In Tasmania, kids with ADHD or autism face long waits for assessment, late diagnoses, or sometimes slip through the cracks entirely. In regional Tasmania, the situation is even more acute. Recently, a team at the University of Tasmania has been working to change that, through radical collaboration. In this episode, we speak to Baxter Adams from the University Psychology Clinic - about how the clinic breaks through institutional barriers to help populations in need, while training the next generation of clinicians.

In Tasmania, kids with ADHD or autism face&nbsp;long waits for assessment, late diagnoses, or sometimes slip through the cracks entirely. In regional Tasmania, the situation is even more acute. Recently, a team at the University of Tasmania has been working to change that, through radical collaboration. In this episode, we speak to Baxter Adams from the University Psychology Clinic - about how the clinic breaks through institutional barriers to help populations in need, while training the next generation of clinicians.

iHeart Tassie: The Student Psychologists Changing Young Lives

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In just two years workers compensation claims for teachers in Tasmania jumped, they rose from 198 in 2023 to 249 in 2025.

Included in that figure is a huge increase in psychological injury claims and an increase too in physical injuries.

On this week's episode of iHeart Tassie, we speak to a Tasmanian teacher who's been in the job for 25 years.

Peta Maree Revell-Cook, who is also a part of the Australian Education Union, has shared her experience about the complex issue of school violence, including a situation that nearly made her quit, as her family watched her go from happy and resilient to barely coping. 

In just two years workers compensation claims for teachers in Tasmania jumped, they rose from 198 in 2023 to 249 in 2025.
Included in that figure is a huge increase in psychological injury claims and an increase too in physical injuries.
On this week's episode of iHeart Tassie, we speak to a Tasmanian teacher who's been in the job for 25 years.
Peta Maree Revell-Cook, who is also a part of the Australian Education Union, has shared her experience about the complex issue of school violence, including a situation that nearly made her quit, as her family watched her go from happy and resilient to barely coping.&nbsp;

iHeart Tassie: The Fight Against School Violence

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In this week's episode of iHeart Tassie, Ebony Abblitt takes a look at the trail running community across the state, which is seeing a huge boom in popularity. Speaking with members of the Her Trails Run Club, she explores why women are being drawn to the sport and the sense of community it can foster at the same time. In the extended version available on the station's website this morning as well, they dive into some of the physical and mental benefits, how it can help make women feel safer out in the dark, and the groups and events on offer to involve the whole family.

In this week's episode of iHeart Tassie, Ebony Abblitt takes a look at the trail running community across the state, which is seeing a huge boom in popularity. Speaking with members of the Her Trails Run Club, she explores why women are being drawn to the sport and the sense of community it can foster at the same time. In the extended version available on the station's website this morning as well, they dive into some of the physical and mental benefits, how it can help make women feel safer out in the dark, and the groups and events on offer to involve the whole family.

iHeart Tassie: Women Running the Trails

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This week on iHeart Tassie, Britt Aylen sits down with Tasmanian entertainer John X - who is currently treading the boards as Cal in Waitress up in Melbourne.

This week on iHeart Tassie, Britt Aylen sits down with Tasmanian entertainer John X - who is currently treading the boards as Cal in Waitress up in Melbourne.

iHeart Tassie: John X on Waitress, TV Ads, and Why So Many Talented Tasmanians Have to Leave the Island

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A group of volunteers has made headlines in recent months, after spending countless hours searching for missing persons lost in Tasmania's wilderness - finding the remains of missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer near Waratah, and more recently, a body believed to belong to Peter Willoughby at Underwood.

Jon Edmunds, president of Find Our Lost Loved Ones (or FOLLO) is now making searching for missing persons his mission.

In this episode, Olivia Hicks speaks with Jon about recent events, and what drives him to bring lost loved ones home.

A group of volunteers has made headlines in recent months, after spending countless hours searching for missing persons lost in Tasmania's wilderness - finding the remains of missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer near Waratah, and more recently, a body believed to belong to Peter Willoughby at Underwood.
Jon Edmunds, president of Find Our Lost Loved Ones (or FOLLO) is now making searching for missing persons his mission.
In this episode, Olivia Hicks speaks with Jon about recent events, and what drives him to bring lost loved ones home.

iHeart Tassie: Finding the Missing

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Judy Augustine speaks with Paula Wriedt and Michelle Dracoulis about online abuse and other issues faced by women in local government here in Tasmania.

Judy Augustine speaks with Paula Wriedt and Michelle Dracoulis about online abuse and other issues faced by women in local government here in Tasmania.

iHeart Tassie: Women in Council

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Think Tasmania and you're probably thinking produce, tourism, maybe modern art. But fashion? Think Melbourne or Sydney. For Emma Petterwood, that assumption is Romy the Brand's secret weapon. At just three years old, Petterwood's Hobart fashion label is thriving — showing at Australian Fashion Week, selling into the lucrative US market, and recently collabing on a piece with the Tassie Devils. In this episode, Gareth Thomson chats to Emma about how Romy came to be, and the unique ups and downs of doing business in the Apple Isle.

Think Tasmania and you're probably thinking produce, tourism, maybe modern art. But fashion? Think Melbourne or Sydney. For Emma Petterwood, that assumption is Romy the Brand's secret weapon. At just three years old, Petterwood's Hobart fashion label is thriving &mdash; showing at Australian Fashion Week, selling into the lucrative US market, and recently collabing on a piece with the Tassie Devils. In this episode, Gareth Thomson chats to Emma about how Romy came to be, and the unique ups and downs of doing business in the Apple Isle.

iHeart Tassie: The Fashion Label Sewing Up Devils Fans

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

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