Put your spending to the credit check

Put your spending to the credit check
By PAUL BLACKLOW CREDIT cards can be a safe and convenient tool for purchasing goods and services, especially over the internet or phone, or an expensive form of credit that can lead to fin

Tiger service takes prowl out of parking

Tiger service takes prowl out of parking
LAUNCESTON City Council has encouraged shoppers to avoid parking costs and take advantage of the new free Tiger Bus service this Christmas. The bus aims to make it easy and affordable for people t

Call to focus on pool safety

ROYAL Life Saving has requested pool owners in Launceston check the safety of their swimming pools following the release of new drowning statistics. New figures show 59 per cent of all toddler dro
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Taronga Zoo elephant calf
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Clarke breaks off Bingle engagement: report

Clarke breaks off Bingle engagement: report
9:20 AM AEDT | THE Australian cricket vice-captain, Michael Clarke, has called off his wedding and ended his relationship with Lara Bingle, a friend of the model's told The Diary last night.  | Cracks showing long before ... | Shock as Clarke races home from ...

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Registers jingle in Christmas spend-up

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Toddler hit by door: accused's father

Toddler hit by door: accused's father
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A salute to brave soldiers in a nerve-racking theatre of war
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