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MARK and Alicia Leis took on a steep challenge with their fourth build, but are thrilled with the result: a home that feels as if it’s floating over the hillside.
Rising crime Murder rate increases in Tasmania
SERIOUS crime has increased by more than 10 per cent across Tasmania in the past year, partly as a result of a jump in murders and organised crime.
Farewell Hodgey Golden times for hero Hawk
HAWTHORN’S “Tasmanian era” has been a golden age for the mighty Hawks and while the brown and gold heroes have come and gone, one stands out from all the rest — Luke Hodge.
Tasmanian Diggers Taste of victory, but a bitter end
THE discovery of the crucial role of Tasmanian Diggers in a breakthrough battle has led a Hobart school principal to write his third book about World War I.
New Town precinct Reviving the village vibe
ONE of Tasmania’s oldest suburbs is set to have life injected back into its shopping strip. Hobart City Council is looking for public input on ways to breathe life into the New Town Rd retail precinct.
Traffic congestion Love affair with cars still growing
DESPITE increasing traffic congestion, Tasmania’s reliance on cars is growing stronger. We own more cars per capita than any other state and this year the island acquired cars at the nation’s fastest rate.
TasWeekend Boomers prove age is just a number
BABY Boomers are redefining what it means to act their age, embracing the next stage of life as active, engaged members of the community – all while remaining fit and fabulous.
Multiple incidents Chigwell fire destroys home
A FIRE in Chigwell has destroyed at least one unit and affected two others.
Trump’s threat Trump’s war talk a ‘tragicomedy’: NK
NORTH Korea has laughed off President Trump’s threat that a military option was ‘locked and loaded’, saying it was “on standby to launch fire” into the United States.
Star cyclist heart scare Surgery over, Baker back on track
SURGERY has revealed Georgia Baker’s heart condition is hereditary but the Rio Olympian is confident her issues are not linked to the death of her father from a heart attack in 2015.
TasWeekend New coach keen to pitch in
HOBART Hurricanes head coach Gary Kirsten knows well the thrill of walking onto a cricket pitch at the start of a game.
He said/She said Do reality TV stars deserve fame?
THE HIT100.9FM team of Paul Hogan and Esther Woodhams tackle the question, do reality TV contestants deserve to be stars?
TasWeekend My mincer is an essential travel item
CHARLES WOOLEY: THE alleged plot to bring down an aircraft in Australian airspace had all the clumsy and incompetent elements of one of those Hollywood high-flying farces.
From Around The Site
Sad loss World’s oldest man dies at 113
ISRAELI Holocaust survivor Yisrael Kristal who was certified by the Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest man, has died.
Court battle Judge throws out DJ’s case against Swift
A JUDGE has dismissed a radio DJ’s case against Taylor Swift in a trial that delved into their dueling lawsuits over whether he groped her.
Farewell Hodgey Golden times for hero Hawk
HAWTHORN’S “Tasmanian era” has been a golden age for the mighty Hawks and while the brown and gold heroes have come and gone, one stands out from all the rest — Luke Hodge.
Star cyclist heart scare Surgery over, Baker back on track
SURGERY has revealed Georgia Baker’s heart condition is hereditary but the Rio Olympian is confident her issues are not linked to the death of her father from a heart attack in 2015.
NPL ‘Cracking goal’ keeps Clarence hopes alive
CLARENCE United has kept its slim hopes of playing in the League Cup alive by recording its second win in a row, beating third-placed Devonport Strikers 2-1 at Wentworth Park.
SFL Potential grand final dress rehearsal ahead
NEW Norfolk and Lindisfarne have been the SFL frontrunners all season — a trend that was never going to change yesterday.
Super Saturday Crows cruise, Eagles survive scare
RECAP THE ACTION: ADELAIDE has brushed Essendon aside despite an injury scare to Rory Sloane, while West Coast hang on against a spirited Carlton in Perth.
TSL round 18 Bombers thrash Hobart City
THE make-up of this year’s TSL finals series is locked in, with Lauderdale securing a top-three finish and condemning the Hobart City Demons to another season without September action.
Boxing Conor McGregor sparring clips released
VIDEO clips from the Conor McGregor-Paulie Malignaggi sparring sessions have been revealed — highlighting the Irishman’s true boxing ability.
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Pokies exit a boon: report
REMOVING poker machines from Tasmanian pubs and clubs will bring significant economic benefits to the state, says a new report.
East Coast ban on new fish farms
TASMANIA’S Primary Industries Minister says the entire East Coast – excluding the Tassal fish farm at Okehampton Bay – will be fish farm-free under a new industry plan.
Prison unrest sparks nicotine review
An urgent review has been ordered into Risdon Prison’s management of a nicotine program after an inmate protest ended in teargas being used on the offenders.
Wilkie lodges High Court showdown
HIGH Court action spearheaded by Denison MP Andrew Wilkie would rule out further action on same-sex marriage if successful, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says.
Jobs reprieve tipped at Edith Creek
MURRAY Goulburn says it is now focused on selling its Edith Creek milk plant, raising hopes that the 120 jobs about to be lost could be resurrected under a new owner and business model.
Mav centre of alleged fraud charge
ONE of Australia’s biggest Aboriginal corporations is alleging that former Glenorchy Council alderman Steve ‘Mav’ Mavrigiannakis ripped it off to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Prison warnings ignored, says Labor
UPDATED: THE State Government has been accused of ignoring clear warnings trouble was brewing at Risdon Prison.
Miner’s death focus of month-long hearing
A HEARING date has finally been set for the case against Copper Mines of Tasmania in relation to the death of a worker in a mud rush at its Queenstown operation.
