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Humans have lived off nature’s capital – not her income, says Charles

The Prince of Wales spoke as he visited a farm near Launceston.

The Independent UK

Camilla says sorry for bringing rain as thunderstorm breaks heatwave in Cornwall

The Duchess of Cornwall was visiting Launceston with the Prince of Wales when the clouds broke.

The Independent UK

Snow falls 'nearly to sea level' at Hobart as Tasmania braces for further chilly nights

Snow settles in some of Hobart's suburbs, reaching down as low as 150 metres, with more chilly nights on the way for the state.

ABC News

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Two people in hospital after multi-car crash on Illawarra Road at Longford, south of Launceston

Two people are taken to hospital after a series of crashes involving eight cars and a bus on a stretch of a major Tasmanian road south of Launceston.

ABC News

Freezing fog, the picturesque but potentially dangerous weather phenomenon

Early morning commuters are accustomed to fog blanketing the roads in winter, but those in the aviation game know of something more insidious: freezing fog.

ABC News

Inquiry hears of paedophile Griffin's 'red flags' while caring for teenage female at Launceston hospital

A woman who — as a 16-year-old hospital patient was in the care of a notorious paedophile — says she remembers "a lot of red flags" and is baffled why no one in authority did anything about it at the time.

ABC News

Review announced into management at Launceston hospital in wake of damning commission of inquiry evidence

There will be "significant changes to leadership roles" at a Tasmanian hospital following a week of harrowing victim accounts at a child sexual abuse inquiry, the government announces.

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Central, but no oven: what can you afford on Australia’s median weekly rent of $508?

A house with a yard in East Launceston is in reach, but if you want to be close to Sydney’s CBD, you’ll have to skimp on quality

The Guardian - AU

Launceston barbershop cuts mental health stigma with in-chair support

A Barbers for Life project in Launceston, in northern Tasmania, aims to equip barbers with the tools needed to support clients going through a rough time.

ABC News

Woman abused by LGH paedophile James Griffin flagged risk to children, inquiry hears

In 2011, Kylee Pearn told the Launceston General Hospital that there was a child abuser working in the children's ward — she knew because he'd abused her years earlier. The paedophile, James Geoffrey Griffin, would continue working there for another eight years.

ABC News

Sexual abuse survivor says Launceston General Hospital conducted inquiry without his input

A witness tells a child abuse inquiry the Launceston General Hospital did not tell him the outcome of the investigation into his complaint, while a former chief executive apologises to the family of a young girl who alleged she was raped by a doctor.

ABC News

ATSB drive shaft warning for 'Huey' helicopters after fatal Tasmanian crash

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau warns helicopter operators to inspect their aircraft's drive shaft after a fatal crash in Launceston earlier this year during bushfire water bombing.

ABC News

Garbage truck driver not at fault over four-year-old Launceston boy's death, coroner finds

There was no way a garbage truck driver could have seen a four-year-old Launceston boy on his bike before a fatal accident last year, a coroner finds.

ABC News

Anger over cigarette smoke entering Launceston General Hospital maternity ward

Corrie Summers was with her baby and recovering after an emergency caesarean when cigarette smoke blew into the maternity ward from a nearby park. The hospital says the park is on council land and the Mayor says smoking is legal there — but an expert warns mums could sue if…

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Property ownership is not the Australian dream for many lifelong renters

Some young Australians say they are choosing not to buy as property and housing prices climb to unreachable heights. Although there are signs the market is cooling in regional areas.

AAP

Maturing Hawks shock Brisbane in AFL upset

Mitch Lewis kicked four goals and Jai Newcombe starred in the middle as Hawthorn came from behind to beat Brisbane in an AFL classic in Launceston.

AAP

Lions wary of Hawthorn in Tassie AFL game

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is sure his players have not forgotten the upset hiding Hawthorn dished out to them in Launceston last year.

AAP

Super Giants come from behind to beat Pies

The Giants were in huge trouble in the first half against Collingwood before their skipper Jo Harten spearheaded a stunning revival in Launceston.

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Tasmania's Art Deco, modernist architecture captured by photographer Thomas Ryan

A photographer on a mission to celebrate and protect Tasmanian modernism says there's more to heritage than just sandstone.

ABC News

Three years in prison for Tasmania Police officer who killed a man and injured his wife in Launceston crash

A woman struck by a police car that also killed her husband says she believes she has "forgiven" the driver — but a court hears the crash has eroded the family's faith in police in general.

Newcastle Herald

A police officer, a red light, and a family left forever shattered

NSW man Tony Campbell was killed when police officer Aaron Bonner ran a red light in Launceston.

ABC News

Mother tells Tasmania's child abuse commission of inquiry of feeling ignored, belittled by Launceston hospital staff

A mother increasingly frantic over what was happening to her daughter at a Tasmanian hospital says she called a child safety service because she did not know who else to turn to.

ABC News

Targa Tasmania kicks off with changes a year after three competitors died in the space of two days

The 30th Targa Tasmania car rally kicks off in northern Tasmania, with a ceremonial start to the event before competitors take on stages in Hillwood and George Town.

ABC News

Paddy McCartin fails concussion test in Sydney Swans' comeback AFL win over Hawthorn

Sydney is buoyed by the condition of Paddy McCartin after he suffered a head knock and was subbed out during the Swans' come-from-behind victory over Hawthorn in Launceston.

AAP

Sydney surge past Hawks in AFL comeback

The Sydney Swans have finished with a nine-goal final term to notch a 41-point comeback win over Hawthorn at University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston.

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