Cafe’s new room’s a little slice of heaven
For lunch or morning tea this Hobart cafe’s new in-house dining area is such a charming place to spend an hour or two … it’s like stepping back in time, writes TasWeekend’s Alix Davis
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Richard Scolyer returns to Tassie roots in fight against brain cancer
‘I have such a wonderful life… I don’t want to die yet’: Tassie’s Australian of the Year, Professor Richard Scolyer, is cycling across the state, raising money for cancer research while undergoing experimental treatment he hopes will cure his brain cancer.
Hospo crew behind revamped pub take food, service to next level
Refurbished old pub The Waggon is a stylish addition to Hobart’s pub and restaurant scene, writes TasWeekend’s Alix Davis
Theatre icon Robyn Nevin returns to her Tassie roots
She’s an icon of Australian theatre, and a familiar face on screen. But many Tasmanians may not realise that Robyn Nevin’s passion for the arts was ignited while she was growing up in Hobart.
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Crystal caves and old-school ways: A Huon Valley adventure back in time
If you’re like me and you don’t like change, you’ll love the Huon Valley. It has a genuine art deco pub from the 1930s and a glittering crystal cave that hasn’t changed in 40 million years, writes Amber Wilson.
Kingston Beach cafe is on to a shore thing
Inspired by a visit to a store in Bangalow, NSW, Boho – a little oasis, hidden from the street – is like a secret world full of greenery, good food and comfortable seating.
JackJumpers star import settles into Tassie family life
American basketballer Josh Magette has been described as “one of the best passers on earth”, but he feels he has hit the jackpot in Tasmania. INSIDE HIS FAMILY LIFE >>
King Island is Tasmania’s best kept secret
As borders open and Tasmanians start travelling again, there’s no better place than just a stone’s throw away — naturally beautiful, with abundant wildlife and a superb food scene >>
Grain of the Silos worth stepping over the line for
A Tassie hotel’s recently appointed head chef, formerly of Melbourne’s highly regarded Attica restaurant, has added a new menu well worth taking the trip up the Midland Highway to sample >>
Three Capes: The pack-free, hot showers, 4-star accommodation option
If hiking Tasmania’s famed Three Capes track with restaurant meals, hot showers and four-star accommodation sounds like your kind of adventure, then read on …
Classic pub fare cuts the mustard
There’s good eating to be had at the refurbished Moonah Hotel & Cellars – the meals are generously portioned, well-priced and served by friendly and staff. What more could one want from a pub meal, asks TasWeekend food writer Alix Davis.
Raising a toast to ‘sexy’ new Soho wine bar
Lupin is a luscious new wine bar-cum-bistro that’s all velvet banquettes, a well-curated wine list and a menu that puts a tasty new spin on toast, says TasWeekend food writer Alix Davis
A room with a Vue in Battery Point
Hobart’s beautiful harbour takes centre stage at this boutique hotel.
Tassie becomes stars’ healing place
After losing everything she owns, young Indigenous artist Emily Wurramara needed a fresh start and it seems moving to Tasmania has been the perfect remedy.
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