History & Culture
Ancient beer brewed from shipwreck yeast
For more than 200 years a shipwreck near a remote Bass Strait island has harboured what is believed to be the world’s oldest beer.
Tag: Tasmania
Science & Environment
Turning of the fagus
The story behind Tasmania’s annual turning of the fagus is as fascinating to learn about as the tree is beautiful to look at.
News
Tasmanian devils are evolving rapidly to fight their deadly cancer
New research suggests devils are evolving rapidly in response to their highly lethal transmissible cancer, and that the devils could save themselves.
News
“New to science” black corals filmed off Tasmania
Citizen scientists have captured the first-ever footage of a reef off the coast of eastern Tasmania, including black corals that may be new to science.
Adventure
Road trip: Tasmania
We touched down in Launceston with the barest of plans, basic supplies, a tent and some sleeping bags, knowing we had eight days to get round the coast and back.
Destinations
Walking the Southern Cape, Tasmania
An east-coast gem, the Three Capes Track gives walkers access to Tasmania’s highest sea cliffs and some of its most arresting views.
Reader Photos
Shades of white
Winter blankets the landscape in a dusting of snow on Mount Wellington, Tasmania.
News
VIDEO: Skinny dippers mark winter solstice
Hundreds of people braved chilly waters in Tassie this morning to mark the shortest day of the year with a cheeky nude swim.
History & Culture
Top 10 Tasmanian ghost towns
Shrouded in forests and steeped in history, Tasmania is home to dozens of abandoned settlements.
