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Rotary helps out student initiative

24 Apr 12 | THE Rotary Club of South Launceston pitched in to lend a Rocherlea youth workshop a hand. Rotarians were taken on a guided tour of StudentWorks by chief executive Ju

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University tours shine light on Tassie option

24 Apr 12 | TWENTY-ONE interstate career advisers were in Tasmania last month to explore what the state has on offer for potential University of Tasmania students. The advisers, from Victori

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Breathing colour into her creations

24 Apr 12 | The colours of Australia's Red Centre are true also for the Tasmanian landscape, according to Launceston artist Diana Mills. MARY MACHEN spoke with her. ESCHEWING the traditional watercolour pa

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Emeritus professor finds peace in challenging responsibilities

24 Apr 12 | Emeritus Professor Nigel Forteath has done many challenging things in his career - none no more testing than being a bench justice of the peace. Justices of the peace have been around for centuries

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All Mum needs in the one city

24 Apr 12 | WITH Mother's Day just around the corner, I'm sure you've already begun to wonder what on earth you can buy your mum that is extra special this year. This is the one day of the year where you get

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Rotarians sent to Canada to broaden horizons

24 Apr 12 | Launceston Telstra accounts executive Ryan Harris is on an experience of a lifetime.

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Initiative encourages people to drop books

24 Apr 12 | READING is one of life's great skills and a pleasure most children enjoy doing. That's why Launceston Carpet Court is asking for book donations to provide reading ma

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Home fire safety tips

24 Apr 12 | •Clean and maintain chimneys and heater flues. •Always use a metal fire screen with an open fire. •Keep flammable material at least two metres away from heaters.

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Pharmacy assistant's national win

24 Apr 12 | Nicole Graccogna has finally received just reward for 11 years of hard work and dedication.

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Students walk to beat old challenge

24 Apr 12 | WALKING the distance of almost two marathons in 24 hours is taxing stuff. More than 100 Launceston Church Grammar year 12 students took part in the school's 49th ann

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