A long-term Tassie tourism operator is calling for more to be done to license and regulate nature-based tourism businesses in the state – after claiming he’s losing thousands by doing the right thing.
Dark Mofo Artistic Director Chris Twite has delivered a devastating blow in regards to next year’s festival. LATEST
Once better known for its ‘moonscape’ and gravel football field, an unlikely Tasmanian town has taken out one of the nation’s top tourism gongs.
The stadium is a key priority for the new board of Tasmania’s AFL club, with its chairman saying his team would work tirelessly on a charm offensive to get politicians and the public over the line on the venue.
Cameras to catch tailgaters and mobile phone users, and cutting speed limits have been raised as ways to protect vulnerable road users across the state.
Politicians need to act urgently on climate change and “stop playing Russian roulette with our safety and our kids’ future”, an internationally recognised fire expert has warned.
Snow has fallen as low as 100m across the state to the delight of many families, but the snowline is expected to rise rapidly with sunny days ahead. Latest warnings, road closures and photos >>
A four-year-old girl struck by a vehicle at Claremont earlier this week has tragically died in hospital overnight. LATEST >>
Landslides and snow have closed several roads across Tasmania, as warnings for further ice, snow and rain are issued. LATEST FORECAST + ROAD CLOSURES LIST >>
Teachers are enduring some of the worst student behaviour in years, according to the latest data from the Department of Education. FULL REPORT >>
This the last week in Tasmania’s courts saw a make-up artist jailed for fraud while a prison escapee fronted the judge for reveasing towads a police officer. FULL WRAP >>
A Tasmanian company has revealed how the decision to scrap the $90bn submarine deal with France will allow Australia to build its local capacity. FULL REPORT >>
A generous dusting of snow decorated kunanyi/ Mount Wellington’s peaks today, with more snow late-season on the cards for the weekend. FULL FORECAST >>
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