Cops bugged murder accused’s Esky
THWARTED in an attempt to install a listening device into a suspect’s home, police resorted to making him a gift of a bugged Esky, a Hobart court has heard.
Dispelling Tassie tiger myths
A NEW book aims to draw a line under the tragic tale of the Tasmanian tiger.
‘Take a bucket of cement, Tony’
NEW Palmer United Party senator Jacqui Lambie has launched an extraordinary attack on Tony Abbott and his family.
Motorcyclist recovering from crash
UPDATED:A MOTORCYCLIST is recovering in hospital with multiple broken bones after a two-vehicle crash in southern Tasmania early today.
Governor wished ‘speedy recovery’
A STATE Government spokeswoman has wished Tasmanian Governor Peter Underwood a speedy recovery as he struggles to recuperate from a kidney operation.
Juggling kids made easy
KEEPING kids entertained during school holidays is often a juggling act for parents.
Lending an ear to classic fairytale
FOV: MONICA Trapaga is the queen of the kids at this year’s Festival of Voices.
Paramedic’s aid goes a long way
A YOUNG Hobart paramedic has realised his dream by setting up a rescue charity called Heroes Need Heroes.
Burlesque temptation
THE Festival of Voices starts tomorrow but if singing isn’t your style, maybe you could try burlesque dancing instead.
Former Monty’s back in business
THE doors to one of Hobart’s most loved watering holes are set to be thrown open once again.
Friends in high places
Editorial TASMANIAN Liberal senators have the chance to put the state firmly in the federal frame when the volatile new Senate sits next week.
City mugged by parking fines
EDITORIAL HOBART City Council is playing a dangerous game by raising parking fines.
Australia’s biggest tree
Australia’s biggest tree, the Kermandie Queen, near Geeveston in southern Tasmania.
5Here comes the sun
A selection of readers’ images of the glorious southern Tasmanian sunrise on June 27, 2014.
6Inspiring insight into nature
CHECK out the work of photographers featuring at the 2014 International Nature Photography Festival.
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Toughen up Tony, back off Clive
SHE’S in Clive Palmer’s party but isn’t his girl, says Tony Abbott needs to toughen up and “absolutely hopes” to be PM. This is Jacqui Lambie.
Sass & Bide designers leave brand
Sarah-Jane Clarke and Heidi Middleton have finally cut ties with the label they built from scratch 20 years ago and sold for millions to Myer.
Sexchange Hotel a tourist hotspot
A GROUP of drunk plumbers walked into a bar ... That was in 1976 and Cape York’s locals are still laughing.
Man shot toddler to torture dad
A MAN accused of shooting dead a two-year-old girl at “point-blank” range wanted her killing to be the last thing her father ever saw, a policeman says.
Arthur makes landfall on US coast
A POTENTIALLY destructive Category 2 hurricane has made landfall on the North Carolina shore - just in time for the Independence Day holiday.
Overpass collapse in Cup city kills two
AN overpass has collapsed in the Brazilian World Cup host city of Belo Horizonte, killing at least two people and trapping a bus, two trucks and a car.
Festival of Voices - The Exchange
Want to get in the Festival of Voices spirit? Check out these guys!
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Places we go: Launceston, Tasmania
Not only does Launceston boast the longest single span chairlift in Southern Hemisphere, the city is also blessed with picturesque, natural wilderness at Cataract Gorge, an oasis just 15 minutes away from the CBD.
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Wells feeling well enough to return
KEY Hobart City swingman Jesse Wells has overcome a bout of the flu and will return for the Demons’ clash with Lauderdale.
Chargers need to get a grip
CHARGERS coach Paul Davie insists he is still enjoying the challenge despite his side having hit the skids.
Council urged to help secure Test
ALDERMAN Marti Zucco is urging Hobart City Council to provide whatever help it can to Cricket Tasmania in securing the first day-night Test.
Kyrgios can’t beat ace Canadian
AUSTRALIAN teenager Nick Kyrgios’ excellent Wimbledon adventure is over — for now — following his loss to Canadian Milos Raonic.
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Essendon players to remain anonymous
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Cops bugged murder accused’s Esky
THWARTED in an attempt to install a listening device into a suspect’s home, police resorted to making him a gift of a bugged Esky, a Hobart court has heard.
Odeon development on hold
THE developers of a proposed inner-city office tower on the site of the Odeon Theatre say they are waiting for the Hobart market to improve.
Tassie, tune up your voices
FOV: HOBART is tuning up for more midwinter musical merriment – the tenth Festival of Voices.
Lending an ear to classic fairytale
FOV: MONICA Trapaga is the queen of the kids at this year’s Festival of Voices.
Burlesque temptation
THE Festival of Voices starts tomorrow but if singing isn’t your style, maybe you could try burlesque dancing instead.
Tassie singing in harmony
PRIMARY school songsters from across the state will take to the stage tonight in Tasmania Sings.
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Heigl: ‘Betrayed by my own career’
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KATHERINE Heigl says she felt betrayed by her own career when her star began to fall and execs referred to her as “Hurricane Heigl”.
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Les Mis master of the house once more
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REVIEW: CAMERON Mackintosh’s new Melbourne production of Les Misérables is a musical and theatrical triumph, with deft direction and a gifted cast.
Social blight subject to cover-up
MONTROSE Bay students have taken up the battle against illegal graffiti.
Teen talent makes paper shine
DIAMONDS may be a girl’s best friend but paper has earned one Hobart schoolgirl first place in the inaugural Tasmanian Youth Jewellery Prize.
Swine flu hits state hard
SWINE flu is striking down 16 Tasmanians each week as the flu season hits homes and workplaces hard.
Medical marijuana bid builds
THE State Government will today be lobbied to trial medical marijuana in Tasmania.
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We prefer pain to thinking
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Friends in high places
TASMANIAN Liberal senators have the chance to put the state firmly in the federal frame when the volatile new Senate sits next week.
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