Footy legend
THE football world is mourning the passing of Collingwood legend Lou Richards, who has died aged 94. Richards passed away peacefully at a nursing home where he had lived for many years.
Drug cocktail Watchdog to be sent inquest findings
THE findings of an inquest into a woman who died from an overdose of drugs prescribed by her doctor boyfriend have been handed over to Australia’s health watchdog.
Corruption probe Police to look at bribery cold case
TASMANIA Police have agreed to take another look at corruption allegations surrounding the downfall of the Bethune Government in 1972.
Unfair dismissal case Jane Holden loses $2m claim
FORMER public hospital boss Jane Holden has lost her $2m unfair dismissal claim.
Sniffer dog find $500,000 of ice in undies, say police
UPDATED: A 32-YEAR-OLD New South Wales man has been charged with trafficking after police seized more than $500,000 of ice — allegedly hidden in the man’s underpants.
Skyscraper debate Essie’s plea for her city
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed Tasmanian actress Essie Davis says Hobart will be left a “sad and broken town” if hotel skyscrapers go ahead.
Quick response House fire in Bridgewater
A fire has destroyed at least half a home in Bridgewater. Fire crews responded to the blaze in Cowle Road about 7.45am today.
New skills Girls learn new skills at Mona
THREE Wynyard girls have spent two days ensconced inside Tasmania’s leading cultural institution learning new skills and being mentored.
Skyscraper plan Question over hotel group’s consent bid
HOBART City Alderman Damon Thomas says a hotel group’s application for landowner consent to be tabled at an infrastructure committee meeting tonight is flawed.
Motorists targeted Drug drivers, mobiles targets of crackdown
HOW much are mobile phones and drug use contributing to increasing road fatalities? The government is determined to find out.
Near collision Large vessels came close to children
A SPECIAL meeting between sailing clubs will be held as a result of an investigation into an incident that saw two large vessels come into proximity to children sailing dinghies off Sandy Bay last year.
Talking Point New state planning laws a disruptive attack on communities
LINLEY GRANT fears that social amenity will be lost with the emphasis on making a fast buck.
Talking Point The ol’ cracker night was the night of nights
IAN COLE gets nostalgic about launching a skyrocket on to the neighbour’s roof.
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Fred up Calombaris shoves fan over ‘derogatory comments’
MASTERCHEF judge George Calombaris has apologised after he was caught on camera shoving a football fan.
Family pain Parents’ plea: ‘It’s worse than death’
WHEN Tej Chitnis left his home more than a year ago, little did his parents know it would be the beginning of a painful story.
Tigers wicketkeeper Pleasure in Paine’s return to form
THE resurrection of Tim Paine’s cricketing career continues with the gloveman moving to No. 2 as Australia’s one-day wicketkeeper.
Mark Robinson Greatest quarter of football ever played?
LIKES AND DISLIKES: Was North Melbourne’s 10.4 to 0.0 opening term against Adelaide the best ever? Plus Pies in the gun and Buddy’s back. REPLAY ROBBO’S LIVE BLOG
SEABL men’s basketball Sublime forward leads charge
TOWERING Tom Garlepp made an immediate impact in his first game for a month, powering the Hobart Charges back onto the winner’s list.
SEABL women’s basketball So close but Hobart falls short
A GOLDEN opportunity to topple the SEABL women’s ladder leader went begging for Hobart yesterday as the Bendigo Braves defeated the Chargers.
Basketball Chargers armed and ready
ARMED with a full arsenal for the first time this season, the Hobart Chargers are keen to atone for a disappointing SEABL road trip when they clash with the best in the business.
AFL Round 7 Kangaroos stun Crows by 59
EDDIE Betts came to Hobart as the man of the moment but Kangaroo Jarrad Waite was star of the show as North Melbourne stunned the Adelaide Crows by 59 points at Blundstone Arena.
NPL Launceston City breaks its duck
LAUNCESTON City has broken its NPL Tasmania duck in style, thumping Clarence United 5-0 at Wentworth Park.
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Noll bares all after strip club bust-up
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What to see at the movies right now
CAN’T decide what movie to see this week? National movie reviewer Leigh Paatsch has every current release covered to make your choice easier.
Millennials spend on coffee not future
YOUNGER Australians are content flitting their money away on avocado on toast dining and overseas jaunts rather than saving.
City shivers through freezing morning
COMMUTERS are feeling the cold on the trip to work as Melbourne shivers through its chilliest morning of the year so far.
Clashes hurting Tassie footy
SCHEDULE clashes between local games and AFL matches will hurt attendances at both events and could impact the state’s push for its own AFL team, says a TSL official.
Calls for uni action on sex offender
A CONVICTED sex offender and former schoolteacher is central to a complaint made to the State Ombudsman against the University of Tasmania.
Blood test crossed out
A DOCUMENT that shows a Launceston businessman had been given a blood test for drink driving appears to have had key details crossed out.
Little Max overcomes the odds
MAX Ford-Richards was a happy, healthy, chubby baby when he was born 20 months ago, but has been on a rollercoaster ride since being diagnosed with bone cancer last year.
Expert opinion The twins who worked out the Crows
TWINS Brad and Chris Scott have implemented identical game plans which have exposed and ultimately brought down the Adelaide Crows, writes Kane Cornes.
