Dark Mofo 2017
THE culinary centrepiece of Dark Mofo — the hugely popular Winter Feast — will dish up an even bigger helping of fine food, fire and fun this June.
Chief leaves K&D forced to renovate business
EMBATTLED Tasmanian hardware chain Kemp & Denning Limited has lost its chief executive amid a series of property sales and a reconstruction of its business model.
Braddon candidate Councillor decides to stand for recount
Braddon Labor candidate Shane Broad puts up his hand for election in wake of Bryan Green’s resignation
Takeover fight Show us the water plan Call for more detail on TasWater move
LGAT president Doug Chipman has called for the State Government to provide a detailed business case supporting the proposed TasWater takeover.
Breath of Life Tassie technology to help babies worldwide
PREMATURE babies across the world will soon benefit from technology developed and trialled in Tasmania.
Devastating loss Mine worker’s body recovered
THE body of a former UK Royal Marine who fell to his death at Savage River mine has been recovered as friends rally around his wife and two children in Queensland.
RHH redevelopment Hyperbaric chamber’s last hurrah
AFTER 25 years of helping Tasmanians recover from decompression sickness and wound infections, the RHH’s hyperbaric chamber has been retired. WATCH THE VIDEO
Declining figures Bid to build number of apprentices
THE peak body for Tasmania’s builders says the industry has the capacity to employ up to 900 more apprentices — if businesses could afford to take them on.
‘I didn’t do it’ Accused denies ‘worst nightmare’ taunt
A GLENORCHY man charged with breaking into his former partner’s home in the middle of the night has told a jury he was not armed at the time, and did not demand money or property.
Key documents Gutwein to be called before Committee
TASMANIA’S Treasurer has been summonsed to appear before the Public Accounts Committee.
Editorial Lesson in the cold and dark
EDITORIAL: WINTER looms. Daylight savings soon draws to a close. After our Indian summer, the season of rosy cheeks and beanies and ugh boots and woodfires is coming up fast.
Talking Point Posh grub appeals as tastes mature
JAN DAVIS: Australian dining habits are changing quickly, with pubs and cafes among those reaping the benefits.
Talking Point Good times reward our world-beating farmers
JEREMY ROCKLIFF: plans to boost agriculture are already showing strong results
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Life lesson Dad the favourite for learner drivers
THE results are in and mums are miffed — dads are number one when it comes to helping learner drivers get behind the wheel of a car.
Gym injury Silverchair drummer may never tour again
EXCLUSIVE: SILVERCHAIR drummer Ben Gillies may never tour again after an attempt to boost his fitness went horribly wrong.
Ruck duty Opportunity knocks for Nankervis
THE AFL career of Tasmanian Toby Nankervis is about to shift up a gear after a combination of injuries and a stellar pre-season made him the Tigers’ No.1 ruckman.
Mark Robinson Why did the AFL bury Eagles scandal?
WHY did the AFL slap Essendon to kingdom come with governance failings but refuse to punish West Coast. Mark Robinson asks, why the cover-up?
Basketball Chargers grab NBL veteran Garlepp
ANTHONY Stewart has enlisted the services of a former Sydney Kings co-captain for the first month of the SEABL season while he attempts to lock down the last remaining piece of his squad.
Expert picks SuperCoach Jury: all aboard the Sandi train
SUPERCOACHES across the land are starting to run out of finger nail as they ponder their Round 1 line-ups. Never fear! Our experts are here to help.
Bad hombre Kohli is the Trump of world sport
VIRAT Kohli’s absolute contempt for the truth and unapologetic spruiking of proven “fake news” shows he’s more President Trump than India captain.
Shoe in Ricciardo is a ‘shoey’ in to win GP
DANIEL Ricciardo is confident he’s ready to win this weekend’s Melbourne Grand Prix — and if he does has promised a wild party to follow.
Latest news We did make tough calls: Worsfold
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REPLAY THE BLOG: JOIN Mercury columnist Greg Barns as he discusses the big issues of the week, from the call to overhaul drug laws to the Labor leadership change and everything in between.
White and Foster allies over TasWater
TASMANIA’S new Opposition leader has appeared alongside the state’s longest-serving mayor to enter the fray over the government’s bid to take over TasWater.
Former Senator on abalone charges
A FORMER Labor and independent Senator has appeared in the Launceston Magistrates Court facing charges of trafficking in abalone.
Ex-top cop backs drug law overhaul
A FORMER Tasmanian Police Commissioner has joined calls for drug use to be decriminalised.
Gutwein’s tourism warning over TasWater
TREASURER Peter Gutwein has used a record number of tourists to Tasmania to push his case for a Government takeover of water and sewerage services from TasWater.
Sultan’s $80m development still alive
THE battle over Ali Sultan’s $80 million Montpelier Retreat development is set to return to the Supreme Court in the latest attempt to get the project off the ground.
Residents rage at speed limit drop
ANGRY residents are demanding a 20km/h speed limit reduction on Richmond Road be reversed.
Bistro is keeping it simple
GRAEME PHILIPS: THE Shoreline Hotel Bistro is a large, light-filled place seating about 200, including some outside.
Crows Crows break membership record
ADELAIDE’S barnstorming women’s team has helped the Crows break a club record by chalking up 68,000 paid-up members on the eve of the season.
