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LABOR, Liberal, Greens ... which political party do you think is best placed to manage Tasmania’s economy? Read each party’s statements.
Corruption watchdog Police complaints under integrity microscope
A POLICE officer who potentially put lives at risk when using excessive force with a firearm never faced disciplinary action despite a history of misconduct, an Integrity Commission report has found.
Lion movie Saroo roars at red carpet premiere
THE stars of movie Lion, including Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman, came together with the real life Tasmanians they portray for the first time at the movie’s premiere in New York overnight.
Belt up boys Warne and friends could face fine
TASMANIAN police will consider prosecuting former Australian cricket stars including Shane Warne for failing to wear seatbelts while travelling through Hobart during the recent Test match.
First of six New Sydney-bound ferry tests sea legs
THE first in a fleet of six new Sydney ferries will get a good workout as it motors from Hobart via the sometimes-treacherous Bass Strait.
Presents Crays, wine and cricket on the gift list
CRAYFISH, red wine, food hampers, a designer tie and cricket tickets were among the gifts and benefits received by Tasmanian Government ministers over the past year.
Adjourned Deaths-in-custody inquest winds up
A LONG-running coronial inquest into the deaths in custody of three Tasmanian prisoners has heard final submissions in Hobart.
Coastal crime spree Another seven years for gun-toting bandit
ONE of Tasmania’s most notorious criminals will spend another seven years in jail for a series of serious crimes committed while on the run from police.
Christmas cheer Pageant magic hits Hobart
FROM witches and festive dancers to Buddhists and an Indian snake boat — the 36th annual Hobart Christmas Pageant will bring a diverse mix of performers and cultures to the city this Saturday.
Wicked van ban Crass vans an ‘assault on women and girls’
THE State Government plans to table legislation to get Wicked Campers off Tasmanian roads.
Sentencing date set Itinerant ice dealers saving for own home
AN ice user with a “catastrophic” addiction and his girlfriend have been remanded in custody after pleading guilty to drug trafficking.
Talking Point No escape from our inhumanity
PETER HENNING: The Australian Government’s asylum seeker policy is subverting human rights and causing pain.
Talking Point UN plans too important to be ignored
LINLEY GRANT: Why was so little made of bid to wipe out nuclear weapons?
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CAN’T decide what movie to see this week? National movie reviewer Leigh Paatsch has every current release covered to make your choice easier.
Hot, hot, hot Brace for a scorching double whammy
GET ready for some weird weather. Like a repetitive heartbeat, waves of scorching heat are about to wash over us, bringing 40-degree days with them.
Winners speak ‘I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t joyful’
TRENT Cotchin and Sam Mitchell say they did not consider refusing to accept the 2012 Brownlow Medal and have not contacted ineligible winner Jobe Watson.
Shield: Voges retires after ball to head
TEST batsman Adam Voges has sent a major scare through cricketing circles after copping a nasty blow to the head. We will bring you regular updates.
Selectors CA’s back to the future replacement for Marsh
CRICKET Australia has appointed Trevor Hohns its interim chairman of selectors after the shock resignation of Rod Marsh, also adding a Test legend to the panel.
Tigers Nankervis keen to make mark at Tigerland
TOBY Nankervis may have come to Richmond via Sydney, but he joins the club as another proud Tasmanian. And he’s ready to make his mark.
Athletics Records fall as schools battle
AROUND 700 athletes from schools all across Southern Tasmania fought for individual and institutional glory in the Inter-High Athletics Carnival.
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Itinerant ice dealers saving for own home
AN ice user with a “catastrophic” addiction and his girlfriend have been remanded in custody after pleading guilty to drug trafficking.
Miss Fisher set for movie trilogy
FANS of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries look set for a treat with plans for amateur sleuth Phryne Fisher to star in a trilogy of movies and a TV spin-off.
Hospital ED waiting times improve
MORE than a quarter of Australians who visit emergency departments aren’t seen on time, according to an industry report card.
Eccentrically exotic, but no Harry Potter
REVIEW: Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, J.K. Rowling’s first film as a screenwriter, is wonderfully wizardly — but it’s no Harry Potter.
Heat on boozy sex pests
A REPORT into Hobart’s entertainment district found the area experiences a “high level” of alcohol-related harm.
