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Jan
11
2012

Cygnet comes to life with folk festival

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The 30th Cygnet Folk Festival was a big success over the weekend (6-8 January, 2012), with local volunteers and guest performers bringing the quiet streets to life. Continue reading →

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Jan
07
2012

Above average weather for Tasmania in 2011

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Tasmania defied national trends in 2011 to experience above-average weather conditions that were ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Continue reading →

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Dec
29
2011

Dramatic conclusion to Sydney to Hobart

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Investec Loyal claims stunning provisional victory over Wild Oats XI in 2011 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, with a protest hearing to take place this morning (December 29). Continue reading →

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Dec
05
2011

Locals meet Mark during inaugural adventure run

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The inaugural Mark Webber Adventure Run was a big success in Hobart on Sunday 4 December, with the Formula One star chatting to fellow runners out on the course. Continue reading →

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Nov
14
2011

Exciting Share the Road Tour gets underway this week

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The Amy Gillett Foundation launches the 2011 Share the Road cycle tour in Tasmania this week, offering business owners and managers a chance to donate to a worthy cause and test themselves Continue reading →

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Nov
06
2011

Australia’s Got Talent auditions coming to Launceston

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Seasoned professionals and enthusiastic novices of all ages and skill sets are preparing themselves for what may be the biggest moment of their careers – the Australia's Got Talent auditions in Launceston. Auditions kick off on Saturday November 12, presenting … Continue reading →

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Oct
30
2011

PJ Harvey to play Mona Foma festival in Hobart

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UK singer-songwriter PJ Harvey is set to make a trip to Tasmania early next year as the featured performer at the 2012 Mona Foma festival in January. Harvey will take to the stage on January 21 to perform songs from … Continue reading →

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Oct
29
2011

Humpback whale watching in Tasmania

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The southern migration of humpback whales from the coastal waters of Queensland and WA back to sub-Antarctic waters is in full swing, which means that visitors to Tasmania who are hoping to catch a glimpse of the gentle giants in … Continue reading →

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Oct
01
2011

North East Rivers Festival unique cultural experience

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Tasmanian festivals are always a highlight of the spring calendar and this year is no exception. In just over a fortnight, the annual North East Rivers Festival returns – and once again promises to provide visitors and participants with a … Continue reading →

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Sep
30
2011

Willem Dafoe praises beautiful Tasmanian landscape

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Hollywood actor Willem Dafoe arrived in Tasmania on Wednesday (September 28) and heaped praise on the island state’s beautiful wilderness ahead of the local premiere of his film The Hunter. A crowd of about 200 waited outside the State Cinema … Continue reading →

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