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Tasmania's Food and Wine in 2026: Why It Has Become Australia's Premium Produce Region

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Tasmania's Food and Wine in 2026: Why It Has Become Australia's Premium Produce Region

From Tasmanian salmon to pinot noir and world-class cheese — the island's food identity.

By The Daily Tasmania · 27 June 2026

Tasmania Outdoor Adventures in 2026: Hikes, Kayaks and Wild Coastlines

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Tasmania Outdoor Adventures in 2026: Hikes, Kayaks and Wild Coastlines

The outdoor experiences that make Tasmania one of Australia's great adventure destinations.

By The Daily Tasmania · 27 June 2026

Moving to Tasmania in 2026: Clean Air, Wild Landscapes and a Growing Creative Economy

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Moving to Tasmania in 2026: Clean Air, Wild Landscapes and a Growing Creative Economy

Tasmania is attracting a new wave of tree changers, remote workers and families seeking a different pace.

By The Daily Tasmania · 27 June 2026

Wellness in Tasmania in 2026: Slow Living, Clean Air and Active Life in the Island State

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Wellness in Tasmania in 2026: Slow Living, Clean Air and Active Life in the Island State

Why Tasmania offers a wellness lifestyle that no mainland city can replicate.

By The Daily Tasmania · 27 June 2026

Best Hobart Suburbs in 2026: From Battery Point to Kingston

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Best Hobart Suburbs in 2026: From Battery Point to Kingston

Where to live in Australia's second-oldest capital city.

By The Daily Tasmania · 27 June 2026

Getting Around Tasmania in 2026: Driving, Ferries and Why a Car Is Essential

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Getting Around Tasmania in 2026: Driving, Ferries and Why a Car Is Essential

How to navigate the island — and why the Spirit of Tasmania matters.

By The Daily Tasmania · 27 June 2026

Things to do in Hobart this weekend

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Things to do in Hobart this weekend

From MONA to the waterfront, Hobart offers a weekend that punches well above its population.

By Tasmania Daily · 27 June 2026

Tasmanian salmon aquaculture faces toughest regulatory review in a decade

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Tasmanian salmon aquaculture faces toughest regulatory review in a decade

A parliamentary inquiry is examining whether the industry's expansion should be capped.

By Tasmania Daily · 27 June 2026

Australian maritime heritage opens to public as digital archive preserves Owen Stanley artworks

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Australian maritime heritage opens to public as digital archive preserves Owen Stanley artworks

Tasmania's Royal Society is converting a 126-year-old album of naval art into an accessible digital resource, balancing preservation with public access.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026

Stadium construction nears completion as paint quality defects emerge in final phases

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Stadium construction nears completion as paint quality defects emerge in final phases

Parts of the new stadium's steelwork require repainting due to defective application, though impact on schedule and change rooms is expected to be minimal.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026

New filming laws protect Tasmanians documenting crime scenes without legal jeopardy

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New filming laws protect Tasmanians documenting crime scenes without legal jeopardy

Draft legislation will allow adults and youths to record criminal incidents without risk of prosecution under Tasmanian law.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026

Launceston council budget prioritises renewals over major projects as financial pressures persist

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Launceston council budget prioritises renewals over major projects as financial pressures persist

The upcoming annual plan will focus on maintaining existing services rather than funding the 'shiny big things' the city has been waiting for.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026

Cost-of-living squeeze fuels Launceston mayoral races with pro-development and rates reform focus

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Cost-of-living squeeze fuels Launceston mayoral races with pro-development and rates reform focus

Three mayoral candidates are running on platforms that directly address Launceston's affordability crisis and council's perceived policy vacuum.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026

Councillor's AI-drafted motion prompts broader debate about governance authenticity

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Councillor's AI-drafted motion prompts broader debate about governance authenticity

A motion written using artificial intelligence has sparked questions about whether Launceston council is equipped to tackle the city's challenges.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026

Council mulls outside funding for popular beach precinct as budget constraints bite

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Council mulls outside funding for popular beach precinct as budget constraints bite

Launceston council is looking beyond its own coffers to revamp a well-used coastal spot, signalling tighter internal finances.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026

Launceston rates hikes blamed for entrenching poverty amid cost-of-living squeeze

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Launceston rates hikes blamed for entrenching poverty amid cost-of-living squeeze

A former political ally has joined the council race arguing that escalating charges are deepening disadvantage in the community.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026

Launceston council faces fresh scrutiny over mayoral candidates and development priorities

Updated 17 h ago

Launceston council faces fresh scrutiny over mayoral candidates and development priorities

Emerging candidates are promising pro-development platforms and stronger leadership as community trust in local government dwindles.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026

Regional tourism push gathers pace with proposed coastal observatory venture

Updated 56 min ago

Regional tourism push gathers pace with proposed coastal observatory venture

Motel operators are betting on an accessible clifftop facility to attract visitors and boost accommodation takings.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026

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