycle
TASMANIA has too many cyclists who are unwilling to ride to work or school because of inadequate road safety infrastructure, bike advocates say.
Sisters relish gift of life
SISTERS Nicole and Jayne Richards are two in a million. The Launceston girls live life to the full with donor hearts given to them six months apart.
Childcare centre's fence stolen
THIEVES stole a substantial amount of metal fencing from the Rosny Child Care Centre on Monday morning, police said.
School ready for show stopper
A SOUTHERN Tasmanian school farm will make a good attempt at replicating Noah's Ark with a variety of animals at next week's Royal Hobart Show.
Family happy to be in black
A LOVE of martial arts has created a special bond in the Toselli household.
The greening of a white world
Peter Boyer AS a child, I would spend hours studying maps and pondering what lay behind them.
Out and About, October 9, 2013
Customer Service Awards; Flag Officer's reception; 2013-2014 Sailing/racing season; Hobart Baroque festival.
School formals - St Aloysius Catholic College
St Aloysius Catholic College school formal at The Beach Restaurant, Blackmans Bay, on Wednesday, September 18, 2013.
Tasmania's historic Steam Gallopers carousel
A selection of images of Tasmania's historic Steam Gallopers carousel
Cost of seeing a doctor to rise $2
EXCLUSIVE: The value of the Medicare rebate will fall to less than half the cost of seeing a doctor from next month, when GPs raise their fees by $2.
In defence of Generation Rent
MEMO to Baby Boomers: things have changed a lot since you entered the property market. But Generation Rent will be OK, writes Jessica Irvine.
Caffeine warning for Schoolies Week
YOUNG people attending Schoolies Week are being warned of the heart attack risks from consuming too many caffienated energy drinks or pills.
Gang vows 'World Cup of terror'
BREKKIE WRAP: A POWERFUL crime syndicate has threatened to launch terror-style attacks during the World Cup next year.
Hidden 'microphone bomb' kills governor
A BOMB hidden in a microphone has killed an Afghan governor as he made a speech at a mosque after Eid prayers near Kabul.
Girls charged over bullying death
TWO girls were arrested in a Florida bullying case after one of them admitted that she harassed a 12-year-old girl who killed herself last month.
CUTE cubs and the man with the lion lens
Max Moller is using state of the art technology to capture the first ever ultra-high definition footage of rare white lions as he documents a year in the life of cubs recently born in Tasmania.
Tassie Talent
Christopher Coleman, finalist in the Telstra Road to Discovery talent program, plays his song Man in the New Sydney Hotel in the Mercury studio.
Lucky Lucy Wombat
Lucy the wombat is making a great recovery from a rocky start at life. Her mother was roadkill, but luckily she was found unharmed in the pouch and reared in safety.
New life for old building
The new owners of the old Mercury building in Hobart have announced exciting plans to turn the iconic building into an arts hub in Tasmania.
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Tigers snatch thriller over Bulls
CLIVE Rose hits a six off of Ryan Harris to guide Tasmania to a thrilling Ryobi Cup win, ending Queensland's unbeaten start.
European trials fire Flakemore
TASMANIAN cyclist Campbell Flakemore's first full season on the European circuit was nothing short of a success.
New Chargers coach has big shoes to fill
STEPPING into the role vacated by Anthony Stewart might be a bit daunting, but at least the new Hobart Chargers coach Paul Davie is well-equipped.
Ponting takes aim at Pup, selectors
RICKY Ponting bares his soul on being dropped from the one-day team, retiring from Tests, and what he really thinks of Michael Clarke.
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Giant swap can close Shaw deal
COLLINGWOOD might require only a swap of second and third-round picks to acquire Taylor Adams for Heath Shaw.
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Bombers, Blues test Chappy
PAUL Chapman will undergo medical tests at Essendon and Carlton, but the Blues won't be seduced into a bidding war with its cross-town rival.
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Bombers could be on the move
DOOR ajar for Bombers to trade David Myers and Leroy Jetta while a deal is close on Elliot Yeo. Get all the trade latest here.
Doubt cast on lewd calls
KINGBOROUGH councillor Roger McGinniss was not at home on two occasions obscene calls were made from his landline phone, a court has heard.
First home buyer boom forecast
A POPULATION surge in the 1980s may come back to benefit the Australian economy in the form of a new wave of first home buyers.
DVD Reviews, 6th October, 2013
Dead In Tombstone (MA)
The Great Gatsby (M)
Disconnect (MA)
Fast & Furious 6 (M)
Lion cubs' life in the frame
THOSE who do not want to miss two white lion cubs growing up will be relieved a Tasmanian filmmaker is creating a documentary of their first year.
Animals steal the show
SHOWBAGS may be popular but when it comes to getting people through gates, animals are still the biggest drawcard at the Launceston Show.
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This song will destroy your faith in humanity
OPINION: Move over Rebecca Black. Another airhead adolescent "singer" is attempting to shred our souls, this time with a cheesy song about Chinese food.
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Shia LaBeouf kicked in the nuts in UK
SHIA LaBeouf was allegedly kicked in the nuts after he refused to stop filming two girls who were vomiting in the street.
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Drake launches fresh feud with Future
DRAKE may have patched up his differences with Chris Brown, but it seems he's in the midst of a new feud with rapper, Future.
Family happy to be in black
A LOVE of martial arts has created a special bond in the Toselli household.
Time to break commute cycle
TASMANIA has too many cyclists who are unwilling to ride to work or school because of inadequate road safety infrastructure, bike advocates say.
$12 tickets to celebrate milestone
TIGER Airways is celebrating a passenger milestone by offering $12 fares, including between Hobart and Melbourne.
Show win would be icing on cake
COLEBROOK cake baker Diana Roberts is preparing to defend her Sponge Queen title at next week's Royal Hobart Show.
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Why does Miley's tongue always look so white?
SHE has been wagging her tongue at the world for several months. Now doctors are concerned the white film coating it could be a sign of something worse.
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10 things nannies won't tell you
YOUR kids love her best ... so does your husband. Hiring a nanny can be a great way to juggle work-life demands, but consider the wider implications first.
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The eight guys women really hate
FROM the arguer to the cheapskate, here are the eight types of boyfriends women should avoid. Fellas, get a personality transplant if you recognise yourself.
Editorial: Mission possible
THE Tasmanian Government's delegation to Asia was either a wise investment in the future or a dreadful and shameful waste of money.
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Editorial: Mission possible
Editorial THE Tasmanian Government's delegation to Asia was either a wise investment in the future or a dreadful and shameful waste of money.