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.
Events
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.
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Red Bull Hardline founder to test Tassie’s course in stacked line-up
Among a list of 34 world-class riders raring to tackle the daring Red Bull Hardline Tasmania is the event’s British founder in his first visit to Maydena. Check out the full list.
All-star Aussie line up heading to Launceston music festival
Australian music greats will take to the stage in Launceston when outdoor festival SummerSalt comes to town next year. Check out the artists already locked in.
Dark Mofo’s 2025 return promises to be ‘darker than ever’
After taking a beat in 2024 to reflect on what it could offer moving forward, Dark Mofo will return in 2025 after a huge cash injection from government. Here’s the latest.
Young stars ‘just keep swimming’ in Finding Nemo production
Future theatre stars are diving headfirst into a vibrant underwater world in the musical adaptation of the 2003 Disney Pixar movie Finding Nemo. Meet the hardworking crew.
Two mates ‘beg, borrow or steal’ to fuel Baskerville dreams
Blood might be thicker than water, but what about oil? Two revhead best mates have watched the gripping Baskerville races since they were children. Here’s why they keep coming back.
Why Hobart will be celebrating Day of the Dead
“In remembering them we remember we are alive”: Find out what is Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) and here’s where can you celebrate in Hobart >>
‘Stars aligned’: Elyse Villani’s Tassie cricket success
She’s been described as one of the most damaging batters in international cricket but Elyse Villani still has plenty she wants to achieve and Tasmania is proving to be the perfect base for success
Watch out! Undead to invade Hobart in zombie march
Blood, brains, guts and gore will once again fill Hobart streets during the annual Zombie Walk this weekend.
Peking Duk announce surprise Hobart show
It is a bit of a risk announcing a show only a few weeks out, but that does not matter when you are Peking Duk. Where and when the electronic duo are playing.
HAYDAYS struck out, but what about Party in the Paddock?
After just one year, HAYDAYS has been sacrificed for the future of a longer-running festival, Party in the Paddock. Here’s what the organiser had to say.
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