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Albo uninspiring, Dutton unconvincing as underwhelmed Aussie voters say 'meh'

02.05.2025 8

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YOUR SAY: Rebates for patients would be a better way to fix Medicare

TASMANIA is going to be the big loser out of the proposed Labor changes to Medicare that were hastily and foolishly copied by the Coalition. Login...

09.03.2025 10

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YOUR SAY: Medicare promises won't fix anything while we have a GP shortage

MULTI-BILLION dollar promises by Labor and Liberals to enhance Medicare and enable more Tasmanians to benefit from bulk-billing are worthless, before...

04.03.2025 10

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YOUR SAY: There's a reason many of us won't support major parties at election

THANK you, Crispin Hull, for your excellent explanation of how the old major parties ganged up to make Australia less democratic (The Examiner,...

03.03.2025 10

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YOUR SAY: Fewer people will support Devils at Hobart games than in the North

DEAR Mr Errol Stewart, your pro-stadium view is well known, so why regurgitate? Your megaphone (The Examiner, February 26) is of less worth than the...

02.03.2025 9

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YOUR SAY: Do we want to follow in America's footsteps at the ballot box?

WELL, Clive Palmer is at it again! He wants to make Australia great again by forming a party to stand at the election with the really catchy name of...

28.02.2025 10

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YOUR SAY: Mainland states receive railway funding, but Tassie misses out

THANK you for Explore, The Examiner (February 15) highlighting that Tasmania is missing out on tourism and passenger rail. Login or signup to...

23.02.2025 8

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YOUR SAY: Disappointed by negative headline about Dorset council candidates

I AM disappointed with the headline 'Dorset recount puts failed candidates back in the frame' (The Examiner, February 13). Login or signup to...

16.02.2025 10

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YOUR SAY: Poor planning is causing delays for renewable projects in Tassie

IN RECENT press statements, the Premier, and the Minister for Energy and Renewables Nick Duigan, along with some industry leaders have blamed the...

11.02.2025 8

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YOUR SAY: Here's how we can revolutionise the nightlife in Launceston's CBD

WITH the ongoing closures of retail business in the CBD, I am writing to express my support for the idea of relocating all cafes, bars, and...

10.02.2025 10

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YOUR SAY: Cruise captain's opinions on 'greenies' ruin our heritage experience

I TOOK a Gordon River cruise. Included was the history of the Franklin River blockade and an interview with Bob Brown explaining how they succeeded in...

09.02.2025 10

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YOUR SAY: Why is the nurses union only taking action now over LGH problem?

LET'S hope the air conditioning is sorted sooner rather than later at the LGH. Login or signup to continue reading Listening to the nurses...

08.02.2025 10

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YOUR SAY: Too much negativity about new stadium, it will be great for Tassie

IVAN Dean and Greg Hall have thrown the frock over their heads because it appears they aren't going to get their way with the stadium! They are always...

07.02.2025 20

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YOUR SAY: Here are several reasons why our Brisbane Street Mall is dying

OUR Mall is dying for a multitude of reasons, the juggernaut that online retail presents, kids hanging out online together and with more people...

04.02.2025 9

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YOUR SAY: Millions agree Donald Trump is a breath of fresh air in politics

AMANDA Vanstone's opinion piece (The Examiner, January 16) absolutely nailed it regarding Mr Trump. Millions clearly agree. Login or signup to...

03.02.2025 10

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YOUR SAY: Politicians should experience the heat in our hospital ward

IN RESPONSE to ''Bloody warm in there': High temperatures on LGH stroke ward spark concerns' (The Examiner, January 29): Login or signup to continue...

02.02.2025 10

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YOUR SAY: We are grateful for urgent medical treatment at local clinic

I WOULD like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the excellent care provided by the Urgent Care Clinic on Wellington Street in Launceston when my...

30.01.2025 30

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YOUR SAY: Why is Australia's national day celebrated on January 26?

AGAIN we ask the question why do we continue to have Australia Day on 26 of January, when it was 1st of February when we became a nation in our own...

27.01.2025 10

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YOUR SAY: For many it's a day of pain not pride, let's change the date

JANUARY 26 is a day of pain, not pride for Aboriginal people. Login or signup to continue reading If we are ever to move forward as a nation, we...

26.01.2025 10

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How much did the legal advice cost for the mayor's speech regarding Cr Gibson

Regarding the mayor's speech in response to the Danny Gibson saga. Login or signup to continue reading I wonder how much the legal and PR company's...

12.01.2025 10

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Evidence Labor's Urgent Care Clinics are working for all of us

"... it's also taking pressure off our doctors and emergency doctors at the Launceston General Hospital," Ms Collins said Login or signup to continue...

11.01.2025 20

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City Park monkey business going on from Councillors at Town Hall

Rightfully, reporter Joe Colbrook's assessment of major stories emanating from Launceston City Council over the past year, (The Examiner, January 1),...

09.01.2025 10

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YOUR SAY: Politicians promises set to unrealistic time frames

When will the voting public see through these absurd time frames that politicians use? Over the next 10 years is a favourite, but who really...

07.01.2025 10

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YOUR SAY: Casino's online portal making it worse for problem gamblers

Words fail me! I thought there was universal support in our Parliament for harm minimisation from gambling, especially to the most vulnerable....

06.01.2025 8

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YOUR SAY: Puppy farms worth a mention among council issues from 2024

I REFER to the review of councils' highs and lows of the year (The Examiner, December 27, 2024). Login or signup to continue reading Two stories...

