Property owners’ ‘immense relief’ as fire brought under control
A bushfire that was earlier threatening to cut the Tasman Highway has been brought under control, as a local vineyard owner talks about the effect on properties >>
East Coast
‘Very toothy grin’: Great White surprise for camping family
A Tassie family camping on the East Coast for the school holidays saw something in the water — and they were shocked to discover it was a Great White shark. SEE THE PHOTOS
Sailing club, wine bar, retail: Generational change for East Coast
A Tasmanian beach hamlet would become a Mediterranean jewel under plans for two new shopping precincts, a boutique hotel and a residential subdivision, its proponent says. See the plans >
Camel isle: Couple’s bid to breed a ‘cold-climate’ Tasmanian flock
A Tasmanian pair behind a tourism company have continued to invest in their unique side-hustle – a farm experience highlighting their beloved dromedaries. Here’s what they have planned.
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Tassie’s best gym: Strongman fitness centre claims top title
Tassie’s gym junkies have weighed in on the Mercury’s poll to determine the state’s best gym, with Tasmania’s first and biggest strongman training centre claiming the top title. WINNER + FINALISTS >>
Almost half of Tassie is ‘functionally illiterate’
Only 52.8 per cent of Tasmanian men and 46.9 per cent of Tasmanian women read at a functional level. Why is this the case?
Guide Dogs Tasmania desperately seeking carers for four pups
Guide Dogs Tasmania has put a call out to dog lovers to help raise four Labrador puppies due to arrive in the state in August. HOW YOU CAN HELP >>
Cheaper to pay mortgage than rent in Tasmania
It is cheaper to pay mortgage repayments then pay rent for over 70 per cent of properties in regional Tasmania and 50 per cent of those in the capital. FIGURES >>
Boom industry growing off state’s coasts
Tasmania is at the cutting edge of seaweed research, positioning the state for a leading role in several burgeoning marine bioproducts industries.
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