‘Explosions of light’: Why this is the year of the Aurora
Tasmanians are likely to see more and brighter Auroras in the night sky this year than during the next decade, with local photographers excited for the months ahead. EXPLAINER >>
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Environment group halts wind farm legal action
An environmental group appealing a North-West Coast wind farm project has provided an update on their legal fight. Where it will go from here.
Podcast unpacks motherhood through the seven deadly sins
A new podcast from Hobart-based organisation the Women’s Health Education Network uses the seven deadly sins to explore the pressures inflicted on new motherhood. The story behind it.
Tasmania punches above its weight in tech
“There’s not a government agency, private entity or business that’s of scale in Tasmania that we’re not involved with in some way”: Tech giants will converge in Hobart for TasICT Tech Fest.
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Metro’s $11m hydrogen buses sitting idle at depot
As Metro’s trial of electric buses continues to be fraught with problems, it has been revealed its hydrogen buses are still not on the road. Read the latest.
REVEALED: How UTAS executive pay compares to Premier’s
A number of University of Tasmania senior executives are taking home more money than Premier Jeremy Rockliff, while some are earning close to or more than the Prime Minister.
Families more excited over Santa than Blue at Christmas Pageant
Thousands lined the streets for Hobart’s Christmas Pageant, which included a special appearance from Bluey and his band of furry friends. But, Santa still was the major drawcard.
Mega gallery: Santa visits Hobart in Christmas parade
The Hobart Christmas Pageant didn’t disappoint with thousands lining the CBD streets all keenly waiting for the big man himself — Santa. ALL THE PHOTOS >>
Battle for mountain’s future ramps up as fears over review intensify
A “flood” of people are expected to attend a public meeting about the state government’s strategic review of kunanyi/Mount Wellington, with fears over the potential resurrection of the cable car to loom large over the discussion.
‘Purely conceptual’: Clarence mayor cool on ‘Home of Football’
The state’s top soccer body has pitched an $80m Home of Football in Clarence. Here’s what the mayor has to say about it.
Heritage council’s concerns over stadium aesthetic
The Tasmanian Heritage Council wants more pictures showing how the stadium will look against Hobart’s heritage sites. Here’s what they’re concerned about.
Key changes to protect young people in institutions overdue
Four of the 48 most urgent recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry have still not been delivered, five months after they were due.
GALLERY: Rosny College leavers celebrate
Graduating Rosny College students left exam stress well and truly in the dust as they celebrated the end of year in style. Check out all the 40+ photos >>
Volunteer firey reunites with mates who ‘saved’ him
When volunteer firefighter Robert Elliott did a first aid course 20-years-ago, he was told he would likely have to do CPR on a friend or colleague. But he never thought he would need it.
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