Untamed, unconventional and dramatic - Tasmania's people, like its land, have their own idiosyncratic take on the rest of Australia's claims to fame, finds Chris Reed. And they like a good night out.

Wildlife biologist Nick Mooney says open cut mines in Tasmania could prove to be safe havens for endangered Tasmanian devils.

An Australian politician is refusing to apologise for warning of a Chinese invasion of Australia, after her leader's bizarre anti-China rant.

Australia's island state is a paradise for nature lovers and people who want to escape the modern day, writes Teresa Levonian Cole.

Formula One driver Mark Webber drives internationally but keeps returning to Tasmania.

Wellington Zoo is making a home for four Tasmanian Devils which are due to arrive there this week.

Graham Reid discovers the history and vibrant artistic culture of Tasmania's capital.

We round up some of the best places to stay when you're looking for a spot of luxury in the wilderness.

Crossing forests, moorland, hillsides and deep valleys, William Mackesy finds trekking in Tasmania blissful.

Australia's southern island is pretty big. A mountain bike helps Michael Van de Elzen to see some of its best sights.

I'm excited about visiting the Agrarian Kitchen, a farmed-based cooking school about 45 minutes from Hobart in Tasmania's Derwent Valley. I have heard so much about it.

Tasmania casts its food and beer spell over Mike Van de Elzen.

For Tasmania's miners and environmentalists, the devil is in the detail.

Graham Reid gets his fill of fine food and fascinating art on an uncrowded island.

Tasmania's Wilderness Gallery has put together a thought-provoking show on what was the world's largest carnivorous marsupial.

Kiwis miss a brilliant break if they don't visit Tasmania, writes Rebecca Gibb.

Hobart is the perfect place to wine, dine and immerse yourself in some art and culture.