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The provocative Australian art museum that transformed Tasmania into a cultural hotspot is bringing its unconventional vision to Thailand. Mona's new Bangkok location could introduce millions of visitors to Tasmania's creative scene.
Tasmania could finally host its first regular season rugby league games after Melbourne Storm's CEO held promising talks with the state's Premier. The move would bring major sports action to Tasmania after Hawthorn's recent departure.
Before it ever carries passengers, Tasmania's Spirit of Tasmania V will host robot dogs, light installations, and exclusive films as a floating gallery for the Dark Mofo winter arts festival. The 48,000-tonne vessel transforms its freight decks into art pavilions for thousands of visitors.
After years of heated debate, Tasmania's parliament has greenlit a $1.1 billion stadium that will bring the state its first elite professional football team. The Tasmania Devils will join the Australian Football League in 2028, marking a historic first for the island state.
Over 216,000 founding members are preparing to secure seats for Tasmania's first AFL team debut in 2028. The Devils launch a phased membership system this month that gives fans early access to reserve their spot in history.
Volunteers in Tasmania are working to prevent native Pacific black ducks from disappearing like they did in New Zealand. Simple actions like not feeding ducks could save the species from extinction.
A key lawmaker says he'll support Tasmania's greyhound racing ban if the government increases compensation for workers leaving the industry. With 74% public support for ending the controversial sport, the vote could protect thousands of dogs while ensuring a dignified transition for participants.
Tasmania is launching a program that pays mid-career professionals a full wage while they study teaching and work part-time in classrooms. Forty people will earn their Masters of Teaching over two years, then step into permanent positions.
Tasmania is strengthening its family violence laws with reforms that extend reporting periods for coercive control, clarify strangulation offenses, and introduce a groundbreaking levy that makes offenders pay compensation directly to survivors.
A new review shows Tasmania Police handling 40,000 more calls per year than a decade ago, but the solution isn't just more officers. The state is investing in early intervention programs to prevent crises before they require police response.
When Rodney Croome walked into a Hobart police station in 1994 to confess to being gay, he risked 21 years in jail. His courage sparked a legal battle that changed Tasmania forever.
A lifelong healthcare champion who chairs Tasmania's Royal Flying Doctor Service will become the island state's next governor. Caroline Wells says she plans to "lead with kindness" when she takes office in June.
Tasmania just made it easier and cheaper for content creators to share the island's stunning national parks with the world. The new $100 permit replaces a complicated system that cost influencers over $450 and required $20 million in insurance.
After 38 years, Ron returned to Tasmania's famous Overland Track with his daughter Maren, discovering how conservation efforts transformed one of Australia's toughest hikes into a sustainable wilderness experience. Their journey reveals how smart management can protect nature while welcoming more visitors.
Tasmania just passed emergency laws allowing the government to cap fuel prices when they spike unreasonably. With fuel hitting $2.87 per liter in some areas, the new rules also force companies to report supply levels and face penalties if they don't comply.
Tasmania is replacing its troubled youth detention center with a new facility that puts children's needs first, featuring small home-like buildings and cultural healing programs. The approach follows a major inquiry that exposed harm at the state's current youth prison.
A one-ton elephant seal named Neil has captured 1.5 million hearts by smashing cars and blocking traffic in Tasmania. Scientists say his adorable chaos signals hope for a species once hunted to extinction in the region.
A family-run barrel-making business in Tasmania is training the next generation of coopers while fueling the state's booming whisky industry. Master cooper Dave Schmeider has spent 56 years perfecting his craft and is now passing it on to his children.
After nearly 100 teachers were injured in classrooms, Tasmania's government launches a three-year plan focusing on preventing violence before it starts. The $7.89 million initiative prioritizes training, support systems, and helping students who struggle in traditional classrooms.
Tasmania just made all public transport completely free until July, saving families up to $88 per week as fuel prices surge. The move comes as ridership already jumped 20% in the past week alone.
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