Funding plea to clear court backlog
NEW figures reveal some defendants have waited three years for trial, prompting renewed calls for the appointment of a seventh Supreme Court judge.
Eva backs farmstay’s raw milk battle
ON the cusp of turning 100, Eva Roland says the good old days were when we knew where milk came from.
Donation gives Lisa a jump start
WHEN people think of organ donation, hearts and lungs usually come to mind. But i’s not only the internal organs changing people’s lives.
Obesity epidemic Fat folk firmly in Ferguson’s sights
PUT down the pie and do some exercise. That’s the crux of the Tasmanian Government’s message to the state’s expanding population.
Treatment Donation gives Lisa a jump start
WHEN people think of organ donation, hearts and lungs usually come to mind. But i’s not only the internal organs changing people’s lives.
Food fight Eva backs farmstay’s raw milk battle
ON the cusp of turning 100, Eva Roland says the good old days were when we knew where milk came from.
Rental market Where all the rental properties are
NEW figures show just how hard it is to find a rental property in some Australian capital cities.
Tassie Living Spot on for living on the edge
ONE of the reasons this project blew the HIA judges away was the balance achieved between the use of raw materials and the creation of a warm family home, writes JARRAD BEVAN.
Lion movie Saroo roars at red carpet premiere
THE stars of movie Lion, including Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman, came together with the real life Tasmanians they portray for the first time at the movie’s premiere in New York overnight.
Belt up Cricket identities flout road rules
FORMER spin king Shane Warne and two of his commentator colleagues could be in hot water for not wearing seatbelts while through Hobart.
Movie review Eccentrically exotic, but no Harry Potter
REVIEW: Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, J.K. Rowling’s first film as a screenwriter, is wonderfully wizardly — but it’s no Harry Potter.
Movie review If you see just one more movie this year
WITH only six weeks left in the year, there are still dozens of movies demanding your attention. If you only see one more, make it this one.
Doing it Scared Climbing above the fear
WHEN Paul Pritchard set out on his second attempt to climb the Tasman Peninsula’s Totem Pole, everyone was scared.
Adjourned Deaths-in-custody inquest winds up
A LONG-running coronial inquest into the deaths in custody of three Tasmanian prisoners has heard final submissions in Hobart.
Coastal crime spree Another seven years for gun-toting bandit
ONE of Tasmania’s most notorious criminals will spend another seven years in jail for a series of serious crimes committed while on the run from police.
Politics
Exclusive polling Who’s best at running our economy?
LABOR, Liberal, Greens ... which political party do you think is best placed to manage Tasmania’s economy? Read each party’s statements.
Presents Crays, wine and cricket on the gift list
CRAYFISH, red wine, food hampers, a designer tie and cricket tickets were among the gifts and benefits received by Tasmanian Government ministers over the past year.
Opinion
Talking Point No escape from our inhumanity
PETER HENNING: The Australian Government’s asylum seeker policy is subverting human rights and causing pain.
Talking Point UN plans too important to be ignored
LINLEY GRANT: Why was so little made of bid to wipe out nuclear weapons?
Tasmania
Exclusive polling Who’s best at running our economy?
LABOR, Liberal, Greens ... which political party do you think is best placed to manage Tasmania’s economy? Read each party’s statements.
Adjourned Deaths-in-custody inquest winds up
A LONG-running coronial inquest into the deaths in custody of three Tasmanian prisoners has heard final submissions in Hobart.
National
Violence ‘epidemic’ ‘He flung the toddler about’
JACINTA Price was nine when she saw an Aboriginal man grab his 18-month-old son by the hair and threaten to kill him unless his wife obeyed.
Review battle Aussie cafe slams mum for nappy change
IS IT OK to change a baby’s nappy on a cafe table? If these responses to a nappy-changing customer are a guide, then definitely not.
World
Earthquake Unusual life uncovered by New Zealand earthquake
NEW Zealand’s massive earthquake has left the sea bed high and dry, exposing alien-like rock formations as aftershocks continue.
Murder plot Airport gunman’s revenge attack
A US airline boss was gunned down at an Oklahoma City airport by a former colleague who was angry about being fired.
