iHeart Tassie

This week, Ebony Abblitt speaks with two women who've forged change in our state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do Lorde and Olivia Rodrigo have in common?  Aside from both being global music megastars, they’re both also the proud owners of original artwork by local artist Brandi Salmon.  But how did Brandi go from working a 9-5 corporate job, to creating stunning paintings for some of the world’s biggest pop singers?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tasmania is second only to the Northern Territory for the number of heart related deaths per capita - this Red Feb, Olivia Hicks looks at what we can do to improve our heart health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 2 of iHeart Tassie for 2025 sees John Fabris sit down with Craig Farrell to discuss his extensive career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Considered by some to be the toughest downhill mountain bike competition in the world, Red Bull Hardline Australia returns to the Maydena Bike Park this weekend. But how did this international event find itself in Tasmania? And what have the participants been doing to prepare?  In this episode of iHeart Tassie, Britt Aylen talks to Hobart mountain bike racer Dan Booker about what we can expec...

In this episode of iHeart Tassie, we revisit some of our stories from the past year.  You can find all these and more in our podcast feed. iHeart Tassie will return in February 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Saturday 16th November, Kelvin Smith set off from the Hobart waterfront with two goals - to reach the top of kunanyi/Mount Wellington, and raise 40 thousand dollars for local charity Speak Up Stay Chatty -- all the while pushing a 240 kilogram piano.  In this episode of iHeart Tassie, Britt Aylen chats to Kelvin all about the Piano to Pinnacle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

John Fabris sits down with Government Minister Nick Duigan to talk about his move from a successful TV career to Tasmanian state politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on iHeart Tassie, John Fabris talks to Rosevears MLC Jo Palmer about her decision to quit news and enter the cut-throat world of Tasmanian politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tasmanian Craft Fair is the largest display, sale and working demonstration of all types of crafts in the Southern Hemisphere, held annually in Deloraine in Tasmania's north. In this episode of iHeart Tassie, Olivia Hicks takes a look at the popular event which kicks off on November 1. How has the craft fair grown and changed over the years? Why is it so popular? And what impact has it had on...

Seniors Week runs from October 14-20, with this year's theme "Connecting Generations". In this episode of iHeart Tassie, Isabella Gaylor explores how Tasmania's older generation can get involved in the Seniors Week festivities, and how we can all work towards building a more integrated society. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on iHeart Tassie, talking with entrepreneurial visionaries in this state. Errol Stewart weighs into the AFL stadium for Hobart and Stuart Webster unveils grand plans for ZooDoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on iHeart Tassie, John Fabris explores the already blossoming wine industry in Tasmania and its incredible expansion opportunities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the beginning of September, a series of strong cold fronts brought a dangerous mix of damaging to destructive winds, heavy rain, flooding and snowfalls to Tasmania. The severe weather caused widespread power outages, leaving thousands of homes and businesses in the dark.   During this time, the Tasmania State Emergency Service received 1,442 calls and responded to 900 incidents. In this episode...

This week, John Fabris sits down with Tasmanian Senator and JLN party leader Jacqui Lambie, and JLN state MP Andrew Jenner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of iHeart Tassie, Olivia Hicks explores Tasmania's mental health for R U OK? Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last month, RSPCA Tasmania shut down operations at one of the state’s most notorious puppy breeders, Tasmanian Labradoodles.  Now, the organisation is looking to shut down all puppy farming across Tasmania.  In this episode of iHeart Tassie, Britt Aylen explores the local dog breeding industry, asking how can you be sure you’re shopping ethically, when looking for a furry friend?  See omnystudio.c...

This week, John Fabris speaks to Saul Eslake about his damning report into the state's finances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on iHeart Tassie, John Fabris explores the state's illegal firewood trade and the arguments for and against wood heating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July is Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month.  In this week’s episode of iHeart Tassie, Britt Aylen is joined by speech pathologist Nia Michellis and Tasmanian mum Nicole Davern to discuss what it’s like for Tasmanian children who are born with a cleft lip and/or palate.  You can find Nia's new book, Clifford and His Cleft, here: https://keys-to-communicate-speech-pathology.square.site/childrens...

For more than a decade, the Huon Valley Mid-Winter Festival has been a staple of Southern Tasmanian winters. Featuring pagan costumes, Morris Dancing, music, storytelling, and a giant burning effigy; it's brought many a tradition to the Huon Valley region. But this weekend, Big Willie will burn for the final time. In this episode of iHeart Tassie, Britt Aylen is joined by Andrew Smith from Willie...

In this week's episode, John Fabris explores the different re-tellings of the story of controversial former Tasmanian premier Dr William Crowther. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tasmania has been put in the educational naughty corner when it comes to student outcomes. While not everyone agrees, a review is being launched to find out what's really going on and to make things better for our kids and  teachers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Fabris breaks through the political 'fog' surrounding whether Tasmania's power prices are the lowest, are wind farms any good, is solar worth it for your home and is nuclear energy really an option. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In exciting news for ABBA fans, the beloved group’s world-famous 3D virtual reality concert ABBA Voyage may be on its way to Australia.  Blurring the lines between the physical and digital, the magic of the Swedish band is brought to life using the latest technology. In the lead up to the potential coup, this episode of iHeart Tassie features Tasmania's biggest ABBA fan, Grace McCullum, who in 201...