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+ Aurora hits back over price rises—AURORA Energy says claims that Tasmanian electricity price rises are linked to the company's financial position are incorrect and misleading.

+ Blood tests ordered after school needle experiment—EIGHTEEN Tasmanian grade 9/10 students are undergoing blood testing after it was revealed their teacher had tested their blood with the same needle as...

+ Witnesses sought in 17yo's death—POLICE are calling for witnesses to the single vehicle accident at Nubeena on Tuesday that claimed the life of a 17-year-old Kingston woman.

+ Labor government returned to power—CANBERRA - Prime Minister Julia Gillard has formed the first minority federal government since World War II, but the key independents have warned Labo...

+ State backs federal move—ACTING Premier Lara Giddings yesterday welcomed the end of an "epic 17 days in Australian political history", as federal Labor formed government with ...

+ Labor government returned to power—CANBERRA - Prime Minister Julia Gillard has formed the first minority federal government since World War II, but the key independents have warned Labo...

+ State backs federal move ` '—tribalism ACTING Premier Lara Giddings yesterday welcomed the end of an "epic 17 days in Australian political history", as federal Labor formed govern...

+ Southern man pleads not guilty to porn charges—A 33-YEAR-OLD Southern Tasmanian man has pleaded not guilty to one count of using the internet to access child pornography and one count of possessing...

+ Carols security review—THE organisers of Launceston's Carols by Candlelight are reviewing all aspects of the event, to ensure it will run safely this year. Last year...

+ Gutwein joins call for state funding—THE state opposition has backed Launceston City Council's call for government help to fund major regional sport and cultural facilities. Bass Li...

+ Arrest warrant issued for candidate's son—A WARRANT for the arrest of the 20-year-old son of unsuccessful federal Bass Liberal candidate Steve Titmus was issued yesterday in the Hobart Magistr...

+ Top Lion goes for the money Rischitelli signs with the Suns—GOLD COAST - Brisbane chief executive Michael Bowers said that a huge financial offer, rather than a failed trade to Carlton, was the primary reason f...

+ Synthetic track upgrade is on way for Spreyton—TASRACING is set to announce the go-ahead for a new multimillion-dollar synthetic track at Spreyton. The project, expected to cost between $7 and $9...

+ Pedlar off to Victoria—LONGFORD trainer Troy Blacker will bypass today's rescheduled Hobart meeting and head straight to Melbourne with Tasmania's best stayer Dream ...

+ Bourchier crushes opponent to take title—FOURTEEN-year-old tennis ace Harry Bourchier took out the boys' 2010 Tasmanian Schools Pardey Shield yesterday at the Launceston Indoor Sports Are...

+ Back to normal after Mad Monday celebrations—LIFE returned to normal yesterday for the Old Scotch team that created football history on Saturday when it held Fingal scoreless in the NTFA division...

+ Gillard scrapes back into office—JULIA Gillard has just scraped back into office as Prime Minister after the independent MPs Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott said they would support Lab...

+ Interest rates on hold—The Reserve Bank has left interest rates on hold, giving borrowers another month to breathe easy over mortgage repayment costs.

+ Gillard gets the numbers—Independent federal MPs Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott will back Labor giving Prime Minister Julia Gillard the numbers to form government.

+ Katter goes with Abbott—Independent federal MP Bob Katter has declared his support for the Coalition to form a minority government. The three independents with the responsibi...

+ $8m loss for Forestry Tas—FORESTRY Tasmania recorded an operating loss of $8 million for the last financial year.

+ $8m profit for Forestry Tas—FORESTRY Tasmania recorded an operating loss of $8 million for the last financial year.

+ Call for inquiry into museum sacking—SACKED Launceston museum director Patrick Filmer-Sankey will ask the state government to intervene in his case with an "impartial" investigation. Mr ...

+ Lyons declares it's `my time'—NEWLY elected Bass Labor MHR Geoff Lyons yesterday acknowledged the "free kick" he got with the Coalition's broadband policy. Speaking at the de...

+ Flooding damage to worsen—MELBOURNE - Victoria's swollen rivers have flooded 300 properties as authorities sandbagged homes and hospitals, bracing for more flood damage. ...

+ Police to take close look at Launceston family event—TASMANIA Police has committed to reviewing the safety of Launceston's Carols by Candlelight after a man convicted of stabbing a 15-year-old boy at...

