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Tasmania rocks
Pamela Wade tracks along the shore of the turquoise Tasman as she walks the Bay of Fires.

Tasmanian child sex case costs minister her portfolio
A scandal over a 12-year-old Tasmanian girl who was prostituted by her mother and a male friend has claimed a political scalp.

Motorsport: Rohrl and classic 911 head to Targa Tassie
Porsche racing great Walter Rohrl is heading down under in a classic 911 racecar to contest the tough Targa Tasmania.

Don't miss: Longford Revival Festival
From 1953 to 1968, historic Longford was an iconic motorsport destination.

Games, ghouls and high teas: All part of a transtasman cruise
There's plenty to do on and off a cruise ship, finds Shandelle Battersby, and the attentive staff make cruising even better.

Auckland sends second rescue boat to Brisbane
Sealegs International is to deploy a second rescue craft in Brisbane.

Tasmania may become world's first 'smoke-free' state
The Australian island state, which already has some of the world's strictest anti-smoking laws, is considering banning tobacco altogether.

Yachting: No repeat of '98 say organisers
Sydney to Hobart organisers don't believe conditions will be as dangerous as those encountered during the tragic 1998 race.

Female postie bids to row Tasman solo
Anamarie Ewins wants to deliver another sporting milestone for New Zealand and become the first woman to row solo across the Tasman.

Jessica Watson sailing home to fame and fortune
Teen sailor Jessica Watson could be set to cash in when she returns from navigating the globe solo

NZer feared drowned off Tasmania
Australian police hold grave fears for a New Zealand fisherman missing off the coast of Tasmania.