Tassie farms turning hi-tech
From soil moisture probes and remote dam level monitoring to self-driving tractors, drones and AI technology – Tassie farms are getting hi-tech and Fiona Kerslake is helping to make that happen
In Depth
Embracing variety of opportunities in adopted Tassie homeland
Mohammad Aldergham was a disillusioned 30-year-old with little hope for the future when Tasmania unexpectedly swooped in and saved the day. Now he’s giving back to the state that saved him.
‘Bullied, humiliated, suicidal’: How war broke Corporal Chris Moore
For 20 years, Chris Moore captured the raw truth of frontline operations for the Australian Defence Force. But in his hour of need, he was abandoned. See the video.
Tassie fashion designer takes on the world
Her creations are stocked by heavyweights David Jones and The Iconic. Now designer Emma Petterwood will showcase her brand at the Tasmanian Fashion Festival before launching overseas.
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INSIDE LOOK: Behind the Tigers TSL triumph
Kingborough achieved the ultimate success when they won the TSL premiership for the first time in club history. Here’s the inside story on how they claimed a maiden state league title.
Meet the Tassie stars of the booming podcasting world
Go back several years, and only a small number of Australians listened to podcasts. Now, in 2023, nine million people listen every month. And tech-savvy Tasmanians are getting in on the action.
Fun for the whole family at revamped Launceston hotel
With spacious refurbished suites, water views, welcoming staff and loads of kid-friendly activities and delicious eateries nearby, this Launceston hotel is the ideal spot for a family getaway.
Meet the pocket rocket firing up the JackJumpers
He’s only 168cm – one of the shortest players in NBL history – but Jordon Crawford is also a leader and a dynamic scorer who isn’t taking his new point guard role with the JackJumpers lightly.
Dying Rose podcast: Listen to all the episodes here
A gripping new podcast investigating the deaths of six women as their families question how they died – and whether police did everything they could to find answers.
Laughing goon fired nail gun into terrified drivers on the freeway
A teenage tradie was seen “laughing” as he brandished a nail gun at terrified drivers on the M1 motorway where he shot one in the head, another in the bicep and shattered a window.
Tassie healthcare workers making a world of difference overseas
Hobart husband and wife Craig and Sue Quarmby work overseas in hospitals with no power, with basic amenities, battling heat and humidity, but say the rewards are far greater than the challenges.
‘Red flags’: Star lifts lid on FTX crypto fraud case
As an actor by day, Ben McKenzie knows a bit about lying. Here’s how the star of Gotham saw through crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried before the catastrophic downfall of FTX.
Meet the Tassie singer with her sights set on superstardom
Her music has been compared to hit pop artists like Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish and Lana Del Rey, and Tasmanian singer/songwriter Taylah Evans hopes for similar international acclaim.
Tassie widow on a mission to help others cope with grief and loss
“It’s very different to the life I imagined. It has not been easy, but there are still many things to be thankful for”: how widow Kelly McDermott is using her grief to help other young Tassie widows.
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