Tassie town takes out top tourism gong
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.
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‘Work to be done’: AFL team’s board promises to kick goals
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.
Bowled over: Huge plans for tenpin fun centre
Devonport’s Tenpin Bowling may be nearing 40 years old, but the newest owners of the business have big plans for the centre ensuring tonnes of family fun. See the plans.
Disney and Virgin liners add to bumper visits to Tassie cities
Two new cruise liners are set to dock in Tasmania this season, with Virgin Voyages and Disney Cruise Line bringing flocks of tourists to port towns Hobart and Burnie.
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Claims maps reveal aquaculture expansion plan
Groups are claiming the existence of maps showing possible aquaculture industry expansion into current “no grow” zones, but the industry has hit back at the “grand conspiracy”.
Call to ease limits on pharmacy Covid shots
Community pharmacies have joined the state’s vaccine rollout but concerns have been raised over the restrictions on who can attend for a vaccination.
Severe weather warning issued for entire state
Batten down the hatches, a severe weather warning has been issued for the entire state – the first time in at least four years such a wide-ranging warning has been issued.
VIDEO: Tassie motorists playing chicken with locomotives
More Tasmanian drivers and pedestrians are making dangerous choices at level crossings, with terrifying new footage showing just how close some motorists come to colliding with trains. WATCH THE VIDEO >>
FINAL DAY: Register for your $300 Tassie travel voucher
Tourism operators hope the next round of the government’s travel voucher scheme — which opens today — will see Tasmanians spending up as they explore their state. HOW TO REGISTER FOR YOUR VOUCHER >>
REVEALED: Tassie’s most influential restaurant bosses
From cafes to pubs, bakeries and burger joints to renowned seafood and wine dynasties here are 50 of Tasmania’s most powerful hospo heads >>
Resident threatened in targeted shooting at West Hobart home
A shooting in West Hobart where a resident was threatened overnight was targeted, police have revealed. LATEST BREAKING NEWS >>
Top Tassie union official banned from worksites
A senior Tasmanian union official has been banned from attending building sites by the Fair Work Commission. LATEST HERE >>
Tassie tin mine to pump waste underground
A tin mine on Tasmania’s west coast has been given approval to pump waste back into its underground workings rather than build a new tailings facility. LATEST >>
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