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Landcare group fights to stop Tasmanian giant freshwater crayfish becoming roadkill

The endangered Tasmanian crustacean risks becoming roadkill when it chooses to climb creek banks instead of taking a safer path through culverts, puzzling observers.

Train driver's story of life on Tasmanian railways, from wrecks and near-misses to opera and stunning beauty

Train driver's story of life on Tasmanian railways, from wrecks and near-misses to opera and stunning beauty

After five decades working on Tasmanian railways, a driver takes readers on a thrilling ride where some days are literally train wrecks, and others operatic odysseys.

Soprano Jacqueline Ward's new life in Tasmania leads to emotional comeback after Sydney car crash

Soprano Jacqueline Ward's new life in Tasmania leads to emotional comeback after Sydney car crash

Classical singer Jacqueline Ward returns to the stage three years after a life-altering car crash.

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Fire destroys workshop at Tasmania's Don River heritage railway

Fire crews from across Tasmania's north-west have been called in to help save some of the state's most significant heritage railway infrastructure after fire broke out at the Don River Railway.

Charlie's Angels trio devoted to protecting orphaned fur babies and rescue dogs

Despite regular hold-ups over tangled leads, this trio of rescue-dog-loving nannas are devoted to their cause of proving that old dogs can have new homes.

No dungeon but fantasy gaming room completes Burnie man's dream castle

Shannan Drakkon's life-long dream to live in a castle led him to build one in suburbia. While he's gone big with the medieval vibes, a fun alternative to having a dungeon had to be found.

Tasmanian bush community comes together to heal after devastating and tragic storm

People from across the Kentish municipality come together to seek healing after last month's terrifying storm that left hurricane-like damage.

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Don River Railway family work together on steam engine passion

Don River Railway family work together on steam engine passion

Time has done nothing to lessen Des Goss's love of steam engines. Now in his 80s, he still hand-paints big locomotives and drives them with his son and grandson in Devonport.

How an old Ford pick-up truck became one of the loves of Tasmanian Phil Dobson's life

How an old Ford pick-up truck became one of the loves of Tasmanian Phil Dobson's life

The successful businessman and founder of Dobmac Agricultural Machinery started work welding at 13. In retirement, his passion is for an old Ford pick-up truck.

Johnny Cash's life celebrated in Devonport premiere of musical Ring of Fire

Johnny Cash's life celebrated in Devonport premiere of musical Ring of Fire

The musical that takes a walk through the life of Johnny Cash and highlights the universal appeal of his songs.

Austin's heartwarming firelighters make CEO on autism spectrum 'visible'

Austin's heartwarming firelighters make CEO on autism spectrum 'visible'

Tasmanian parents make their son, who has autism and is non-verbal, the CEO and public face of their business.

How filmmaker's mum inspired Moving Story project to help people with dementia

How filmmaker's mum inspired Moving Story project to help people with dementia

An arts and health experiment in Tasmania, inspired by a filmmaker's mother who had dementia, gives carers insights into their clients that no amount of paperwork ever could.

Devonport's 'breadarchitect' Chris Stafferton 'invents' gluten-free bread products and DIY kits

Devonport's 'breadarchitect' Chris Stafferton 'invents' gluten-free bread products and DIY kits

Chris Stafferton wrote a book about his adventures in alternative breadmaking and now he's making DIY baking kits.

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