‘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.
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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. >>
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
Globetrotting chef brings pop up dining to Tasmania
The concept of pop up restaurants are taking off and Tasmania is soon to host a globetrotting chef. Find out what’s on the menu.
Why fishing stocks are no longer at rock-bottom
Rock lobster stocks are stabilising following record low stock levels according to the latest recreational fisher survey. Tassie fishers caught four times more in one region than the rest.
Report empty pots: The strict new rules for rock lobster fishers
The recreational rock lobster season opens on Saturday but strict new rules are prompting many to give up their pots. The new rules >>
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.
Inside Tassie’s self-publishing boom
Self-publishing is booming – fuelled by the pandemic and greater access to technology – and everyday Tasmanians, including keen cooks, are increasingly finding joy as independent authors
Menu anchors brand in Tassie
There’s no bland, seen-it-all-before hotel food – at this new Hobart restaurant – here, instead there’s a beautifully executed menu that puts Tassie produce in the spotlight, writes Alix Davis
Nice slice of suburbia is still delivering
I’m a little envious of the West Hobart residents who have this popular eatery as their local, writes TasWeekend food writer Alix Davis
Beachfront bliss in a historic home
The Little Taliska is Tasmania’s answer to a stay in the idyllic, seaside townships of Cornwall, in southeast England, writes Kirsty Eade.
Blown away by nature’s bounty
There’s no better way to witness the power and beauty of the wild Tasman Peninsula than from the comfort of the luxe, off-grid, architecturally designed Roaring Beach House, writes Rob Inglis
Cute cottage offers a charming country getaway
Whether you’re in search of history, great food, or a relaxing weekend this accommodation is the perfect place to base yourself while exploring delightful Evandale, writes Stephanie Dalton
Ari urges Tasmanians to get into swim of summer on home turf
Olympic superstar Ariarne Titmus will spearhead a new tourism campaign that encourages Tasmanians to spend summer in their own state.
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Inside the secret lives of Tassie’s DJs
“I feel alive”: Meet the musical superheroes who lead double lives, working in creative or professional roles by day before taking to the DJ decks to entertain Tassie crowds when the sun goes down
Death of acclaimed Tasmanian artist who inspired ABC logo
Artworks by Tasmanian George Davis, the father of actor Essie Davis, are much-prized in permanent collections at various Australian public galleries and museums.
‘Ignorant and lazy’: Parking shocker sparks brutal takedown
Parking standards have taken a turn for the worse, with one driver called out for their “ignorant and lazy” attempt to stay in the lines.
Surprising way to guarantee magpies won’t swoop you
There’s one almost sure-fire way to stop magpies swooping, but if that fails, there are always metal buckets, writes Frances Whiting.
Simple holiday booking hack that we all forgot about
Forget about how many shopping days until Christmas, it’s time to start saving for summer holidays … and it might not be as tough as you think
Our dogs have changed … and we didn’t even notice
Many dog owners insist they know their pets very well but an emerging trend may have you second-guessing that relationship.
World-leading program which has reduced dementia risk by 25%
A five-year dementia study run out of UTAS is showing drops of 25 per cent in the dementia risk of its study participants. Here is what they are doing to stay healthier for longer.
Make sure you pack an appetite for this hidden Italian gem
With an Italian restaurant on what seems to be every corner, we are spoiled for choice. This new offering serves up sophisticated food with a big heart, writes Stephanie Dalton
The 8K TV that can take you around the world
Forget about getting one a plane, this 8K TV ‘takes you there’ with stunning visuals while watching big sporting contests are next level. REVIEW
So how good are the new iPhone cameras?
For photographers, Apple’s flagship phones really take capturing and editing photos to a whole new level. But the verdict is still out on the new camera control.
Aussie heartthrob’s Qantas role as travellers face delays
Qantas has tapped several famous Aussies for its first campaign in a decade, after the national carrier upset travellers with massive union strikes on footy finals weekend. See the video.
New foodie collab has everything your carb-loving heart could desire
Set your alarms Hobartians – the baked items at this new Sandy Bay pop-up are selling out quick – so grab yourself a sandwich or pastry before you miss out, writes Alix Davis.
Agrarian Kitchen restaurant goes top of national culinary tree
The rise and rise of New Norfolk’s Agrarian Kitchen continued apace on Monday night, becoming the first Tasmanian eatery to be named Gourmet Traveller’s national Restaurant of the Year.
Why NDIS debate is hurting autistic children
As the debate over the National Disability Insurance Scheme intensifies, profoundly autistic children are being left behind, argues Shannon Eeles.
Bali’s new crackdown on foreigners; new Aussie route
Indonesian authorities are getting tough on foreign workers, as new route to Bali is launched in Australia.
Why Jules Robinson wants ‘more’ for her boys
Jules Robinson has welcomed son #2 with hubby Cam Merchant just months after launching her first book Ask Jules. Now they’re renovating — but their next project together might surprise you.
Aussie mum ‘desperate’ as violent video reveals daily reality
Annette Andersen loves her son, Axel, but she can’t live with him. An NDIS housing flaw has trapped her in an impossible situation, facing danger every day. See the video. Warning: Graphic
Award-winning eatery Van Bone to close in December
A wildly successful chapter in Tasmanian culinary history will come to a bittersweet end in December, when Bream Creek’s award-winning Van Bone restaurant closes its doors for good.
Meet the Tassie woman behind a successful new swimwear business
Precious childhood memories by the water, and an inability to find a swimsuit she felt comfortable wearing, inspired Port Sorell’s Toni Coward to start a thriving Tasmanian swimwear business
Karl shares ritzy Olympic Games detail
The Today show host has shared a behind-the-scenes look at his ritzy Olympic Games accommodation in Paris.
Caffeine price spike: How Aussie coffee compares to the world
Coffee prices are through the roof, leaving us all to count our beans. Aussie coffee kings and experts explain the caffeine crisis and how to wrap your hands around a decent cup.
Aussie cancer patients forced to pay 500k to save lives
Australia’s medicine subsidy scheme is so crippled by delay a staggering 10,000 patients a year are being forced to fund their own lifesaving cancer treatment.
Nick Kyrgios and Costeen Hatzi’s growing fame and fortune
Nick Kyrgios and Costeen Hatzi are Australian tennis’ glamour couple. See how the tennis star has built his estimated $25 million wealth and influencer Hatzi’s has grown her fortune.
’Razor blades’: Surfer’s terrifying encounter
A surfer has described the terrifying moment he was bitten by a shark, with the tooth still lodged in his leg days later.
$3500 a day to give birth with a doctor you’ve never met
A Queensland mum is one of many women who’ve been affected by public maternity wards going on bypass, as they fail to cope with demand caused by private hospital closures.
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