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Poets in Tasmania and Sweden, who have never met in person, use online chats to co-write poetry book

Therese Corfiatis and Britta Stenberg have never met in person but the pair now describe themselves as "sisters" after developing a close relationship sparked by a love of poetry.

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Tasmania's west coast faces boom as mine reopens, but childcare and housing setbacks plague workers

Bryan Soriano was the head chef at the local pub in his regional town. He had to quit because he couldn't get childcare for his daughter.

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Fork in the road: can Tasmania unwind the environmental damage at Lake Pedder?

Christine Milne argues the glory of restored Tasmanian lake, drowned in 1972, would outweigh benefits of energy it generates

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Roos hold firm against late Cats AFLW push

North Melbourne's record in Tasmania has improved to 10-0 after they held off a fast-finishing Geelong to post a 12-point AFLW victory.

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The Loop: Two police officers stabbed in London, convicted murderer granted parole in Tasmania, Cardi B sentenced to community service

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AFL presidents to look at Tasmania's bid

Tasmania's bid to win an AFL licence will be put under the microscope next week when a presentation is made to the AFL club presidents.

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Tasmania announces mandatory pokies pre-commitment limits, will other states follow suit?

Gambling reform advocates say it's the biggest pokies harm reduction move in years, yet the sector in other states is far from simple. Will this prompt greater change?

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As bulk-billing doctors become harder to find, these rural Tasmanians are being priced out of medical care

Sam Black says the sudden loss of bulk-billing at her local medical centre is a "big hit for a rural community", and means she can't afford to see a doctor.

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Gambling limits for poker machines in Tasmania by 2024, but THA blasts move after Liberal election pledge

A new move to limit the amount of money punters can pour into poker machines in Tasmania wins praise, with the government saying it is the "right thing to do" — but the local pubs and clubs association is fuming.

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Tas set for nation-leading pokies limits

Tasmania plans to introduce Australia's first mandatory pre-commitment scheme for poker machine players, limiting daily, monthly and yearly losses.

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Child sexual abuse inquiry witness Ben Felton exposed 'the most horrific part of his life' to help others

Ben Felton told the Tasmanian commission of inquiry he was sexually abused by a nurse at the Launceston General Hospital in 1989 when he was 13. He says the issue needs to be talked about to protect future children.

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Community groups lead action on feral cat control, trapping in Tasmania

Tasmanian Landcare and other environmental groups acquire the skills and knowledge they need to take on feral cats in their patch.

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New Tasmanian PACER program aims to ease ED pressure with mental health aid

A pilot program aimed at providing dignified care for Tasmanians experiencing an acute mental health crisis is already seeing strong results. So what does it actually look like?

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Tas premier not worried by AFL delays

Tasmania's premier has indicated he's not concerned by delays over the island state's AFL licence bid, saying several matters are still being ironed out.

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Tasmania's child abuse inquiry praises 'tenacity' of victim-survivors in face of systemic failures

Tasmania's commission of inquiry into child abuse sums up systemic failures and thanks victim-survivors after eight weeks of harrowing evidence at public hearings.

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Exploration for fluorspar mine near Tasmania's Lake Gairdner putting residents on edge

Preparations for a potential fluorspar mine at Moina in north-west Tasmania are worrying residents, who say their way of life and the area's environment is under threat — despite acknowledging a growing need for a mineral used in electric vehicle batteries.

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Hazel the Clydesdale walked 40km out of remote Tasmanian bush to new home

When Tasmanian man Michael Edgerton found Clydesdale Hazel living in remote bush she was too scared to get in a float, so he walked her 40 kilometres to her new home.

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Tas abuse failings 'spanned governments'

An inquiry into child sexual abuse in Tasmania has been told about consistent institutional failings when it comes to kids' safety.

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Relief turned to anguish as victim saw abuser promoted within Anglican church, court told

When Harvey told the head of Tasmania's Anglican Church in the 1980s that he had been sexually abused by a priest, he felt greatly relieved. Then he watched that same priest go from promotion to promotion.

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Victim-survivor tells Tasmania's abuse inquiry of being groomed at 5, and living with 'a black cloud' ever since

Robert Boost was just five years old when he was allegedly groomed and then later abused by a man who befriended his family. He's had to live with what he calls a "black cloud" ever since.

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System protects abusers, Tas survivor says

A child sexual abuse survivor has told a Tasmanian inquiry the state's system is geared towards protecting adults and not keeping children safe.

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Rockfall briefly blocks Tasman Highway again as angry locals call for solution to ensure towns not cut off

Business owners on Tasmania's east coast want a former forestry road upgraded so towns don't get cut off if a rockfall blocks the Tasman Highway, after a scare brought back memories of its months-long closure last year.

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Queen Elizabeth II stayed on Tasmanian family's farm during 'extraordinary' 1954 visit

Queen Elizabeth II's overnight visit to Roderic O'Connor's rural Tasmanian property set about "massive" preparations, including building a suite for the royal couple, he says.

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With Tasmania's 'horrific' road toll already above 10-year average, a crash survivor urges drivers to be safe

After sustaining life-changing injuries in a horror crash, Sam Cawthorn warns drivers not to risk it as Tasmania's road toll spikes.

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Seeing stars: the astronomical rise of Australian dark-sky tourism

Australia has a relative abundance of astro-tourism destinations, and a growing movement to help protect their darkness

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