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Stories in the stars shared at science festival

Stories in the stars shared at science festival

Stories of the night sky, the enduring food practices of Aboriginal people and chats about death are all on the line-up of a science festival.

'No confidence in Labor': Libs seek to form government

'No confidence in Labor': Libs seek to form government

'No confidence in Labor': Libs seek to form government

'No confidence in Labor': Libs seek to form government

Tasmania's Liberal leader has claimed an election victory with his party securing more seats than Labor but he will have to woo independents to govern.

Hawks keep it plane as veterans power payback on Port

Hawks keep it plane as veterans power payback on Port

Hawks keep it plane as veterans power payback on Port

Hawks keep it plane as veterans power payback on Port

Hawthorn stalwarts Jack Gunston and Jarman Impey have played key roles in a win over Port Adelaide in shocking conditions in Launceston.

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Hawks switched on for crucial Power test

Hawks switched on for crucial Power test

Hawthorn have lost their last four games against Port Adelaide and won't rest on their laurels despite Ken Hinkley's side losing two key players..

Final pitches for snap state election 'nobody wanted'

Final pitches for snap state election 'nobody wanted'

Tasmanians are voting for the fourth time in seven years but the state's political turmoil is set to remain with all signs pointing to another hung parliament.

Minority government major issue as leaders court voters

Minority government major issue as leaders court voters

Prospective premiers for a state off to its fourth election in seven years have been quizzed about how they would form government in a minority scenario.

Stadium, debt and ferries: leaders in only debate pitch

Stadium, debt and ferries: leaders in only debate pitch

A controversial AFL stadium, budget debt and a "reckless" no-confidence motion have headlined the sole leaders' debate of a snap state election campaign.

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Lehrmann claims he was stalked by Daily Mail journalist

Lehrmann claims he was stalked by Daily Mail journalist

Lehrmann claims he was stalked by Daily Mail journalist

Lehrmann claims he was stalked by Daily Mail journalist

A lawyer for Bruce Lehrmann alleges the former Liberal staffer was stalked by a journalist from the Daily Mail, with his mental health suffering as a result.

Health headlines dying stages of election campaign

Health headlines dying stages of election campaign

Health headlines dying stages of election campaign

Health headlines dying stages of election campaign

Access to GP services has been front and centre for a state election campaign, several days out from polling day.

Website, business name-slanging in election campaign

Website, business name-slanging in election campaign

Website, business name-slanging in election campaign

Website, business name-slanging in election campaign

A state election campaign has descended into mud-slinging about business name registration and a website used to explain health policy.

Snap poll likely to deliver independents' day 2.0

Snap poll likely to deliver independents' day 2.0

Snap poll likely to deliver independents' day 2.0

Snap poll likely to deliver independents' day 2.0

All signs point to another hung parliament in a state heading to its fourth election in the space of seven years.

Hurricanes lock down big hitter for title defence

Hurricanes lock down big hitter for title defence

Hurricanes lock down big hitter for title defence

Hurricanes lock down big hitter for title defence

Tim David has re-signed with the Hobart Hurricanes, who have kept the bulk of their Big Bash League championship-winning batting firepower together.

This artist wants culture valued beyond NAIDOC Week

This artist wants culture valued beyond NAIDOC Week

This artist wants culture valued beyond NAIDOC Week

This artist wants culture valued beyond NAIDOC Week

As NAIDOC Week celebrates 50 years of "strength, vision and legacy" artists are calling for Indigenous culture to be valued every day of the year.

Cricketer accused of child abuse yet to enter plea

Cricketer accused of child abuse yet to enter plea

Cricketer accused of child abuse yet to enter plea

Cricketer accused of child abuse yet to enter plea

A former Hobart Hurricanes and Tasmanian Tigers fast bowler is facing charges of sexually abusing and grooming a child.

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Jail for callous, cold-blooded killing of mum of four

A man who showed callousness beyond words when he hit and killed his partner with a car has been sentenced to 13 years behind bars.

'Cheaper, fairer, ours': state insurance firm unveiled

A plan to set up a government-owned insurance company could save families hundreds of dollars, but the policy has also been described as reckless.

Woman stabbed partner to death in 'impulsive' act

A drunken argument was the impetus for the stabbing murder of a 51-year-old man in his home at the hands of his partner.

Snap election tipped to return another hung parliament

Polling indicates voters will deliver another hung parliament at a snap election called after a Liberal premier lost a no-confidence motion in parliament.

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Man who hit mother of four with car 'left her to die'

Family of a 37-year-old mother killed by her on-and-off partner have told a court they still have unanswered questions.

Minority premier takes campaign crack at independents

A state Liberal premier who has presided over two minority governments has taken an election campaign shot at independents for creating "division".

Opposition pledges billion-dollar 'budget crisis' fix

Tasmania's opposition says it will fix the state's "budget crisis" if it wins when the state heads to the polls next month.

Love you: daughter's touching tribute to slain officer

Family, friends, colleagues and the broader public have farewelled a dedicated policeman who was shot dead at a rural property.

'Missed opportunities' to prevent infants' deaths

A coroner has found child safety services missed opportunities to protect two babies who died at their respective homes while co-sleeping with parents.

HIV transmission in Papua New Guinea at crisis levels

Seven newborn babies are found to have HIV every day in Papua New Guinea despite the availability of preventative drugs.

Grandfather, ex-wife jailed for drug import conspiracy

A methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking conspiracy involving a middle-aged couple resulted in the importation of up to $1.2 million worth of drugs.

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