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+ Gillard scrapes in as PM—UPDATE, 4.20pm: LABOR will form the next Government after the remaining two independents gave th...
+ Dozens search crime scene—POLICE murder investigators have declared a property they are searching a crime scene. [Link to media]
+ Battered star turns to work—THE bruises have faded but Tasmanian actress Rachael Taylor still bears the scars. [Link to media]
+ Claim ambos work on leave—THERE are claims ambulance officers are being paid overtime to work during their annual leave to cover staff shortages. [Link to media]
+ Heat rises over power costs—TASMANIANS are getting serious about saving energy in a bid to cope with rising electricity costs. [Link to media]
+ Rafting trio plucked to safety—THREE missing adventurers cracked jokes and sang songs to keep their spirits up during a freezing night in the bush. [Link to media]
+ Mersey River rafters found—UPDATE, 1.40pm: THREE young adventurers were found safe and well this morning after a tipping ou...
+ Rude, nude shock for car thief—A CAR thief ran off when the owner of the vehicle he was about to steal got into the car naked. [Link to media]
+ Dad's delight full of grrrrrr!—THOUSANDS of people turned out for the Father's Day Custom Cars, Bikes and Boats Expo at Hobart City Hall. [Link to media]
+ Victim in plea over compo bid—THE victim of a notorious violent criminal says her attacker has been granted more rights than she has. [Link to media]
+ Plan to curb free parking—COMMUTERS now parking for free close to Hobart's CBD may have to start paying $7.50 for the privilege. [Link to media]
+ Health workers' leave load—TASMANIAN doctors, nurses and ambulance officers are so overworked they cannot take a holiday. [Link to media]
+ Shaky school outing—FIFTEEN year 10 students from Hobart were sound asleep in a youth hostel in Christchurch when the earthquake hit. [Link to media]
+ Arsenic water scare—POTENTIALLY fatal levels of mining metals were found in the primary water supply of a remote Tasmanian community. [Link to media]
+ MPs set for pay lift—TASMANIAN members of parliament are set for another pay rise. [Link to media]
+ $12m for extra MPs—AN expanded Tasmanian Parliament would cost taxpayers anywhere from $2 million to $12 million a year extra. [Link to media]
+ Oil prospector's woes—A SUPREME Court application has been lodged to wind up Tasmanian oil prospector Great South Land Minerals. [Link to media]
+ Cold case hunt in Highlands—THE Tasmania Police Cold Case unit has swooped on a property belonging to an Eastern Highlands resident. [Link to media]
+ Pubs slam pokies pact—TASMANIA'S peak hotels body is furious at new Denison MP Andrew Wilkie's pokies deal with Prime Minister Julia Gillard. [Link to media]
+ Drop in gun suicides—SUICIDES involving firearms have fallen significantly in Tasmania in the last 13 years. [Link to media]
+ Pet Idol week 2 winner—THE entries kept flooding in during week two or Pet Idol 2010 and the quality made judging a very difficult task. [Link to media]
+ United bid to restore 35 MPs—TASMANIA'S political leaders have agreed to increase the size of Parliament before the next election. [Link to media]
+ Wilkie hits hospital jackpot—ANDREW Wilkie has won $340 million from the Labor Federal Government to substantially rebuild the RHH. [Link to media]
+ Six-hour siege in the suburbs—AN armed man sparked a six-hour stand-off with police in the same road as a Hobart primary school yesterday. [Link to media]
+ Mum's plea to son in siege—UPDATE, 4.10pm: THE mother of a man holed up in a house in West Moonah has pleaded with him to g...
+ Wilkie sides with Labor—BREAKING NEWS: ANDREW Wilkie has announced he will back a Labor minority government. [Link to me...
