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Aug 2024
Cape Grim tour highlights Clean Air and Environment Conference in Tasmania
Delegates attending the 2024 International Clean Air and Environment Conference, and the 10th Odours and Air Emissions Conference in Tasmania had the unique opportunity to experience the cleanest air on the planet during an exclusive visit to the Cape Grim Baseline Air Pollution Station.
“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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Aug 2024
Creative Spaces: Tasmanian Caterers
Whether you’re planning a light morning tea, a bespoke drinks package, or a lavish five-course dinner, choosing the right catering company can transform your event into an extraordinary experience.
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Aug 2024
Meet Our Board: Matthew Cocker
Comprising of individuals from various professional backgrounds, each member of our board brings their own experience and personal qualities to help us drive long lasting benefits for Tasmania. In this limited series we introduce you to them. For this week we have Matthew Cocker taking center stage.
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Aug 2024
What’s New – Double Tree by Hilton Hobart (Update)
A few months ago, we covered the announcement that the hotel development on Macquarie Street was set to become operated by Double Tree by Hilton. We have recently received an update on the capacity information for this site.
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Aug 2024
Meet our board: Andrew Fox
Continuing with our limited series introducing you to our incredible board, the next member we have in line is the General Manager at Wrest Point - Andrew Fox.
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Aug 2024
Meet our board: Tom McDevitt
In this limited series we will be introducing you to our incredible board. Comprising of individuals from various professional backgrounds they each bring their own experience and personal qualities to help us drive long lasting benefits for Tasmania. First up we have Tom McDevitt.
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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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Jun 2024
Business Events Tasmania Magazine – Winter 24 Edition
Welcome to the Winter edition of the Business Events Tasmania magazine. This edition celebrates the spirit of Tasmania—where talented locals push boundaries, pursue passions, and redefine the extraordinary. We particularly showcase the ability of Tasmanian’s to think outside the square to achieve some extraordinary. We hope these stories inspire your next business event and offer valuable insights into what is new and exciting in our state.
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Jun 2024
What’s Happening: Citywide festival celebrates Launceston’s food and culture
Members of agriCULTURED, a Tasmanian institution dedicated to sharing food knowledge, sustainability practices and bridging the gap between producers and consumers, are preparing for the fourth iteration of the Agri-Food Festival held across Launceston from 1 to 4 August.
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Jun 2024
Region Highlight: Tamar Valley’s Small Wonder
41 degrees South and 50 metres above sea level sits Small Wonder. An environmentally conscious winery with 20 hectares of vines nestled within native bushland. A must visit for delegates coming to North Tasmania.