From Port Arthur to mass graves in Bosnia, to examining Michael Hutchence’s body – there’s little about the how and why of death that’s escaped Tasmania’s chief forensic pathologist’s Dr Chris Lawrence’s scrutiny
With its cheerful vibes, mellow soundtrack and a menu that comfortably covers brekkie, brunch and lunch, this is an ideal venue for either a solo meal or a get-together with friends
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.
Devonport’s Pam’s Bottles & Cups is a terrific little wine bar whose focus is more about “food with booze” rather than “booze with food”, writes Alix Davis
Amid a global mental health crisis, best-selling Tassie author Steve Biddulph delves into “astonishing” neuroscience breakthroughs to help readers overcome anxiety in his newest – and final – book
The notes of Moonlight Serenade may have faded but the glamour and style of Hobart’s one-time favourite dance hall are still alive and well at this inner-city hotel’s restaurant, writes Alix Davis
“We were not infrequently paid in mangoes or bananas or paw paws”: Meet the retired Tassie vet enjoying winter escapes, and new cultural customs, as a volunteer at a Cook Islands vet clinic
Whether you’re after a cheeky brunch or a late lunch Hobart’s Farm Gate Market is the ideal spot to pick up a freshly made, sweet or savoury snack, writes Alix Davis
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
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
Forget glamping – these domes are more like luxury hotel suites, complete with flexible walls and windows, enticing outdoor baths, endearing animals and a hefty dose of whimsy and natural beauty
Head to this cafe for lunch or drop in and pick up dinner, just don’t make the same mistake I did and underestimate South Hobart’s newest burger bar, writes TasWeekend’s Alix Davis
Tassie cyclist Georgia Baker hopes a custom pair of shoes, painted by a Tasmanian artist, will provide a special connection to her late father and be her secret weapon for clinching Olympic gold.
A fast and furious decade of political life and parenting led Larissa Bartlett to find calm through mindfulness. The teacher and researcher now brings her expertise to Beaker Street Festival
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