Hi all,
I have a last-minute flight tomorrow night from Hobart. I'm currently in Launceston. The Kinetic busses are booked out tomorrow according to the website!
Are there any other ways to get to Hobart?
The flight is in the late evening.
Other than the headliner, how are we feeling about the state budget?
The goal from Abetz is “operational efficiency” for a “sustainable future”.
Treasurer Eric Abetz has outlined around $1.5 billion in budget cuts over the next four years to balance the state's budget.
Tasmania will run a $596.7 million operating deficit in 2026-27, and surpluses in the following years
What is George town like to live. I have heard it's low socio economic and there is a drug issue. Is it safe? The geography and peace attract me but other aspects don't.
Any tips appreciated.
CEPU union standing up for their members and the Tasmanian community.
We bought this place in Glenorchy just over a year ago with the view of retiring there in a couple of years. As can be seen there's some solar set up. At the time of sale I didn't really look in to what we had and have no idea about solar. We're not living in Tassie as yet either so there's no rush to worry about it.
I'd love an idea of what system this is as far as output could go, what we could expect from it. My understanding is one of the panels has been disconnected due to a fault but otherwise I've not heard that there's any issues. Can you tell what we are looking at? Cheers.
Did I hear correctly on ABC News tonight that the state government is ending the stamp duty exemption for first home buyers?
Hey 👋🏻
I'm thinking of coming down from NSW to Tasmania with my husband for a little holiday.
I'm keen to do a multiple day hike but don't know where to start looking.
We are active people that aren't scared of a challenge but would also like to have moments of calm throughout.
Just seeing if anyone on this sub has any good ideas or has done one before and has any recs.
Thanks! ☺️
📸 Drew Latham
- Official route: 6 days (if you want to pace through), 7 days (most hikers follow this option), 8 days (if you need a rest day, recommended for first-timers or ones feeling not super confident)
- Distance: ~86km, one-way.
- Elevation: 6,686m total
- Grade 5 (very tough, at times unreasonably frustrating, prepare for waist-deep mud, do not attempt alone, make sure that you can row a very heavy boat across an inlet)
This is an adventure trail. It has everything - spiky overgrowth to push through, sand, pebbles, alpine mountain, multiple waist-deep river crossings, rowing, skipping over (or swimming through, if you wish) waist-deep mud. So much fun!
Photos for inspiration/motivation.
Research carefully, learn tips from previous walkers and prepare well. Not a trail you can YOLO.
Full walker's notes: https://www.doafitzgerald.com/p/south-coast-track-tasmania-walkers
Hawthorn have been given their marching orders and Hobart are getting its own AFL team- The Hobart Devils.
Will Launceston now get its own AFL team or perhaps a NRL team? Kinda of a waste of a stadium in Launceston and also not fair for Launceston peeps and anyone north of Campbelltown not to.
Hi all
I have been working towards the goal of getting work.
I have enrolled in three courses “short ones”
And completed two other courses in the meantime.
I have been applying through agencies,seek,indeed, job hubs and walk ins through in person hand ins.
But today really got me kinda gave me a let down.
I applied for two jobs yesterday and it was an immediate rejection.
Both were fast food.
I actually thought with my new resume with my new skills I acquired would have at least would have given me a head start in that position not to be immediately denied.
Especially when it was a no experience positions.
But I’m still trying to be positive and keep upskilling till I get somewhere.
Hey lads,
Planning on doing the overland track when the missus and I are both off work (July) we are both 20 and are quite fit (Im preparing for a guided Mount Aspiring Summit in OCT as well as do amature MMA)
However we are both inexperienced in winter walks other than a snowshoeing trip we did in japan unguided.
So a few questions.
We have all the gear for alpine conditions (mountaineering) and a Garmin just in case
Overall I want her and myself to be safe as well as get experience in these conditions for future adventures we do so any advice or insights to the track in this time frame would be amazing.
Hey guys so I’m finally planning a trip to Tassie. I have a work conference that I’m flying in a few days early for, and want to take full advantage. I have some non negotiables, and I’d like help with the rest!
This isn’t until October.
Landing: Saturday morning in Launceston.
Leaving: following Sunday midday from Hobart.
Conference: Hobart Thurs, Fri, Sat.
Hotel booked in Hob from Wed night - Sun morning.
Those above points are booked already.
A couple friends live around Launceston that I want to spend time with the first weekend. Saturday one has offered to show me around town. I’d like to sleep at cradle mountain Sat & Sun, hike all day Sunday (friend wants this too) and leave Monday morning to start exploring the rest of Tassie.
I’ve been looking at the map and have some thoughts:
Saturday: explore towns around Launceston region with friend (I’ll let her lead this day, she has some recommendations) & maybe visit Tassie Devil conservation at night
Sunday: long hike / enjoy cradle mountain
Monday:
- wake up early and drive to; Ocean Beach > Macquarie Heads > Queenstown > Lake St Claire > Richmond (sleep here).
Tuesday:
- head to Bruny Island and spend the day there. Not sure whether to sleep here too.
Wednesday:
- hotel already booked in Hobart, but no idea where to go for the day.
To complicate things: I also have a friend from NSW who originally was coming with me, but after some delays for various reasons and putting a hold on being sure on whether they could come, they’re now thinking to meet me Monday and leave Wednesday. I have noooo idea how to tie this into the trip, whether it’s even possible, or if it’ll take some fun out of the trip due to logistics. Eg where do they land? Where will we meet? Will they want to explore Hobart and will that be a waste for me if I’ll be there bc of the conference for 4 nights, or will I be too tied up to explore during those days? Is it advised against driving around any towns alone?
I’d love some help here in planning. I’m not interested in Mona. I love nature, fresh foods, local town experiences, exploring, seeing as much as reasonable, and do appreciate adventure and activities if it’s the place for it. Big bonus points if I can catch something cool like Aurora Australis or Bioluminescent Algae.
Hey guys, wondering if anyone would have any idea where I could go and see bats? Either in the wild or captivity. I dont want to touch them or anything (though I'd love that) just observe. I've never seen one in real life and I love them.
I know there have been a couple of nights around the state but they've either been on nights I can't attend of pass.
Thanks in advance for any leads!