Meet the Tassie painter making art for global superstars
From public murals and commissions for global popstars to live wedding portraits and advocating for Indigenous rights, artist Brandi Salmon is putting Tassie creativity firmly in the spotlight
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‘We just hung there’: The bridge collapse which shook the nation
Damian Bester recounts the events of January 5, 1975 which quite literally rocked Hobart to its core.
Inside Tassie’s self-publishing boom
Self-publishing is booming – fuelled by the pandemic and greater access to technology – and everyday Tasmanians, including keen cooks, are increasingly finding joy as independent authors
Middle East terror wars: Who’s left after the fall of Assad
The overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria has changed the Middle East forever. These are the key terrorist groups in the region fighting for power, and the nations set to be affected.
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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
FBI warning as Israel reveals how it will mark October 7
A chilling message has been issued as Israel prepares to mark the grim anniversary of the attack that changed the world. See the photos, video.
Like father, like son: The inside story on Little Chop Chop
The criminal notoriety of his dad, ‘Chopper’, has made life difficult for Charlie Read. Those close to him hope the young man can turn his life around
Mr Universe: Tassie trailblazer making an impact on global stage
Tassie’s Jony Berry was nine when Jennifer Hawkins was crowned Miss Universe 2004. As Mr Universe 2024, he hopes for an equally successful career, while also supporting others through trauma
Warning: This hobby could become an obsession
A thriving Tassie festival will celebrate our beekeepers and world-renowned honey industry while highlighting dangers of introduced pests to the small but mighty heroes of our gardens and farms.
How to beat the middle age slump
Cliches aside, the midlife crisis is real. The 40s, 50s and 60s are a time of huge upheaval for men and women, and Tassie’s Daniel Sih is helping ease the middle age struggle with a new podcast.
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
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.
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