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• Hundreds attend memorial for man found dead in river months after...

  

  Ben Plowright: Hundreds attend memorial for man found dead in river months after going missingBy Sallese GibsonUpdatedNovember 14, 2015 15:28:13 About 300 people have turned out to celebrate the life of Ben Plowright, the northern Tasmanian man who was found dead in September, four months after he went missing.The 20-year-old was last seen leaving a party in the town of Perth in late May.His disappearance sparked one of the state's largest ever search efforts, involving helicopters, divers, ..

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• The week in pictures: November 14, 2015 | photos

  

  HORSHAM: Horsham Primary School prep student Micah Erhardt during their concert. Pictures: SAMANTHA CAMARRILaunceston and Bridport Surf Life Saving Club members Isabel Grant, 13, Jed Hawkins, 15, Chloe Hawkins, 12, and Amy Street, 14, in action at the season launch on Lake Trevallyn.WARRNAMBOOL: Emily Lacey in a floral two-piece designed by Shae Warnock, 16 of Brauer College at the 2015 Spotlight Design Awards. Picture: Amy PatonWARRNAMBOOL: National servicemen Bob Frost lays a wreath on behalf ..

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• MCA blockbuster guest Grayson Perry and the day his frock dazzled...

  

  byStephen ToddFunny, really, making so much kerfuffle about a transvestite. I mean, it's not as if Sydney has any lack of them.OK, so a transvestite artist who is a Commander of the British Empire and has just been named Chancellor of the University of the Arts London, that's new. A six foot-something Englishman in a babydoll dress who holds a coveted Turner Prize and is known the world over for works with pretty titles likeCuddly Toys Caught on Barbed WireorWe've Found the Body of Your Child. T..

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• Leda McNally tunes up for Mares' Classic

  

  Leda McNally was an impressive winner on Friday night. Pic: Steve FerrierQuality performer Leda McNally ran a top trial for the $125,000 Mares' Classic next month when she scored an all-the-way win the Retravision Pace (2130m) at Gloucester Park on Friday night.The Chris King-trained bay, driven by Chris Voak and starting at $14.40, held off Rocket Reign ($36.30) by a head.Inter Dominion Championship acceptor Crusader Banner ($6.30) came three-wide from eighth at the bell to finish a close third..

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• Gang accused of $44000 trail of destruction around state

  

  Gang accused of $44,000 trail of destruction around stateByCAROLINE TANGNov. 13, 2015, 10:30 p.m.AN ALLEGED gang of thieves has been accused of a $44,000 trail of destruction which hit homes and businesses from the North-West Coast and Launceston to Hobart.AN ALLEGED gang of thieves has been accused of a $44,000 trail of destruction which hit homes and businesses from the North-West Coast and Launceston to Hobart.Northern Tasmanians Ricky Damien Brown, 31, Samantha Dawn Leslie, 23, and Ricky Lee..

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• Exporters hit by freight rises

  

  Exporters hit by freight risesBySEAN FORDNov. 14, 2015, 9 a.m.TASMANIAN exporters say they were hit with massive freight cost hikes after the current coastal shipping laws were introduced.REFORMS: A proposed international containerised freight terminal at Burnie port is predicted to drive down export costs, but proponent DP World Australia says it depends on shipping reforms proceeding. Picture: Grant Wells.TASMANIAN exporters say they were hit with massive freight cost hikes after the current c..

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• Jack's caring family are finalists for awards

  

  Jack’s caring family are finalists for awardsNov. 13, 2015, 10:12 p.m.FOUR selfless Launcestonians have been named as finalists in the National Carer Awards.FOUR selfless Launcestonians have been named as finalists in the National Carer Awards.Trevallyn couple Chris and Erin Duffy join West Launceston’s Eleanor and John Kramer on the shortlist.The awards recognise the contribution unpaid carers make to communities across the nation.The Duffy family have led three major adventures – Kayak Jack, R..

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• New police officers ready for duty

  

  New police officers ready for dutyByBEN HANSENNov. 14, 2015, 9 a.m.THE North-West will have seven new officers moving to the region soon, with the officers graduating from the Tasmania Police Academy yesterday.OUT IN FORCE: New officers on the North-West beat are Nathan Wheldon, Sheldon Cooper, Joshua Wood, Nikayla Roach, Carmen Duthoit, Caitlin Cashion and Andrea Perry.THE North-West will have seven new officers moving to the region soon, with the officers graduating from the Tasmania Police Ac..

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• Boat by Simon Griffiths. Source: Supplied

  

  Boatby Simon Griffiths.Source:SuppliedStep on board a steamboat and you are stepping back in time ... the polished brass, the smell of the oiled engine, the hiss of steam, the spinning wheels and pistons and the shrill sound of the steam whistle.SY PREANABuilt in Hobart in 1896 for William Gibson, SY Preana ferried the businessman and MP across the Derwent River from his home to his flour mill in Hobart. She fell into disrepair after his death and was converted into a fishing boat, her steam e..

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• Where to cruise if you're single

  

  Thailand is the perfect spot for a multi-generational holiday. Picture: Pullman Khao Lak Katiliya Resort & Villas by Accor in Thailand.I AM looking for somewhere I can take three generations of family to celebrate my 70th birthday in July. There will be 10 adults, one teenager and two small children. We all love warm weather, beaches, pools, excellent food and accommodation plus some adventure-activity-cultural components. As I will be spending the previous two months in Europe, where is a g..

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