Horror blaze
JUST two days before the inferno that destroyed a London tower block killing at least 12, residents raised their concerns about the building.
Unemployment Tassie jobless rate falls to 6.1 per cent
TASMANIA’S jobless rate is at its lowest level in six years.
Gepp Parade Marina Boat thefts fed $100 a day morphine habit
A FORMER morphine addict who pleaded guilty to stripping copper piping, electrical wiring and other nautical assets from two boats moored in Prince of Wales Bay has been remanded in custody.
Star all smiles Rebel wins epic defamation stoush
REBEL Wilson has won her epic defamation trial against Bauer Media with the jury taking just over two days to reach its verdict.
Bleeding by example Bob’s blood really is worth bottling
BOB Horne is a bloody legend. The New Norfolk man has donated blood more than 200 times over nearly five decades, and his efforts are being recognised as part of National Blood Donor Week.
Wood source New timber mill would run on plantations
A NEW timber mill to process plantation-grown wood could be up and running near Burnie by the end of next year if a Victorian operator decides to relocate.
Antiques Not guilty plea over jewellery theft
A NORTHERN Tasmanian man who is accused of stealing $200,000 worth of jewellery from the Tasmanian Antiques Fair in Launceston has pleaded not guilty.
Rockliff in firing line Greens cast no-confidence net
ANOTHER day, another no-confidence motion — this time over Primary Industries Minister Jeremy Rockliff’s handling of fish farming.
Kodi’s Law Dog’s sad tale a catalyst for change
KODI the German shepherd is the face of an unprecedented community push to amend Tasmania’s dangerous dog laws.
Airport debate Abetz against AFP return to Hobart
TASMANIAN Liberal Senator Eric Abetz has opposed a Senate motion which sought the return of Australian Federal Police officers to the Hobart International Airport.
Dark Mofo Sea sirens sound as ship given berth
A CROWD of rugged-up revellers gathered dockside to watch the Pacific Jewel arrive in Hobart, with the Dark Mofo Siren Song sounding an eerie welcome.
Talking Point Everyone should be safe at home
MARGARET CHANDLER: Legal help is close at hand for Tasmanian victims of domestic violence.
Talking Point Bay critics need to know the facts
DOUG CHIPMAN says the debate has been hijacked for political ends.
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A life well lived Veteran broadcaster Ken Short dies
FORMER ABC host Ken Short has died at age 86. Daughter Beth Warren said her father had exactly the career he wanted and loved every minute of it.
Eddie: I’m just getting started
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Market Watch SuperCoach: Is it time to axe Fyfe?
THE No.1 rule of SuperCoach is don’t trade your premiums. However, this week could be the time to throw the rule book out the window. NEW PODCAST
F1 F1 horror: ‘Speechless, can’t keep doing it’
WHAT can go wrong will go wrong. A season full of debacles may finally have become too much for a former F1 powerhouse.
SEABL Boom signing for Chargers women
THE Hobart women Chargers have secured the one missing ingredient which has instantly rocketed them into a SEABL title contender.
Socceroos Ange defiant: I am not changing
SOCCEROOS boss Ange Postecoglou says he will continue his bold, attacking approach in his quest for World Cup success, while a key rival slipped up in qualifying.
TEAMS: Is Gawn good to go?
HE HASN’T played since Round 3 — will Melbourne rush back ruckman Max Gawn for its mini-final against the Bulldogs? Join the live SuperCoach chat from 5.30pm EST and see the teams as they drop.
Courtsiders Concern at basketball betting market
BASKETBALL Tasmania chief Chris McCoy is confident there are no integrity issues surrounding the Southern Basketball League despite the revelation of courtsiders at recent games.
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Subscriber Exclusives
Mayor: Kangaroo Bay deal hijacked
THE contracts have been signed and the money handed over for the hospitality training and accommodation development at Kangaroo Bay despite debate over the project.
Festival ready to burst back to life
GALLERIES, INTERACTIVE: DARK Mofo’s waterfront hub is ready to fire up again, with the Winter Feast and Dark Park set to reopen for a second week of fun, food and flames.
Business as usual, says WIN Tasmania
THE head of WIN Television in Tasmania says it is business as usual for the State despite program provider Network Ten entering voluntary administration.
Councillor vows to keep fighting
BRIGHTON councillor Keith Higgins says he will continue to fight for improved transparency at the council despite fronting his third code of conduct panel since being sworn into the role.
Vic timber mill to move to Tasmania
A REGIONAL Victorian timber mill will axe 250 jobs and move to Tasmania after the owners say the Victorian Government failed to make a “genuine offer” to keep its production on the mainland.
New Monopoly board contains traces of Nut
THREE Tasmanian destinations have made it onto the new Australian Monopoly board, which hits stores tomorrow.
Pursuit of Petrusma ‘pathetic’, says Premier
LABOR has moved a no-confidence motion in Human Services Minister Jacquie Petrusma, accusing her of misleading parliament over her office’s dealings with the Commissioner for Children.
Ruling looms on bid to reverse guilty pleas
A MAN accused of the rape and assault of a woman at a Tasmanian caravan park will learn on Monday whether he has won the right to legally challenge his own guilty pleas.
Crows Crows must flick switch, says Lynch
ADELAIDE will uses lessons from losses in first half to drive them for the rest of the year, says Crows forward Tom Lynch
AFLW expansion AFL clubs fight for women’s teams
THE AFL clubs without a women’s team licence will go head-to-head on Friday as they fight for the right to field a team in 2019. TAKE A LOOK AT EACH TEAM’S BID.
