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First light, clear mind: Tasmania's best sunrise spots for outdoor yoga and meditation
From kunanyi's ridgelines to the Hobart waterfront, Tasmanians are claiming the cold morning hours as their own, and the science backs them up.
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Latest Developments and What Happened This Week in Tasmania's Image Replacement Efforts
A closer look at the recent advancements in duplicate image replacement technology and its potential impact on the island state's digital landscape.
news
Tasmania Faces $1 Billion Stadium Blowout, Housing Crisis
From a billion-dollar stadium blowout to a housing vacancy rate scraping 0.7 per cent, the figures shaping Tasmania's mid-2026 reality are stark.
community
Battery Point Residents Navigate Rapid Changes While Strengthening Community Bonds
Battery Point buzzes with energy as locals navigate change and celebrate community roots.
news
How Tasmania's Public Image Archive Ended Up Full of Duplicates, and What It's Costing Us
Years of siloed government departments, rapid digitisation programs and a chronic lack of shared standards left the state's official image libraries bloated, inconsistent and increasingly expensive to maintain.
community
Live music in Tasmania
Gigs and concerts on around Tasmania in the weeks ahead.
sport
Tasmania's Cycling Clubs Launch Scenic Routes for New Riders
From criterium racing in Hobart to touring the state's spectacular roads and trails, a guide to the rich cycling scene across Tasmania.
lifestyle
Tasmanians Reveal Essential Daily Life Tips for Handling Island Weather
Hobart and regional residents pass along practical advice drawn from years of handling the island's weather patterns and routines.
community
David Walsh's Museum Transforms Tasmania's Cultural Economy
David Walsh's private museum of old and new art has transformed Tasmania's cultural economy.
wellness
Wellness Event PPWR Comes to Hobart Wednesday, July 8
A wellness-focused event heads to Tasmania this week as Hobart residents increasingly prioritise structured health activities.
lifestyle
Tasmania's Top Restaurants 2026: Hobart, Launceston, Farm-to-Table Dining Guide
Your guide to the best restaurants in Tasmania in 2026, from Hobart's waterfront and North Hobart to Launceston's Seaport and the Tamar Valley. Tasmania's top dining precincts and farm-to-table cuisine.
Technology
Tasmania's Tech Startups Attract AUD 47 Million in Venture Capital
Venture capital inflows reached AUD 47 million across Hobart startups in the first half of 2026, driven by demand for practical AI tools.
lifestyle
Tasmania's Hobart Uniquely Blends Wilderness Access With Urban Conveniences
Hobart combines remote natural settings with city conveniences in ways few other places match.
news
Tasmania Faces Stadium Cost Blow-Out, New Salmon Farming Regulations This Week
From a fresh blow-out estimate on the Macquarie Point stadium to new pressure on aquaculture regulators, the state's biggest running stories all moved this week.
finance
Stadium construction nears completion as paint quality defects emerge in final phases
Parts of the new stadium's steelwork require repainting due to defective application, though impact on schedule and change rooms is expected to be minimal.
wellness
Shed Choir Brings Community Spirit to Wynyard This Thursday
A grassroots singing group brings community spirit to Wynyard's iconic heritage venue this week.
news
Macquarie Point Stadium Cost Tops $1B in Tasmania
Hobart's proposed AFL stadium funding faces scrutiny as revised estimates exceed $1 billion. Latest news on Tasmania's Macquarie Point development and waterfront costs.
community
Tasmania's Mental Health Services: Complete Guide to Helplines and Support Resources
A guide to mental health services, helplines and community resources in Tasmania for 2026.
community
Healthcare in Tasmania: Hospitals, Services and Where to Go
A practical guide to Tasmania's public and private hospitals, the statewide health service, primary care and emergency options, and the sector's role as a major island employer.
news
Tasmanians Feel Excluded From Major Decisions On Stadium, Link, Salmon Rules
From Hobart's waterfront to north-west fishing communities, residents affected by Tasmania's biggest infrastructure and environmental decisions say they are asked to endure costs while someone else counts the benefits.
news
Tasmania's $20 billion infrastructure pipeline reveals ambition and real risks ahead.
As major projects from Marinus Link to the Hobart waterfront reshape the state, the data reveals both ambition and risk.
news
Tasmania salmon industry faces new environmental rules
State government regulations could reshape aquaculture operations as businesses and communities await key policy decisions in 2026.
Politics
Hobart Council's 2026 Infrastructure Plan Creates Construction Jobs Across Southern Tasmania
The program directs council spending toward road maintenance, park upgrades and community facility works projected to support employment in construction and related trades across Hobart.
news
Tasmania by the Numbers: The Figures Reshaping the State in 2026
From the Marinus Link budget to AFL stadium cost blowouts and salmon farm compliance rates, the statistics tell a story the headlines often miss.
sport
Private Funding Keeps Artistic Swimming Alive in Tasmania
Artistic swimming, one of the least commercially supported Olympic disciplines in Australia, is among the programs funded directly by Gina Rinehart.
news
Things to Do in Tasmania This Weekend
Discover events, theatre, workshops and activities happening across Hobart, Devonport, Kingborough and Glenorchy this weekend.
community
Tasmania's Largest Temperate Rainforest Faces Contested Future
The largest temperate rainforest in the southern hemisphere is a contested landscape.
