Visitors to Tasmania, and about 3.5 million arrive each year now, come in many different ways: on the ferry or aircraft, with their cars or intent on hiring them here, via motorcycles and on board boats large and small.

A COLD change hit the state on Saturday, which was welcomed after a few days of intense heat. Moderate temperatures have been a relief, but it looks set to warm back up by the weekend.

THE New Norfolk Licensed Anglers Association kicked off competition fishing for 2025 last weekend in the Wayatinah Sports and Social Club’s Dave Gasson Memorial Trout Fishing Competition at Wayatinah Lagoon. This event is a highlight of every season, and it's always very well run by the club—this year was no exception.