Out of bounds
FOOTBALL officials are so fed up with abuse the game’s governing body in Tasmania plans to ramp up sanctions against abusive players and spectators.
Camper Trapped ... in a van crawling with mice
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Inquest BJay failed by those meant to protect him
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Hit and run Hunt for fatal car crash pair continues
POLICE are continuing their hunt for the occupants of a car which slammed into another vehicle in New Town, killing the female driver.
Restrictions Report calls for 75m building height limit
SIGNIFICANT restrictions on potential city skyscrapers and added criteria on “city-changing” developments will be considered by the Hobart City Council.
Kingborough Council Surf club may take bat and ball elsewhere
Kingborough Council is considering sending the Kingston Beach surf lifesaving club to the local cricket oval, following its $1.2 million proposal being rejected earlier this month.
Investigation Shots fired in targeted attack on house
POLICE say that shots fired at a house at Austins Ferry on Sunday night are likely to be a targeted attack over a debt or disagreement.
Marriage equality Croome calls for same-sex free vote
A FREE parliamentary vote is the only way the Coalition will resolve deep divisions over marriage equality, says Tasmanian campaigner Rodney Croome.
Launceston heritage Barracks site targeted for development
The Federal Government will spend $5 million to relocate defence activities from Launceston’s heritage-listed Paterson Barracks to allow for potential development.
Sad tale BB’s Reggie facing new threat
SHE won $250k on Big Brother, but since then Reggie Bird has battled blindness - and now possible homelessness.
Editorial No umpire, no game
EDITORIAL: ON sporting fields around the nation each weekend, Australians live out their passion for sport.
Talking Point Amazon boom is not retail’s doom
LOUISE GRIMMER: Amazon faces challenges in its entry to the Australia market that it has not had before.
Talking Point 25 years of ignoring climate reality
PETER BOYER: The nation has had plenty of time to come up with a better plan.
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Tasmanian gems Auction reveals treasure trove
TASMANIA keeps her colonial treasures hidden in unusual places and some have been there for a very long time, says Gowans auctioneer Phil Gowan.
Senate estimates Fumbled phones a budget shocker
TAXPAYERS were billed $1.5m in 2016 to replace mobile devices lost or damaged by careless public servants, with Defence personnel the worst offenders.
Out of bounds Footy blows whistle on umpire abuse
FOOTBALL officials are so fed up with abuse the game’s governing body in Tasmania plans to ramp up sanctions against abusive players and spectators.
Tour favourite Porte says Team Sky, Froome look vulnerable
AFTER criticism of his BMC team, Tour de France joint favourite Richie Porte has raised doubts about Team Sky and defending champ Chris Froome, suggesting they may be a fading force.
TSL Clarence not getting ahead of its game
CLARENCE is flying this season and considering the Roos are second on the ladder, they have every reason to be thinking finals.
Hockey Last-gasp penalty stands after appeal
A PREMIER League hockey result came under heavy scrutiny after Canterbury’s men’s side lost an official appeal against its 3-3 draw with OHA.
Future star Horn can hit big time: Boxing promoter
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Satisfying Ange’s confidence finally repaid
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Six of the best news stories this week
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Restaurants take salmon off menu
Salmon is off the menu at some of Tasmania’s best restaurants, as chefs raise concerns about transparency and sustainability.
The life of Mary Shirley Walters
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No pain, no gain at the keyboard
THE concertos of Sergei Rachmaninov are punishing on any pianist who plays them, so they are rarely performed more than one at a time.
Last drinks to ease grief
MOURNERS are increasingly being sold alcohol at Tasmanian funeral homes, with the number of special liquor licences granted jumping in the past month.
Profits safe as houses
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Big call The bold selection statement Roos must make
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Kick-out blunder Goddard to pull trigger on future
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New deal Corr commits to ‘chase for premierships’
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Contentious rule What confusion? AFL backs shot clock
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Star skipper Durable Pendles eyes higher goals
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Restrictions Report calls for 75m building height limit
SIGNIFICANT restrictions on potential city skyscrapers and added criteria on “city-changing” developments will be considered by the Hobart City Council.
Tasmanian gems Auction reveals treasure trove
TASMANIA keeps her colonial treasures hidden in unusual places and some have been there for a very long time, says Gowans auctioneer Phil Gowan.
Dairy shake-up Call for Edith Creek factory sale
DAIRY giant Murray Goulburn says two parties are interested in its soon-to-be-closed milk factory in Tasmania’s North-West.
Federal funding Report shows Hobart is the real deal
HOBART has been identified as one of the next locations for a City Deal from the Federal Government, according to the Regional Australia Institute.
Editorial Change is new normal
EDITORIAL: IT is a changing world. The internet has altered the way we do everything, from how we interact with each other to the way we consume our news.
Tasmanian gems Auction reveals treasure trove
TASMANIA keeps her colonial treasures hidden in unusual places and some have been there for a very long time, says Gowans auctioneer Phil Gowan.
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Talking Point No pain, no gain at the keyboard
THE concertos of Sergei Rachmaninov are punishing on any pianist who plays them, so they are rarely performed more than one at a time.
Seven Mile Beach Swim in the pool or at the beach
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Cambridge Plenty of room for horsing around
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TasWeekend Filmmaker’s emotional release
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Film review A Knight to forget
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Pulse All her own work as Blasko treads solo path
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Nude swim Hundreds strip off for Mofo finale
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Audio indulgences Dark Mofo’s electronic Outpost
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Damage CBD businesses’ windows smashed
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Inquest Coroner finds dad caused Bjay’s death
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Politics
Launceston heritage Barracks site targeted for development
The Federal Government will spend $5 million to relocate defence activities from Launceston’s heritage-listed Paterson Barracks to allow for potential development.
Restrictions Report calls for 75m building height limit
SIGNIFICANT restrictions on potential city skyscrapers and added criteria on “city-changing” developments will be considered by the Hobart City Council.
Opinion
Talking Point Amazon boom is not retail’s doom
LOUISE GRIMMER: Amazon faces challenges in its entry to the Australia market that it has not had before.
Talking Point 25 years of ignoring climate reality
PETER BOYER: The nation has had plenty of time to come up with a better plan.
Tasmania
Camper Trapped ... in a van crawling with mice
A YOUNG couple say they have endured a horrific experience with a mouse-infested campervan they hired to tour Bruny Island.
Launceston heritage Barracks site targeted for development
The Federal Government will spend $5 million to relocate defence activities from Launceston’s heritage-listed Paterson Barracks to allow for potential development.
National
Councillor quits Clover slams ‘worst kind of politics’
SYDNEY Mayor Clover Moore has hit back at her deputy Kerryn Phelps who has quit, saying it is the “worst kind of politics”.
Luxury holiday Inside Clive Palmer’s glam euro trip
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World
Lawsuit Jeweller ‘covers up’ grisly murder
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Legal win Donald Trump’s travel ban revived
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