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Shane Warne memorial: The lovable suburban kid who became a global superstar

From the high school cricket scorer to the artist who painted his portrait, Shane Warne had a magical way of making those around him feel loved. As Australia says goodbye to the champ, his oldest friends share their stories.

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Ambulance Tasmania staff report depression, drug use, despondency in wellbeing survey

The vast majority of Tasmania's ambulance staff have trouble sleeping, large numbers are suffering from mental health conditions and many feel threatened by their bosses, documents obtained by the ABC reveal.

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From mindfulness to coaching, talking therapies and beyond: What’s worth it when it comes to treating anxiety?

The process of finding help to manage anxiety can be a long and bumpy road — and with so many treatments on offer, there's no one size fits all solution.

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Can good rental history substitute for a house deposit? Young Australians struggle with home ownership dream

Tenant Liam Kenna says he holds little hope of buying a house in his hometown like his parents did as "that train has left", while others call for good rental history to be the main indicator for securing a home loan.

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Abuse survivor scathing of Tasmanian Liberal MPs over non-apology over groaning

A "devastated" victim-survivor of child sex abuse says two government ministers who groaned at a question asked on her behalf should resign — and asks how survivors are supposed to have confidence in those same people who are entrusted with enacting laws to protect them.

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Tasmanian ministers urged to apologise for groaning at Tiffany Skeggs's question

Tasmania's Attorney-General and Infrastructure Minister are accused of groaning in response to a question asked on behalf of a child sexual abuse survivor.

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Australian teachers touch down in Tasmania after fleeing Ukraine

Two Australians fleeing the war in Ukraine have finally touched down in Tasmania to the warm embrace of family after a marathon 30-hour journey — but their thoughts keep swinging back to those they left in the besieged city.

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Indigenous Tasmanians sign deal to run commercial abalone fishery

A ground-breaking deal signed to provide Aboriginal Tasmanians with access to a commercial abalone fishery is being hailed as a step towards resetting relationships and cultural practices.

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Tiffany Skeggs breaks her silence about years of abuse at the hands of notorious paedophile James Griffin

In May 2019, Tiffany Skeggs went to police to report childhood sexual abuse. She never imagined that step would be the beginnings of Tasmania's version of a royal commission.

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Common types of anxiety medications and how they work

Medication can play an important role in severe anxiety. These are the most common types prescribed in Australia and how they help balance the brain.

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Freak hole-in-one golfing success across three generations, using same club at same hole

One family, three generations, three holes-in-one — on the same course, at the same hole and with the same club. Can anyone beat that?

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Tasmania's south-west is a place people fall in love with, but how should tourism be managed in the remote wilderness?

People come to Tasmania's remote south-west for different reasons, but as the state government continues to encourage tourism development in national parks, is the right balance being struck between development and conservation?

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Hobart's rental market is 'tightest' out of Australia's capitals and it may be getting worse

Tasmanians trying to find a rental property describe the tight market as a "nightmare" as experts predict it could get even worse when international migrants and students join the hunt for a home.

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Giant rubber plant growing in Hobart stairwell could be 'world's biggest', fans say

This late-50s building, with its seven-storey glass stairwell, contains what some argue is the world's biggest indoor plant.

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Black Tuesday 1967 bushfire legacy lives on in fire trail upgrade on Hobart's kunanyi/Mt Wellington

The bushfire tragedy of 1967 looms large over Tasmania and it is hoped "lessons learned" — including the importance of fire breaks on the mountain range behind Hobart — will help stop it happening again.

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Tasmanians students, parents share how they feel about heading back to school for another pandemic year

Students have done it tough, with COVID causing chaos to their learning over the past few years. Now, with public schools starting, these Tasmanian students and parents are excited and anxious.

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Saving the orange-bellied parrot is just one perk of spending time in Tasmania's beautiful south-west

Volunteering to help save the critically endangered orange-bellied parrot is a dream job for these bird lovers, and they get to spend four weeks in one of the most beautiful parts of Australia while doing it.

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