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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.
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Jun 2024
Member Highlight: Farewell Gala Dinner – The crescendo to a three-day event held in nipaluna | Hobart
Design & Styled by This Space Creative, 240 delegates were treated to a gala dinner styled to capture understated elegance with 1920s sensibilities and classic cocktail luxury - a perfect backdrop for a night of celebration.
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Jun 2024
What’s New: The Lounge, An Antidote to the Winter Blues
Community connection is at the heart of a new project transforming an unoccupied city shopfront into a hub of activity where all are welcome this winter.
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May 2024
Launceston hosts 25th Symposium of Australian Gastronomy
As one of only 57 UNESCO Cities of Gastronomy around the world, Launceston is well placed to host the 25th Symposium of Australian Gastronomy (SAG 25) in July.
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May 2024
Tassie Off Season 2024: Week 5
Across the island you will find countless offerings for experiences exclusive to the cooler months; because down here it is during the winter months that Tasmania truly shines.
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May 2024
What’s New – Hotel development on Macquarie Street to be operated by Hilton Brand
Originally set to become a Novotel, a hotel development on Macquarie Street is set to become operated by Double Tree by Hilton.
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May 2024
Explore Launceston with Launceston Central – Your Guide to the City
It’s likely that once you step foot in Tasmania you will be eager to explore our incredible island, and for those visiting Northern Tasmania, Launceston Central have everything you need to find out what’s on and the places to visiting during your time here.