Why non-alcoholic beers are getting better this Dry July
Beer drinkers don’t have to put up with non-alcoholic brews that are pale imitations of their full-strength cousins this Dry July. Here are five tasty options that will see you though …
Beer drinkers don’t have to put up with non-alcoholic brews that are pale imitations of their full-strength cousins this Dry July. Here are five tasty options that will see you though …
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Winter Feast is known for serving uniquely odd meals and it’ll be no different when doors re-open on Thursday. Here’s our top six weirdest offerings.
Tom McHugo’s will serve its last beers and parmis today as the owners reluctantly close the doors of this popular Hobart venue.
The fringe festival will once again take over Hobart’s CBD and not only will it liven up a gloomy winter season — it will provide the stepping stone for our homegrown talent. What to expect.
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Former food critic and now farmer Matthew Evans is on a mission to educate people about a vital part of our world that goes largely unnoticed but is vital to keeping the earth, and us, healthy
Moonah’s Zafira Fine Foods not only gives locals the chance to sample Afghani food but also acts as a community hub for the approximately 300 Hazara people who have settled in Hobart
The revitalised 70s hotel, The Salty Dog, is a stylish mainstay of the bustling Kingston Beach scene and deserves a spot on your must-eat list, says TasWeekend food writer Alix Davis.
An evening at The Black Footed Pig is a delicious reminder of travel through the Spanish countryside, with Tasmanian and Australian produce creating dishes influenced by Moorish and Mediterranean flavours.
Even though this inner-city wine bar is outside my normal reviewing area, a recent trip offered an opportunity that was too good to miss and I wasn’t disappointed, writes Alix Davis
A weekend away at this new accommodation offering, with its peaceful setting, comfy lodgings – as well as a wood-fired sauna – was the ideal way to relax and rejuvenate, writes Kirsty Eade
There’s too much to eat in one visit to this year’s Feast so I’m going again, to sample the nonna-made pasta, tempura mushrooms and one of Waterloo Inn’s roast pork rolls, writes Alix Davis
New data has shed light on the travel habits of Australians, including some cheeky lies travellers use in an attempt to get a free upgrade or score some other freebie.
Spacious suites, a warm indoor pool and spa, horse rides, a chance to feed the resident ducks and plenty of kid-friendly dining options provide the perfect basis for an enjoyable family getaway
Discover the allure of Stanley and the Tarkine where fertile farmlands tumble into the wild waters of Bass Strait.
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Heading down south? You won’t be short of places to eat and drink in Tassie’s capital.
A veteran Aussie worker took a deep breath and decided to make one of the biggest decisions of her life.
Hobart’s edgy winter festival made headlines when news broke of its cancellation. But the event is still going ahead this year — and the organisers have explained the reason behind the mixed signals.
Neil the seal has again returned to land in south-east Tasmania, the 700kg seal keeping a low profile with the help of locals. Watch the video here.
A trip to Kati Thanda Lake Eyre, found me inquiring ‘what’s in a name?’ and had me comparing the language used to describe that magical part of the country with our own, writes Charles Wooley.
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An idyllic rural getaway has garnered global recognition for its fully self-contained cottages.
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For people like primary school teacher Peter Rasmussen, it’s the ‘unsung heroes’ in the palliative care sector who will ensure his family are taken care of when he’s gone.
As if the shoddy Aussie dollar wasn’t bad enough, tourists now have to navigate the insanity of ‘tipflation’. See our tipping tips and how much you should pay.
Meet what could be one of the hardest working members of the state’s police force. Now after defending Tasmania’s seas, it’s headed for international waters.
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The number of Aussie travelling to Japan during the famous cherry blossom season has almost doubled since pre Covid times
He’s got the haircut all men envy and the best in Tasmania. Find out who won the Mercury’s competition for Tasmania’s best mullet.
As a young girl, Amanda Johnstone drew a crude picture of herself on the cover of TIME. More than 25 years later, she was named one of the magazine’s Next Generation Leaders.
Anna Robards — who rose to fame on The Bachelor — has told of how she almost had a fatal experience while giving birth to her second child Ruby.
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Four of Tasmania’s master mixologists have made it to the top 100 in Australia in a global competition. Watch what one recommend for a top drop to make at home.
A new bike lane in Hobart’s CBD has been slammed by one council Alderman and praised by another. Who is right? Take our poll inside >>
Will Morice’s dad has described the trout his son caught in the Central Highlands as “the biggest fish he has ever seen”.
Sick of streaming? How you can join the hordes of record collectors lining up across Tassie for their biggest day of the year.
Aussie scientists have developed a test that can identify 14 different respiratory viruses, telling you if your symptoms are just a sniffle or something more serious. Watch how it works.
Fishing writer rates flounder as the tastiest fish in the ocean. Here are his tips on how to catch a feed.
Australia’s finest food products are descending on Tasmania for the prestigious Royal Tasmanian Fine Food awards. What the judges are looking for >>
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