r/tasmania

Hi, this is a second (and final) announcement this year for dual Australian-US citizens and other eligible US citizens in Tasmania who want to participate in the 2026 midterm elections. I wanted to post nonpartisan links about how you can get involved:

Steps to Request Your Ballot

1. Register or update your registration. Through the Federal Voter Assistance Project or through Votefromabroad.org.

2. If you're already registered, request a ballot! You need to request a ballot every calendar year that you want to vote. We suggest you try to get it via email.

3. Fill Out and Return Your Ballot: Once you receive your ballot, follow the instructions carefully to complete it and return it by the specified deadline.

Need Assistance?

We're here to help! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at GOTV @ votefromabroad .org (just remove the spaces). Additionally, our FAQ for voting can answer questions on how to make the process go smoothly.

Importantly: Spread the word!

Do you have any friends, contacts or family overseas that you could reach? All eligible US citizens can vote regardless of where they're living. Share the link https://voteabroad.org/RedditVote26: If you have any questions about voting, I'd be happy to answer them here on Reddit.

I would like to see more of the state during the summer and have a big chunk of time off of work to see plenty of Tassie. I’d like to take my dog along with me when I can, i’m finding it hard to find a good resource that tells me where dogs can and can’t go?

Understand most/all of Parks TAS is no pets for obvious wildlife reasons so can leave her with someone when she can’t tag along. But I think she’d have a blast travelling around the state with me.

the ask is: If you have any recs of places we should visit and can bring our dog along or can you point me to a resource or list of places!

I’m happy to travel all over the state so recs far and wide are much appreciated.

Hello everyone, I am from the NW coast. I am wondering if there are any open mics I can do in Tasmania. I am full time employed. Any suggestions or guidance for me please ?

Soy nuevo en Tasmania y muy curioso. Quería saber si hay mitos, leyendas urbanas, crímenes o supersticiones propias de la comunidad de la isla.

Hello all! Im heading to Cradle Mountain with 2 mates in a few months time for 3 nights, and so far we were thinking about staying at Discovery Resorts in Cradle Mountain and do a couple of hikes. But it looks like there's not much grocery shops and what not in the area - what are the considerations we should think through before booking accommodation?

Anything else to consider about a trip to Cradle Mountain?

This is the hike we are thinking of doing:
Marions Lookout via Crater Lake and Wombat Pool circuit

What do you guys think? What is your story about the sighting? Please don't be mean and let's not debate if something is real or not. I am really interested in the topic and of course there had to be a population that persisted beyond the last captive one went away in 1936

Not that long ago, I thought Reddit was a really safe social media platform. A place where everyone can just layout their thoughts and feelings, get unbiased advice and ask any questions without fear of some of the toxic BS we see on other platforms like Twitter and Facebook.

Lately, this sub Reddit has become a quagmire of sock puppet accounts talking to themselves. It seems this is mostly directed at me, which is disappointing.

Is there anything moderators can do? These sock puppets accounts are destroying really good threads about all manner of things. Something that I’m used to on Facebook but really quite sad to see here on the Hobart Sub Reddit.

I dunno man, just disappointing - what do you guys reckon?

This ones actually Ive been looking forward to for a long time. And im getting good performance as well.
Heres the specs:
Ryzen 7 7700
Rtx 5070
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Getting Crazy fps on major gpu demanding games. Atm Im on Marvel’s Spiderman 2, Battlefield 6, Gow Ragnarok, Call Of Duty Mw, FC 26 etc. Add me on Steam, Epic or whatever!!!!

She seems great.
Bus Stops!
Improving public transport people actually use to commute!
Plus, it's something the council can actually do something about.
Something other than another round of selfie self-promotional "advocacy".
Why focus on Louise Elliot (and others) when this reasonable lady ticks all the boxes without being a social media troll?

Hey, I'm 22 and grew up here. I was diagnosed with autism at 12 through the public system, but like only kind of. The doctor added it to my medical files and let my school know, but a proper assessment is 3 appointments and a huge paperwork write up. I only had 1 and no paperwork. Basically what this means is every medical professional knows, but I have 0 legal rights to request accommodations at work, seek NDIS support when I'm struggling due to autism symptoms, and adult education services provide me with 0 help.

I was told the reason I didn't get a full proper diagnosis is because the government wouldn't cover me because I wasn't struggling enough, and my parents couldn't afford it out of pocket. I've since found out this is untrue and it would have been completely free because I was under 18.

I'm currently looking into a proper assessment as I really need the supports available. But it seems like the only options are telly health stuff which I'm super uncomfortable with. Does anyone know anyone within Tasmania that does in person assessments? It also really sucks how much this seems it's going to cost but I've accepted there's no way around that.

After the Beaker Street debate last night I've been inspired to do some debating again, but can't find a club or competition to join.

My friends and I did debating all throughout high school and had the best time, and I became a much better public speaker and conversationalist because of it. I'd love to try the old school debating competitions again, with the timer and the rebuttals and everything. It's nostalgic for me and I enjoy the competitive element.

I've had a search around and couldn't find anything suitable. I'm not as interested in broader public speaking (Rostrum or Toastmasters) and I've been out of school for years (Tasmanian Debating Union).

Anyone know of anything suitable?

With the recent confirmed cases of bird flu in Tassie, I thought I'd give a heads up to fellow cat owners about the risk to their cats.

Cats are highly susceptible to the H5N1 virus (bird flu), and unfortunately, it has a mortality rate of up to 70%. Symptoms include loss of appetite, lethargy, fever, eye or nose discharge, sneezing, struggling to breathe, blindness, and neurological symptoms such as tremors, seizures and loss of coordination. There is no vaccine for cats, and not much in the way of treatment for the virus. However, you should still take your cats to the vet if they start showing symptoms.

What else you can do:

• keep your cats contained; indoors or in a catio to keep cats separated from potentially infectious animals and animal droppings

• avoid feeding uncooked meat and dairy products

• disinfect yourself and clothes/shoes before entering your home/interacting with your cat if you've been in contact with livestock or sick animals, or have been in areas where birds gather, such as bird feeders

• report sick or dead birds (and other animals suspected of carrying bird flu) to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 or report online at https://nre.tas.gov.au/biosecurity-tasmania/animal-biosecurity/animal-health/poultry-and-pigeons/bird-flu/report-sick-or-dead-birds

Please keep your pets safe!

Source: https://www.webmd.com/pets/cats/bird-flu-in-cats

Hey all you lovely people! :)

After years of living on the mainland I'm looking to move back to where feels like home. 32m if that helps :) looking at areas in the north so far but might consider else where depending on how the housing market goes.

How is the job market going these days? I have management, farm work and machine operating experiences from jobs here, wondering how easy it would be to find a job doing something like this?

Would also love advice on pubs with 8 ball tables because that's one of my hobby's if it has a culture around it.

Thanks in advance :)