Last Updated: May 23, 2014

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Cats in cradle of silver spoons

HOBART duo The Native Cats are venturing out of their natural habitat after landing a gig at the Sydney Opera House this weekend.

Saroo's $12m film deal

Saroo

A MAJOR film studio is closing a $12m deal to tell the remarkable story of Hobart man Saroo Brierley.

Lollywood a bag of treats

LOLLYWOOD

LOLLYWOOD at MONA — what could be sweeter?

Monster nostalgia hit

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GODZILLA is a smart movie that delivers all the action it needs while also making you feel invested, rather than just an observer.

Wicked surprise for students

Wicked

STUDENTS from Hobart’s Musical Theatre Crew training school had a Wicked day yesterday thanks to a visit from two stars of the stage

Tatts the way I like it, says muso

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LAUNCESTON musician Matthew Garwood is bracing for national attention – both good and bad – after nailing a blind audition on WIN’s television contest The Voice.

Wolfe Bros help dream come true

The Wolfe Brothers/Neil Patterson

TASMANIA’S country rock superstars The Wolfe Brothers are helping another Huon Valley local make his own mark on the world stage.

Top Ten Stories

  1. Brynne hits back at Gabi Grecko

    Geoffrey Edelsten and new girlfriend Gabi

    UPDATE: BRYNNE Edelsten has responded to attacks by her ex-husband’s new 24-year-old girlfriend Gabi Grecko.

  2. Twins won’t do their Block

    Supplied Editorial The Block wins, Alisa and Lysandra Fraser

    TWINS Alisha and Lysandra Fraser will not be left out of pocket after their renovated apartment on The Block was caught up in an insider trading case

  3. He’s got the moves like Jacko

    He’s got the moves like Jacko

    THIS boy’s performance to Michael Jackson’s hit Billie Jean at a school talent show has got the internet talking. Is he better than the King of Pop?

  4. MasterChef’s banana disaster

    MasterChef’s banana disaster

    MASTERCHEF’S Emily Loo blames sleep deprivation, stress, and lack of self-confidence for her banana slip which saw her early exit from the show.

  5. X-Men mashup lacks the X-Factor

    X-Men mashup lacks the X-Factor

    X-MEN Days of Future Past: This joint venture for two major Marvel movie stablemates should be delivering the best of both X-Men worlds, but at times it’s a total drag.

  6. This beast of a man will star in Game of Thrones

    This beast of a man will star in Game of Thrones

    HE plays one of the scariest villains on television, but this Icelandic strongman is even more terrifying in real life. He’s also the world’s second strongest person. (Spoiler alert)

  7. The crazy cost of Kimye’s wedding

    The crazy cost of Kimye’s wedding

    KIM and Kanye are planning a full-on budget blowout for their wedding this weekend. Just how much cash are they throwing at it?

  8. Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill’s X-rated bet

    Jonah Hill;Channing Tatum

    YOU’LL never guess what these very naughty boys swore they’d do if 21 Jump Street was a success. But have they done it yet?

  9. Family Guy: What you never knew

    Family Guy: What you never knew

    HOW much do the actors get paid and which character’s voice is based on a famous movie serial killer? Here’s what you never knew about Family Guy.

Lucille Butterworth case arrest

Lucille Butterworth case arrest

POLICE yesterday arrested and questioned a man over one of Tasmania’s most notorious cold cases before releasing him without charge.

AFL

Clarence forward rested and ready

TSL Hobart City v Clarence

THE TSL’S leading goalkicker James Charlesworth has not trained all week but that won’t stop him playing tomorrow.

Thai general declares coup official

Thai general declares coup official

THAI troops have seized opposition leaders and surrounded a meeting of the nation’s politicians after its top general declared an official coup d’etat.

Cats in cradle of silver spoons

Cats in cradle of silver spoons

HOBART duo The Native Cats are venturing out of their natural habitat after landing a gig at the Sydney Opera House this weekend.

AFL clubs court Hugh for code switch

 Basketball player Hugh Greenwood, 19, returned to Tasmania after a successful rookie college season in the Unted States of A...

TASMANIAN basketball star Hugh Greenwood admits the lure of crossing codes and playing AFL is in the back of his mind.

The key to happiness? It’s simple

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SUSTAINABLE Living Tasmania is on a mission to help people realise the simplicity of happiness.