Discover why Tassie sparkling is top of the pops
Fans of Tasmania’s fine fizz will head north later this month to attend this year’s Effervescence festival. Meet the pioneers making our sparkling so special.
In Depth
Inside the secret lives of Tassie’s DJs
“I feel alive”: Meet the musical superheroes who lead double lives, working in creative or professional roles by day before taking to the DJ decks to entertain Tassie crowds when the sun goes down
‘Stars aligned’: Elyse Villani’s Tassie cricket success
She’s been described as one of the most damaging batters in international cricket but Elyse Villani still has plenty she wants to achieve and Tasmania is proving to be the perfect base for success
Hemp and horse poo: not a typical Grand Designs home
Dan Rawlins couldn’t decide on a city or country existence, but the answer became clear when he visited Tasmania. Look inside his TV-worthy, $300,000, sustainable hemp and horse poo home
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Tragic story behind mum’s urgent plea
A cancer survivor who gave birth to her stillborn baby boy has shared her story so other lives can be saved.
A taste of Swiss Alps luxury in Tasmania’s own backyard
Nestled at the edge of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, a new crop of premium mountain cabins is offering a level of luxury and toasty comfort that feels transplanted from Europe, writes Alex Treacy.
Seismic surveying in the Bass Strait – will it cripple our seafood industry?
Seismic surveying – such as that currently proposed for the Bass Strait – can be as loud as an atomic bomb, which is why the energy and seafood industries are at loggerheads over the practice.
Dear Tassie, we love you…
Some are Tasmanian born and bred, others moved here for work, love, safety, nature or new adventures. But one thing that unites these well-known faces is the love they share for their home state.
Kartanya Maynard: meet Tassie’s rising star of the stage and screen
“I loved singing but part of me always wanted to be an actor. I always kept it to myself … I assumed it would never happen for me’’: Meet the Tassie musician making it big on stage and screen.
Homeless and heartbroken: No relent in Leeanne Medcraft’s hell
In the year since Bobby Medcraft’s four killers were found guilty and sentenced, mum Leeanne has lost her father, her home and her partner. Three of the quartet are now free – Leeanne never will be.
MEGA LIST: What’s on in Tassie this summer
Ditch the puffer jacket and embrace the sunshine, with our go-to guide packed with a wealth of events and activities guaranteed to get you excited about summer in Tasmania. MEGA LIST >>
Aussie artist opens solo ‘sun-soaked’ Sydney exhibition
An acclaimed “beach-obsessed” Australian artist has returned to his northern beaches’ birthplace, opening his solo exhibition, ‘Mirror Maze’ on Saturday. See pix from the event.
Why Tassie artist Sebastian Galloway’s career is blooming
His intricate and “insanely time-consuming” paintings have awed art enthusiasts worldwide. Take a peek at Sebastian Galloway’s first solo exhibition since winning the coveted 2021 Glover Prize
Tassie film bringing joy through grief is destined for world stage
Sarah Okenyo spent 10 years filming the Derwent Valley Concert Band’s extreme highs and lows, including the death of her dad – band founder Layton Hodgetts. It’s now on the cusp of going global.
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