Heartbreaking details of preventable child deaths have prompted calls for an urgent overhaul of the state’s flawed reporting system after several fatal incidents went undisclosed to authorities.
From chance encounters with strangers to educational opportunities and falling in love – migrants and refugees share heartfelt tales of how they came to call Tassie home.
From Port Arthur to mass graves in Bosnia, to examining Michael Hutchence’s body – there’s little about the how and why of death that’s escaped Tasmania’s chief forensic pathologist’s Dr Chris Lawrence’s scrutiny
Former TV gardener Tino Carnevale is enjoying a quiet existence on the Tasman Peninsula and says ditching suburban life for country living has turned out to be one of his best decisions yet.
Forget glamping – these domes are more like luxury hotel suites, complete with flexible walls and windows, enticing outdoor baths, endearing animals and a hefty dose of whimsy and natural beauty
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 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.
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
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>>
Most people either love it or hate it – but what’s really in your milk?
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 >>
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.
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
Teachers frowned upon his unusual career aspirations but this Aussie defied the odds.
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