+ Comment conundrum—ARE you having trouble sending comments in to our site? You're not alone. [Link to media]
+ Maddie 'kidnapped to order'—A PAEDOPHILE has reportedly made a deathbed confession that Madeleine McCann was kidnapped to order. [Link to media]
+ Plan to bring Aker to Tassie—FOOTBALL superstar Jason Akermanis could play football with Glenorchy next season, if the package is right. [Link to media]
+ Chef hearing told of warnings—A HOBART restaurant owner says he gave more than 100 warnings for poor performance before sacking a chef. [Link to media]
+ $10.6b 'black hole' for Libs—TONY Abbott's budget credibility is under fire with Treasury saying there was a $10.6 billion hole in his costings. [Link to media]
+ Man killed in hostage drama—A MAN armed with explosives has been shot and killed after taking hostages at The Discovery Channel HQ in America. [Link to media]
+ Taylor feared she would die—BATTERED actress Rachael Taylor feared her lover Matthew Newton would kill, court documents reveal. [Link to media]
+ Plan for Myer's city rebirth—HOBART'S 12 aldermen held a hush-hush meeting with Myer's most senior executives yesterday. [Link to media]
+ Rachael Taylor lodges AVO—RACHAEL Taylor has begun her legal fight to distance herself from former boyfriend Matthew Newton. [Link to media]
+ Explosion halts Qantas flight—A QANTAS plane carrying 212 passengers was forced to make an emergency landing after an explosion in an engine. [Link to media]
+ Refugees' detention break out—UP to 100 asylum seekers are protesting outside the Darwin Detention Centre. [Link to media]
+ Deportation threat alleged—AN Indian chef says his Hobart boss threatened to have him deported when he asked for annual leave. [Link to media]
+ Greens sign deal to back Labor—THE Greens have signed an agreement to support Labor in the next Parliament, leader Bob Brown has said. [Link to media]
+ Wilkie works closer to Labor—NEW independent MP for Denison Andrew Wilkie is weighing up a deal with Labor to throw in his support. [Link to media]
+ Smokes ban hits cafes—THE smoking ban may have cleaned up the Elizabeth Mall, but it is crippling cafes that rely on outdoor dining. [Link to media]
+ Chef's special for migrant—A HOBART curry house is accused of underpaying an Indian chef who worked for five years without a paid holiday. [Link to media]
+ EFTPOS fraudster found guilty—A FORMER K&D Warehouse salesman has been found guilty of stealing $70,000 from the company by faking refunds. [Link to media]
+ Jail for cocaine trafficking—A HIGHLY regarded music industry identity caught with 18 grams of cocaine was sentenced to five months' jail today. [Link to media]
+ Cocaine haul in luggage—A CONCERT lighting operator who works with Australia's biggest rock bands has been found guilty of drug trafficking. [Link to media]
+ Kennett tirade just 'theatrical'—TASMANIAN Tourism Minister Michelle O'Byrne has laughed off a tirade by Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett. [Link to media]
+ Plan to expand smoking ban—SMOKING would be banned in all outdoor areas at dining, sporting and cultural venues under a new proposal. [Link to media]
+ Revealed: What Wilkie wants—ANDREW Wilkie has presented his $1 billion wish list to Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott. [Link to media]
+ Aussies miss out on Emmys—THE Emmys have gone old school and ultra modern all at the same time. [Link to media]
+ Fox pelts found on Spirit—QUARANTINE officers have discovered fox pelts in a Spirit of Tasmania passenger's luggage. [Link to media]
+ Power prices hike warning—TASMANIANS should brace for the shock of another significant power price hike over the next three years. [Link to media]
+ Muirhead on second charge—TELEVISION and radio personality Andy Muirhead has been charged with a second child pornography offence. [Link to media]
+ Police uncover gun haul—TWENTY-SIX firearms and a large amount of ammunition have been seized in the State's North-West. [Link to media]
+ No grudges, says Wilkie—INDEPENDENT MP Andrew Wilkie says he won't bear a grudge against the Coalition. [Link to media]
+ Tassie digitally dudded again—TASMANIAN television viewers look like they will be dudded once again with the launch of new digital channels. [Link to media]
+ Staff quit in ambo angst—STRESSED paramedics are quitting in frustration as they grapple with a lack of equipment and poor resources. [Link to media]
+ Pakistan 'rigged Sydney Test'—AUSTRALIA'S amazing victory over Pakistan in the Second Test in Sydney earlier this year was rigged, it is claimed. [Link to media]
+ Kennett rips state leaders—HAWTHORN president Jeff Kennett has branded Premier David Bartlett and Greens leader Nick McKim "absolutely gutless". [Link to media]
+ PM gets Wilkie's list—NEW Denison MP Andrew Wilkie has put a wish list of about 20 items to caretaker Prime Minister Julia Gillard. [Link to media]
+ Vaccination plan success—THE vaccination of nearly 164,000 Tasmanians has been credited with reducing flu rates this year. [Link to media]
+ Caleb whistles his way—YOUNG footy fanatic Caleb Berechree has found a different way to enjoy the game he loves. [Link to media]
+ Greens pair snub footy party—GREENS Nick McKim and Cassy O'Connor have turned down an invitation to be wined and dined at today's Hawthorn match. [Link to media]
+ Brutal history in bash horror—THE three men guilty of a violent home invasion were on bail for other crimes at the time of the vicious attack. [Link to media]
+ Secret cost of Forestry show—FORESTRY Tasmania has won a Supreme Court bid to keep secret the cost of its TV series Going Bush. [Link to media]
+ Huge cost of clear-cut case—THE more than five-week trial for the Austins Ferry home invasion cost taxpayers close to half a million dollars. [Link to media]
+ Wilkie pushes for local cash—NEWLY elected independent MP for Denison Andrew Wilkie spent yesterday in talks with local advocacy groups. [Link to media]
+ Greens still oppose Tamar mill—TASMANIAN Greens leader and Government minister Nick McKim believes a pulp mill will never be built in the Tamar Valley. [Link to media]
+ Trio guilty of home invasion—THREE mates from Hobart's northern suburbs have been found guilty of a terrifying, violent home invasion. [Link to media]
+ Tassie taxes for footy bash—TASMANIAN taxpayers' funds will be used to wine and dine 500 guests at the footy this weekend. [Link to media]
+ Whales possibly scared away—THE southern right whale and calf in the Derwent last week may have been scared off. [Link to media]
+ Anger over forest deal—UPDATE: DEEP splits emerged this morning over apparent plans to approve the Gunns pulp mill ...
