Sports quiz of the week: winners, world records, history and lots of love Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby union, tennis, boxing, surfing and baseball? The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2025
Dale Webster, surfer who rode waves for 14,642 consecutive days, dies aged 77 Dale Webster, who surfed every day for more than four decades in Northern California, has died at 77, leaving a legacy of unmatched dedication to the sport The Guardian - US · Aug 13, 2025
Six deaths under review after hospital failure claims A coroner has been asked to investigate six deaths after allegations a senior hospital staff member didn't report them as legally required. AAP · May 14, 2024
Concerns Rosebery emergency service closure will leave state's ambulance service struggling to cope The temporary closure of a rural emergency service on Tasmania's West Coast has raised concerns over the ability of the region's ambulances to cope with increased demand. ABC News · Feb 20, 2023
GP shortage hits another Tasmanian community as doctor's exit causes dismay for Campbell Town's elderly patients As yet another Tasmanian community loses its local GP, a group of senior citizens calls for more incentives for young doctors willing to work in rural areas. ABC News · Nov 21, 2022
‘Devastating’ branch closures in dozens of towns across Australia, as bank profits rise Regional Australian towns have lost more than 200 bank branches over the last two years, costing customers time and money. The New Daily · Oct 6, 2022
WA parliamentary petition launched to fight ongoing regional bank closures A federal parliamentary petition is launched to fight ongoing bank closures, as more banks continue to close their doors across regional Australia. ABC News · Sep 29, 2022
Virus ramps up pressure on Tas hospitals The Royal Hobart Hospital is considering reducing elective surgeries as rising coronavirus cases take their toll on beds and staff in Tasmania's wards. AAP · Jul 13, 2022
Tasmania to phase out more mask rules The Tasmanian government has announced mask mandates for schools and public transport will be dropped on June 25. AAP · Jun 15, 2022
Hundreds in Tas get wrong virus message More than 500 people with coronavirus in Tasmania received incorrect information from the state's health department telling them they were close contacts. AAP · Mar 28, 2022