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Dutton's defence policy reveal turns into gender battle

1 day ago | examiner.com.au | Tess Ikonomou

Andrew Hastie is under fire for old comments on women in frontline defence roles. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOSPeter Dutton's big reveal on defence policy has been sidetracked by the re-emergence of a missing frontbencher, under fire for old comments on women in combat roles.
Kings Meadows man, Beauty Point woman win 'life changing' sums in Easter lotto

1 day ago | examiner.com.au | Joe Colbrook

A Kings Meadows man and a Beauty Point woman are each a quarter of a million dollars richer after Saturday night's lottery draw.
Corner store no more: Elphin Road store expansion approved despite no parking

1 day ago | examiner.com.au | Joe Colbrook

A bigger convenience store on Elphin Road is coming soon, after Launceston councillors endorsed plans for its expansion.
'It isn't okay': Council's cemetery expansion plans endanger threatened species

1 day ago | examiner.com.au | Joe Colbrook

Concerns are growing among the community about the future of the cemetery at Carr Villa and what it means for threatened local species.
Who's running the show? Unpicking Launceston council's decision making process

2 days ago | examiner.com.au | Joe Colbrook

It's a rarity that councillors will go against the advice given to them by administrative staff.
Neighbours' pleas answered as council knocks back South Launceston townhouse

3 days ago | examiner.com.au | Joe Colbrook

Councillors have gone against planners' recommendations and denied planning approval for a South Launceston townhouse.
Workers elsewhere get a public holiday today, so why don't Tasmanians?

4 days ago | examiner.com.au | Joe Colbrook

All Australian states and territories, bar Tasmania, have Easter Sunday as a public holiday.
Snap! Surf club buoyed by matching funding promises from Liberals, now Labor

4 days ago | examiner.com.au | Joe Colbrook

Funding for improved facilities at one East Coast institution has been locked in, regardless of which party forms government after the upcoming federal election.
Man, believed to be experienced bushwalker, goes missing in national park

5 days ago | examiner.com.au | Joe Colbrook

A 28-year-old bushwalker has gone missing in Tasmania's south-west. SALE ON NOW! Tap into unlimited access or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your areaPolice were notified about 8am on Saturday, April 19 that the man had separated from his fellow bushwalker.
Police say death of person found near Brooker Highway considered suspicious

5 days ago | examiner.com.au | Joe Colbrook

Police say the death of a pedestrian overnight is being treated as suspicious. SALE ON NOW! Tap into unlimited access or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your areaOfficers on patrol came across the person, lying on the road near the southbound lanes of the Brooker Highway, about 4am on Saturday, April 19.