The AFL boss has formally announced Tasmania will be home to the League's 19th team.

The AFL men’s team is expected to enter the competition in 2028, with a women’s team entry to be worked through shortly.

AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan described it as a "historic" day for football, saying Tasmania "belongs" in the national competition.

Later this year a community campaign will select the brand of the new Club including Name, Logo, Guernsey and song.

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Curtin-Macquarie-Monash University research has unveiled a new treatment which promises to dramatically reduce back pain.

Co-author from Curtin University’s School of Allied Health Professor Peter O’Sullivan told Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons the seven-week program is showing promising signs.

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Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - 2nd May 2023

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Tech Guru Trevor Long joins Julie-anne Sprague every Tuesday to talk the latest in technology and answer your questions.

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Every fortnight Julie-anne Sprague is joined by a variety of travel journalists and experts to chat about the world of travel.

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Cases of abusive parents on the sidelines of school sports and junior football clubs is continuing to grow. 

The Western Australian Football Commission's recently launched the Stop Umpire Abuse campaign after 80 per cent of umpires said they had recently been abused.

Associate Professor at Flinders University Dr Sam Elliot told Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons parents need to understand how to be supportive.

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6PR producer Sean Lindsay went through his opinions on the Gala during 6Pr Afternoons' Lowdown, including a fair warning to anyone who might see him wearing socks and sandals.

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After 15 years as Qantas CEO, Allan Joyce has stepped down.

He will be surpassed by the company's chief financial officer Vanessa Hudson, however, she will be faced with some real challenges. 

Aviation Editor at Business News Geoffrey Thomas told Julie-anne Sprague told 6PR Afternoons she is well acquainted with the company.

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Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - 1st May 2023

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Trent is the Managing Director of Strategic Property Group and host of the Perth Property Show.

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