This year, we rallied Tassie to knit together and create hundreds of blankets to donate to people without warm shelter or clothing for Rug Up Tassie.
To be a part of this special appeal you just needed to knit 20cm wool squares – as many as you could! Then, they were dropped off to us for volunteers to join into blankets.
Thanks to all of your donations the total number has reached over
20,000 squares!
This will make over 800 blankets that the ABC will donate to trusted charities who help our fellow Tasmanians over winter.
So, what does 20,000 knitted squares look like? Watch the video on our Facebook page here.

There have been two high profile shark encounters in Tasmanian waters in less than a fortnight — does it mean there are more of the apex predators off the island's coast?
Experts have said while these types of encounters are infrequent, they are also not surprising.

Breakfast with Ryk Goddard is looking for Hobart families and households to join us in a climate change challenge.
We know that climate change is a problem, but what we can actually do to help? ABC TV's new program Fight For Planet A will be exploring this, and we want to share with Hobart the simple ways that you can make a real difference.
Ryk is looking for everyday locals who want to help in the climate change fight and reduce their carbon emissions, but just aren't sure how to do this.
We'll be asking them to take on some simple challenges, we'll share tips and tricks on how to reduce carbon footprints, and follow their journey as we discover the difference they can make with just a few small changes.
Are you up to joining us as a Hobart Carbon Challenger? Let us know!

Maria Island is famous for its wildlife and crystal clear waters. So as the pandemic closed off the island to tourists, what was it like to live there without human visitors?

Evenings with Edith Bevin has been looking at some of the best winter warmer recipes.
Rodney Dunn, owner of the Agrarian Kitchen, chats us through his favourite dessert, pear and walnut pudding. Find out all the steps, tips and tricks for this perfect weekend recipe.

Hobart's the Hope and Anchor is more than 200 years old and over the years has hosted inquests and court hearings as well as the usual fare.
It's turning 213 this year and we explored what has been a very colourful history.

If you're spending more time at home lately, you might be in for an unexpected shock when you get your next energy bill.
We explore what you can do about it.