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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
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
Toy run delivers in a big way
Partnership delivers a boost for students
Call for new push to fight threat of deadly swine flu
Celebrating one year of putting city news first
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Knights given a crash course in winning attitude
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These two teams were able to provide us with an entertaining spectacle, with both sides exhibiting the benefits of excellent coaching. Their skills are honed. Their structures and plays are well rehearsed. There is a spirit of cooperation among the players in everything they do.
Waratahs sneak past Force in Perth thriller
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The NSW Waratahs surged into the Super 14 top four with a hard-fought 14-10 triumph over Western Force in Perth on Saturday night.
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