WAG tales hit myths for six

HAVE you ever wanted an insight into the life of a cricket WAG? Being married to an Australian cricketer has its perks, including plenty of travel and invitations to exclusive red-carpet events. But there are downsides, such as being away from loved...

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Tassie beckons for Mary

HOPES are high Crown Princess Mary and Prince Frederik will visit Tasmania this year. The Danish royals will lend their star power to the 40th birthday celebrations of the Sydney Opera House in October and there is a chance they could extend their visit...

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Health costs beyond many

TASMANIA is one of 32 areas in Australia where at least one in 10 people has put off seeing a doctor, filling a prescription, or both because of the cost. The state was also among 14 locations listed in a National Health Performance Authority report...

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Skywhale to take to skies

CITY COMMUTERS were in for an unexpected treat this morning when a change of plan saw Dark MOFO's latest exhibit launched high over the Hobart Regatta Ground during peak-hour traffic. Motorists were given an excellent view of the $300,000, 34m-long...

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Wake-up call on homeless

HOMELESSNESS not only makes life hard, it can also cut life expectancy. Bethlehem House chief executive Patrick Carlisle says the average age of death of former residents of Bethlehem House over the past decade was only 47.49 years old. Exposure to...

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Hoteliers raise drink age fears

RAISING the legal drinking age would see widespread closures of venues and almost destroy the Tasmanian hospitality industry, the state's leading hospitality association said yesterday. With more than 70 per cent of alcohol consumed away from licensed...

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