I noticed it when I stepped out of the airport in Launceston: Tasmania smells fresh ... I swung south down National Highway 1 to Hobart, where wineries encircle the capital city.

New fire hazard maps for the entire state will be released by March 24, and are expected to add at least 1.4 million acres into zones where many heightened fire safety regulations are required.

A leading figure in Tasmania’s hyperlocal approach to cooking, Breen continues to whip up morsels worth the price of a short flight to Hobart. The seasonal veggies are wonderful, as are the ...

As well as whisky, truffles, beautiful lavender fields and alpine lakes, Tasmania is known for copping some of the cleanest and most crisp air in the world so you’d do well to book an Airbnb in Hobart ...

I am aware, many call this a ridiculous set of feature upgrades on the Polo, and somewhere I agree. It is crazy, to put so much in a Polo. However, I also believe you cannot put a price on passion, ...

While in Hobart, Healthscope Tasmania and Victoria state manager Chris Hewison said it had been unable to attract enough staff. "We have looked at a range of options to maintain the maternity ...

Think of Hobart and you could be forgiven for looking ... Although they look to Tasmania and Australia first, they aren’t slaves to local produce. Olives might come from Tasmania, but also ...

The last time so many false killer whales were stranded in Tasmania was 50 years ago in June 1974 when a pod of 160 to 170 were found at Black River beach on the island’s northern coast. It’s ...

From quaint cottages to converted barns. A gastronome’s and art lover’s delight, Hobart is a destination for the curious. A dynamic city boasting the cultural likes of the MONA, fresh seafood ...

Hobart. “They’ve been stranded now for, we estimate, 24 to 48 hours,” said Brendon Clark, a liaison officer at the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service. Speaking at a news conference ...

is all set to start operations in April on a driverless 18-wheel truck that will haul goods between Dallas and Houston, except for a niggling triangle problem. The autonomous truck company has ...

12.11pm: The Tasmania Fire Service said low cloud cover ... The smoke visible from Hobart is due to the multiple blazes in the west. People at higher risk from the effects of smoke have been ...