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Off the rails? Minister won't rule out end of the line for iconic railway
Off the rails? Minister won't rule out end of the line for iconic railway
Will it be full steam ahead for the iconic West Coast venture?
Bucking the trend: Tasmania's wild deer move from forest to fine dining
Bucking the trend: Tasmania's wild deer move from forest to fine dining
The wild wanderers are deemed safe, sustainable, and high-quality.
The touching reason 221 truck drivers took over Longford's roads
The touching reason 221 truck drivers took over Longford's roads
It was the best ever turnout for the annual event.
Life in rural Tasmania dangerous and confronting, openly gay man says
Life in rural Tasmania dangerous and confronting, openly gay man says
It comes months after new anti-hate laws passed Parliament.
Trevallyn's Hoo Hoo Hut reopens - with features you may recognise | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Trevallyn's Hoo Hoo Hut reopens - with features you may recognise | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Builders salvaged some parts of the old building.
Police commissioner urged gun limit before government's rejection | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Police commissioner urged gun limit before government's rejection | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
The letter came in the wake of the Bondi Beach mass shooting.
Thinking of building a granny flat? How new rules might make it easier
Thinking of building a granny flat? How new rules might make it easier
The new change could provide a way out the rental market.
'We want to come home': Family dreams of Tassie return as 4yo Daisy battles cancer
'We want to come home': Family dreams of Tassie return as 4yo Daisy battles cancer
'The only support I've got is my sister and she's in Tasmania.'
Launceston summer had coldest nights for 20 years, rain dries up | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Launceston summer had coldest nights for 20 years, rain dries up | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Just two days hit the 30-degree mark.
Barbara Whybrow, David Carswell in Tennis Tasmania Hall of Fame | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Barbara Whybrow, David Carswell in Tennis Tasmania Hall of Fame | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
'The competition was fierce, but there was always a beer after.'
Meet Tasmania Zoo's cutest new additions, Wendon, Wynice and Wanchester
Meet Tasmania Zoo's cutest new additions, Wendon, Wynice and Wanchester
'They're at the ultimate cuteness.'
Launceston's biggest indoor sporting facility opens this month | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Launceston's biggest indoor sporting facility opens this month | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
'This is incredible.'
Fire-affected families take to social media to speak after Tamar Marine blaze
Fire-affected families take to social media to speak after Tamar Marine blaze
The aggressive blaze took two hours to control.
'Old farts' keeping dying artform alive - and drawing students to Tasmania
'Old farts' keeping dying artform alive - and drawing students to Tasmania
'That sort of traditional practice is not taught.'
Launceston man shares unusual place he found God as Princes Square pulls hundreds
Launceston man shares unusual place he found God as Princes Square pulls hundreds
'Before any of that, God met him.'
Lizette Cabrera wins 2026 Launceston International tennis | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Lizette Cabrera wins 2026 Launceston International tennis | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
The Examiner's rolling coverage of the Launceston International.
Trent Cotchin, Brendon Ellis to play for North Launceston | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Trent Cotchin, Brendon Ellis to play for North Launceston | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Northern Tasmanian woman accused of blackmail and sexual assault | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Northern Tasmanian woman accused of blackmail and sexual assault | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Thomas Fancutt using TikTok to detail return from doping ban | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Thomas Fancutt using TikTok to detail return from doping ban | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Don't miss the blood moon: last total lunar eclipse until 2029
Don't miss the blood moon: last total lunar eclipse until 2029
Young James Boag explores brewing at namesake brewery | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Young James Boag explores brewing at namesake brewery | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Public backlash ends Launceston's 4-day work week plan | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Public backlash ends Launceston's 4-day work week plan | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
140-year tenant given eviction order by council as disputes remain unresolved
140-year tenant given eviction order by council as disputes remain unresolved
Your voice matters: Tell us what you want to see in your local news
Your voice matters: Tell us what you want to see in your local news
The $100 snub: Politicians refused to donate to a simple anti-violence campaign
The $100 snub: Politicians refused to donate to a simple anti-violence campaign
Magic hunt: 400,000 trading cards, Eric Clapton electric guitar stolen
Magic hunt: 400,000 trading cards, Eric Clapton electric guitar stolen
From police academy to promotion: Launceston sergeants | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
From police academy to promotion: Launceston sergeants | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
The great exodus: Half of city Gen Zs are chasing a 'regional renaissance'
The great exodus: Half of city Gen Zs are chasing a 'regional renaissance'
'Cafes over carriages': former mayor says $20m needed to restore railway
'Cafes over carriages': former mayor says $20m needed to restore railway
More than a meal: how volunteer shortages impact vulnerable lives
More than a meal: how volunteer shortages impact vulnerable lives
School shutdown risk: are there more classroom disruptions on the horizon?
