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| Can design save the world? |
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Many Tasmanians will have memories of Terrapin Puppet Theatre visiting their school, but how are their famous puppets created and how are they contributing to sustainable design practices in Tasmania? To find out, join Breakfast's Ryk Goddard and Terrapin designers and collaborators for behind the scenes event Can Design Save the World? at TMAG on Wednesday 13 October. |
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| Launceston COVID exposure site sparks isolation for close contacts |
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Tasmanian health authorities have identified close and casual contacts of a COVID-positive Launceston teenager and say the likelihood of further cases is "quite high". |
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| Will your property be underwater in the future? |
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High tides, storm surges and climate change may mean your home could end up under water in the years to come. There's a new online modelling tool that allows you to see what this might look like. Morning’s Leon Compton finds out more about what this means for Tasmania’s future. |
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| Why is spring always so windy in Tasmania? |
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Spring has sprung and Tasmanians are enjoying the blossoms. But on some days people may also be reaching for something to tether to. Why does the prettiest season often bring destructive gale-force winds? |
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| Gardening Australia Diary & Calendar Giveaway! |
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To celebrate the 30th anniversary of ABC Gardening Australia magazine we are giving away three prize packs, including the new 2022 calendar, diary and a copy of the bumper anniversary issue. For your chance to win, email us your top Tassie gardening tip – the best three entries will win a Gardening Australia prize pack. Make sure to send in your entries by midnight Tuesday 12 October. Don’t forget – we’re on the lookout for our new gardening talkback experts, so if you’ve got a great tip why not sign up here? |
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| Smokers more likely to contract COVID-19 |
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Unvaccinated smokers may overwhelm our hospitals as they are more likely to catch and die from COVID-19, according to medical experts. With Tasmania's high smoking rates Smoke Free Tasmania is urging smokers to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Ryk Goddard investigates further to find out why you or your loved ones may be at a higher risk. |
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How to look after the environment when you're out bushwalking |
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Mel Bush talks with our resident bushwalking expert John Ralph on Evenings about caring for the environment when you are out walking in the Tasmanian bush. |
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Mercury build-up in humpback whales, fur seals and petrels causes concern |
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Scientists are calling for further mercury monitoring after detecting the chemical in humpback whales foraging in the Southern Ocean. What's causing it to appear and how does it impact our marine life? |
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Hetty McKinnon’s sweet and sour vegetarian spin on a classic dish |
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Sweet and sour is one of the most iconic sauces in Chinese cooking and is easily paired with veggies. This version made with eggplant is nice and crunchy yet soft and creamy on the inside – perfect! |
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