‘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.
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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.
Discovering SoHo: Tassie suburb celebrated in new book
Tasmanian writer and photographer Paul County has published 17 books – with his newest release unearthing fascinating stories about the people who inhabit one of Hobart’s oldest suburbs
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Trump v Harris: Massive war chests to win the White House
The Democratic Party didn’t skip a beat in shifting its loyalty – and a $A146.5m war chest – from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris. See how it compares to the Republican Party’s campaign.
Tassie cyclist Georgia Baker’s secret weapon for Olympic success
Tassie cyclist Georgia Baker hopes a custom pair of shoes, painted by a Tasmanian artist, will provide a special connection to her late father and be her secret weapon for clinching Olympic gold.
How to tackle phone addiction, find calm and beat the winter chill
A fast and furious decade of political life and parenting led Larissa Bartlett to find calm through mindfulness. The teacher and researcher now brings her expertise to Beaker Street Festival
SNEAK PEEK: New exhibition reveals heartfelt stories of Tasmania’s Chinese community
Many of us know little about Tasmania’s Chinese history despite 2 per cent of our population having Chinese ancestry. An emotive new TMAG exhibition hopes to change that. SNEAK PEEK>>
Good, bad or ugly? What’s really in your milk
Most people either love it or hate it – but what’s really in your milk?
Dance sensation Lily Cornish set to wow on stage and screen
On TV screens and stages around the world, Tasmanian professional ballroom dancer Lily Cornish will dance her heart out in 2024, including a gig in Hobart. WHERE TO SEE HER >>
‘I wish I had the cancer instead of her’: Li Cunxin on wife Mary’s health battle
After stepping away from Queensland Ballet 12 months ago, former director Li Cunxin, with wife Mary, has opened up about the private health battles they’ve been facing behind the scenes.
Why this Tassie painter is rated as one of the country’s top artists
Having spent much of her life at sea, painter Michaye Boulter finds it essential to take regular trips to immerse herself in nature. And her latest show – Atmospheres – is a perfect example of how the natural world still fuels her creativity, writes Linda Smith
Meet the Aussie movie star you’ve never seen before
Teachers frowned upon his unusual career aspirations but this Aussie defied the odds.
‘Have not seen grief like it’: The crash that changed the Hunter
Ten dead, 25 injured, hundreds of lives shattered, and a country in deep shock and mourning. The catastrophic repercussions from the Hunter bus crash continue one year on.
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