Membership high 68,000 reasons for them to Crow
ADELAIDE’S barnstorming women’s AFL team has helped the Crows break a club record by chalking up 68,000 paid-up members on the eve of the season.
New Dee How Rough helped ‘hurt’ Hawk land at Dees
JORDAN Lewis has opened up on the pain of not feeling “wanted” by Hawthorn and the crucial role Jarryd Roughead played in helping him land at Melbourne.
Expert picks SuperCoach Jury: all aboard the Sandi train
SUPERCOACHES across the land are starting to run out of finger nail as they ponder their Round 1 line-ups. Never fear! Our experts are here to help.
Future star? New Buddy flies for the Swans
IF DEALING with Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin at training wasn’t enough for Sydney Swans star Luke Parker he had another Buddy to cope with on Tuesday.
FBI hearing Truth about Trump’s FBI tweets
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Leader’s death Sinn Fein’s Martin McGuinness dead at 66
MARTIN McGuinness, who divided opinion in his transition from former IRA leader to Northern Ireland’s deputy first minister, has died.
Interest rates Brace for rate hikes this week
COMMBANK and ANZ customers should brace for rate hikes of 20 basis points for investors and up to 10 basis points for owner-occupiers.
Interest rates Brace for rate hikes this week
COMMBANK and ANZ customers should brace for rate hikes of 20 basis points for investors and up to 10 basis points for owner-occupiers.
Legal action Dick Smith bosses sued over collapse
FORMER Dick Smith chief Nick Abboud is among eight ex-company leaders being sued over the chain’s collapse.
Breath of Life Tassie technology to help babies worldwide
PREMATURE babies across the world will soon benefit from technology developed and trialled in Tasmania.
Diet ‘More than double the salt of chips’
SOME of the ‘healthiest’ looking breads are actually hiding an alarming amount of salt. These are the brands you need to watch out for.
Allergy injection alert EpiPen recall after defect found
FOUR batches of life-saving EpiPens are being recalled after they were found to possibly contain a defect that could prevent them from injecting properly.
Music to agents’ ears ‘We’re expecting offers around $10 million’
THE real estate agency selling the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music site says there has been “massive interest” in the Hobart site and expects offers in the order of $10 million.
One-of-a-kind You won’t see anything like it
THIS West Hobart home is unlike any other in the area. It’s a true one-off.
Dark Mofo 2017 Winter Feast expands to meet demand
THE culinary centrepiece of Dark Mofo — the hugely popular Winter Feast — will dish up an even bigger helping of fine food, fire and fun this June.
Ten Days Why Martha keeps coming back
FOLK music royalty Martha Wainwright has a simple explanation as to why she’s making her third visit to Tasmania this week.
Dark Mofo Viking metal act Ulver to rock Hobart
NORWEGIAN metal pioneers Ulver are the first act announced for this winter’s Dark Mofo festival, and will make their Australian live debut in Hobart in June.
Ten Day on the Island Secrets lost but not forgotten
THE spotlight is shining on some of the state’s forgotten and forsaken sites during the Ten Days on the Island festival. WATCH THE VIDEO
Extra Tassie show Sold out Elton brings an encore show
SIR Elton John has agreed to perform a second Hobart show on his upcoming Australian tour, after the first sold out in record time.
‘I didn’t do it’ Accused denies ‘worst nightmare’ taunt
A GLENORCHY man charged with breaking into his former partner’s home in the middle of the night has told a jury he was not armed at the time, and did not demand money or property.
Burglary trial Witness describes home invasion terror
A MAN who allegedly broke into his former partner’s home in the middle of the night armed with a knife told her “I’m your worst nightmare”, a court has heard.
Politics
Takeover fight Show us the water plan Call for more detail on TasWater move
LGAT president Doug Chipman has called for the State Government to provide a detailed business case supporting the proposed TasWater takeover.
Declining figures Bid to build number of apprentices
THE peak body for Tasmania’s builders says the industry has the capacity to employ up to 900 more apprentices — if businesses could afford to take them on.
Opinion
Talking Point Posh grub appeals as tastes mature
JAN DAVIS: Australian dining habits are changing quickly, with pubs and cafes among those reaping the benefits.
Talking Point Good times reward our world-beating farmers
JEREMY ROCKLIFF: plans to boost agriculture are already showing strong results
Tasmania
Braddon candidate Councillor decides to stand for recount
Braddon Labor candidate Shane Broad puts up his hand for election in wake of Bryan Green’s resignation
Dark Mofo 2017 Winter Feast expands to meet demand
THE culinary centrepiece of Dark Mofo — the hugely popular Winter Feast — will dish up an even bigger helping of fine food, fire and fun this June.
National
Tragic accident Boy, 3, dies after being run over in driveway
A THREE-year-old boy has died after being accidentally run over by a driver — believed to be his father — in southern NSW.
Airport arrest Kingpin’s bro ‘knew cops were waiting’
AN ALLEGED gangland assassin — the brother of slain crime lord Walid “Wally” Ahmad — may have come back to Australia knowing he would be arrested
World
Beloved writer Inspector Morse creator dies at 86
BRITISH writer Colin Dexter, who created music-loving Oxford detective Inspector Morse, has died aged 86.
Feud continues Arnie to Trump: ‘You got swamped’
DONALD Trump attacked Arnold Schwarzenegger for his Celebrity Apprentice ratings. Now, the Terminator has had fun at the president’s low approval numbers.
