There are concerns a steamy shop at a prime location in Hobart’s CBD will make the city less family friendly. Now it’s up to the council to decide if it goes ahead. Why some people are worried.
Top Tasmanian whisky distiller Lark has expressed optimism for FY24 amid a new Asian pivot, after announcing a full-year loss of $5.1m. Here’s what the road ahead looks like for the company.
The first AFLW match of the season in Tasmania will be sure to bring in crowds for the game at Blundstone Arena. Some young football hopefuls may also get a boost from the match.
Memorabilia, high-end tech and gifts have all been snatched from a beloved nostalgic cinema. But the community has rallied to keep its theatre doors open. What went down
Hundreds of people have converged on Parliament Lawns for a Reclaim the Line rally protesting against mandatory Covid vaccinations. SEE THE VIDEO >>
Josh Willie has been unanimously endorsed as Labor’s Elwick candidate at next year’s election and believes the party’s internal turmoil this year will not dent his chances.
As the new culinary curator of Peacock and Jones, celebrity chef Ben Milbourne has been helping create a menu that’s full of Tasmanian flavour, says TasWeekend food writer Alix Davis.
Hobart councillors have agreed to start talks with the Health Department over the possible sale of spaces in one of its multi-storey carparks. DETAILS >>
Concerns are mounting that young Tasmanians could overindulge in illicit drugs this summer festival season, prompting renewed calls for pill testing services to be introduced.
Bruce Scott feels a special connection to the UTAS Sandy Bay campus having worked there from the very beginning, and he despairs at plans to relocate to the city. LATEST >>
Hundreds of Tasmanian school athletes have turned out for the Schools Triathlon Challenge to test themselves on the swim, bike run course at Bellerive. SEE THE MEGA GALLERY >>
Secondary students from across southern Tasmania took over Bellerive Beach as the annual Schools Triathlon Challenge returned for 2021.
Hundreds of primary school children from across Hobart have got their chance at some healthy competition in the second day of the Schools Triathlon Challenge. PHOTOS >>
Dozens of new volunteers have put their hand up in an effort to ensure the Salamanca Market runs on Boxing Day, but it is still unclear if the event will go ahead.
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