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Tasmania's East Coast Reveals Pink Granite and Turquoise Waters
The Freycinet Peninsula and the Bay of Fires are among the most beautiful coastal landscapes in the world.
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sport
Tasmanian Women's Sports Guide: Netball, Cricket, Roar
A guide to the thriving women's sporting competitions across Tasmania, from netball associations to the Tasmanian Roar.
Politics
Tasmania Changes Grant Rules for Community Services Providers
The legislation changes how state funds reach local organisations that deliver family support and emergency aid in places such as Launceston and Burnie.
culture
Grassroots Groups Reshape Tasmania's Arts Scene Through Community Networks
Resident-led groups across Hobart and Launceston are reshaping arts access through shared projects and regular gatherings.
news
Tasmania Achieves Major Renewable Energy and Conservation Breakthroughs This Week
From renewable energy breakthroughs to fresh conservation commitments, Tasmania is making tangible progress on its sustainability front.
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Hobart Infrastructure Decisions 2024: Stadium, Cable & Salmon
Hobart faces three major 2024 decisions on the AFL stadium, Marinus Link undersea cable, and salmon farming that will reshape Tasmania's economy and environment for decades.
Politics
Marinus Link Candidate Positions Spotlight Energy Costs for Northern Tasmania Households
Residents in Launceston and surrounding areas could see shifts in power bills and construction jobs depending on how candidates address the Bass Strait cable timeline.
wellness
Beyond the Summit: The Hidden Nature Walks Locals Love But Tourists Miss
While tour buses queue for kunanyi/Mt Wellington, Hobart's most devoted walkers are quietly slipping down unmarked fire trails and into river gorges the brochures never mention.
wellness
Eating well on a tight budget: local tips for Tasmanians
With household budgets under pressure across the island, nutritious eating doesn't have to mean expensive eating, if you know where to shop and what to buy.
wellness
Protein Sources Beyond Meat: A Local Guide for Tasmanian Eaters
As plant-based eating becomes mainstream in Hobart and beyond, here’s where and how locals are getting their protein, without steak on the plate.
finance
ASX Decline Erodes Tasmanian Superannuation Balances Amid Currency Shifts
Local retiree portfolios and export sectors confront equity weakness and a firmer Australian dollar.
wellness
Finding Calm in Tasmania: Local Meditation Classes, Groups and Apps Worth Trying
From group sessions in Hobart to guided meditation apps designed for Tasmanians, here’s how locals are embracing mindfulness-and where you can join in.
wellness
Free Mental Health Services Tasmania: Support Without Cost
Access free counselling in Hobart and Launceston without appointment or Medicare card. Walk-in mental health support seven days a week.
wellness
Cold air, dry lungs: what Tasmanians actually need to drink in winter
The island's biting westerlies and heated indoor air are quietly dehydrating people, and most locals have no idea.
wellness
Hobart's dog-friendly parks are quietly becoming the city's most effective fitness clubs
From the Intercity Cycleway to Cornelian Bay, Tasmanians are discovering that a leash, a willing dog, and a good patch of grass can do more for their health than a gym membership ever could.
wellness
Tasmanian Scientists Shed Light on the Real Impact of Outdoor Wellness Routines
As temperatures climb across Australia, UTAS researchers unpack how science is backing up the state’s signature nature-based health approach.
lifestyle
Hobart’s Battery Point: A Neighbourhood in Flux with New Attractions and Rising Prices
This historic precinct is seeing shifts in housing, local businesses and community engagement that illustrate a changing face for one of Tasmania's oldest areas.
culture
Tasmania's Winter Arts Festival Demands Months of Unseen Labor
Tasmania's winter arts push rests on months of unseen work by local teams at key Hobart venues.
wellness
Researchers Map Brain Changes Mindfulness Creates in Tasmanian Minds
Researchers are mapping measurable changes in brain structure and stress chemistry, and Tasmanians are finding unlikely places to put the evidence to work.
Technology
Tasmanian startup UrbanFlow wins $2.8M contract reshaping city traffic systems
A Hobart-based software firm has landed a $2.8M government contract to overhaul digital infrastructure across three Australian capitals-and Tasmania could be next.
Politics
New social media laws expose gaps as under-16s find workarounds
Australia's ban on under-16s using social media is proving difficult to enforce, with research showing most young people finding ways around the restrictions.
property
Tasmanians Rent Dreams, Buy Investments: $560K Hobart Strategy Explained
With Hobart's median house price sitting near $560,000 and rents still cheaper than mortgages in many suburbs, a growing number of Tasmanians are splitting the difference, renting their dream address while quietly building a property portfolio elsewhere.
finance
Data centre expansion stirs community backlash over environmental and visual impact
Tasmanians are increasingly questioning the costs of hosting data centres, even as operators promise renewable energy underpinning.
property
Best Places to Live in Tasmania 2026
Discover affordable Tasmanian suburbs from Hobart to Launceston. Compare median prices, rental costs, and lifestyle across coastal towns and regional areas.
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community
Launceston's Cataract Gorge Ranks Among Australia's Greatest Urban Natural Features
The Cataract Gorge in the heart of Launceston is one of the finest urban natural features in Australia.
property
First-Time Buyers Navigate Tasmania's Booming Property Market Challenges
As the island state experiences a lifestyle migration boom, first-time buyers face unique challenges in securing their dream home
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Their Photos Were Stolen Online. Tasmanians Want Answers About the Platforms Profiting From It.
Community members across Hobart and Launceston are speaking out after discovering their personal images were duplicated, scraped and redistributed without consent, and they say current protections are not working.
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How Tasmania's Public Image Archive Ended Up Full of Duplicates, and What It Will Take to Fix It
Years of siloed government departments, rushed digitisation contracts and no shared metadata standard left the state's visual records in a mess that administrators are only now beginning to untangle.
lifestyle
Tasmanians Launch Five Community Campaigns: Food, Reading, Music, Fitness, Literature
Residents connect through campaigns on food choices, reading challenges, concerts, mud runs and literary prizes.