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Postcards from a Tasmanian beach at Easter time

Easter time is still a deeply religious time for many, but it remains a time to relax for most. $0/ (min cost $0) Login or signup to continue...

31.03.2024 9

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Tasmanian sport, families the winners of Ticket To Play policy

An important funding decision of the state government has been the Ticket to Play initiative first implemented during 2018. $0/ (min cost $0) Login...

24.03.2024 7

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Nuance needed in Tasmania's youth detention conversation

With trepidation I pen this column. $0/ (min cost $0) Login or signup to continue reading Not because I am particularly concerned about what...

10.03.2024 10

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Taylor Swift concert a display of joy and raw emotion

There are millions who adore US performing artist Taylor Swift and there are also millions who articulate why they detest her and the music she makes....

24.02.2024 8

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Youth vaping obsession on show at Party in the Paddock

Recently, I was chatting to a group of teenagers about what it was like going 'out on the town' many moons ago when I turned 18 years of age. $0/...

18.02.2024 8

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Age no match for excitement at Party in the Paddock

It was 7am last Friday that I found myself waiting in line after my flight from Canberra landed in Launceston the night before around 11pm. $0/ (min...

10.02.2024 10

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When it comes to islands, Tasmania is as good as anywhere

I love visiting islands. $1/ (min cost $8) Login or signup to continue reading And somewhat ironically, I am a Tasmanian who can't wait to visit...

21.01.2024 7

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Can you tell left from right? It's not always easy

Sometimes the simplest of tasks makes you think. Last week I had a conversation with friends about left and right - from an orientational and...

14.01.2024 5

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Think about how you might help those facing a blue Christmas this year

Christmas time - 'tis the Season to be Merry. If only that were true for all. And while I don't want to be the 'Christmas downer', it is important...

23.12.2023 10

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Another troubled Irish star falls to crippling addiction

There will be readers who have never heard of Irish folk band, The Pogues. And by extension, many of you may not have heard of their lead singer,...

10.12.2023 10

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Touching Kohli moment the highlight of legendary World Cup

To be fair, it was not a momentous week for Indian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. Modi has been PM since 2014 and will face election again in...

26.11.2023 10

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Say what you want - a good suit never goes out of style

It must be the season of reflection because that is where I find myself. Events, and news, and conversations provoke me and stir distant memories...

19.11.2023 7

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Mind matters: Why making, maintaining memories is so important

The importance of memory recall and retrieval, essential for everyday conversations and the completion of basic tasks, has become a talking point in...

12.11.2023 9

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Thank goodness Starcy didn't bowl underarm against the Kiwis

When it came to sports, my father supported any team other than Australia. And while some may assume that it was because of his English and Northern...

05.11.2023 7

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'Labour of Hercules': I've been thinking about modern Australia

Perhaps like you, I have spent a lot of time thinking about modern Australia. And then once I settle on a point of view, I remind myself that, in...

22.10.2023 9

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'Dancing and confetti', brutal terrorism in sickening contrast

There is something special about a festival. Collectively, we embrace these occasions across Tasmania with gusto, taking advantage of our culinary and...

14.10.2023 3

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Resilience more crucial than ever before

There is a fundamental principle required to navigate a modern life that appears even more important than ever before: resilience. Take a moment to...

01.10.2023 8

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Antihistamines and agitation: why spring drives me mad

Seasonal workers are often in short supply across Tasmania and while I do not fall into that category my habits certainly do. As I age, or kindlier -...

24.09.2023 10

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Positive discrimination the key to a fair go

It wasn't until my mid-teens that I heard racism for the first time. "Don't waste your time on a half-caste," I was told. Although aware of some forms...

10.09.2023 9

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