School shutdown risk: are there more classroom disruptions on the horizon?
Teachers 'walking on eggshells' following deputy principal's departure
Teachers 'walking on eggshells' following deputy principal's departure
The 19-year-old who saved a well loved Launceston cafe from the brink
The 19-year-old who saved a well loved Launceston cafe from the brink
Old Launcestonians, new rules for NTFA Under-18.5's | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Old Launcestonians, new rules for NTFA Under-18.5's | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
'Gut-wrenching': Katrina was forced to listen to praise for her abuser. She wants it to stop
'Gut-wrenching': Katrina was forced to listen to praise for her abuser. She wants it to stop
'Unfair and unkind': New operator defends council over restaurant closure
'Unfair and unkind': New operator defends council over restaurant closure
Business lobby demands public say on council and union's four-day week deal
Business lobby demands public say on council and union's four-day week deal
Drones and drug-drivers: What police picked up at Party in the Paddock
Drones and drug-drivers: What police picked up at Party in the Paddock
Inside the race to prove existence of Tasmanian tigers - or recreate them
Inside the race to prove existence of Tasmanian tigers - or recreate them
In photos: How the first day went for students new and old
In photos: How the first day went for students new and old
Hobart stadium: developer says $40m spent so far, and not a sod turned
Hobart stadium: developer says $40m spent so far, and not a sod turned
'I'm sorry mum': Schoolboy and his family facing one-in-a-million cancer battle
'I'm sorry mum': Schoolboy and his family facing one-in-a-million cancer battle
He was homeless here three years ago, now he's brought 300 people together
He was homeless here three years ago, now he's brought 300 people together
Experienced chef opens Bad Boy bakery and cafe in Launceston
Experienced chef opens Bad Boy bakery and cafe in Launceston
Photos: Festivale gives young musician first gig at major festival
Photos: Festivale gives young musician first gig at major festival
'We will not be stopped': Tassie activist headed for Gaza for a third time
'We will not be stopped': Tassie activist headed for Gaza for a third time
'A flood of messages': Tassie act Spooky Eyes on supporting Foo Fighters
'A flood of messages': Tassie act Spooky Eyes on supporting Foo Fighters
Royal family's Princess Anne honours former Launceston, Queechy student
Royal family's Princess Anne honours former Launceston, Queechy student
Meet Lexi Moir: A rising South Launceston cricket product | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Meet Lexi Moir: A rising South Launceston cricket product | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Australian Open fever: Top 20 Launceston International players | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Australian Open fever: Top 20 Launceston International players | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
From instant coffee to cafe owners: sister, brother, wife trio buy business
From instant coffee to cafe owners: sister, brother, wife trio buy business
Tasmanian 22-year-old builds top-rated business with 20 employees
Tasmanian 22-year-old builds top-rated business with 20 employees
Woman bitten by shark during 'peaceful' swim at popular North-West beach
Woman bitten by shark during 'peaceful' swim at popular North-West beach
Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston Grammar resume cricket rivalry | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston Grammar resume cricket rivalry | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
How families spent Australia Day 2026 in Launceston: Check out our pics
How families spent Australia Day 2026 in Launceston: Check out our pics
Were you at the Foo Fighters? Here are our best fan photos from the show
Were you at the Foo Fighters? Here are our best fan photos from the show
Photos: Foo Fighters deliver rock, a surprise guest and exciting news at Tassie gig
Photos: Foo Fighters deliver rock, a surprise guest and exciting news at Tassie gig
'Surreal': Foo Fighters flow-on effects, benefits felt from pub to airport
'Surreal': Foo Fighters flow-on effects, benefits felt from pub to airport
How you can cut back on your back-to-school bill without cutting corners
How you can cut back on your back-to-school bill without cutting corners
Most places have crazy cat ladies, Tasmania has 'crazy goat ladies'
