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Uproar over old TasTAFE Wellington Street hotel development approval

In response to Joe Colbrook's article, Launceston is 'open for business' after the Wellington St hotel gets over the line. $0/ (min cost $0) Login...

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Should Australia bring back national service due to current conflicts?

CONSIDERING the current state of affairs within Europe, and the Gaza Conflict, I think it is time Australia, like many other countries, considered...

20.04.2024 10

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Broader picture needed with Beauty Point park issues

The article in Sunday's Examiner failed to provide a 'broader picture' about the Beauty Point Tourist Park. $0/ (min cost $0) Login or signup to...

13.04.2024 7

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Roadkill in Tasmania is horrible and disgusting

SOME weeks ago I was driving the back roads into Deloraine when to my horror and disgust, within a four to five kilometre stretch, I counted 34...

10.04.2024 8

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A Devilish plan to fund the Macquarie Point Stadium

WHILE not a footy fan, I'm delighted 100,000 fellow Tasmanians have snapped up inaugural memberships to the Tasmania Devils. $0/ (min cost $0) Login...

06.04.2024 5

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TasWater wants you to have a say on the future of water in Tasmania

If you have ever wanted to help shape the future of water services in Tasmania - now is your chance. $0/ (min cost $0) Login or signup to continue...

28.03.2024 4

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Your Say: Praise for Launceston General Hospital general and medical staff

WISH to applaud all the staff, doctors, nurses and general staff at the Launceston General Hospital. $0/ (min cost $0) Login or signup to continue...

23.03.2024 10

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A message from Jeremy Rockliff and Rebecca White to Examiner readers

Tasmania has come a long way over the past 10 years under majority Liberal Governments. $0/ (min cost $0) Login or signup to continue reading We...

21.03.2024 10

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Tasmania and its LGBTIQA+ community have reached a crossroads

Since Tasmania was the last state to decriminalise homosexuality and cross-dressing we have made tremendous gains. $0/ (min cost $0) Login or signup...

20.03.2024 9

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Scooters are dangerous and should be taken away from our streets

LAUNCESTON City Council: You have placed in the hands of the public, mostly younger folk, dangerous electric scooters. Scooters which I am informed...

12.03.2024 5

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Will Law and Order be an election issue that could sway votes?

How far down an election candidates' list of promises would law and order sit? $0/ (min cost $0) Login or signup to continue reading With cost of...

01.03.2024 6

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Punching and sport shouldn't mix

Australia's journey from an atmosphere of outright fear to "living with COVID" demonstrates our facility for culturally re-interpreting risk. $0/...

24.02.2024 8

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Big thumbs up from readers for Examiner's no whinge policy

In response to the editor's opinion article (Politicians: If you whinge at each other, we may not publish a story, Examiner, February 18 2024). $0/...

20.02.2024 4

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Report states one in three Australian students can't read properly

A GRATTAN Institute report says, "One-third of Australia's 4 million school children are being failed by an education system that persists with...

17.02.2024 10

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If I want you to listen to my story it's only fair I listen to yours

I FIRST encountered Welcome to Country in Darwin 2004. As a whitefella I thought it sounded perfunctory and overly formal. That was twenty years ago....

15.02.2024 2

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Could we have a coup and not an election after Tucker and Alexander letter?

Tucker and Alexander might want Ferguson in. Could it just be a coup, not an election? $0/ (min cost $0) Login or signup to continue reading Chris...

13.02.2024 6

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State blaming federal government for health woes is disingenuous

ON THE front page of The Examiner (February 2). Dr Malcolm Braddock started at the Perth doctors surgery. Health Minister Guy Barnett is standing...

09.02.2024 10

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Thank you LGH and Scottsdale Hospital staff, you are all angels

ON THE 21st of January I was admitted to Scottsdale Hospital after dropping a carving knife on my foot the Thursday before which had become infected....

03.02.2024 10

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We can not keep relying on gas for the wealth of the country

I WONDER how many people are aware of the dangers of LNG gas ("People make Australia great, not resources," The Examiner, January 29th)? Gas was once...

02.02.2024 9

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Albanese's tax cuts welcome by some, tall poppy syndrome for others

Craig Thomson's opinion article (Albanese's tax cuts good for all and wedges the Coalition perfectly, January 28) failed to mention low income...

30.01.2024 10

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A bridge across the Tamar would be waste of money

GOOD Lord Leigh Blazely (The Examiner, January 20) how can you blame the mayor for not building a bridge across the Tamar? $1/ (min cost $8) Login...

23.01.2024 20

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There was a time when no one cared if you wore second-hand clothing

I READ the article (The Examiner, January 20) regarding the costs of sending one's children back to school. When I was young the school had what we...

23.01.2024 9

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Rage against the latrine: Launceston's public toilets not up to scratch

I am writing to bring attention to an issue that I believe affects the wellbeing of the community in Prince's Square, Launceston. $1/ (min cost $8) ...

22.01.2024 10

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When corporate profit is more important than employees and consumers

FINALLY an Australian Politician genuinely sticking up for employees and consumers. An International Corporate Company was told by Tony Burke,...

20.01.2024 8

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Can the Trump train be derailed?

Donald Trump and his Republican opponents kicked off a week of campaigning in New Hampshire this week ahead of the state's nominating contest, which...

19.01.2024 10

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Tasmania should be doing a lot better than it is

NO ONE likes to listen to people who complain about issues that they perceive to be important. Ironically in recent years there have been identified...

19.01.2024 6

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Not enough bums on seats to make AFL stadium successful

Would a 23,000-seat stadium in Hobart induce rock gods to tour Tassie? No way - international megastars need mega stadiums to cover the enormous...

06.01.2024 9

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How we treat animals says a lot about us

INQUIRIES into cruelty in the harness racing and greyhound racing industries, and now we have footage involving the treatment of animals in the...

03.01.2024 10

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Grinch of Christmas got to our paramedics and ambulances this year

WELL, the Grinch was undoubtedly in charge of the paramedics this Christmas! There were many discussions, emails and thoughts regarding whether they...

02.01.2024 8

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Councillors true intentions laid bare with nude beach plans

The proposed nudist beach at First Little Beach in the Narawntapu National Park has unveiled a hidden gem ( pardon the pun). It is undoubtedly one of...

01.01.2024 10

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Have a fun New Year's Eve, but be safe

As Tasmanians eagerly anticipate bidding farewell to 2023 and welcoming the new year, revellers everywhere are gearing up for a night of celebration....

31.12.2023 20

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Albert Hall questions still go unanswered

RESIDENT thrown out of council meeting (The Examiner, December 18) is a must read for the community as it clearly shows that the City of Launceston is...

30.12.2023 10

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The state government is not fooling us with LGH change

I went to collect some of my medications (24/12/2023) from the pharmacy at the LGH and noticed there is now a change to the Emergency Department; yes,...

27.12.2023 7

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YOUR SAY: Howick and Wellington Street intersection is a joke

DOES anyone else think the lights at intersection Howick and Wellington St are a joke? We sat through six changes before we could make a right turn...

06.12.2023 9

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Moving the goalposts from Macquarie Point to Regatta Point makes sense

THE alternative plan is hard to ignore and makes a lot of dollars and sense. Moving the goalposts from Macquarie Point to 80 metres away at Regatta...

28.10.2023 7

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Honouring Ron Barassi, a man knowns for his colourful, legendary football rants

VFL/AFL legend who unfortunately lost his father Ron (Senior) during World War II, also a Melbourne player who wore the now famous number 31. Under...

18.09.2023 7

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