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TASSIE is renowned for producing some of the best vanilla slices in the country so here’s our selection of the best of the best.
Big plans UTAS on track for $400m STEM sell
THE University of Tasmania is on the hunt for funding for its next big project after a plan for a new campus in Hobart passed a major hurdle.
Fish farm effects Government’s plan to sort out salmon
NEW measures to regulate and grow the state’s salmon industry will ease concerns about the environmental impact of fish farms, the State Government says.
Candidates Cameron link to bid to oust board
THE boardroom barney at Bellamy’s is intensifying with confirmation that disgruntled shareholder Jan Cameron is connected to an offshore company putting up candidates for election to the board.
Fun run Special push to conquer Bridge
IT might not be quick but Mick Peters and his son, Lucas, are determined to conquer the Tasman Bridge on Sunday.
‘Pretty frightened’ Backyard fire scare for young family
LINDISFARNE mother Gabrielle Skinner is thanking her lucky stars – and Tasmania Fire Service personnel – that this week’s emergency did not evolve into disaster for her young family.
Q&A session Centrelink boss faces unhappy staff
CENTRELINK boss Kathryn Campbell has flown into Hobart to answer questions from angry Department of Human Services staff from around Tasmania.
Thrifty living Pollie lifetime travel perk gets axed
A GENEROUS perk giving retired MPs free travel for life has been dumped and a new watchdog set up to monitor dodgy pollie expenses.
New currency Next generation $10 note revealed
CHECK out the new design of Australia’s $10 bank note, featuring the same people but some new whizzbang features.
Combative address Trump staffers ‘fail’ security check
YOU just can’t get good help anymore: Six Trump White House staffers were escorted out of the building today after failing FBI background checks, sources claim.
Driver injured Call for witnesses to single-vehicle crash
TASMANIA Police is seeking witnesses after a man lost control of his vehicle and hit a tree near the Tasmania Golf Club.
Talking Point Are budget nasties coming soon?
SCOTT BACON: Analysis of State Budget figures reveals the chances of big spending cuts before the next election.
Talking Point Life inside a political bubble
JAMES CAMPBELL: Canberra’s fly-in fly-out workers have an unusual life.
From Around The Site
Back together Iconic Aussie rockers to play in Hobart
MIDNIGHT Oil are coming to Hobart with the Aussie rockers to play at the Derwent Entertainment Centre on the back end of a 54-date world tour.
Aquatic life Dive down below to see life underwater
TAKE a peak deep down beneath the surface to see life underwater as photographers showcase nature’s spectacular ocean existence.
Live blog Cummins strikes early to dent Sri Lanka chase
AUSTRALIA has its work cut out in the Twenty20 clash with Sri Lanka after posting a modest target despite a memorable debut from Michael Klinger.
Tigers turmoil Full review of CT after Marsh axing
CRICKET Tasmania will undergo a full independent review of its operations following the sacking of coach Dan Marsh.
No state team AFL’s $100m demand cost us, says Bartlett
IT was the AFL’s $100m price tag rather than parochialism that has held back Tasmania from having its own team, says the last man to lead Tasmania’s football push.
Selection shock Khawaja set for Test axing
USMAN Khawaja looks set to become the victim of selectors’ hotly contentious plan to reinstall Shaun Marsh as Australia’s Indian linchpin.
NRL hitout Storm builds on Tassie links
RUGBY goals on North Hobart Oval may leave some football fans rubbing their eyes, but rest assured it is all for one very good reason.
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Wall collapse cause the great unknown
WHAT lies at the heart of the Myer Hobart rivulet wall collapse remains a mystery seven months after the event.
Fire, crashes put pressure on traffic
SERIOUS traffic congestion in Hobart over the past two days was a result of accidents and a bushfire and not a systemic problem, says Infrastructure Minister Rene Hidding.
WHA damage key plank of Huon’s case
THE government’s obligation to protect the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area is a key argument in Huon Aquaculture’s legal case over Macquarie Harbour, court documents show.
Devils move into caravan park
THE Huon Valley Caravan Park is playing host to two very special guests.
MP calls for action over wombat woe
LYONS Labor MHR Brian Mitchell has told Federal Parliament it is time for Canberra to step in and help save wild wombat populations.
