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Tassie Surf Spot Named One Of Australia’s Best

A Popular Tassie surf spot has made the list of the best surf breaks in Australia – if not the world! 🌊🏄 Located 45 kilometres south of Hobart, the remote Shipstern Bluff near Nubeena or the ‘wave at the end of the world’ made the list at number three. Shipstern Bluff, named after the headland […]

Fri Dec 2, 2022 - 11:25am
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Yung Gravy Is Coming To Tasmania

US superstar Yung Gravy has been announced as the ‘secret headliner’ for a Tasmanian music festival, alongside the DMA’s and Vengaboys. Gravy, known for his songs ‘Betty (Get Money)’ and ‘Mr Clean’, will be coming to Launceston in February 2023 for Party In The Paddock.

Fri Dec 2, 2022 - 8:19am
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Tassie Property Sells For $100 Million

A New Zealand family has snapped up a 200-year-old Tasmanian farm for 100 million dollars! 🤑💰 The 4448-hectare property at Conara, south of Launceston, is a renowned wedding venue and attracted the interests of more than 200 ‘serious’ potential buyers during its time on the market.

Thu Dec 1, 2022 - 5:53pm
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Tassie Boy’s Business Idea Goes Global

This Tasmanian kid is going places! 🙌 13-year-old angler Lucas Millwood is taking the fishing world by storm with his ‘Fish Candy’ lures – an edible soft plastic he developed while struggling to buy all the fishing gear he needed. 🎣 The product, which is designed for both fish & humans, has already been picked […]

Thu Dec 1, 2022 - 2:45pm
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Over $70k Raised For Hobart Teen

Fundraising for a Hobart teenager who suffered a serious spinal injury has surpassed the $70,000 mark since donations started flowing in just 36 hours ago. 16-year-old Hamish Paynter will be flown to the Austin Hospital Spinal Unit in Melbourne to continue his recovery after the tragic beach incident on his final day of grade 10 […]

Thu Dec 1, 2022 - 12:48pm
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Two More Tassie Teens Join The AFL

Two more young Tasmanian footy players have been selected to join the AFL ranks in this week’s drafts, with Seth Campbell and Cam Owen drafted to the Richmond and Sydney rookies! 🙌 🏉 It comes after 18 year old’s Lachie Cowan and Tom McCallum were drafted to Carlton and Port Adelaide respectively on Tuesday.

Thu Dec 1, 2022 - 7:00am
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Georgia Baker Named Tasmanian Athlete Of The Year

Tasmanian cyclist Georgia Baker has been crowned Tasmanian Athlete of the Year, a huge reward for her incredible achievements in 2022! Georgia recently won three gold medals at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games and a bronze medal at the 2022 World Road Championships, among others. Congrats Georgia!

Wed Nov 30, 2022 - 8:45pm
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Tassie Student Films Win Big At Awards

Hundreds of Tassie students have put their films up for judging in this year’s MyState Student Film Festival! 🎬🍿 With over $20,000 in prizes, almost 300 short films were entered in this year’s festival – the top spot going to Scott Lleonhart and his crew from the UTAS Media School for their film Animus. Meanwhile, […]

Wed Nov 30, 2022 - 7:20pm
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Young Child Dies In Tas Shed Fire

A young child has tragically died in a shed fire near Launceston this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to the fire on Verdun Street in Mowbray shortly after 1:30pm where authorities discovered the shed fully alight. A toddler was found deceased, and another young child was taken to hospital with serious injuries. An […]

Wed Nov 30, 2022 - 3:29pm
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Boat Sinks In Derwent River Near Kingston

A recovery operation is underway after a boat SUNK in the Derwent River on the weekend. The boat sank after it ran out of fuel before running into rocks near the shore. Marine and Safety Tasmania say the boat is currently sitting in around 6 metres of water between Blackmans Bay and Kingston and is […]

Wed Nov 30, 2022 - 2:32pm