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Emergency services attending ongoing disruption at Ashley Detention Centre
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (77+ words) Police have attended the Ashley Youth Detention Centre following a disturbance. They said emergency services were called to the scene about 4: 30pm because two youth were causing a disturbance inside. Police said both youth were contained within the facility. Just before…...
Famous hot hatch in huge switch-up
7+ hour, 21+ min ago (326+ words) Volkswagen's iconic badge has just been changed forever, with its new ID. Polo GTI hot hatch going electric-only. There is no official news on whether the ID. Polo GTI will launch in Australia, but it is likely to be on the brand's…...
New family-friendly 4 WD confirmed
4+ hour, 21+ min ago (438+ words) Land Rover has hinted at a radical direction change for its next-generation Discovery SUV." The Discovery has been experiencing a sales downturn in Australia, which reflects a global trend for the previously popular name." The Discovery has found itself in…...
Legendary 4 WD brand turns to China for help
4+ hour, 21+ min ago (496+ words) Iconic off-road brand Jeep may have been thrown a lifeline to be rescued from its current struggles in the form of Chinese carmaker Dongfeng with which it will build future models. Jeep's parent company Stellantis has signed a new agreement…...
A broken aircon, a six-hour delay: my $900 domestic Australian flight from hell
12+ hour, 21+ min ago (263+ words) Produced by Eleven Labs and ACM using AI narration. Frequency: Seven flights daily, up 10 in peak periods Duration: Three hours 35 minutes Price: From $305 one way The war in the Middle East has a lot to answer for, including soaring airfares....
The Michelin window: why it's wise to book South Australia's best tables now
5+ hour, 4+ min ago (595+ words) The South Australian culinary scene is about to go global, leaving food lovers with just a few short months of insider access. The state made history this week as the first to welcome Michelin inspectors ahead of a dedicated South…...
'Launceston will die' if Hawks up sticks when Tassie Devils enter the AFL
2+ week, 6+ day ago (644+ words) Launceston's hospitality sector has banded together, with 25 businesses co-signing a letter to the AFL, urging the organisation to keep Hawthorn in Launceston. The letter follows mounting fears Hawthorn might not have a future after 2027, when the Tasmania Devils enter the…...
'Chills': Slater backs Walker as Walsh shock explained | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
8+ hour, 51+ min ago (604+ words) Sam Walker has been backed by Billy Slater to guide Queensland from halfback as Dolphins prop Thomas Flegler makes an inspirational return to the State of Origin arena. The Maroons have stuck solid with 11 players who won the Origin decider…...
Launceston's only dedicated Supreme Court judge resigns after 13 years
9+ hour, 46+ min ago (210+ words) Justice Robert Pearce has announced his resignation from the Supreme Court of Tasmania. In a statement, Attorney-General Guy Barnett said Justice Pearce had advised of his resignation as a puisne judge effective May 7, 2027. Mr Barnett said Justice Pearce had demonstrated…...
Faces in the crowd: A big day out for Scottsdale and Deloraine fans
9+ hour, 21+ min ago (124+ words) The Examiner Faces in the crowd: A big day out for Scottsdale and Deloraine fans What a day for footy! Login or signup to continue reading Crowds aplenty turned up to watch Deloraine take on Scottsdale at home on Saturday,…...