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Top doctors group backs pill testing trial - Sufficient evidence exists to support pill testing trials, a prominent group of doctors has told state and territory leaders.The Royal Australasian Co ...

Mixed reaction to Bushby's surprise departure from Senate - In a surprise announcement, Tasmanian Senator David Bushby revealed today he will tender his resignation to the Senate on Monday. "On Monday, ...

'Rising torrent' of concern over aged care - The royal commission into Australia's aged care sector comes amid a "rising torrent" of concern over safety and quality but is a "once- ...

US 'disturbed' by gay arrests in Chechnya - The US State Department has expressed concern after reports that Chechen authorities have resumed large-scale arrests of LGBT individuals emerged earl ...

Dad visits Aiia vigil as cops make arrest - International student Aiia Maasarwe loved Melbourne, the city where she lost her life and where on Friday police arrested a man in connection with the ...

Unlocking whale secrets - An expedition described as the most comprehensive scientific voyage ever undertaken to study blue whales, and their krill food source, sets out towa ...

Duque vows justice following Bogota blast - Colombia will step up border controls and security on access roads to cities following a car bombing that killed 11 people at a police academy, Presid ...

Leaders condemn 'shocking' student murder - Prime Minister Scott Morrison has described the brutal murder of an international student in Melbourne as the "most despicable of crimes", w ...

Prince Philip escapes road crash unhurt - The Duke of Edinburgh was left "very shocked" and shaken following a car crash, but walked away unhurt after his vehicle reportedly overturn ...

Mentally ill patient's death could have been avoided, says coroner - The death of a 55-year-old chronic mental health patient in a Tasmanian hospital could have been prevented, a coroners report has found. Mr Nigel D ...

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Hot weather brings fire concerns: TFS talks actions you can take to stay safe

Jan 14, 2019

The next few days will see the country engulfed in extreme hot weather, with temperatures expected to hit a top of 36 degrees in Tasmania. With a…

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Community frustrated over new ticket system for Symphony Under the Stars

18 January 2019

Social media is in a frenzy over the ‘sold out’ Symphony Under the…
Listeners give their support to Donny from Elizabethtown

18 January 2019

One of Tasmania Talks’ favourite callers is true blue Aussie Donny…
Launceston community takes fuel gouging into own hands

18 January 2019

The Launceston community is taking it into their own hands to take on…
Used Car of the Week - Fantastic Forester

18 January 2019

The first Free Range Friday for the year has arrived, and it's time…
Car park payment notices cause concern

17 January 2019

Have you ever received a parking notice that you believe was…
Fallen truckers to be remembered this weekend

17 January 2019

This Saturday, fallen truckies will be remembered by their colleagues…
Rubbish charity donations too much for My Charity Shop

17 January 2019

The start of a new year is always a bumper time for charity shops to…
We still have more to give, but need help: Tas has hay for drought-affected farmers, but needs govt assistance

17 January 2019

Our generous Tasmanian farmers have more hay to give to their…

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On the Road with Gowans Motor Group

Used Car of the Week - Fantastic Forester

18 January 2019

The first Free Range Friday for the year has arrived, and it's time…
Used Car of the Week - Super Subaru

13 December 2018

Today is the last time Brian Carlton will catch up with Damon Gothe,…

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Mixed reaction to Bushby's surprise departure from Senate

18 January 2019

In a surprise announcement, Tasmanian Senator David Bushby revealed…
Unlocking whale secrets

18 January 2019

An expedition described as the most comprehensive scientific voyage…
Mentally ill patient's death could have been avoided, says coroner

18 January 2019

The death of a 55-year-old chronic mental health patient in a…
Mega bushfire fears for wilderness

18 January 2019

Authorities are concerned a weather change due on Friday evening…
HCC Alderman weighs in on parking meter grief

17 January 2019

The rollout of new smart parking meters around Hobart is continuing…
Man and his dog rescued from Tamar River

17 January 2019

Tasmania police is urging anyone planning or going onto the water in…

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