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Endangered species paintings to raise funds for Tasmanian wildlife sanctuary
15+ hour, 33+ min ago (335+ words) A series of wildlife paintings that have greeted travellers at Hobart Airport for the past year is going under the hammer, with all the money going to a Tasmanian wildlife sanctuary. The five works by Hobart artist Natalia Bennett feature…...
Street photographer gains following while capturing Hobart's heart
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (223+ words) What started as daily walks for a 26-year-old Hobart bartender has grown into a social media sensation, shining a spotlight on the people and moments that define life in the city. Jacko spends four to five hours each day walking…...
Tasmanian artists claim top honours at Henry Jones Art Prize
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (283+ words) Two Tasmanian artists have taken top honours at the prestigious 2025 Henry Jones Art Prize, following a record number of entries in the competition's history. Zoe Fitzherbert claimed the Painting Prize and $20, 000 for her work "Oberon's Throne, while Harry Blizzard secured…...
New seven-storey Gasworks car park adds 300 bays to Launceston CBD
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (211+ words) Launceston's CBD has gained almost 300 new parking spaces with the opening of the Gasworks car park, bringing a six-year development saga to an end. The seven-storey complex on Willis Street began welcoming motorists last week, becoming one of the city's…...
Tassie tour guide Cat Davidson named Australia's best for 2025
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (257+ words) A Bruny Island wildlife expert has claimed the nation's top tour guide honour. Cat Davidson from Inala Nature Tours received the prestigious Australia's Top Tour Guide award for 2025 during a ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra. Tourism Industry Council Tasmania…...
Council bans AI art in kids" recycling truck competition
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (242+ words) A Tasmanian council has put its foot down on AI-generated artwork, banning it from a children's art competition and urging kids to rely on their own creativity instead. Kingborough Council has opened the contest to students aged four to twelve,…...