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Feb 2026
MEDIA RELEASE: Global science leaders making Tasmania a centre for ideas and discovery
One of Tasmania’s leading scientists is helping to make Tasmania a global meeting place for ideas, collaboration, and research with real world impact.
“Our island state is brimming with knowledgeable and charismatic individuals. We can connect you directly with these Tassie characters and assist with their involvement in your conference or incentive event.”
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Jan 2026
World’s Largest Battery Electric Ship Launches in Lutruwita/Tasmania
Incat Tasmania has marked a defining moment in maritime history with the launch of the world’s largest battery-electric ship on Hobart’s River Derwent.
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Jan 2026
MEDIA RELEASE: Tasmania’s global thinkers helping bring the world to our doorstep
Business Events Tasmania is harnessing the influence of some of the state’s leading thinkers and industry leaders to help attract high value conferences and events that will deliver benefits right across the state.
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Aug 2025
Visionaries in Action: Anne Gigney
Thanks to BET Visionary Anne Gigney, the 38th CIBD Asia Pacific Convention brought global brewers and distillers to Hobart, showcasing Lutruwita/Tasmania’s world-class expertise, local networks, and authentic hospitality.
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Apr 2025
Visionary Focus – Natalie Fryar
Natalie Fryar is a local champion. Her dedication to producing sparkling wine that truly reflects our island’s unique beauty is outstanding, and her label, Bellebonne, is further proof of her passion and commitment.
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Jul 2024
Visionary Stories: Catriona Hurd Professor in Seaweed Physiology and Ecology
Recently we launched a new series of Visionary Stories highlighting some of the pioneers who call Tasmania home. This week we introduce you to Professor in Seaweed Physiology and Ecology, Catriona Hurd.
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Jul 2024
Visionary Stories: Stephanie Trethewey, providing support for rural mothers across the country.
After giving up life in the city for life on a farm in central northern Tasmania, Stephanie was confronted by the isolation she now felt as mother in this rural setting. This inspired her to found Motherland and create a community to support other rural mums.
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Jul 2024
Visionary Stories: Andrew Flies, Associate Professor working to save a state icon
Around the mid-nineties there was estimated to be around 60,000 Tasmanian Devils, but now due to a transmissible cancer that has spread across the state this number has dropped to about 15,000. Andrew Flies along with his team at Menzies Institute for Medical Research have been working to create a vaccine to save this iconic animal.
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Mar 2024
The BET Visionary Spotlight reaches the half-way point
With the release of episode 3 last week, we have officially reached the half-way point for season 1. In celebration we have written a recap for you along with a teaser of what’s to come.
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Mar 2024
Episode 3 of the BET Visionary Spotlight
Episode 3 of the BET Visionary Spotlight is now live!
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Mar 2024
Episode 2 of the BET Visionary Spotlight
Wherever you visit in Tasmania you are sure to come across locals who work tirelessly to advocate and progress our state’s leading industries. They’re courageous doers who work passionately and have become leaders not because they sought prominent positions but instead because they’ve done remarkable things and ended up as leaders along the way.
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Feb 2024
Business Events Tasmania Visionary Spotlight Ep. 1
Episode 1 of the BET Visionary Spotlight is now live!