Hydro slams mayor for ‘incorrect and deliberately misleading’ claims
Hydro’s boss has expressed ‘sincere disappointment’ over comments a mayor made to his constituents about the organisation. Find out why the Hydro head honcho got so angry.
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EPA hands down decision on $400m+ mining development
The owners of a West Coast mine want to transition from open-cut to underground operations. Find out what the EPA said in its assessment of the proposed development.
Drunk and drugged-up driver jailed for wild highway police chase
‘A bad case of dangerous driving’ is how a Supreme Court judge described a police chase that ended after a man’s car spun out of control and smashed into a guard rail.
Mining company’s move to exit Tas prompts calls for change
A Perth-based mineral exploration company is set to exit Tasmania even after receiving six grants from the state government, prompting calls for a review of mining laws.
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Hidden Worlds: New book unlocks secrets of Tassie’s far South West
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
The best of the best: Handmade dumplings a delicious delicacy
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.
Typical Tasmanians: What robots think we really look like
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.
Tassie bike trails on right track
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
‘Unfair’: Why operator says following rules is hurting business
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.
Revealed: Shock Dark Mofo announcement
Dark Mofo Artistic Director Chris Twite has delivered a devastating blow in regards to next year’s festival. LATEST
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.
‘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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