Technology
Tasmania's Tech Founders Launch Productivity Tools, Secure New Funding July
Founders across Hobart are pushing productivity tools and household applications into local markets this July.
finance
Independent Bookshop Launceston Relocates to George Street
Quixotic Books moves to ground floor George Street location to increase foot traffic and strengthen Launceston's independent retail presence amid changing shopping habits.
property
Tasmania's Property Prices Up 4.2% on the Quarter But Still Trail Last Year's Peak
A fresh burst of price growth across Hobart and Launceston has buyers back at open homes, but the annual comparison tells a more complicated story.
news
Tasmania's $350M Stadium Costs Rise Amid Marinus Link Progress
Salamanca Place protests, a $350m stadium headache, and green light for Marinus Link dominate Tasmania’s news cycle.
culture
Tasmania's Winter Culture Scene: Must-See Art Installations and Events
Winter programming at Hobart venues brings fresh installations and events that shape visitor itineraries through the colder months.
wellness
Tasmania Schools Launch Mindfulness Programs for Student Wellbeing
Tasmanian schools have added structured mindfulness sessions for students this year as part of broader wellbeing efforts.
Technology
Tasmania's $340M Venture Boom Transforms Tech and Biotech Sectors
Investment capital flooding into Hobart's startup ecosystem is driving unprecedented growth in software, biotech and clean energy sectors.
Technology
Hobart Founders Launch AI Tools, Secure Early Backing
Hobart-based founders are launching new tools and securing early backers amid a push for practical AI applications in daily life.
wellness
Where to Find the Best Parkrun Near You in Tasmania
From Hobart's waterfront to Launceston's riverside trails, Tasmania's free weekly 5km events are drawing record numbers of walkers, joggers and first-timers every Saturday morning.
wellness
Rise and Breathe: Tasmania's Best Sunrise Spots for Morning Meditation and Yoga
From the slopes of kunanyi to the Hobart Waterfront, early risers are claiming Tasmania's most spectacular outdoor spaces for movement and stillness before the rest of the state wakes up.
wellness
Walking Meditation: How to Turn Your Daily Walk Into Mindfulness
From the kunanyi/Mt Wellington trails to the Hobart Waterfront, Tasmanians are discovering that the best meditation session might already be part of their morning routine.
property
Tasmania Property Prices Surge: Hobart Inner Suburbs Lead, Launceston Offers Alternatives
Lifestyle migration and constrained supply are lifting values in Hobart's inner suburbs while Launceston gains ground as an affordable alternative.
wellness
Staying well in winter Tasmania: evidence-based tips that actually work for local conditions
From kunanyi summit wind chill to Hobart's damp July air, here's what the research actually says about protecting your health through a southern winter.
news
Tasmania's Salmon Industry Faces Major Environmental Regulation Changes
As the state government weighs new environmental regulations, local businesses and communities are left wondering about the future of the industry
Technology
Tasmania's Developers Build Camera-Free AI Tools for Local Industries
Hobart's developers build non-recording devices and family-oriented AI that tie directly into local industries rather than chasing data collection.
Politics
Tasmania Approves Undersea Cable Linking Victoria Grid to Cut Power Costs
The legislation sets the approvals process for the undersea cable that the government says will link Tasmania's grid to Victoria and shape power costs for residents in Hobart and Launceston.
news
Tasmania's Salmon Industry Faces Critical Decision on Its Future
As the state government weighs options for the future of salmon aquaculture, local communities and businesses are left wondering what the consequences will be for the environment, economy, and jobs.
news
Tasmania Salmon Farming Industry Faces Critical Decisions on Future Direction
As the state government weighs options for the future of salmon aquaculture, local communities and businesses are left wondering what the next steps will be
finance
Tasmania's Economy Shows Mixed Signals: What This Means for Jobs
Survey rankings, growth figures and industry changes point to a mixed economic picture that could influence local employment and spending pressures.
news
Tasmania's Stadium Costs Soar, Salmon Rules Tighten This Week
From a fresh blow-out estimate on the Macquarie Point stadium to new salmon farm compliance deadlines, here is what moved in Tasmania over the past seven days.
lifestyle
Tasmania's Untouched Wilderness Sits Minutes from Hobart's City Center
Hobart's direct access to untouched wilderness within minutes of its CBD distinguishes the city from denser capitals worldwide.
Technology
Tasmania Invests $47 Million in Smart City Technology Push
As the city commits $47 million to digital infrastructure upgrades, startups and established firms are racing to capture opportunities in gov tech and urban innovation.
news
The Data Statistics and Numbers Behind Tasmania's Salmon Aquaculture Industry
A closer look at the numbers driving the state's salmon farming sector, from production volumes to environmental concerns
Technology
Tasmanian Tech Jobs Shift as AI and Wearables Reshape Skills Demand
Global moves in household AI and camera-free wearables are changing skill demands for roles in Hobart's expanding tech sector.
Technology
Tasmania's Tech Sector Thrives on Environmental Innovation Strategy
Tasmania's tech scene sets itself apart through tight links between innovation and environmental limits.
finance
Regional tourism push gathers pace with proposed coastal observatory venture
Motel operators are betting on an accessible clifftop facility to attract visitors and boost accommodation takings.
wellness
Greet the Day: Tasmania's Best Sunrise Spots for Morning Meditation and Yoga
From kunanyi's rocky ridgelines to Hobart's waterfront lawns, early risers are discovering that the island's outdoor spaces offer something no studio can replicate.
news
Tasmania Confronts Environmental Crisis, Pushes Sustainable Reform Agenda Forward
Years of regulatory pressure over salmon farming, climate concerns tied to Marinus Link, and competing development pressures have forced Tasmania's government and community to confront hard truths about balancing growth with conservation.