Tasmanian Times

Temporary Lane Closure at Paradise Gorge

Media release – Department of State Growth, 18 October 2021 Temporary lane closure – Tasman Highway at Paradise Gorge (Orford) There will...

Tas That Was – Clement Wragge’s Meteorological Observatory

The undated photograph above shows the sleeping hut for Clement Wragge’s meteorological observatory. Located on the summit of kunanyi / Mount Wellington,...

Horticulture Class Hones Business Skills

Media release – Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, 18 October 2021 Masterclass provides skills for strategic business growth The University of Tasmania’s Graduate...

Hobart Show to Proceed

Media release – Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania, 18 October 2021 Royal Hobart Show to proceed The Royal Hobart Show will proceed...

What’s Behind News Corp’s New Spin on Climate Change?

Australia’s Murdoch-owned tabloid newspapers – including The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun and Courier Mail – have embarked on a bold new climate...

Hopes for Intersex Reform

Media release – Equality Tasmania, 18 October 2021 HOPE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION INTERSEX REPORT WILL BUILD MOMENTUM FOR REFORM IN TASMANIA  Tasmanian...

Get Set to Spring into Pinot Glee

There are more than 20 synonyms for the wine grape we know in Tasmania as Pinot Gris. So many names; too often,...

Housing Happiness

Opinion: Australia a Wombat on Climate Readiness

Australia is lumbering towards net zero like an old grey wombat. Planet earth is in a climate crisis. We know the cause,...

Water Conservation Vital Even Though Rainy Conditions are Predicted

Media release – TasWater, 15 October 2021 Water conservation vital even though rainy conditions are predicted So far spring has brought some...