iHeart Tassie - R U OK? Day

In this week's episode of iHeart Tassie, Olivia Hicks explores Tasmania's mental health for R U OK? Day.

iHeart Tassie - The Fight Against Puppy Farming

Last month, RSPCA Tasmania shut down operations at one of the state’s most notorious puppy breeders, Tasmanian Labradoodles.  Now, the organisation is looking to shut down all puppy farming across Tasmania.  In this episode of iHeart Tassie, Britt Aylen explores the local dog breeding industry, a…

iHeart Tassie - The Eslake Economic Equation

This week, John Fabris speaks to Saul Eslake about his damning report into the state's finances.

iHeart Tassie - The Wood Heating Conundrum

This week on iHeart Tassie, John Fabris explores the state's illegal firewood trade and the arguments for and against wood heating.

iHeart Tassie - Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness Month

July is Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month.  In this week’s episode of iHeart Tassie, Britt Aylen is joined by speech pathologist Nia Michellis and Tasmanian mum Nicole Davern to discuss what it’s like for Tasmanian children who are born with a cleft lip and/or palate.  You can find Nia's new…

iHeart Tassie - The Huon Valley Mid-Winter Festival's Final Wassail

For more than a decade, the Huon Valley Mid-Winter Festival has been a staple of Southern Tasmanian winters. Featuring pagan costumes, Morris Dancing, music, storytelling, and a giant burning effigy; it's brought many a tradition to the Huon Valley region. But this weekend, Big Willie will burn f…

iHeart Tassie - The Alternative Histories of William Crowther

In this week's episode, John Fabris explores the different re-tellings of the story of controversial former Tasmanian premier Dr William Crowther.

Bottom of the Class: Tasmania's Educational Inquiry

Tasmania has been put in the educational naughty corner when it comes to student outcomes. While not everyone agrees, a review is being launched to find out what's really going on and to make things better for our kids and  teachers.

iHeart Tassie - Exploring Tasmania's Energy

John Fabris breaks through the political 'fog' surrounding whether Tasmania's power prices are the lowest, are wind farms any good, is solar worth it for your home and is nuclear energy really an option.

iHeart Tassie - The State's Biggest ABBA Fan

In exciting news for ABBA fans, the beloved group’s world-famous 3D virtual reality concert ABBA Voyage may be on its way to Australia.  Blurring the lines between the physical and digital, the magic of the Swedish band is brought to life using the latest technology. In the lead up to the potentia…