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.
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‘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
Overcoming adversity to achieve Tassie zoo dreams
Stuart Webster frequented Melbourne Zoo as a child and dreamt of owning a zoo. After battling addiction and adversity his childhood fantasy came true in Tassie. He’s got lofty future plans
Meet the talented Tasmanians keeping traditional arts alive
In a world often dominated by consumerism and mass-production, these four talented Tasmanians are finding creative success in traditional arts while also showcasing Tasmania to the world
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
‘Favourite place in the world’: Why actor Pamela Rabe loves Tassie life
She plays commanding, complex and sometimes kooky characters in some of Australia’s best-known films and TV shows. But actor Pamela Rabe also enjoys living a simpler existence in Tasmania
An unexpected oasis in suburbia
This thoughtfully-renovated 1901 weatherboard home – complete with a luxurious outdoor bathing pavilion – provides a relaxing oasis for guests and a great base for exploring Tassie’s North-West
Tassie actor’s ‘life-changing’ role behind the camera
Tassie actor Katie Robertson is a familiar face on TV but she’s now proving her worth behind the scenes, landing a “life-changing” gig on a major new Netflix series filmed in Tasmania
How Trinidad found refuge in creativity after fleeing persecution
Trinidad Roldan Rojas was four when her family fled political persecution in Chile to start a new life in Tasmania. The talented artisan now creates bold jewellery inspired by the state’s beauty.
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