Louie the Lip The little bloke who rose above the pack
FOR a little bloke, Lou Richards gave a lot of cheek. Other footballers were bigger, stronger, more skilful. Other footy writers were more astute. But Louie the Lip rose above the pack just by being Lou.
Adelaide Crows Tex’s demand to end tardy starts
ADELAIDE’S review of its shock loss to North Melbourne has the Crows team leaders demanding more of themselves
Legend Everyone should bow to Lou: Eddie
COLLINGWOOD president Eddie McGuire has paid tribute to the great Lou Richards, declaring he was more than a legend.
Timeline Life and times of Lou Richards
LOU Richards was always destined to be a Magpie and finished a Collingwood legend, then later became a larger-than-life and much-loved media personality.
Skyscraper plan Question over hotel group’s consent bid
HOBART City Alderman Damon Thomas says a hotel group’s application for landowner consent to be tabled at an infrastructure committee meeting tonight is flawed.
Skyscraper debate Essie’s plea for her city
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed Tasmanian actress Essie Davis says Hobart will be left a “sad and broken town” if hotel skyscrapers go ahead.
CBD row Flanagan hits out at skyscrapers
HOBART must decide what type of city it wants to become as the council prepares to consider proposals for two new skyscrapers that would forever alter the landscape, world renowned Tasmanian author Richard Flanagan says.
Job losses Dairy giant coy on Edith Creek plans
DAIRY giant Murray Goulburn will not confirm what it intends to do with its UHT factory at Edith Creek once it is closed and its workforce dismissed.
Agfest 2107 Ready for rural extravaganza
AFTER months of preparations and thousands of volunteer hours, the gates to Tasmania’s biggest rural event finally open today.
TasWeekend Perfect place to veg out
BACK in the late ’80s, when Marti Zucco was flat out peddling pizza and The State was a cinematic shadow of its 2017 self, the Noho restaurant strip was home to an earthy vegetarian restaurant known as Sweeney’s.
TasWeekend Combes creates shapes inspired by nature
JEWELLERY designer Janine Combes hopes her latest collection of pieces will be conversation-starters as well as things of beauty.
TasWeekend Flinders fosters natural high
RUGGED and beautiful Flinders Island is the perfect escape for families who want to relax and play.
Executive home Taroona’s Pearwood is peerless
TAROONA’s Pearwood is a home with very few peers — from its unique gardens and luxurious living to its jaw-dropping views and sense of serenity.
Heritage home Live like a King in Sandy Bay
THIS heritage listed 1900-built house, on King St, is a prime example of the dream-worthy property that is available in blue chip Sandy Bay.
Skyscraper debate Essie’s plea for her city
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed Tasmanian actress Essie Davis says Hobart will be left a “sad and broken town” if hotel skyscrapers go ahead.
Dark Mofo Bloody ritual booked solid
Dark Mofo’s controversial performance piece 150.Action involving a dead bull has drawn a crowd, with more than 1000 people signing up to witness the bloody spectacle next month.
Film review Keep your eyes Peeled
JORDAN Peele is not a name I ever expected to see associated with a film like Get Out. But now I get it.
Stranger With My Face Facing up to film fears
SOME the world’s foremost female filmmakers have hit Hobart for the fifth Stranger With My Face International Film Festival.
Win tickets A good shed to shred
A CENTURY-OLD shed at Hobart’s Macquarie Point has a new lease on life and is ready to rock.
Sniffer dog find $500,000 of ice in undies, say police
UPDATED: A 32-YEAR-OLD New South Wales man has been charged with trafficking after police seized more than $500,000 of ice — allegedly hidden in the man’s underpants.
Drug cocktail Watchdog to be sent inquest findings
THE findings of an inquest into a woman who died from an overdose of drugs prescribed by her doctor boyfriend have been handed over to Australia’s health watchdog.
Politics
Corruption probe Police to look at bribery cold case
TASMANIA Police have agreed to take another look at corruption allegations surrounding the downfall of the Bethune Government in 1972.
Legislative Council elections Lovell Labors over line
LABOR is celebrating picking up its third seat in the Legislative Council, with the party’s Sarah Lovell defeating sitting member Tony Mulder in a close battle for Rumney
Opinion
Talking Point New state planning laws a disruptive attack on communities
LINLEY GRANT fears that social amenity will be lost with the emphasis on making a fast buck.
Talking Point The ol’ cracker night was the night of nights
IAN COLE gets nostalgic about launching a skyrocket on to the neighbour’s roof.
Tasmania
Sniffer dog find $500,000 of ice in undies, say police
UPDATED: A 32-YEAR-OLD New South Wales man has been charged with trafficking after police seized more than $500,000 of ice — allegedly hidden in the man’s underpants.
Drug cocktail Watchdog to be sent inquest findings
THE findings of an inquest into a woman who died from an overdose of drugs prescribed by her doctor boyfriend have been handed over to Australia’s health watchdog.
National
Firebrand Latham to join Liberal Democrats
FORMER Labor leader Mark Latham has announced he is joining the Liberal Democrats. Could a return to politics be on the cards?
Latham hints at political return
FORMER Labor leader Mark Latham has joined the Liberal Democrats, whose head says they have a bit in common, “but I’ve never broken a taxi driver’s arm”.
World
French election The men who knew Macron was a ‘genius’
EMMANUEL Macron’s world is about to change. This is the famous Parisian brasserie where he dined once a week with people who knew he was a ‘genius’.
Celebrity love Famous couples with huge age gaps
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