Playboy model calls out ‘disgusting’ sex acts
Former Playboy pin-up Holly Madison has revealed what life was really like with Hugh Hefner and the one thing she absolutely hated.
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What it takes to become a dream analyst
Tasmanian Jane Teresa Anderson has interpreted dreams for more than 30 years — including on national morning TV shows. Here’s what a day in the life of a dream analyst looks like.
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
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
New lifeline for kids of veterans and first responders
Thousands of children from military and first responder families will now have access to critical help — dubbed the “Yellow Pages for mental health” — as they deal with the impact of service-related trauma.
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.
$99 flights: Qantas launches major Aussie sale
The national carrier has launched a three-day sale with major discounts on over a million seats, including limited-time Easter deals ahead of the school holidays. See the list.
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
Best phones in Australia for around $500
Tech giant Samsung expects to ship more than a million units of its A series phones to Australia this year which will start at under $500. See what else you can buy as well.
Gourmet farmer dishes up all the dirt on soil in his new book
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
Authentic Afghan experience serves up community spirit
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
Kingston pub worth its salt
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.
A ray of Spanish sunshine in Tassie winter
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.
Forest tour yields ‘magical’ mushroom experience
Guided by cook and mushroom enthusiast Mic Giuliani, food writer Alix Davis discovered there’s a world of deliciousness living under the carpet of pine needles in the forest near Hobart Airport.
Check out our picks of the best bites of the dark delights
If you haven’t been yet, there’s still time to catch Winter Feast – Tassie’s tastiest food ritual returns this Thursday. Here are a few delectable treats I highly recommend, writes Alix Davis
Classic Hobart pub’s new owners deliver comfort on a plate
Hearty, classic pub meals at affordable prices make this well-known South Hobart establishment an easy choice for a great family night out, writes Alix Davis
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
Luxury Stanley villa with a million-dollar view
“This house is fancy,” my eight-year-old exclaimed, eyes wide as we stepped inside the luxury two-storey Stanley villa that would be our home for two nights. “Is this how millionaires live?”
We loved lapping up the beauty of this wild Tiny Tassie island
A stay on Three Hummock Island offers something truly rare: an island sanctuary where simplicity reigns and every moment feels deeply earned, writes Sarah Fitzpatrick
First look at new fine diner reveals delight in every bite
Meals at this new Marion Bay eatery are a combo of Tasmanian produce, French culinary techniques and Scottish heritage. And yes it’s fancy, but with a relaxed vibe, writes Alix Davis
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Wooley: Thanks to my dear mum, my heart’s always in the highlands
Having immigrated from Scotland my late Mum, Ella, embraced Tasmania’s high country and passed on that love to me. A lifetime later I still haunt the highland lake shores, writes Charles Wooley
Classic catches keep coming at Hursey’s
The Sunshine Coast’s Big Pineapple and Coffs Harbour’s Big Banana can move aside, Stanley does the Aussie thrill of ‘big things’ best at Hurseys, and serves a seafood feast to boot.
Tech giant unveils controversial new age ID tool
Apple is set to launch a radical upgrade of parental controls to combat children accessing inappropriate content. SEE HOW IT WILL WORK
This could be Apple’s best offer all year
With a price tag that’s half of its flagship phone, you would think Apple would have left a lot more out of its new iPhone 16e. FIRST LOOK
‘I am a lollipop lady – you won’t believe how much I earn’
An Australian woman has revealed the staggering amount of money she makes for 90 minutes of work.
Our dogs put latest bot into overdrive
With two dogs in the house, Australia’s newest robotic vacuum and mopping device has been really well tested. FIRST LOOK
$29 flights: Virgin, Jetstar slash fares as airline wars ramp up
Virgin and Jetstar have cut prices on nearly half a million flights, just days after Qantas launched a massive sale. See the full list.
Flying camera launches from the palm of your hand
Critics have dubbed it the Flop, but we reckon this drone is one of the best gadgets we’ve reviewed in years. SEE THE PICS, VIDEOS
Inside Mona’s latest installation by French artist Théo Mercier
MIRRORSCAPE, a new installation at Mona, was created by French visual artist and stage director Théo Mercier. The story behind the project >>
Women, there’s a killer reason you must know family history
Aussie women are being encouraged to know their family history in order to get ahead of a potentially deadly fight.
Pint-sized wine bar draws in a Hobart crowd
Tasmanians won’t line up for many things. But they will for Sonny, the pint-sized Hobart wine bar with the super-sized fan club ranked in Australia’s top 100 food experiences.
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
Tassie wine-tasting experience ranked among Australia’s best
When a popular Tassie vineyard with a string of accolades opened a tasting room late last year, wine buffs across Australia took notice, with the experience now ranked among the nation’s best
Could Bruny be Australia’s foodiest island?
It’s a popular destination for locals and tourists – and now Bruny Island has been recognised as one of Australia’s most delicious food experiences on the delicious. 100 ultimate foodie bucket list
Major overhaul to Bali bombing site for Aussies
The site of the 2002 Bali bombing site, which claimed 88 Australian lives, is set to become a place to promote “tolerance”.
What the Year of the Snake holds for you
It’s the Year of the Snake. See what the year holds for you, your loved ones and friends, according to your Chinese zodiac.
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
How Tassie music festivals are bucking the national trend
While interstate festival-goers are reeling from the cancellation of their favourite events, it’s a different story down south where small festivals are proving to be hits both on and off the stage.
Arrr you ready for an adventure?
For years these three friends have dreamt of launching their own escape room. It’s now become reality with a limited-time pop-up in a historic Hobart site.
Top chef Luke Burgess returns to Hobart for new venture
Acclaimed Tasmanian chef Luke Burgess will settle in Hobart permanently next year and has a new venture in the works. What he has planned. >>
‘Be kind’: Plea for respect for new hospitality workers
Tasmania’s hospitality sector will be run off its feet this summer and they need customers to be kind and patient. Here’s how you can help.
Everything you need to know about River Derwent sewage spill
FREE: Parts of the River Derwent could be shut off to swimmers beyond Boxing Day after a sewage leak.
Aussie cane toads, kangaroos and sharks stump Apple Intelligence
Image Playground is one of the most fun new features of Apple Intelligence, but how good it is in coming close to reality? We put it to the test.
Mona’s delicious solution to pesty problem
The Mona approach to eating calls for people to swap out farmed meat for whatever is feral, low-impact or abundant. It forms the basis of a new TV show, set to premier early next year.
Just take a look to the east … it’s illuminating
When I saw the works of artist Richard Butler I wanted to be back where I grew up in Northern Tasmania, raising my eyes to the distant mountains, extraordinary cloudscapes and light shows
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