Families crippled by childcare costs
NEW data shows close to 100,000 families will be crippled by childcare costs by the end of the year after hitting the $7500 rebate.
Junk food advertising is supersized
CHILDREN continue to be exposed to high rates of junk food advertising that is helping to fuel Australia’s obesity epidemic.
When live music gigs go bad
GUNS N’ Roses aren’t the first band to suffer an onstage boo-boo. From flat high notes to projectile vomit and bird poo showers, these are the best gig gaffes.
Tassie Living Five of the best vanilla slices
TASSIE is renowned for producing some of the best vanilla slices in the country so here’s our selection of the best of the best.
Taste Star of the plate
ELAINE REEVES: YOU can bake it, stuff it, use it in stir fries, soups or even cakes ... the prolific zucchini is a versatile plant.
Consent warning Vaccines missing high school
TOO many high school children are missing out on vital vaccines due to an outdated and unreliable process for obtaining parental consent, a Tasmanian GP has warned.
Best buys Best buys in Tassie, at best prices
TAKE a walk through the week’s new listings and there will be a few that stand out among the rest — like these beauties that we found in the low, mid and upper ends of the market.
Lower Longley Bush lifestyle, close to city
JUST 20-minutes from Hobart, Lower Longley offers a bush setting and an enviable lifestyle.
Back together Iconic Aussie rockers to play in Hobart
MIDNIGHT Oil are coming to Hobart with the Aussie rockers to play at the Derwent Entertainment Centre on the back end of a 54-date world tour.
TSO concert Duo ready to shine under the stars
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed conductor Jessica Cottis and saxophonist Amy Dickson are expected to shine at the ever popular Symphony Under the Stars concert.
Festival Get set for a jazzy birthday party
TASMANIA’S premier jazz festival has come of age and is ready to celebrate in style.
Pulse Stars rise to occasion
TASMANIA’S most popular classical music event, the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony Under the Stars, is back to dazzle audiences.
Festival success Party in the Paddock sets the right tone
IT was the most successful staging in its short history but organisers of the Party in the Paddock festival say there’s no immediate plans to increase the scale of the event.
Bailed Man charged over alleged attack on police car
A 32-YEAR-OLD Hobart man has fronted Hobart Magistrates Court charged in relation to the alleged torching of a marked police vehicle.
Cigarettes stolen Ram raiders damage tobacco shop
STOLEN vehicles were used to damage a tobacco shop and ram another business in George Town.
Politics
Social media Glenorchy tensions on the rise
THE six-month suspension of Glenorchy City Council has done little to soothe unrest between aldermen and council staff, with tensions spilling on to social media.
Reale new general manager at Huon
THE Huon Valley Council has appointed Glenorchy City Council’s director of city services and infrastructure Emilio Reale as its new general manager.
Opinion
Talking Point Are budget nasties coming soon?
SCOTT BACON: Analysis of State Budget figures reveals the chances of big spending cuts before the next election.
Talking Point Life inside a political bubble
JAMES CAMPBELL: Canberra’s fly-in fly-out workers have an unusual life.
Tasmania
Candidates Cameron link to bid to oust board
THE boardroom barney at Bellamy’s is intensifying with confirmation that disgruntled shareholder Jan Cameron is connected to an offshore company putting up candidates for election to the board.
Fish farm effects Government’s plan to sort out salmon
NEW measures to regulate and grow the state’s salmon industry will ease concerns about the environmental impact of fish farms, the State Government says.
National
Numbers game Six-month-old kids ‘need’ to learn maths
PARENTS are being encouraged to teach babies as young as six-months-old basic maths as Australia continues to slide in global numeracy rankings.
New challenge Hanson’s biggest test is coming
ANALYSIS: She’s had a strong run since sweeping back into the Senate. But is Australia really ready to embrace Pauline Hanson? We’re about to find out?
World
Profile ‘I’m a man by day’: Conway
KELLYANNE Conway is already a familiar face. But being President Trump’s loudest voice isn’t turning out to be easy. So what does the future bring for the fiery blonde from New Jersey?
Guilty man Murderer exploded with guilt after 13 years
JAMES McGowan got away with a murder 15,000km from home, before a mistakenly recorded phone call provided the smoking gun police were looking for.
