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Pilot killed in Tasmanian mountain crash Nikita Walker, 30, a pilot with Par Avion, died when her twin-engine Britten-Norman Islander aircraft crashed near Federation Peak on 8 December 2018 in poor weather while on a routine run to pick up passengers.

Multiple fire warnings issued in central TasmaniaEmergency warnings have been issued for six areas in central Tasmania, with lives and properties at risk, as weather conditions continue to worsen.

Missing walker found at Woods PointVictorian hiker found alive and well at Jamieson campsite after police search.

"Off the Grid" with Jon and Suzy Muir16 - 20 Mar 2019 or 2 - 6 Nov 2019This is a rare opportunity to get up close with Australia's most accomplished adventurer, Jon Muir, as well as his wife Suzy, on this unique farmstay at their home where you will enjoy a hands-on experience learning about sustainable living, energy saving techniques and enjoy some bushwalking.

A trail closure on the AAWTThe Cascade Fire Trail between Cascade Hut and Tin Mine Huts is closed in March 2019.

Find your new favourite placeYoucamp is where you will step outside into a whole new world of amazing private land camping adventures.

Tasmanian lawsIn 2017 the High Court ruled that Tasmanian laws were unconstitutional. The Tasmanian government is now attempting to resurrect these failed anti-protest laws.

Turning wilderness into theme parksAfter the Tasmanian government pledged A$160 million to build a new visitor centre and tourism village on the edge of the Cradle Mountain heritage area, they added another A$160 million so that visitors will soon be able to arrive at Dove Lake in minutes using a cable car instead of taking a shuttle bus.

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