Most places have crazy cat ladies, Tasmania has 'crazy goat ladies'
'The worst accusation': beautician's life upended by Facebook security bot
'The worst accusation': beautician's life upended by Facebook security bot
'Progress over perfection': home-grown clinic celebrates 20-year anniversary
'Progress over perfection': home-grown clinic celebrates 20-year anniversary
Popular ex-cop Will Smith among Northern Tasmania's newest OAM recipients
Popular ex-cop Will Smith among Northern Tasmania's newest OAM recipients
'So much greater than myself': our first astronaut is a true blue inspiration
'So much greater than myself': our first astronaut is a true blue inspiration
Alleged grooming risk: government and department at odds over educator hire
Alleged grooming risk: government and department at odds over educator hire
'No legal basis' for more health and safety charges against harness trainer
'No legal basis' for more health and safety charges against harness trainer
Foo Fighters flashback: When Dave Grohl's band last rocked Tasmania
Foo Fighters flashback: When Dave Grohl's band last rocked Tasmania
The loophole letting potential groomers move between Tasmanian schools
The loophole letting potential groomers move between Tasmanian schools
West Tamar Council apprentice Stephanie Grose enjoys Ashes tour | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
West Tamar Council apprentice Stephanie Grose enjoys Ashes tour | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Conduct of educator fired for posing grooming risk not reportable
Conduct of educator fired for posing grooming risk not reportable
Lost adventure: the beloved luxury train that time and cars left behind
Lost adventure: the beloved luxury train that time and cars left behind
'I was going to lose my daughter': finding confidence outside the classroom
'I was going to lose my daughter': finding confidence outside the classroom
From passion to necessity: why Tassie is the nation's side business capital
From passion to necessity: why Tassie is the nation's side business capital
'Means the world': Launceston drivers earn major chance years in the making
'Means the world': Launceston drivers earn major chance years in the making
Historic Launceston warehouse primed to become family-friendly British pub
Historic Launceston warehouse primed to become family-friendly British pub
Not just 'little purple flowers': the man behind a powerhouse of lavender
Not just 'little purple flowers': the man behind a powerhouse of lavender
Netball, AFL in India? Launnie nurse's left field health education approach
Netball, AFL in India? Launnie nurse's left field health education approach
Matt Dingjan's Launceston to Hobart run for SPEAK UP Stay ChatTY | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Matt Dingjan's Launceston to Hobart run for SPEAK UP Stay ChatTY | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Launceston couple, 21, launch Pocket of Posies gift store | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Launceston couple, 21, launch Pocket of Posies gift store | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Chelsea Tuck aims for global BMX stage amid local successes | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Chelsea Tuck aims for global BMX stage amid local successes | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Nationwide e-bike safety crisis demands urgent action | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Nationwide e-bike safety crisis demands urgent action | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
'So many people': Is this the solution to older Tasmanians' housing woes?
'So many people': Is this the solution to older Tasmanians' housing woes?
Candid photos: The simple joy of a sunny summer day at Greens Beach
Candid photos: The simple joy of a sunny summer day at Greens Beach
Launceston tram network set to expand over Black Bridge | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Launceston tram network set to expand over Black Bridge | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Launceston couple's $4.6 million mansion set to smash sale record | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Launceston couple's $4.6 million mansion set to smash sale record | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
2025 year in review: the biggest events and moments of the year
2025 year in review: the biggest events and moments of the year
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