Tassie’s rising AFLW star gears up for new season
She didn’t start playing footy until she was 15, but Tassie’s Mia King, 23, is making up for lost time as a rising star of the AFLW – with her sights firmly set on winning the 2024 premiership.
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Prince Harry blames fake news as UK burns
As the UK tears itself apart by stabbings, riots and draconian crackdowns, the Duke of Sussex blamed the social media spread of misinformation for the ‘complete breakdown’ of society.
How to overcome anxiety and be happier: Practical new guide by Tassie author Steve Biddulph
Amid a global mental health crisis, best-selling Tassie author Steve Biddulph delves into “astonishing” neuroscience breakthroughs to help readers overcome anxiety in his newest – and final – book
Retired Tassie vet making a difference in the South Pacific
“We were not infrequently paid in mangoes or bananas or paw paws”: Meet the retired Tassie vet enjoying winter escapes, and new cultural customs, as a volunteer at a Cook Islands vet clinic
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Melted fork and a quiet ‘chat’: anatomy of a cell bashing
A quiet word, a sneaky walk into a cell as others stand guard, a melted-down plastic knife made into a “shiv” and the inevitable understated account from all inmates. This is an anatomy of a prison bashing.
Desperate farmers ‘drought proofing’, pleas for water deliveries
Desperate farmers are scrambling to droughtproof their land, as pleas for water skyrocket. See the communities hit the hardest here.
Revealed: Luxury apartments latest project on ice amid time, cost blowouts
2023 is turning out to be an annus horribilis for major building projects. See our special report on the growing list of Tasmanian builds cancelled or significantly over budget. FULL LIST
Meet the celebrity stylist putting Tassie fashion in the spotlight
“We’ve got so many wonderful designers here… it’s just a great chance to be able to showcase that talent to a live audience on runways’’: Meet the woman putting Tassie fashion in the spotlight.
Relaxing inner-city stay as high-rise hotel embraces ‘greener’ getaways
Action-packed holidays with a long list of daily activities certainly have their place, but sometimes, all you need is a bit of peace and quiet. And Hobart’s Crowne Plaza hotel does eco-luxury well.
How a Tassie doctor became a WICKED musical theatre star
“I think we are living in this world where people are multi-hyphenates, people are exploring different careers which I love’’: Meet the Tassie doctor juggling medicine and musical theatre.
Why lithium find is promising for Tassie’s future: Expert
Finding lithium in a Tasmanian mine could prove “critical” for the state’s renewable energy future. Find out why from the state’s mining expert.
Eden Farmstay a heavenly Huon retreat
Looking for a kid-friendly weekend out of town? Cygnet’s Eden Farmstay was created with families in mind.
Skinny teenager to record breaker: Josh Arnold’s TSL journey
A 15-year journey in the state’s top football competition will reach a new high this Saturday when Glenorchy’s Josh Arnold breaks the TSL games record. See his best memories in this special read.
True blue and gold: A Parramatta legend’s life in pictures
From his family to charities, former Parramatta Eels president Alan Overton’s compassion meant he left a legacy beyond the footy field. See our photo tribute to ‘Mr Parramatta’.
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