The Advocate
Friday, 3 May 2024
It is a move the 27-year-old wasn't always sure he'd make.
Laura Smith • 1hr ago
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A meeting on May 14 will discuss moving November show holiday.
Libby Bingham
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Penguin's Jade Child wraps up Ulverstone's Liam Flanigan in the traditional Anzac Day clash. Picture by Katri Strooband
As building costs remain high people favour established homes.
Jemimah Clegg
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In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
Passengers and more than 300 staff are in limbo after administrators grounded Bonza's planes, with the government rejecting a bailout for the penniless airline.
Rachael Ward and Jacob Shteyman • 53m ago
All Bonza planes have been grounded until at least Wednesday - five days more than expected. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
A UN panel of experts has raised warning bells about the number of Indigenous children removed from their families in Western Australia.
Rudi Maxwell • 1hr ago
A UN delegation has raised concerns about the number of WA Indigenous children in out-of-home care. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)
Police aware of vandalism and government wants to recover costs.
Helen Kempton
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Photos of the damage caused to a Homes Tasmania unit in George Street, Devonport. PIctures Facebook.
Dick Burgess made a big contribution to seafaring and Devonport.
Sean Ford
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Will the new bridge, traffic lights make for a shorter commute?
Anthony Haneveer
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Work progresses on the new Cam River Bridge. Picture file
'What kid gets to have a basketball court named after their dad?'
Sarah Fittock
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Heartbreak spurred Isabella's passion for animals and kindness.
Jess Flint
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Isabella Sims says Border Collie Fly helped her through the loss of a close friend to suicide. Picture by Katri Strooband.
Devonport man back on the gear and behind wheel after release.
Helen Kempton
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The Launceston remand centre. PIcture file.
The club will soon look to move into the 'operational phase'.
Laura Smith
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Flynn Cooper, 7, Leni Weller, 8, Molly Gardam, 8, Daphne Jago, 8 and Boston Walters, 8 at a clinic for the region's up-and-coming footy stars held by AFL Tasmania and the Tasmania Devils at Dial Park earlier this year. Picture by Katri Strooband
Pair allegedly involved in Somerset carjacking appear in court.
Helen Kempton
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Coastal burn survivor realises acting dream with Mad Max role.
Jess Flint
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Spencer Connelly walks the red carpet for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Inset: Spencer rubs shoulders with the film's star, Chris Hemsworth. Pictures supplied/Instagram.
The 21-year-old spent more than a year on the road to recovery.
Jacob Bevis
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Latrobe's Dylan Moore has recently returned to the Demons' NWFL senior side, after setbacks forced him to "learn how to walk, jump, run and kick again". Picture by Eve Woodhouse
With some experience out, youth will take centre stage.
Laura Smith
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Wynyard will welcome young ruckman Mason Elphinstone back into the senior fold on Saturday, May 4. File picture
Owner open-minded on Craig Garland's heritage protection ideas.
Sean Ford
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Woolnorth owner Xianfeng Lu. File picture
Opinion
A fifth of Legislative Council members to be elected on Saturday.
Benjamin Seeder
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'Problematic attitudes' of consent seen in young people
Isabel Bird
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Need for consent talk in schools as 1970s male attitude of women persists

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He is facing a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Anna Houlahan
The 'sophisticated' burglaries allegedly netted $1 million.
Anna Houlahan
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Man arrested over 60 alleged burglaries in Melbourne. Picture supplied
The mother of the Perth brothers raised the alarm on social media.
Anna McGuinness
Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, and their friend Jack Carter Rhoad, an American citizen, are believed missing in Mexico. Picture via Facebook
They 'followed all the rules' but were flagged as unlawful.
Anna Houlahan
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Department of Home Affairs office, Jasbir and Gurpreet Singh. Picture Jamila Toderas/supplied
He remains in a critical condition with serious head injuries.
Anna Houlahan
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Police rescue a man suffering serious head injuries at a property on Mclean Road in Mount Mee, Queensland. Picture file/Google Earth
FootyHQ is a new newsletter help you get ahead of the big weekend of footy.
It is a move the 27-year-old wasn't always sure he'd make.
Laura Smith • 1hr ago
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Ulverstone's Jackson Blair has had a seamless transition to NWFL level in 2024. Pictures by Katri Strooband
The club will soon look to move into the 'operational phase'.
Laura Smith
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The 21-year-old spent more than a year on the road to recovery.
Jacob Bevis
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Latrobe's Dylan Moore has recently returned to the Demons' NWFL senior side, after setbacks forced him to "learn how to walk, jump, run and kick again". Picture by Eve Woodhouse
With some experience out, youth will take centre stage.
Laura Smith
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Wynyard will welcome young ruckman Mason Elphinstone back into the senior fold on Saturday, May 4. File picture
Auskickers set to receive Tasmania Football Club tshirts.
Anthony Haneveer
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The tshirt Tasmanian Auskickers are set to receive. Picture submitted
The 23-year-old has fulfilled many roles in her football career.
Laura Smith
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As co-captain of Devonport's NWFL Women's team, Raigan Kettle has made quite an impact in her two seasons with the club. Pictures by Katri Strooband

