Coastal eatery is brewing up a fine reputation
The restaurant-quality meals at this North-West Coast establishment – match the friendly service and vibe of the space, which really does feel like somewhere you’d want to hang out
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WATCH: Snake caught after slithering under kitchen fridge
Scott Smith was in bed and about to head to sleep when he got a call saying a dog had managed to corner a snake that had taken refuge under a kitchen fridge.
Glamping at Cradle Mountain: First look at $3m plans
A $3 million ‘eco-retreat glamping facility’ has been proposed for Cradle Mountain, featuring eight pods with room to expand. Check out the plans.
Retirement on hold at Mamma Rosa’s during tough times
The owners of a popular pizza store in Burnie put a for sale sign up in their store more than a year ago. That sign is still hanging.
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Northwest LGBTQIA+ community group announces indefinite break
After connecting community, supporting change and advocating rights for over five years, a northwest Tasmanian organisation has announced a pause. Read their heartfelt message to the community.
Snapchat use blamed for fatal crash
A young driver veered onto the wrong side of the road while checking his phone, which resulted in a fatal crash. What the coroner said about the death.
Six reasons why you should head North-West for your next escape
Everywhere we turned in this coastal city we were greeted with pleasing vistas dripping with the colours, symmetry and charming eccentricities – all of which would make the perfect location for a Wes Anderson movie, writes Alix Davis
Classic catches keep coming at Hursey’s
The Sunshine Coast’s Big Pineapple and Coffs Harbour’s Big Banana can move aside, Stanley does the Aussie thrill of ‘big things’ best at Hurseys, and serves a seafood feast to boot.
Robbins Island wind farm appeal dismissed
A legal appeal against the approval of a $1.6 billion, 100-turbine wind farm proposed for the state’s remote North-West Coast has been dismissed in the Supreme Court of Tasmania.
Fate of Hillcrest jumping castle operator to be revealed
More than three years after the Hillcrest tragedy and a 10-day criminal hearing, victims’ families will find out whether the jumping castle operator is criminally responsible.
Little laneway eatery is a delight
Devonport’s Pam’s Bottles & Cups is a terrific little wine bar whose focus is more about “food with booze” rather than “booze with food”, writes Alix Davis
Overland walking company feeling the bushfire heat
A walking company who takes people on the fire-impacted Overland Track is feeling the heat after cancelling treks over safety concerns.
Tasmanian taxpayers now have a $10m stake in a struggling mine
The state government is converting its $10m loan to a business running a Tasmanian mine into equity. Here’s why.
‘Loveable larrikin’: young dad and farmer remembered
A popular young Tasmanian farmer, father and star sportsman killed in a car crash is being fondly remembered. Read the tribute.
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