The tragedies that shattered western Sydney during WWI
Hidden on the outskirts of the Sydney basin, Emu Plains boasts a rich history and in 1914, there was no shortage of young men clamouring to volunteer for active service.
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Tassie singer defies odds to achieve music dreams
She’s performed alongside award-winning musos Thelma Plum and Lucky Oceans and was mentored by Kate Miller-Heidke. Now Tassie’s Kaytlyn Johnson launches an exciting new music project
Tassie heritage home stars in top TV renovation series
They came to Tassie from Sydney and fell in love with our island state – now Susan Angel and Rod McFarland are showcasing their impressive but difficult home renovation on a popular TV series
Global success for unlikely Tassie painter
She’s been declared a “name you need to know in Australian art”, landing a major award, multiple exhibitions and a Paris residency. But Tassie’s Marion Abraham never expected to become a painter.
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Tassie provides healing for heartbroken Riewoldt family
Maddie Riewoldt called Orford her “happy place”. Parents Joe and Fiona feel close to their late daughter in Tassie, finding solace knowing a charity created in her honour is majorly helping others
‘Left with dead body, drugs’: Aussie soldiers’ war wounds
From killing an armed civilian in Iraq to spending seven years in a notorious jail with al-Qaeda members, seven veterans share their harrowing stories and its lasting impact.
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.
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.
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