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.
Events
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 >>
Tassie band to come out of hiatus for venue send-off
With the Tasmanian live music community rocked by the loss of popular venue Uni Bar, its final send-off show series will feature one of the state’s local legends. Who will play in Last Drinks.
Cancer survivor’s sense of humour driving force behind relay team
Being diagnosed with a rare cancer would be anything but a laugh for most, but survivor Catherine Hevey shares why she brought her sense of humour to Hobart’s Relay for Life.
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What keeps Emma Memma coming back to Tassie
The beloved children’s entertainer and former Wiggle has spent the last three months in the island state, but is already plotting her return.
Crushing it: Tassie’s cider boom
Tasmania has long been known as the Apple Isle. But our world-class apples are increasingly being used to make world-class craft cider – and discerning drinkers across the globe can’t get enough
Sammy J’s back on stage, but he’s not talking politics
Sammy J is one of a handful of interstate comedians set to perform at this year’s Hobart Festival of Comedy. The story behind the show.
Tassie project celebrates cultural diversity and remarkable stories
From chance encounters with strangers to educational opportunities and falling in love – migrants and refugees share heartfelt tales of how they came to call Tassie home.
Gardening guru’s move to ditch suburban life pays off
Former TV gardener Tino Carnevale is enjoying a quiet existence on the Tasman Peninsula and says ditching suburban life for country living has turned out to be one of his best decisions yet.
One person’s trash is another’s treasure at unique night market
From clothing, jewellery, and art to plants, gardening tools, and bric-a-brac, there will be all sorts of recycled and upcycled gems for sale at the Soho Arts ReUse Night Market this Saturday.
80+ images at Party in the Paddock
Check out the memories of good vibes, colour and rocking tunes at Party in the Paddock. MEGA GALLERY >>
GALLERY: All the frocks and thrills from the 2025 Hobart Cup
Marquees were overflowing at the Elwick Racecourse early Sunday ahead of the Hobart Cup race. Check out the frocks and fillies that made the day.
World-leading wooden boat festival sails back into Hobart
One of the world’s largest celebrations of traditional maritime culture will drop anchor in Hobart from Friday, with the return of the Australian Wooden Boats Festival. Here’s what’s planned
Renowned muso showcases Tassie with release of his 13th album
His school mates loved Nirvana and Metallica but Pete Cornelius had more unusual musical tastes, leading the talented Tasmanian to forge an international career – now launching his 13th album
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