+ Mary's a Fair maiden—PRINCESS Mary has proved her style is fit for a king, making a prestigious best-dressed list for the first time. [Link to media]
+ Cheesy panda-monium—DON'T refuse to eat the cheese when this panda is around. [Link to media]
+ Wilkie push for funding—INDEPENDENT Denison candidate Andrew Wilkie will meet Julia Gillard in Melbourne on Saturday. [Link to media]
+ Mum's shrine to little Liam—THE mother of tragic twin Liam Osborne has turned part of her home into a shrine in his memory. [Link to media]
+ Babysitter walks free from jail—LITTLE Liam Osborne's parents will never know how or why their four-year-old son died. [Link to media]
+ Cheese jobs face slice—ABOUT 400 jobs could be in jeopardy with National Foods failing to rule out losses. [Link to media]
+ $8m jump in Betfair deal: Libs—A TAX cut offered to Betfair will cost Tasmania about $8 million more than first promised, the Liberals claim. [Link to media]
+ Wilkie to meet PM—UPDATE: INDEPENDENT Denison candidate Andrew Wilkie will meet Julia Gillard in Melbourne on...
+ Cat dumped for 'a joke'—A BRITISH woman dumped a cat in a wheelie bin because she "thought it would be funny''. [Link to media]
+ Babysitter gets 9 months' jail—UPDATE: A babysitter has been sentenced to nine months in jail for assaulting a young boy wh...
+ Jackson admits win 'unlikely'—LABOR Denison candidate Jonathan Jackson says defeat by independent Andrew Wilkie is almost inevitable. [Link to media]
+ Death brings Digger toll to 21—AN Australian soldier has died during a three-hour firefight with Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan. [Link to media]
+ Call for Afghanistan debate—ANDREW Wilkie has accused Labor and the Coalition of both lying about Australia's need to stay in Afghanistan. [Link to media]
+ Wilkie set to clinch prize—INDEPENDENT candidate Andrew Wilkie appears to have stolen the prized federal seat of Denison from the Labor Party. [Link to media]
+ Fraser backs blacks on bypass—A FORMER prime minister has waded into the Brighton bypass heritage debate. [Link to media]
+ Tassie cheeses face axe—A CLOUD hangs over iconic Tasmanian dairy factories as National Foods reviews its cheese-making operations. [Link to media]
+ Wilkie edges ahead in count—UPDATE 3.30pm: INDEPENDENT Denison candidate Andrew Wilkie has edged ahead of his Labor riva...
+ Basher avoids jail—A 'PARANOID' cannabis smoker who attacked his sister's boyfriend with knuckle dusters avoided jail today. [Link to media]
+ Woman's act of pet cruelty—CCTV footage has caught the moment a middle-aged woman picks up a live cat - and drops it into a wheelie bin. [Link to media]
+ $100m divorce filed—TIGER Woods' wife fired the first shot in their bitter split, filing the divorce papers worth $US100 million. [Link to media]
+ Bid for 24-hour booze ban—ALCOHOL may be banned in St David's Park, Salamanca Lawns and North Hobart Cultural Park and Skate Park. [Link to media]
+ Cleaner guilty of leak thefts—A POLITICALLY active cleaner has been found guilty of stealing sensitive government documents. [Link to media]
+ Call to probe turbine failure—HOBART people are being used as wind turbine guinea pigs, Hobart City Council aldermen said last night. [Link to media]
+ Neck and neck in recount—THE result of the pivotal federal battle for the Hobart electorate of Denison may not be known until late next week. [Link to media]
+ Wilkie down in recount—UPDATE 3:35pm: LABOR candidate in Denison Jonathan Jackson is pulling further ahead of indep...
+ Broadband a deal-maker—TONY Abbott is set to backflip on his broadband internet policy to woo independents. [Link to media]
+ Newton back in rehab—TV identity Matt Newton has been forced to withdraw as host of Channel 7's The X Factor on medical advice. [Link to media]
+ Seven years' striving pays off—IT has been a long journey for former intelligence officer Andrew Wilkie. [Link to media]
+ Probe into theft case dries up—A VICTIM support service has denied implications public funds were used to run an investigation into its former boss. [Link to media]
+ Barnett slams party brokers—SENATOR Guy Barnett wants a review of the Liberal Party in Tasmania. [Link to media]

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