Could the two new Spirit of Tasmania ferries be used for crisis accommodation or as party boats until a suitable dock is built in Devonport? Here's what you suggested to us.

Tasmania JackJumpers CEO Christine Finnegan outlines vision for Tasmanian WNBL team.

After a more muted affair this year, the organisers of the iconic Dark Mofo festival in Tasmania are ready to make their return in 2025. Here's what people can expect.

When theremin player Miles Brown was invited to play on the Play School Not Too Spooky Special, at first he thought the email was a hoax. But even six-foot-eight men who "bear a strong resemblance to Nosferatu" aren't going to pass up a cuddle with Big Ted.

At 6:30pm on Friday 8 November 1974, Countdown burst into loungerooms all over the nation and set the music scene on fire. 50 years on, the ABC is inviting you back to the party to celebrate the little Aussie show that became a global phenomenon. 
 

Premiering at 7.30pm on Saturday 16 November on ABC TV and ABC iview, Countdown 50 Years On will bring the glory days of the 70s and 80s rocketing into the here and now. 
 

Hosted by Myf Warhust with Tony Armstrong, the special birthday event is set to combine juicy behind the scenes stories and interviews from Countdown’s original 13-year run, with never-before-seen archival footage and electrifying live performances from some of our biggest stars.   
 

Also, don’t miss Countdown’s Top 20 Greatest Moments, hosted by James Valentine, across the country on ABC Radio on Saturday 9 November at 6pm AEDT.  

How do you know that your old microwave is safe? When should you send it to the junkyard? Joel Rheinberger explores this and other microwave safety tips. 

A delicious and substantial salad for hot nights.