Gay's proceeds of crime action dropped
THE Australian Federal Police will not pursue a proceeds of crime action against former Gunns Limited boss John Gay.
Police busy for our big party
TASMANIA Police had one of their busiest days with more callouts on Australia Day than New Year's Eve and almost three times that of a normal Sunday.
Two deaths mar holiday weekend
TWO families are in mourning after separate tragedies in Tasmania yesterday.
Dual names on the map
MAPS, signs and tourism brochures are set to be rewritten after official endorsements of the original Aboriginal names of six locations.
Activists slam Goodes award
INDIGENOUS Tasmanians have questioned whether AFL star Adam Goodes should have accepted the title of Australian of the Year.
Kate takes reins in fashion stakes
HOBART fashionistas are planning their outfits as the summer racing carnival gets into full swing.
Circus sails into town
A CIRCUS on a sailboat will come to town when French performers La Loupiote drop anchor in Hobart.
It's our day under the sun
FERRETS, flip-flops, and plenty of fun in the sun -- Tasmanians turned out in droves for Australia Day celebrations across the state.
Colours run in winning streak
FOUR hundred fundraisers got down and dirty for the MS Colour Dash at the Royal Hobart Showground.
Counting beep to world record
HUNDREDS of runners yesterday broke the Guinness world record for people attempting a beep test at one time.
Not a day to remember for all
GREG BARNS LESS than a decade after the British Empire landed at Sydney Cove, contempt by Europeans for the owners of the continent had taken hold.
Editorial: Hunger for knowledge
EDITORIAL IT is remarkable to think a tiny robot vehicle is driving around on Mars right this minute, being controlled by scientists on Earth.
Tasmanians enjoying the summer weather
TASMANIANS were out and about in force today, enjoying the summer weather and the Australia Day public holiday.
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Out and About, January 22, 2014
Betfair "Pink Ribbons Luncheon" at Tattersall's Park; Lark Distillery and Overeem Whisky amalgamation at the Lark Distillery.
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Pentagon slams new Aussie jets
NEW reports from the US military's top weapons testing expert at the Pentagon have raised fresh doubts about two of Australia's air power projects.
Man run over after wild servo argument
CONFRONTING footage shows a man being run down by a car at a petrol station this morning after an argument escalated into a violent standoff.
TRADITIONAL OWNERS have called for a cull of crocodiles after a 2.5m saltie attacked a group of boys swimming at a billabong.
Wife wants kidney back from ex
SAMANTHA Lamb gave one of her kidneys to her ex-husband Andy to save his life - now she wants it back after he dumped her.
Man fights off shark, stitches himself
A NEW Zealand doctor has fought off a shark, stitched his own leg and found time for a beer at the pub before going to hospital.
Aussie student 'raped' in Sri Lanka
AN Australian student has reportedly been raped on a beach by while on a study tour in Sri Lanka and the ANU is said to be investigating.
Aussie colour
What's all the colours of the rainbow, heaps of fun and a good cause? The MS Colour run!
0:18Piece of history burns
Australia's first-ever Coles store has burned to the ground in a catastrophic fire at Wilmot, near Devonport.
0:44More white lions for Zoodoo
Four rare white lion cubs have been born at Zoodoo. Check them out!
0:39Antarctic rescue: what really happened on the ice?
A ship trapped -a multi-country rescue, millions of dollars and the loss of a years' scientific data. How did things go so wrong, so fast for the Shokalskiy?
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Perry lifts Stars to victory
ELLYSE Perry guided the Southern Stars to an amazing victory against England to keep the Ashes series alive at Blundstone Arena yesterday.
Porte in frame for top Tour role
TASMANIAN Richie Porte is on the verge of leading the powerful Sky team at the Tour de France.
Bird put back in cotton wool
JACKSON Bird's South Africa tour presence has been jeopardised by a fall in the Big Bash League.
Spirit's surge continues
STAR pacer Resurgent Spirit moved a step closer to making the record number of consecutive wins from debut his own at New Norfolk yesterday.
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Li Na's hilarious victory speech
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Rafa OK with crowd jeers
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Murder accused pleads not guilty
A TEENAGER accused of shooting a man dead in Kingston pleaded not guilty to murder in the Hobart Magistrates Court today.
Life bliss in bush for city folk
INCREASING numbers of Hobartians are turning their backs on city living in favour of the countryside.
Circus sails into town
A CIRCUS on a sailboat will come to town when French performers La Loupiote drop anchor in Hobart.
It's a blockbuster idea
PLANS by Hobart Showground management to bring back the magic of the drive-in cinema have had a stampede of public support.
Puppet art is child's play
CHILDREN have been helping artists bring to life a creature dreamed up by a four-year-old girl.
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Swift's tailor-made Grammy goofs
TAYLOR Swift had two awkward moments at the Grammy Awards that have gone viral on social media - her reaction to losing, and her dance moves.
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Wow! Thicke's wife dons shock Grammys frock
THICKE'S wife Paula Patton has donned the most risqué frock of the Grammys, as new rumours surface about her hubby.
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Aussies snubbed at the Grammys
THE GRAMMYS quickly turned into the SNUBBIES as a host of Australian artists were shunned at today's awards.
Kate takes reins in fashion stakes
HOBART fashionistas are planning their outfits as the summer racing carnival gets into full swing.
It's our day under the sun
FERRETS, flip-flops, and plenty of fun in the sun -- Tasmanians turned out in droves for Australia Day celebrations across the state.
Counting beep to world record
HUNDREDS of runners yesterday broke the Guinness world record for people attempting a beep test at one time.
Anything you canoe, they canoe better
IF you associate kayaking with roughing it, prepare for something different.
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Vegetative boy kept alive for 31 years
WHEN car crash victim Mikey, seven, was left in a vegetative state, his father Paul Cortez vowed to give him a full life. He never broke his promise.
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5 ideas for Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year celebrations have already kicked off, so now is the perfect time to indulge in some of your favourite Asian-inspired dishes.
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Wife wants kidney back from ex
SAMANTHA Lamb gave one of her kidneys to her ex-husband Andy to save his life - now she wants it back after he dumped her.
Not a day to remember for all
LESS than a decade after the British Empire landed at Sydney Cove, contempt by Europeans for the owners of the continent had taken hold.
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