Passionate Tassie adventurer embraces epic challenges
Adventurer, environmental economist and all-round go-getter – Tassie’s Tim Harmsen is on a mission to revive one of Tasmania’s toughest winter races… while also adding a quirky new twist
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Romance boom: Tassie author pens 100th book
Tasmania’s Ris Wilkinson became an author at 44 with romance juggernaut Mills & Boon. At 66, she’s penning her 100th book as Melanie Milburne – as writers converge on Hobart for a national event.
‘Disneyland for foodies’: Tassie’s bold new $14m fermentation hub
Kim Seagram has been a fierce advocate for Tassie’s food and tourism sectors since relocating from Canada 30+ years ago. Now she’s opening a $14m fermentation hub to showcase Tasmanian produce to the world. SNEAK PEEK >>
Run clubs: Tassie’s booming fitness trend
It’s sweaty, social, slightly culty and the new way to find friends, fitness and love. Find out why a growing number of Tasmanians have swapped beer goggles for sneakers as running clubs boom
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100 must-do Tassie experiences under $100
The cost of living continues to rise, but Tasmanians still want to get out and enjoy life, especially in winter. Find inspiration in our mega list of 100 distinctly Tasmanian things to do for under $100
Rockers to make Uni Bar farewell a ‘momentous one’
The beloved Uni Bar is hosting a series of shows to give the long-running venue the send-off it deserves, with the Last Drinks tour kicking off with Victorian rockers Kisschasy.
Popular spring festival’s double act to mark milestone
Launceston’s creative Junction Arts Festival will run across two weekends for the first time in its history — and it’s not the only exciting addition on the way.
Our wildest winter ritual Dark Mofo officially resurrected
The embers are burning as Hobart’s most provocative arts and culture festival returns, kicking off with The Winter Feast on Thursday.
Attention please: Dark Mofo to take over the airwaves
If you hear strange sounds reverberating around the city, there’s no need to worry. Dark Mofo is set to take over the broadcast system usually reserved for emergencies.
The man who revived Tassie’s winter
Twenty years ago, Neil Cameron launched a festival to enliven Tassie’s winter. He never imagined just how much Festival of Voices would change his life and transform the state’s cultural landscape
Hot tickets: The events to replace Huon’s popular Mid-Winter festival
The Huon Valley Mid-Winter Festival may be gone but there are big plans to continue the fun. See what’s planned and how to nab tickets >>
‘Rebuild, renew, reshape’: Dark Mofo boss on why festival needed fresh start
Dark Mofo artistic director Chris Twite has explained why he feels the “difficult” decision to effectively cancel the festival in 2024 was ultimately the right call.
Freaky thylacines and frogodiles: Exhibition explores the end of the world
In the eyes of this Hobart artist the end of the world is well and truly on the table. He explores this concept through new mediums in his latest exhibition.
IMAGES: Hundreds of young chocoholics hunt down Easter eggs
Chocolate-hungry youngsters arrived in droves to Government House to gleefully hunt down coveted Easter eggs at the annual hospital fundraiser. SEE THE CUTE PHOTOS >>
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