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Salmon farming in Tasmania has become central to the federal election campaign.

Troubled waters: Tasmania goes to the polls for the ‘salmon election’

Tasmania has just five federal seats. But many locals think the smallest state could be crucial to deciding who forms government in May.

  • Bianca Hall

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The jagged contours of Cradle Mountain epitomise the feel of a wild landscape, while ancient rainforest and alpine heathlands, buttongrass and stands of colourful deciduous beech provide a range of environments to explore.

Find epic hiking and breathtaking beauty in this Aussie national park

With its craggy peaks, dazzling glacial lakes and ancient forests, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park is a place of breathtaking natural beauty.

  • Julie Miller
Salmon farming in Tasmania.

Fact check: Does the Tasmanian salmon industry pay tax?

In the charged debate over fish farming, independent senator Jacqui Lambie has Tassal Group, Huon Aquaculture and Petuna firmly in her sights.

  • Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Wineglass Bay: arrive early.

The perfect Australian holiday in our smallest state

Astonishing beaches, stupendous hiking, amazing food and some of the strangest creatures on the planet. Tasmania has it all, and you can see in just two weeks.

  • James Stewart
Cradle Mountain, Tasmania.

Best of Tasmania

Australia’s smallest state is packed with highlights. Its spectacular scenery is matched only by the quality of its food and wine.

Felons Corner with Mount Roland as a backdrop.

Stunning Tassie retreat feels like your own private mountain

A stunning location with splendid bush isolation, here you have a well-designed and lovingly finished cottage with smart finishing touches.

  • Jim Darby
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Ceilidh Marigold will be the first deaf person to compete in Alone Australia.

‘I was able to sleep through’: The deaf contestant taking on Alone Australia

Ceilidh Marigold, who has a cochlear implant, is one of two participants with a disability competing in the reality survival show.

  • Bridget McManus

Award-winning Australian airport still has nowhere to sit

For a hub that was named Australia’s 2022 Airport of the Year – fresh from a $14 million upgrade – a few seats wouldn’t go astray.

  • Belinda Jackson
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Beekeeping experience

The buzziest thing to do in Tassie

Beekeeping is not just a way to reap sweet rewards, it also opens a new world to rival that of Game of Thrones.

  • Lee Tulloch
False killer whales stranded in Tasmania.

‘Tough decision’ to euthanise 90 surviving stranded whales

Challenging surf conditions forced rescuers to abandon their efforts to save a pod of 157 stranded false killer whales.

  • Caitlin Fitzsimmons

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