AFL Sunday ‘What a stupid, little fat man you are’
LIVE: A running gag that has haunted a Channel Nine AFL presenter throughout his career bit him again in funny fashion on live TV.
Saints-Dees finals heaven and hell battle
LIVE COVERAGE: MELBOURNE and St Kilda will do battle in a mini-final that could effectively put paid to one’s finals hopes, with the other keeping their season alive.
Funny stuff ‘Nath was on the couch eating grapes’
PLENTY of hilarious stories have been told about retiring star Steve Johnson, but the former Cat’s story about an ex-teammate might just take the cake.
Chris McDermott Why Showdown final looms large
There is less than four weeks until finals and with a possible second finals Showdown between Adelaide and Port Adelaide looming, CHRIS McDERMOTT plots the paths to September for SA’s clubs.
New chapter Hibberd: ‘I made the right call’
IT WAS the little things Michael Hibberd missed the most. After an enforced break from the game in 2016, the Dees defender on his fresh start and appreciating footy more than ever.
Accommodation Airbnb boom in CBD and surrounds
INNER suburbs surrounding Hobart’s CBD are the most popular locations for self-contained visitor accommodation as Airbnb continues to boom, new data shows.
New store H&M in Hobart ‘early in the new year’
EUROPEAN clothing giant H&M is definitely opening a store in Hobart in the new year, Lord Mayor Sue Hickey says.
New images Skyscraper design ‘taller but better’
A TALLER and narrower version of a proposed Hobart skyscraper will have less environmental impact than the previous shorter version, says the project’s architect.
Takeover showdown TasWater takes aim at ‘schoolyard bully’
THE head of TasWater has fired the first shot ahead of a final session of State Parliament set to be dominated by the Liberals’ TasWater takeover bid.
TasWeekend Shear delight for our wool growers
WE make seriously good wool, but what happens to it is akin to top winemakers selling their product as cleanskins. Should we feel sheepish about missing out on a major branding opportunity?
TasWeekend Illness pushed family to the limit
WHEN a child develops an eating disorder it is every parent’s nightmare, but after crucifying herself over her daughter’s disease, Anne Tonner came to the fore in search of solutions and understanding.
TasWeekend At home and living on the edge
MARK and Alicia Leis took on a steep challenge with their fourth build, but are thrilled with the result: a home that feels as if it’s floating over the hillside.
TasWeekend New coach keen to pitch in
HOBART Hurricanes head coach Gary Kirsten knows well the thrill of walking onto a cricket pitch at the start of a game.
Property report State of growth
THERE has been an impressive number of houses sold so far this year in Tasmania, a REIT report revealed.
Commercial property Business is booming
THE multi-million dollar sale of the Harvey Norman Complex in the northern suburbs is the latest addition to a growing list of excellent commercial property sales results this year.
Movie review It’s a total waste of space
TIM MARTAIN: French director Luc Besson has allowed himself to be seduced by special effects at the expense of a decent storyline.
Superstar tour Stevie Nicks to tour Australia
THE grande dame of rock’n’roll Stevie Nicks has extended her 24 Karat Gold tour to Australia and she is bringing a very special guest with her.
Pulse Tina still shows heart and craft
KANE YOUNG: Tina Arena is looking back on 40 years of success while also helping the next generation of artists.
PyroRhythm This heat is hard to beat
AN incredible display of twirling and drumming will light up the cold winter night in Hobart on Friday.
Band goes platinum Sounds like teen spirit
MUSIC students from two Hobart high schools have taken on the mainland’s best — and come out on top.
Rising crime Murder rate increases in Tasmania
SERIOUS crime has increased by more than 10 per cent across Tasmania in the past year, partly as a result of a jump in murders and organised crime.
‘Master of disguise’ Australia’s most wanted man spotted
HE looks like a middle-aged salesman, but former Tasmanian Graham Potter is a monster who decapitated a woman on his buck’s night and used a fatsuit to evade capture for seven years.
Politics
Pokies inquiry Gaming machines test could be extended
ALL existing poker machines in the state could be subject to an examination along the lines of the future community interest test to be applied to new pokie applications.
Postal plebiscite Church’s uncertainty about free speech
THE Catholic Church in Tasmania is calling for free speech protections so it can argue its case for traditional marriage in the lead up to the proposed same-sex marriage postal survey.
Opinion
He said/She said Do reality TV stars deserve fame?
THE HIT100.9FM team of Paul Hogan and Esther Woodhams tackle the question, do reality TV contestants deserve to be stars?
TasWeekend My mincer is an essential travel item
CHARLES WOOLEY: THE alleged plot to bring down an aircraft in Australian airspace had all the clumsy and incompetent elements of one of those Hollywood high-flying farces.
Tasmania
TasWeekend Illness pushed family to the limit
WHEN a child develops an eating disorder it is every parent’s nightmare, but after crucifying herself over her daughter’s disease, Anne Tonner came to the fore in search of solutions and understanding.
Property report State of growth
THERE has been an impressive number of houses sold so far this year in Tasmania, a REIT report revealed.
National
Tragedy Girl, 2, killed in Queensland driveway tragedy
IT’S the blink-of-an-eye tragedy that takes seven Australian children a year – and two-year-old Hope Bunston is the latest victim.
Postal vote Thorpie lashes out at our pollies
OLYMPIAN Ian Thorpe has thrown his weight behind the ‘yes’ vote on same-sex marriage. He had strong words for our leaders.
World
Race hate Driver charged over Virginia horror
POLICE have revealed the identity of a man who allegedly drove a car into a group of counter-protesters at a white supremacist rally.
North Korea Leaders lobby Trump with call for calm
WORLD leaders have begun calling Donald Trump one-by-one to encourage him to dial down the rhetoric on North Korea.
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