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As building costs remain high people favour established homes.
Jemimah Clegg
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It sits in an ornate 1880s landmark building.
Melissa Kehagias
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The main bedroom suite is set within one of the building's iconic domes, with 7.5-metre-high ceilings. Pic: Supplied
An abundance of space on a generous 924 metre-squared block.
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Phoebe Christofi
It could beat the Australian house price record of $130 million.
Jen Melocco
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The home took eight years to complete and sits on the equivalent of four blocks of harbourside land. Pic: Supplied
'Magic' two-hour commuter radius around big cities lead the way.
Jemimah Clegg
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 Regional markets are once again starting to out-perform the capital cities. Pic: Shutterstock
Stories shared with a parliamentary committee part of legal action.
Matt Maloney
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Find out about the outcomes of today's national cabinet meeting.
Matt Maloney
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Thousands attended rallies over the weekend which called for more action from the government and agencies on gendered violence.
Racism fears impacting regional economy and skills demand.
Matt Maloney
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Ya Wen Chang from the Australian Maritime College addresses a parliamentary inquiry on the international student sector with fellow college students Ashan Perera and Shrenik Bhalla at a hearing in Launceston. Picture by Paul Scambler.
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Friday, 3 May 2024

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The big events this weekend and in the coming weeks on the Coast.
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'There's certainly people that love pickled onions.'
Sarah Fittock
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Darren Broadby and cafe manager Diane Thomas pose with their pickled onions and wines. Picture by Sarah Fittock.
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Sit back and see the best of New Zealand on this sweeping rail and coach tour.
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Travel through the Panama Canal on a ship built for maximum enjoyment.
Emma Brown
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Colourful houses Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Picture Shutterstock
Drink in history and the future with a tasting adventure of award-winning Barossa shiraz.
Rosie Ryan
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The Northern Lights hold a fascination for humans the world over.
Emma Brown
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The polar lights in Norway. Picture Shutterstock
Upgrading the litter tray can improve your cat's health and decrease odour.
Elizabeth Habermann
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PetSafe is dedicated to enhancing the bond between pets and their families through innovative pet care solutions with the ScoopFree automatic litter tray their latest product. Picture PetSafe
Here's to strong women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.
Grace Ryan
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Graeme Whiteley has been square dance calling for 66 years.
Hamish Geale
North-West square dancers Graeme and Shirley Whiteley. Pictures supplied
It is a move the 27-year-old wasn't always sure he'd make.
Laura Smith • 1hr ago
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A meeting on May 14 will discuss moving November show holiday.
Libby Bingham
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The Devonport Show hasn't been held since 2017 and now most businesses want the date changed with some talk of aligning it with a new event. Picture file.
Police aware of vandalism and government wants to recover costs.
Helen Kempton
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Photos of the damage caused to a Homes Tasmania unit in George Street, Devonport. PIctures Facebook.
States will have to hand over secret data to fund projects.
Ben Silvester
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Australia suffered its most road deaths in five years in 2023, with Victoria recording its worst road toll in 15 years and NSW accounting for the biggest spike in fatalities of any state.
Best of the west just got closer.
Marlene Even
Portland is abuzz with new energy.
Louise Goldsbury
Portland beyond Portlandia: Why everyone's talking about this city - again!
The 2024 numbers have surpassed pre-pandemic figures.
Australians are heading to Japan in record numbers - here's why
Sit back and see the best of New Zealand on this sweeping rail and coach tour.
Emma Brown
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Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
The pros and cons of car loans and car rentals in Australia.
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Car Expert
Between now and the end of the financial year, you can save $1000 on the drive-away price of a 2023-plated Mahindra XUV700.
Jack Quick
Users of the Chargefox network can see how long other electric vehicles have been using chargers, reducing frustrations about wait times.
Jordan Mulach
BMW has introduced Sport versions of its entry-level 1 Series and 2 Series Gran Coupe, bringing drive-away pricing and some extra equipment.
William Stopford
Toyota is launching not one, but two electric SUVs with three rows of seating, both of which will be built in the US.
William Stopford
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport enters 2024 with a revised look and equipment tweaks, as well as higher prices across the range.
Jordan Mulach
The Senior
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
Agriculture Victoria will hold beef and sheep conferences in June.
Farmers warned of the effect of urban sprawl on their farms.
Barry Murphy
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Those farming in the areas surrounding urban centres are fighting increased land competition, said the VFF. Picture supplied
Agents yarded about 2000 cattle at Bairnsdales fortnightly cattle sale.
Bryce Eishold
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Bryce Treasure, Stratford, sold 77 Hereford steers, 10-11 months, to a top price of $780.
Ali & Gaby's quick tips for big wins in understanding your money
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Should I invest directly, or try a managed fund?
Even the most unenviable plot of land can house a family retreat.
This corner of the house is quite abstract, giving the appearance of a solid concrete structure where new and existing foliage can cast shadows. Pictures by Brett Boardman