Peter Marmion was only 13 when he got a taste of Tasmania’s remote South West, sparking a lifelong passion for exploring and protecting the region, which is showcased in a stunning new book
Pan-fried or boiled, pork or vegetable; every dumpling is made by hand, with love, at Hobart’s Pot Sticker Dumpling House, earning them a spot on the delicious. 100 2023 voting poll.
From Burnie to Bicheno – and beyond. We asked an AI tool to generate what it thinks typical folks look like from key Tassie towns and suburbs – here’s the results.
Mountain biking lovers have their wheels spinning over the launch of close to $1m in new trails – bound to impress beginners and even the most diehard enthusiasts. Details
Luxury homes sales have spiked in Tasmania and obliterated past records for properties worth $1 million or more – often, much more. SEE THE BIG SALES >>
Tasmanians angry at the loss of banking services in their town are being urged to voice their feelings to the federal government. HOW TO HAVE YOUR SAY >>
A cold front and slow moving trough is bringing heavy rain, with multiple flood warnings current across the state. There’s more to come — including some snow. FULL FORECAST >>
Tasmania’s West Coast will be on full display when a new crime/thriller series described as Fargo meets Schitt’s Creek is filmed at the location next year. ABOUT THE SHOW >>
Stallholders have been left counting the cost of The Unconformity cancellation, after the festival was stopped on the first day due to the snap Covid lockdown.
The “heart” of Tasmania’s economy is not in the state’s capital, nor in the state’s second-biggest city – according to the local mayor, it’s actually in the West.
Tasmania’s West Coast Council is one of four LGA’s statewide with no vaccination data available, but locals, businesses and leaders are confident they’re getting the job done.
There are still many local government areas yet to hit a 50 per cent double vaccination target. See where they are across the state >>
Tasmania’s residential real estate market has been running hot for years, and now the agricultural sector is getting in on the act with farmland prices experiencing a huge price surge.
The government has created an “embarrassing paradox” by promoting the state’s pristine wilderness while allowing litter to accumulate beside major highways, an anti-rubbish crusader says.
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