Watch: Why Tassie champ has jumped on ‘crazy’ 4000km ride
Tassie marine scientist Annie Ford’s interstate leg of her 4000km grand bike journey has begun – and with each pedal, she hopes to inspire others to walk a greener path. Watch the video.
East Coast
Typical Tasmanians: What robots think we really look like
From Burnie to Bicheno – and beyond. We asked an AI tool to generate what it thinks typical folks look like from key Tassie towns and suburbs – here’s the results.
Tassie bike trails on right track
Mountain biking lovers have their wheels spinning over the launch of close to $1m in new trails – bound to impress beginners and even the most diehard enthusiasts. Details
Cops on footy final crackdown: ‘More than your life on the line’
Police have issued a stern warning for Tasmanians celebrating Grand Final weekend, saying they will be cracking down on rowdy revellers – urging them to think twice before getting behind the wheel.
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MasterChef judge’s life-changing Tassie sabbatical
MasterChef Australia’s Melissa Leong talks about the two years she spent living in Tasmania, revealing how the Apple Isle changed her life. MORE & WATCH TASSIE EPISODES >>
‘Iconic’ Tasmanian species killed among millions of native animals
Data has revealed millions of native animals – including wombats, swans and Kangaroos – were killed in the name of crop protection in the last three years. FULL FIGURES >>
MEGA LIST: What to do in Tasmania this winter
Regardless of whether you want to traipse through Tasmania’s wilderness, attend festivals, or stay tucked up at home in your Ugg boots, here’s an extensive collection of activities for your Tassie winter calendar. THINGS TO DO >>
Tassie’s newest destination dining hot spot worth the drive
Overlooking the ocean on Tasmania’s picturesque East Coast this inn, formerly a classic pub, is now serving delicious, simple, and seasonal food, writes TasWeekend food reviewer Alix Davis.
How talented Tasmanian chef cooked her way to the top
More than a decade after she began her career in hospitality, a Tasmanian chef says she’s finally able to fully unlock her creativity in the kitchen. This is how she did it.
The new distilleries thriving in Tassie’s gin boom
“Obviously it’s great to support local distilleries. But it’s actually also just outstanding quality. It’s some of the best in the world.”As the state prepares to celebrate World Gin Day, we take a look at the local distilleries booming. SEE WHAT’S NEW >>
BIG TUNA: Swansea fisherman reels in a monster
Swansea fisherman Ashley Hallam knew he had a big fish on the line, but even he was surprised when he finally landed a monster bluefin tuna. >>> See the photo
Children frolicking in faeces due to sewage scarcity, group claims
Two groups are at loggerheads over a sewerage system at a popular Tasmanian tourist destination, with claims children are swimming in faeces-contaminated water. DETAILS >>
Environmentalists slam sale of Crown Land at Binalong
A state government program to sell off “surplus” Crown Land is causing friction at a Tasmanian coastal town, angering environmentalists who claim the land is home to native wildlife.
PICTURE SPECIAL: How much your suburb has changed in a decade
Stunning aerial photos have revealed the explosive growth of some of Tasmania’s most populated suburbs. See if your neighbourhood is on the list + upcoming developments >>
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