+ Call for inquiry into sacking Former museum boss wants action—SACKED Launceston museum director Patrick Filmer-Sankey will ask the state government to intervene in his case with an "impartial" investigation. Mr ...

+ Rescue follows river ordeal—TIRED, cold and wet, it was straight into the arms of loved ones for the three people rescued from the Mersey River yesterday. After an agonising wai...

+ Lyons declares it's `my time'—NEWLY elected Bass Labor MHR Geoff Lyons yesterday acknowledged the "free kick" he got with the Coalition's broadband policy. Speaking at the de...

+ Flooding damage to worsen—MELBOURNE - Victoria's swollen rivers have flooded 300 properties as authorities sandbagged homes and hospitals, bracing for more flood damage. ...

+ Rape sentencing bid—RAPE sentencing guidelines could be established in Tasmania to address community concern about lenient sentences, an advisory report has said. Follo...

+ No knockout for Hall at tribunal—MELBOURNE - Western Bulldogs key forward Barry Hall has caught another September break, evading suspension for punching Collingwood's Harry O'...

+ Heazlewood cleared to play in preliminary final—DEVONPORT captain Kurt Heazlewood is free to play in Friday night's preliminary final against Launceston after being cleared by the State League t...

+ Pakistanis turn on each other—CARDIFF - Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi blasted Yasir Hameed as having the mental age of a teenager as the batsman insisted he was duped by a newspap...

+ Tigers recruit can bat, can bowl, says Coyle—TASMANIAN Tigers coach Tim Coyle believes his big-hitting Dutch recruit will be a perfect fit for the state cricket side. Coyle yesterday announced ...

+ Stosur wins midnight epic—NEW YORK - Samantha Stosur has advanced to the US Open quarter-finals with a tense, courageous and historic three-set victory over Elena Dementieva in...

+ Council to review QVMAG—The Launceston City Council has backed general manager Robert Dobrzynski over the controversial sacking of former Queen Victoria Museum and Art Galler...

+ A FAIR CALL - Alex's Top Ten—ALL things considered Tasmania's contribution to the AFL community is outstanding.

+ Missing rafters found on Mersey River—Three overdue rafters have been located on the North-West coast by the Tasmania Police Westpac rescue helicopter.

+ It's deja Blue—SYDNEY -Shattered Carlton was again left ruing its blown chances as it lost a tight AFL elimination final for the second successive year. Sydney rall...

+ Flood havoc hits Victoria—SYDNEY - Hundreds of homes are under water after Victoria's worst floods in more than 15 years while strong winds and heavy rain left their own t

+ Tassie water levels still on the rise—THE weather bureau yesterday renewed its flood warnings for the North and South Esk river basins and the Meander River basin. Minor flooding was repo...

+ Professor backs 35-strong house—err ` ' TWELVE years after the House of Assembly was reduced from 35 members to 25, the state's political leaders are saying it has not worked...

+ Path to power is fragile: Roxon—CANBERRA - As the three undecided independents prepare to announce which side of politics they'll support, a senior Labor MP has conceded stabilit...

+ Flood havoc hits Victoria—SYDNEY - Hundreds of homes are under water after Victoria's worst floods in more than 15 years while strong winds and heavy rain left their own t

+ Tassie water levels still on the rise—THE weather bureau yesterday renewed its flood warnings for the North and South Esk river basins and the Meander River basin. Minor flooding was repo...

+ Flood havoc across states ` ' - Victorian Premier John Brumby—... So it could be hundreds more that are affected SYDNEY - Hundreds of homes are under water after Victoria's worst floods in more than 15 years ...

+ Rain eases but water levels still on the rise—THE weather bureau yesterday renewed its flood warnings for the North and South Esk river basins and the Meander River basin. Minor flooding was repo...

+ Professor says numbers needed to make system work Herr backs 35-strong house - Professor Richard H—err ` ' TWELVE years after the House of Assembly was reduced from 35 members to 25, the state's political leaders are saying it has not worked...

+ City braces for more shocks and storm—CHRISTCHURCH - New Zealand is preparing for more destruction as aftershocks and an approaching storm threaten an area hit by the most devastating eart...

+ Path to power is fragile: Roxon—CANBERRA - As the three undecided independents prepare to announce which side of politics they'll support, a senior Labor MP has conceded stabilit...

