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Athletics coach fights 'confidential' life ban

A Tasmanian athletics coach is fighting to clear his name after being banned for life, claiming his ban was due to "questioning certain situations that occur in our sport".

Salesman avoids jail after ripping employer off $10k

A salesman will spend the next six months under home detention after ripping off $10,000 from the popular homewares retailer where he worked.

Big cash boost for regional chambers

Twelve Chambers of Commerce from the state's regional areas will benefit from a funding boost aimed at supporting activities and services essential to their region.

Tassie NBL temptation for Tanner

Tanner Krebs is a logical choice to form part of a Tasmanian team on its return to the NBL, but the timeframe for the state to accept the 10th licence could prove a sticking point.

Injustice is unfolding before us

Any attempt by Israel to annex the West Bank would be illegal. But the Israeli Government cares nothing for international law, unless it suits them, writes GREG BARNS.