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Man placed under guardianship order after wife's death says his rights were 'completely taken away'

A Tasmanian man who was placed under a guardianship order, moved into a secure dementia unit and had his drivers licence cancelled just weeks after his wife's death says his rights were "completely taken away".

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Tasmanian artist Mary Pridmore dies weeks out from final exhibition of life's work

Mary Pridmore knew time was running out, telling the ABC her final art exhibition in mid-October would be a showcase of her life's work and its exploration of feminist themes — sadly, her death last week means she will not be there to see it.

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Taipans blitz upsets JackJumpers in NBL

A stunning third-quarter run has propelled the Cairns Taipans to a 22-point NBL win over last season's grand finalists Tasmania JackJumpers in Hobart.

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Widespread rainfall forecast for Australia

Much of Australia is in for a drenching this week, with heavy rain forecast from the far north through to Tasmania.

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Facebook Marketplace scammer falsified bank transfers, Tasmania Police allege

A 22-year-old man allegedly falsified bank transfers to scam people using Facebook Marketplace out of goods worth more than $200,000, including cars, motorcycles and electronics, police say.

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Shoplifting rates go up as cost-of-living increases take hold in Tasmania

There are fears supermarket theft is increasing to feed families amid growing cost-of-living pressures, with one supermarket manager reporting that people are brazen enough to "just bring a big bag" to fill up.

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Temporary return of Aboriginal artefacts for Tasmanian exhibition sparks conversation

Local Aboriginal artefacts are returned to Tasmania for a new exhibition, some for the first time since their removal more than 200 years ago. Should they stay?

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Voting in Tasmania's local council elections is now compulsory. Here's what you need to know

Can you vote in person or on the phone? Is it compulsory? How do you find out about the candidates? When will the results come in? These questions — and more — about Tasmania's council elections answered.

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Phoenix defeat JackJumpers in NBL opener

South East Melbourne Phoenix have opened the new NBL season in style, with Kyle Adnam leading his team to a five-point victory over the Tasmania JackJumpers.

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Optus hack lesson learned by Tasmanian organisations, who say they are better prepared for cyber attacks

The Optus hack has again highlighted the risk posed to large companies by cyber criminals, but smaller enterprises are also vulnerable — and these Tasmanian organisations say they aren't leaving things to chance.

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Lake Pedder, a dam on a fault line and a Tasmanian town downstream — but what's the risk?

A Tasmanian government business will reinforce a Lake Pedder dam over earthquake concerns, but risk assessments over what would unfold if it failed have not been made public.

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Meredith bags five as Bulls rolled in Cup

Paceman Riley Meredith has taken career-best domestic one-day figures of 5-26 to help Tasmania dismiss Queensland for 144 in their Marsh Cup clash in Brisbane.

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Tas govt date gaffe prompts apology change

The Tasmanian government has rescheduled an apology to survivors of child sexual abuse after it was planned on the anniversary of a perpetrator's death.

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Coal-fed hydrogen plant 'cannot go ahead' if Tasmania is to maintain 'clean, green' reputation, expert says

A proposal for a coal-fed hydrogen plant in Tasmania "cannot go ahead" if the state is to live up to its "clean, green" reputation, one expert says — with an activist group vowing to do "everything we can to stop this project".

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Tasmanian coroner able to determine how Michelle Meades died, but not who's responsible

The case of the "brutal" death of a woman whose body was found in a burnt out unit has highlighted a problem in Tasmanian law, with a coroner saying she is "limited" in the findings she can make — with the government now saying it is "open" to making changes.

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When does daylight saving time start in Australia in 2022? How long does it go for? Do I change the time on my phone?

If you're in a state or territory that observes daylight saving time, the clocks will have moved forward by an hour. Here's how to make sure your smartphone made the switch.

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Tasmanian councillor's property developer connection probed in integrity report

A former Derwent Valley councillor received $5,000 from a property developer before an election, performed paid work for them while on council, "agitated" for their interests, and pressured council staff on their behalf, a report finds.

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Tasmania Police officers involved in shooting back at work, as search for Robert George Greig continues

Three Tasmania police officers who narrowly missed being shot late on Monday have returned to work, with the alleged gunman still on the loose and believed to be driving a repainted car to evade capture.

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Scepticism over Queensland businessman's 'clean' coal-to-hydrogen project in Tasmania's Fingal Valley

A Queensland businessman and "ex-Rhodesian special forces soldier" who says his success is a result of "doing God's will, God's way" plans to re-open a coal mine to fuel a hydrogen plant, and claims it will be the world's first clean coal-to-hydrogen project.

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Carey plays lone hand as Tigers bite

Tasmania have made a bright start in their first outing of the summer by dismissing South Australia relatively cheaply in the One-Day Cup match.

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Tasmanian state school teachers hold two-hour strike over pay and conditions

State schools opened an hour and a half late this morning as Tasmanian teachers stopped work. They are calling for better resources and reduced workloads.

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Tasmania Police urge Robert George Greig, wanted over alleged shooting, to surrender

Tasmania Police implore a 33-year-old man wanted over the alleged shooting of a police vehicle to give himself up, saying he may have "repainted" his car to avoid detection.

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Tasmanian farmer breaks new ground in quest to spearhead white asparagus market

Top chefs are getting excited about the first Australian commercial crop of European white on a small family farm in southern Tasmania.

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Epic Heemskirk MTB trail to add to Tasmania's allure for world-class mountain bike riding

The remote and "adventurous" bike trail network descends a 30km mountain ridge line on Tasmania's West Coast, with a launch date of December 10.

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Tasmania is set for a warm spring — but the east could be much wetter than the west

After a mild winter with higher-than-average maximum and minimum temperatures, spring in Tasmania is set to follow the same trend, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

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