Tassie toddler’s quest for a life-saving liver transplant
George van Essen looks like any other happy, healthy toddler. But behind his cheeky smile, the Devonport boy is battling a rare medical condition and needs a liver transplant to save his life
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Hidden gem of a cafe set to be new toast of Hobart
While the setting of this Hobart cafe is a little unusual, the food is wonderful and I’m just sorry that I didn’t know about it earlier, writes Alix Davis
Classic Asian fare at sizzling good prices
This Hobart Teppanyaki restaurant’s traditional, flavour-packed dishes are both generous in size and terrific value – making it a great option for either lunch or dinner, writes Alix Davis
Meet Tassie’s newest and most unlikely movie star
“Saying I’m new to acting is an understatement”: 70-year-old Scottish-born Tasmanian Bill Munro is set to become an unlikely movie star after scoring a lead role in a new Tassie-filmed drama
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Popular Asian eatery opens second outlet
Once this team settles into its new location, owner Hoang Bui promises to add outdoor seating, an alcohol licence, steamboats and a dessert menu in a move certain to draw a crowd, writes TasWeekend’s Alix Davis.
Cousins behind Italian favourite reveal new venture
REVIEW: A new offshoot of a popular Eastern Shore Italian restaurant is doing a lovely job of well executed brunches and lunches.
Drink in the natural beauty and wines of the East Coast
To celebrate this month’s Great Eastern Wine Week, Linda Smith spoke to four businesses about their involvement with the festival, and why they love being able to share their favourite patch of Tassie with others.
A taste of Italy right here in our backyard
Who needs Italy on Instagram when we have our own little piece of Italian paradise right here in Hobart, writes TasWeekend food reviewer Alix Davis.
REVEALED: What it’s like to live in the coldest place on earth
Find out what it’s like to spend time living and working in the coldest, windiest place on earth from the people who know it best ahead of Hobart’s Australian Antarctic Festival. ANTARCTICA DEEP DIVE>>>
Cruisy, beachy cafe as popular as ever
A cosy bastion of hot coffee and homemade baked goods, this relaxed cafe in one of Tassie’s popular coastal towns may have undergone an ownership change recently but is proving to be as popular as always, writes Alix Davis.
‘Very Instagrammable’: Tour Tassie’s top 12 luxury stays
Once considered a “cheap and cheerful” travel destination, tourism insiders say Tasmania now has a global reputation as a premier destination for high-end travel. TOP 12 STAYS >>
Pub’s hearty meals are just what the Doctor ordered
We wanted hearty comfort meals, beers on tap and decent service – and a meal at one of Hobart’s oldest and dining and drinking establishments – delivered on all three, writes TasWeekend food reviewer Alix Davis.
Take a voyage into tranquillity in Tassie’s deep Far-South
The Voyager, a new adults-only accommodation offering near the sleepy town of Dover, is the perfect place to be cocooned in warmth and luxury and forget about life for a while, writes Kirsty Eade.
‘Saying his name helps’: Heartbroken Tassie dad honours late son
Tassie dad Damien Green speaks about life without his young son Archie – who died in an Orford boating accident – ahead of a fundraiser in his honour. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT >>
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