TasWeekend Christmas Feature - Firie

TasWeekend

TAKING a break from their hectic schedules, some of Tasmania’s busiest people reveal their well-earned plans for a festive and fun-filled Christmas Day.

Acquitted Accused Primrose arsonist not guilty

A TEENAGER has been found not guilty of arson in relation to a house fire at Primrose Sands last year.

Funny moments Best Aussie viral videos of 2016

Best Aussie viral videos of 2016

FROM Chris Gayle’s jawdropping attempt to pick up Mel McLaughlin live on air, to a man punching a kangaroo in the face, here’s what Aussies shared in 2016.

Turn off Horror injuries prompt burner ban

Horror injuries prompt burner ban

AN interim ban has been slapped on portable decorative ethanol burners in Tasmania.

TASWEEKEND - AT HOME - KATIE ROBERTSON

TasWeekend Full circle for a star

THE Kettering Incident actress Katie Robertson loves her home state, but she didn’t expect it to kickstart her career when she returned here to live three years ago.

Police blitz Encouraging signs on state’s roads

Encouraging signs on state’s roads

TASMANIA Police has been encouraged by a drop in traffic offences on the first day of the statewide road blitz Operation Crossroads.

Star Wars shock Movie star’s massive heart attack

Movie star’s massive heart attack

STAR Wars actress Carrie Fisher is in a stable condition after going into cardiac arrest during a mid-air flight from London to LA.

Festive warmth Cracker weather forecast for weekend

Cracker weather forecast for weekend

GET the paddle pool and the barbecue out and make sure Santa surfs between the flags, Tasmania is in for a cracker Christmas Day before the skies open on Boxing Day.

Political Brownlow Hodgman on top in expert vote

Hodgman on top in expert vote

THREE years in and the shine hasn’t come off the Premier, but he faced strong competition from two ambitious women in the Mercury’s best-performing state politician of 2016.

Claremont killings Claremont killings: Another home searched

Claremont killings: Another home searched

POLICE are searching a second property that could be linked to the Claremont serial killings following the arrest of Bradley Robert Edwards.

Crackdown Booze probe at raided bikie clubhouse

Booze probe at raided bikie clubhouse

TASMANIA Police will investigate possible liquor law breaches at a bikie clubhouse raided in Glenorchy.

Talking Point Propping up a failed industry

PETER HENNING: Keeping clearfell and burn practices going has drained public coffers of hundreds of millions of dollars.

Talking Point Bushfires a time of terror and heartbreak

ED SIANSKI recounts facing the devastation wrought on Tasmania by the terrible bushfires of February 1967.

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Drink up A Christmas Day wine list you can’t miss

A Christmas Day wine list you can’t miss

YOUR drinks list for Christmas Day needs to cover all bases if you’re serving seafood, big birds, barbecue meats and desserts.

Court ruling Culleton turns on ‘judge Pauline’

Culleton turns on ‘judge Pauline’

SENATOR Rod Culleton has fired up over Pauline Hanson’s reaction to a Federal Court judge who declared him bankrupt today in dramatic scenes.

Debut Ponting: ‘We’re seeing something special here’

BIG Bash debutant D’Arcy Short had Ricky Ponting screaming to the heavens with an incredible performance against the Sydney Sixers.

Brett Geeves Mistakes Hurricanes can’t afford to make

THE Hurricanes kicked off BBL06 against the Sydney Sixers last night in an away fixture at the SCG.

Sydney to Hobart Family shares the love of yacht racing

WITH 22 Sydney-Hobarts under his belt, including a line honours victory, Tasmanian sailor Stephen “Rowdy” McCullum has plenty of moments on his highlights reel.

WBBL02 Women out to lift tempo in title chase

Women out to lift tempo in title chase

IF Hobart wants to be a serious contender for the WBBL crown it must iron out a few glaring deficiencies, coach Julia Price has warned.

BBL opener Broad thrives on a bit of banter

Broad thrives on a bit of banter

STAR paceman Stuart Broad may have left Australia as public enemy No.1 on his last visit Down Under, but the English quick had no hesitation in accepting an offer to showcase his talents in the Big Bash.