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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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Sep
28
2011

Movie premiere for THE HUNTER in Hobart

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Many movies have been filmed in Tasmania but none is drawing the attention and anticipation of audiences like The Hunter filmed here last year. Its director and stars have praised Tasmania as an evocative location. The movie premieres tonight in … Continue reading →

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Sep
27
2011

Hilarious addition to Tasmania’s musical season

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A wonderful season of Tasmanian theatre continues next month, with the highlight bound to be the production of the hilariously entertaining A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and featuring … Continue reading →

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Sep
25
2011

Visit Ulverstone too see quality Tasmanian woodwork

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If you plan on being near the north-west coast of Tasmania early next month, why not take the time to stop by at the Woodcraft Annual Exhibition and Sale. Held at the Ulverstone Rowing Club on Saturday October 8 and … Continue reading →

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Sep
11
2011

Devils’ Advocates honoured for animal research

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A group of top Tasmanian scientists known as the Devils’ Advocates has been awarded a major prize for their work researching one of the island state’s most iconic animals. The team, which includes leading researchers from the University of Tasmania’s … Continue reading →

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Sep
08
2011

“The Hunter” brings Willem Dafoe back to Tasmania

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An international audience will soon be treated to spectacular footage of Tasmania’s diverse landscape when The Hunter – a movie filmed and set in the state and starring Hollywood actor Willem Dafoe – opens at the Toronto International Film Festival … Continue reading →

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Sep
07
2011

Expanding Taste Festival a summer hit in Hobart

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Tasmania’s largest annual event, the Taste Festival in Hobart, is expanding this summer to cater for its increasing popularity. Taste is the island state’s premier food and wine festival – no mean feat in a region famous for its fine … Continue reading →

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Sep
01
2011

Daniel Geale defends title for Hobart fans

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Tasmanian sport threw itself into the limelight last night (August 31) as a Launceston-born and raised boxer defended a world title in front of a packed and enthusiastic home crowd. Daniel Geale comfortably defeated Nigerian-born American Eromosele Albert to hold … Continue reading →

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Aug
27
2011

Hobart chef’s restaurant awarded as island’s best

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Hobart chef Luke Burgess has taken an enormous leap in Australia’s highly competitive restaurant game by winning a prestigious industry award that could take his reputation to the next level. The 35-year-old was named best new talent at the Australian … Continue reading →

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Aug
18
2011

Unique arts festival set to entertain Launceston

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On the back of the highly successful 2010 inaugural version, the Junction Arts Festival (JAF) in Launceston is set to be held again this year and has been upgraded to last for five days. Held from August 24 to 28, … Continue reading →

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