+ Owners are urged to hand in turtles—TASMANIANS in possession of freshwater turtles are being urged to surrender the animals to the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and the ...

+ It's deja Blue—SYDNEY -Shattered Carlton was again left ruing its blown chances as it lost a tight AFL elimination final for the second successive year. Sydney rall...

+ History is against Swans, says Roos—SYDNEY - Sydney coach Paul Roos has dismissed any talk of favouritism for next Saturday's AFL semi-final after his side pulled off an outstanding ...

+ Smithton hangs on—SMITHTON survived a late scare from Penguin before winning yesterday's NTFL first semi-final by a point. The Saints won the game because of thei...

+ Winners make it a double—HISTORY was repeated yesterday with Aubrey Hendricks and Jen Britton once again crossing the line first in the Ross Marathon. The two topped their fi...

+ Corruption scandal's new claims—LONDON - Cricket's corruption crisis has deepened after a teammate of the suspended Pakistani players reportedly claimed "almost every match" was ...

+ Honour roll is big business—SEVENTEEN Northern Tasmanian businesses and community organisations have been honoured in the 2010 Launceston Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence ...

+ Drug use pushing children into care—DRUG and alcohol abuse is putting Tasmanian children in state care in increasing numbers. Figures released exclusively to The Sunday Examiner reveal...

+ Area in emergency mode Extensive damage but no one killed—AUCKLAND - Buildings crumbled, roads buckled and shattered glass showered the streets of Christchurch yesterday when a 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked...

+ Soaking triggers warnings—NORTHERN Tasmania received a bucketing yesterday, with 60 millimetres of rain recorded in 24 hours and a further 50 millimetres expected today. The B...

+ Greens reject dissent claims—THE Tasmanian Greens have denied that media were blocked from much of this weekend's party conference to hide internal dissent and avoid scrutiny....

+ Survivor wants people power to help others—A Launceston woman touched by cancer wants to set up a support group, reports CLAIRE VAN RYN. WHEN Megan Burt was diagnosed with breast cancer ag...

+ Call for clearer wood dealings—THERE have been calls for the state government to be more transparent in its dealings with softwood resource contracts following the winding up of For...

+ Dockers ready for the Cats—PERTH - Fremantle's band of talented youngsters will enter Friday night's semi-final showdown against Geelong at the MCG without fear after en...

+ Injured Dogs no match as hot Pies double score—MELBOURNE - Minor premiers Collingwood doubled the Western Bulldogs' score to easily win their qualifying final by 62 points last night at the MCG...

+ Thistles destroy Fingal—HISTORY could have been made at Aurora Stadium yesterday in the NTFA division 2 grand final between Old Scotch and Fingal Valley. The Thistles went i...

+ Young Boomers mean business—ISTANBUL - The Boomers feel they belong at the business end of the world championships and are simply not ready to pack their bags and leave Turkey. ...

+ British police interview Pakistan trio over scam—LONDON - British police have questioned the three Pakistani cricketers embroiled in fixing claims, as the sport's governing body insisted the case...

+ Australian among dead in plane crash—Nine people have died and one person is injured after a plane crash at Fox Glacier airport in New Zealand.

+ Nine dead in NZ plane crash—Nine people have died and one person is injured after a plane crash at Fox Glacier airport in New Zealand, St John ambulance said.

+ Aftershock warnings after 7.1 quake hits NZ—Seismologists are warning a big aftershock is probably still on the way after a massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit New Zealand's second largest city...

+ Pupils give burglars a big serve—PUPILS at Trevallyn Primary want to teach the people who burgled and vandalised their school a lesson.

+ AMA critical of Wilkie's $1bn knockback—INDEPENDENT Denison MHR Andrew Wilkie may have missed out on a once-in- a-lifetime opportunity to build a new Royal Hobart Hospital, Australian Medica...

+ State of emergency as 7.1 quake hits NZ—A massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake has hit New Zealand's second largest city, Christchurch, flattening buildings, seriously injuring residents and cau...

+ State's teen pregnancy dilemma—SACCHARINE pop-culture portrayals of teen pregnancy are contributing to Tasmania's consistently high teenage pregnancy rates, says Health Minister...

+ Liberals' last-gasp attempt to lure key trio—CANBERRA - Key Liberals have raised fears of a leftist Labor-Greens government in an 11th- hour appeal for the support of the three undecided independ...

