Bumblebees have been buzzing around our state for 30 years - but where did they come from? And what do we actually know about our fuzzy friends?

Bumblebees have been buzzing around our state for 30 years - but where did they come from? And what do we actually know about our fuzzy friends?

An in-depth look at the stories that matter to Tasmanians.

An in-depth look at the stories that matter to Tasmanians.

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iHeart Tassie - The Secrets of Tasmania's Bumblebee Population

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Spencer Connelly was five-years-old in December 2012 when he and his older brother Fletcher were set on fire by their father.


His dad loaded open gas bottles into a car boot and lit a cigarette and left his boys alone..
Now 13 years on, and Spencer openly shares his experience with family violence and living with life-altering scars.

Olivia Hicks speaks with Spencer about his terrifying experience, his acting dreams and how he remains so positive.


And just a warning, this episode talks about family violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence or abuse, help is available through the Family Violence Counselling and Support Service on 1800 608 122.

Spencer Connelly was five-years-old in December 2012 when he and his older brother Fletcher were set on fire by their father.
 His dad loaded open gas bottles into a car boot and lit a cigarette and left his boys alone.. Now 13 years on, and Spencer openly shares his experience with family violence and living with life-altering scars.
Olivia Hicks speaks with Spencer about his terrifying experience, his acting dreams and how he remains so positive.
 And just a warning, this episode talks about family violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence or abuse, help is available through the Family Violence Counselling and Support Service on 1800 608 122.

iHeart Tassie: Spencer Connelly's Mission to Spread Positivity

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May 9th 2026 marks two decades since Brant Webb and Todd Russell were rescued from the Beaconsfield Mine. In this episode of iHeart Tassie, Ebony Abblitt speaks to Brant about his experience being trapped underground, and how it changed his life.

May 9th 2026 marks two decades since Brant Webb and Todd Russell were rescued from the Beaconsfield Mine. In this episode of iHeart Tassie, Ebony Abblitt speaks to Brant about his experience being trapped underground, and how it changed his life.

iHeart Tassie: Ballad of the Beaconsfield Miners - 20 Years On

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This week on iHeart Tassie, John Fabris finds out all about a Hobart Beer Company that grew out of homebrewing and takes a look at all the ins and outs of homebrewing.

This week on iHeart Tassie, John Fabris finds out all about a Hobart Beer Company that grew out of homebrewing and takes a look at all the ins and outs of homebrewing.

iHeart Tassie - Tapping In; The Rise of Stukies Brewing Company

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iHeart Tassie - The Secrets of Tasmania's Bumblebee Population

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