Tassie singer defies odds to achieve music dreams
She’s performed alongside award-winning musos Thelma Plum and Lucky Oceans and was mentored by Kate Miller-Heidke. Now Tassie’s Kaytlyn Johnson launches an exciting new music project
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Tassie heritage home stars in top TV renovation series
They came to Tassie from Sydney and fell in love with our island state – now Susan Angel and Rod McFarland are showcasing their impressive but difficult home renovation on a popular TV series
Global success for unlikely Tassie painter
She’s been declared a “name you need to know in Australian art”, landing a major award, multiple exhibitions and a Paris residency. But Tassie’s Marion Abraham never expected to become a painter.
Cancer survivor’s wild new book odyssey
After being given a second chance at life, Tasmanian author and cancer survivor Andrew Darby decided to venture deep into the wilderness to write a book about Tassie’s ancient trees.
Meet the adventurous new Tassie star of Alone Australia
“I’m not your typical survival specialist’’: Tasmania’s Corinne Ooms is bringing grit, creativity and a positive outlook to the new season of Alone Australia, filmed in Tassie’s remote wilderness
Long Covid: Tassie’s hidden epidemic
Covid lockdowns may be a distant memory for many, but for Tasmanians living with the often-debilitating symptoms of long Covid, the pandemic has left a lasting impact.
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
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.
Is Tassie the home of Australia’s best minibar?
Rooms at Launceston’s luxury Stillwater Seven hotel feature a personal pantry stocked with guests’ favourite drinks and snacks – a service that has ranked in Australia’s top 100 food experiences
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