Shut out We let JJ down, says Hunter
IF MELBOURNE thinks it will get away with the same tactics Sydney used against Jason Johannisen last week, the better think again.
Michelangelo Rucci Time and price right for Lever
THE battle for the signature of young defender Jake Lever may be painful for Crows fans, but not for the young man, who can just sit back and enjoy the auction, says Michelangelo Rucci.
Selection dilemma Has Tippett done enough to face Tigers?
MISFIRING Sydney ruckman Kurt Tippett is feeling fitter and playing better, but the dumped star won’t be given any special treatment in his battle for an AFL recall.
Unemployment Tassie jobless rate falls to 6.1 per cent
TASMANIA’S jobless rate is at its lowest level in six years.
Wood source New timber mill would run on plantations
A NEW timber mill to process plantation-grown nitens could be up and running near Burnie by the end of next year if a Victorian timber miller decides to relocate its operations.
Triabunna questions Query over jumbo Tassal wharf
PRIMARY Industries Minister Jeremy Rockliff has been asked to explain why Tassal requires a 195m wharf at Triabunna.
Administration Business as usual, says WIN Tasmania
THE head of WIN Television in Tasmania says it is business as usual for the State despite program provider Network Ten entering voluntary administration.
Cost cutting Local jobs set to go in Telstra purge
THE jobs of Tasmanian Telstra employees are among 1400 job cuts planned by the telecommunications giant in a $1 billion, five-year cost-cutting exercise.
Bleeding by example Bob’s blood really is worth bottling
BOB Horne is a bloody legend. The New Norfolk man has donated blood more than 200 times over nearly five decades, and his efforts are being recognised as part of National Blood Donor Week.
Taste Tea totallers in for Winter Feast treat
ELAINE REEVES: IT’S easy for tea drinkers to feel marginalised in our coffee-dominant culture, but at this year’s Winter Feast tea is front and centre.
Opening date Excitement builds for Agrarian eatery
THE highly-anticipated Agrarian Kitchen Eatery and Store at Willow Court finally has an opening date — June 17.
Opportunity knocks Coastal pod blends work and play
IN seaside Eaglehawk Neck this pretty property offers its next owner the chance to live in both of its pods or to continue running one as a successful Airbnb.
Real estate Tassie homes still in high demand
TASMANIA has maintained its position at the top of the table when it comes to demand for homes, figures from digital property advertising company REA Group show.
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- Hobart Tassie homes still in high demand
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Pulse NATURAL AND ORGANIC GROWTH
KANE YOUNG: Melbourne band Kingswood happily embrace their diversity and are looking forward to sharing their latest music with their Tasmanian fans.
Dark Mofo Sea sirens sound as ship given berth
A CROWD of rugged-up revellers gathered dockside to watch the Pacific Jewel arrive in Hobart, with the Dark Mofo Siren Song sounding an eerie welcome.
A life well lived Veteran broadcaster Ken Short dies
FORMER ABC host Ken Short has died at age 86. Daughter Beth Warren said her father had exactly the career he wanted and loved every minute of it.
Dark Mofo Festival ready to burst back to life
GALLERIES, INTERACTIVE: DARK Mofo’s waterfront hub is ready to fire up again, with the Winter Feast and Dark Park set to reopen for a second week of fun, food and flames.
Local property boom New Monopoly board contains traces of Nut
THREE Tasmanian destinations have made it onto the new Australian Monopoly board, which hits stores tomorrow.
Gepp Parade Marina Boat thefts fed $100 a day morphine habit
A FORMER morphine addict who pleaded guilty to stripping copper piping, electrical wiring and other nautical assets from two boats moored in Prince of Wales Bay has been remanded in custody.
Antiques Not guilty plea over jewellery theft
A NORTHERN Tasmanian man who is accused of stealing $200,000 worth of jewellery from the Tasmanian Antiques Fair in Launceston has pleaded not guilty.
Politics
Wood source New timber mill would run on plantations
A NEW timber mill to process plantation-grown nitens could be up and running near Burnie by the end of next year if a Victorian timber miller decides to relocate its operations.
Rockliff in firing line Greens cast no-confidence net
ANOTHER day, another no-confidence motion — this time over Primary Industries Minister Jeremy Rockliff’s handling of fish farming.
Opinion
Talking Point Everyone should be safe at home
MARGARET CHANDLER: Legal help is close at hand for Tasmanian victims of domestic violence.
Talking Point Bay critics need to know the facts
DOUG CHIPMAN says the debate has been hijacked for political ends.
Tasmania
Gepp Parade Marina Boat thefts fed $100 a day morphine habit
A FORMER morphine addict who pleaded guilty to stripping copper piping, electrical wiring and other nautical assets from two boats moored in Prince of Wales Bay has been remanded in custody.
Unemployment Tassie jobless rate falls to 6.1 per cent
TASMANIA’S jobless rate is at its lowest level in six years.
National
US/Australian relations Oakes spills on PM’s Trump impersonation
VETERAN political reporter Laurie Oakes has revealed that Malcolm Turnbull gave a tongue-in-cheek impersonation of Donald Trump during an off-the-record speech.
Leaked audio Turnbull caught mocking Trump
LEAKED footage has shown Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull mocking US President Donald Trump at last night’s Mid-Winter Ball.
World
US/Australian relations Oakes spills on PM’s Trump impersonation
VETERAN political reporter Laurie Oakes has revealed that Malcolm Turnbull gave a tongue-in-cheek impersonation of Donald Trump during an off-the-record speech.
Tragic blaze Families of missing desperate for answers
HEARTBROKEN relatives are searching for their missing loves ones and making desperate appeals on social media in the wake of the deadly London tower fire.