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Shane Warne memorial: The lovable suburban kid who became a global superstar

From the high school cricket scorer to the artist who painted his portrait, Shane Warne had a magical way of making those around him feel loved. As Australia says goodbye to the champ, his oldest friends share their stories.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2022

Ambulance Tasmania staff report depression, drug use, despondency in wellbeing survey

The vast majority of Tasmania's ambulance staff have trouble sleeping, large numbers are suffering from mental health conditions and many feel threatened by their bosses, documents obtained by the ABC reveal.

ABC News · Mar 28, 2022

From mindfulness to coaching, talking therapies and beyond: What’s worth it when it comes to treating anxiety?

The process of finding help to manage anxiety can be a long and bumpy road — and with so many treatments on offer, there's no one size fits all solution.

ABC News · Mar 27, 2022

Indigenous Tasmanians sign deal to run commercial abalone fishery

A ground-breaking deal signed to provide Aboriginal Tasmanians with access to a commercial abalone fishery is being hailed as a step towards resetting relationships and cultural practices.

ABC News · Mar 17, 2022

Tiffany Skeggs breaks her silence about years of abuse at the hands of notorious paedophile James Griffin

In May 2019, Tiffany Skeggs went to police to report childhood sexual abuse. She never imagined that step would be the beginnings of Tasmania's version of a royal commission.

ABC News · Mar 14, 2022

Common types of anxiety medications and how they work

Medication can play an important role in severe anxiety. These are the most common types prescribed in Australia and how they help balance the brain.

ABC News · Mar 14, 2022

Freak hole-in-one golfing success across three generations, using same club at same hole

One family, three generations, three holes-in-one — on the same course, at the same hole and with the same club. Can anyone beat that?

ABC News · Mar 11, 2022

Tasmania's south-west is a place people fall in love with, but how should tourism be managed in the remote wilderness?

People come to Tasmania's remote south-west for different reasons, but as the state government continues to encourage tourism development in national parks, is the right balance being struck between development and conservation?

ABC News · Mar 5, 2022

Hobart's rental market is 'tightest' out of Australia's capitals and it may be getting worse

Tasmanians trying to find a rental property describe the tight market as a "nightmare" as experts predict it could get even worse when international migrants and students join the hunt for a home.

ABC News · Feb 15, 2022

Giant rubber plant growing in Hobart stairwell could be 'world's biggest', fans say

This late-50s building, with its seven-storey glass stairwell, contains what some argue is the world's biggest indoor plant.

ABC News · Feb 12, 2022