+ AMA critical of Wilkie's $1bn knockback Hospital chance `lost'—INDEPENDENT Denison MHR Andrew Wilkie may have missed out on a once-in- a-lifetime opportunity to build a new Royal Hobart Hospital, Australian Medica...

+ Wilkie's pokie policy causes angst—THE election of independent Andrew Wilkie to the seat of Denison has again put the issue of problem gambling firmly on the national agenda, but the Ta...

+ Gunns, Dorset Council talk on Scottsdale mill—TASMANIAN timber giant Gunns and the Dorset Council have joined forces to attack a three-year-old state forestry allocation decision that they blame f...

+ Precinct is set to deliver—WEST Tamar residents will have easy access to dental services for the first time with provision of allied health services at the new Riverside Windsor...

+ Saints hold on Controversial umpiring decision denies the Cats in dying minutes—MELBOURNE - A controversial umpiring decision denied Geelong captain Cameron Ling what would have been a match- winning goal as St Kilda survived a fo...

+ Old Scotch favoured to take title—OLD SCOTCH will start as unbackable favourite in today's NTFA division 2 grand final, according to the pundits. NTFA president Geoff Lyons, gene...

+ Swan is fighting fit for the finals—MELBOURNE - Brownlow Medal favourite Dane Swan is back to full fitness and has set himself for a big finals campaign. Tipped to win a third consecuti...

+ Suspended Pakistan trio face life bans—LONDON - Pakistan's trio of suspended cricketers face further questioning by British detectives after being told they risk life bans if found guil...

+ Northern pride to be on show in statewide finals—THE statewide final series sees three Northern Premier League sides in action today, with only title favourite South Hobart representing the Southern ...

+ Premier's chief-of-staff retires due to ill-health—PREMIER David Bartlett's chief-of-staff, Terry Field, has retired due to ill health.

+ Pair charged over firearm thefts—An adult and a juvenile have been charged with a string of offences, including the theft of seven firearms from Swansea.

+ 'Hoges' free to leave the country—Actor Paul Hogan is free to leave Australia after reaching an agreement with the Australian Taxation Office.

+ Community service for "tow ball" attack on lover—A Nile father-of-four was in "serious need of professional help'' when he attacked his mistress with a tow ball, according to the judge who sentenced ...

+ Green voted Demons' best—FORMER Northern Tasmanian Brad Green staked his claim to succeed James McDonald as Melbourne captain by dominating the club's best-and-fairest awards ...

+ Burnie man dragged under prime mover—A 52-year-old Burnie man is in the North-West Regional Hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was struck and dragged almost 15 metres by a p...

+ Cliff killer Campbell jailed for 33 years—Des Campbell, the former policeman who murdered his wife Janet by pushing her off a cliff, was jailed for a maximum of 33 years today.

+ Car, truck collide in NW—POLICE are currently attending a two-vehicle crash on Nook Road, Acacia Hills, south of Devonport.

+ Blues need white-hot intensity against Roos—LAUNCESTON will need to bring its A game and to be switched on from the first bounce to beat Clarence in their State League second semi-final tomorrow...

+ Leaders agree on House size increase—TASMANIA'S three political leaders have signed a deal to restore the number of members in the House of Assembly to 35 at the next election.

+ $277m blow to Forestry balance sheet—FORESTRY Tasmania's balance sheet will take a hit after revised valuations dropped the company's land asset value from $277 million to zero.

+ Wilkie deal offers $340m for Royal Hobart—THE state government has lauded the benefits of Denison independent Andrew Wilkie's deal with caretaker Prime Minister Julia Gillard, which promises $...

+ Premier's racing dog investigated—THE state government says the the Director of Racing Tony Murray was just doing his job when he investigated an incident involving the Premier's g...

+ Leaders agree on increase in size of House—TASMANIA'S three political leaders have signed a deal to restore the number of members in the House of Assembly to 35 at the next election. The m...

+ Forestry balance sheet blow—FORESTRY Tasmania's balance sheet will take a hit after revised valuations dropped the company's land asset value from $277 million to zero. ...

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+ Gunns boss talks pulp mill and a gentler forest giant—TASMANIA'S often-troubled timber giant Gunns is set on a new course of trying to heal community conflict with Greg L'Estrange at the helm.

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