Going hiking? Here's how to use a Personal Locator Beacon — and where to find them
When you go hiking, experts say a personal locator beacon should be a non-negotiable. So how do they work, and where do you ...
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The mild island with empty beaches, ancient forests and hardly any Britons
This island-state recently appealed to out-of-season tourists with a campaign of 'odd jobs', but it's worth the journey at ...
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Scaled course data
The following courses are ‘scaled’ each year: TASC accredited Level 3 and Level 4 courses Selected courses from the University of Tasmania’s High Achiever Program (HAP) and University Connections ...
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Syria to hike public sector pay by 400%
Salaries of Syria's public sector employees under toppled president Bashar al-Assad's regime put them below the poverty line.
Tasmanian authorities urge hikers to be better prepared following three helicopter rescues over the weekend
Tasmanian search and rescue helicopter crews were dispatched to three separate incidents at the weekend. Authorities are ...
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Helicopter joins search for walker missing for several hours on challenging South Coast Track
The South Coast Track is a challenging 85km journey that takes most walkers six to eight days to complete. “This walk is much ...
Hit list of ultimate weekend getaways in Tasmania
A short break in Tassie rewards with delightful discoveries. Here are some of the best weekend getaways in Tasmania for your ...
The epic walk that offers unlikely luxury in a remote corner of Tasmania
I was standing on a pinnacle of rock, surrounded by crashing waves, when grey clouds began to swirl above. It had been ...