05.01.2025 2

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YOUR SAY: Tassie must do more for heritage attractions that bring in tourists

The article in The Examiner (December 30) concerning $40m funding needed for Port Arthur, goes to the underlying need for Tasmania to better invest...

04.01.2025 7

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YOUR SAY: Dining precinct a positive step for Launceston's business district

MY family and friends have been big eating-out nerds for our whole lives, so we've always really loved the streetscape dining that other regional...

03.01.2025 4

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YOUR SAY: There was more than one flag in Australia, including the Union Jack

If people, such as Larry R. Smith (The Examiner, December 23), want to challenge my correspondence, then please do so presenting facts. Login or...

02.01.2025 4

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YOUR SAY: Greens leader would make a better premier for Tasmania in 2025

JEREMY Rockliff and his ship of fools must go. Once again Rockliff shows how gutless and spineless he is as he rolls over to the gambling industry...

01.01.2025 7

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YOUR SAY: Ending lives of monkeys sooner would save our council money

SINCE the LCC first considered euthanising the macaque population in City Park in 2000 and finding the idea not well received at the time, a...

29.12.2024 2

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YOUR SAY: History lesson on flags in Australia and the Union Jack

I FOUND it somewhat amusing that Geoff from Launceston decided it was time to give the federal opposition leader a history lesson (The Examiner,...

27.12.2024 6

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YOUR SAY: Value of fishing to Tasmanian tourism is being overlooked

HAS Tourism Tasmania or Jeremy Rockliff (Minister for Tourism) done any research into the amount of mainland anglers arriving in the North and...

25.12.2024 3

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YOUR SAY: Spirit cruise ship solution could be an advertising opportunity

THAT'S the Spirit! Suggestion for our state government to make a profit and at the same time advertise Tassie as a great place to visit. Login or...

24.12.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: Sad state for police resourcing and mayor's bike plan

IN RESPONSE to 'Mayor wants to put Bobbies on bikes, but councillors balk over blurred lines', The Examiner, December 19: Login or signup to...

23.12.2024 4

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YOUR SAY: More needs to be done to tackle climate change

I AGREE with Bruce Billson, it 'Makes sense to plan for the worst' (The Examiner, December 9), and to continue to do so. The symptoms of climate...

22.12.2024 5

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YOUR SAY: Greyhounds treated more harshly than other sports that risk injury

AS A former greyhound trainer in the 80s and current holder of a handler's licence, I am asking for a more balanced reporting of this racing code (...

21.12.2024 4

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YOUR SAY: Push for 'one flag' shows ignorance of our country's history

SO, PETER Dutton says all Australians should unite under one national flag. Login or signup to continue reading He is either completely ignorant of...

20.12.2024 5

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YOUR SAY: Supporting GST exemption doesn't mean support for new stadium

IN RESPONSE to David Champ's letter (Taking credit for stadium, The Examiner, December 17) - getting the GST exemption for the Mac Point funding...

19.12.2024 8

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YOUR SAY: New swimming pool should include facilities for everyone

SO MANY cherished memories are linked with the George Town Swimming pool. Login or signup to continue reading An institution utilised by our...

18.12.2024 3

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YOUR SAY: Glass ceiling remains in Tasmania's legal profession

IT IS hugely disappointing that a well-respected, experienced and longest-serving member of the bench, Justice Helen Wood, was shunted aside as a...

16.12.2024 3

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YOUR SAY: Council's call for a Bell Bay business case raises some questions

THE front page of The Examiner (December 12) quotes George Town Mayor Greg Kieser calling for a clearly stated business case for port upgrades at...

15.12.2024 3

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YOUR SAY: Floating hotel, cruises, Tasman Sea loop among ideas for those ships

WELL said Peter Doddy, the Spirits should be home in Tassie (The Examiner, December 11). Login or signup to continue reading The suggestion to use...

13.12.2024 3

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YOUR SAY: It's obvious where new Spirit ships should be, and it's not Scotland

THE Examiner has been all over the absolute debacle of Tasmania's two new ships, but common sense where to keep them without question; they should...

12.12.2024 4

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YOUR SAY: Comments from our councillors are tone deaf during housing crisis

I refer to comments made by Cr Harris and Cr McKenzie regarding Airbnb approval in the Sunday paper. Login or signup to continue reading Cr Harris...

11.12.2024 2

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YOUR SAY: Carols problem solved, but there are others we need to address

ISN'T it wonderful to see the zeal from a mixed bag of businesses and councillors come together on returning the Christmas Carols back into...

10.12.2024 2

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YOUR SAY: Our home valuations are causing inappropriate rate rises

IT is about time councils stop using property valuations as a mechanism for calculating rates. Login or signup to continue reading At the stroke of...

09.12.2024 3

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YOUR SAY: We're proud of Emily for raising awareness of cruel disease

I AM so very proud to be a friend of Emily Allan who, with the help of friends and family at Peacehaven, raised monies to aid research into finding...

08.12.2024 3

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YOUR SAY: We should listen to drama teacher's concerns about losing skills

I WOULD like to commend Alarna Hingston, drama teacher at Newstead College. In her interview (The Examiner, November 20) she gave a highly...

05.12.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: Councillors should receive less pay if they are doing less work

APPARENTLY the Launceston City Councillors are taking the same path as those elected to State Parliament did when they received 40 per cent...

04.12.2024 3

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YOUR SAY: Number of pesky activists will increase until government does more

FOR over 50 years scientists have raised the alarm about the risks of inaction when it comes to our changing climate. Login or signup to continue...

03.12.2024 10

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