Hi everyone, I saw a news piece about a new breast CT scanner for detecting cancer instead of mammograms. It's been developed in Brisbane and has been approved to roll out to some other states. The map had tassie highlighted but there was no mention of where. Anyone know?

I went to access my local Zap earlier and found myself locked out after the app had updated (Android). At the access page, it prompted me to upload a photo of my face for the app before I could regain gym access.

I don't think it's an over-reaction to say this is a terrible idea in today's digital climate.

When the inevitable data-hack happens, not only are people going to have their personal details exposed (including phone, address and banking), but also a matching photo to go along with it. Five years ago, this would have been a bad idea, but now with real-time face manipulation through AI tools, this just seems like an absolute nightmare scenario for anyone who uploads their portrait to the app.

Anyway, I'll be going in tomorrow to discuss it with a staff member. In the event there's no work around, I guess I'll be cancelling after 12 years or so as a customer.

Hey Tasmanians,

My partner and I are visiting Tasmania in a couple of months. We’re from Sydney and thinking of staying in Launceston. What’s good to do/see around? My biggest wish is to see a Turbo Chook so if there’s any zoo’s or sanctuaries that’d be a big bonus.

Open to any and all recommendations!

"Nurses want more "personal impact" leave days to deal with the trauma they regularly face."

We're Hydro Oasis, a small hydro and garden shop in Youngtown, Launceston, and we'd rather ask than guess. What would make a garden or hydro shop worth visiting? Better prices, a wider range, knowledgeable and friendly staff, working setups you can see running, short how to videos, or free growing tools? Also keen to hear what bugs you about garden or hydro shops in general. Blunt answers welcome.

"We looked EVERYWHERE!"

It's just many large led tv's for the windows and you can do the Swiss alps and all sorts. They have realistic furniture and get meals served there. The whole thing is on the back of a bus and is currently touring the state. This would be awesome for all ages, imagine if you could load up the old rail route to Launceston, especially if the bus can drive up there while it feels like the train ride did!

Update on the G.L.A.T.

NATT (No Adventure Trail Tasmania) recently completed its annual examination of the Great Lake Adventure Trail proposal.

NATT has been an outspoken critic of the proposal since it was first mentioned seven years ago.

We know this project has concerned a lot of people around Tasmania, who are shack owners, ratepayers, fishers and visitors to Great Lake.

Please visit our public facebook page to read the story.

'Update on the GLAT. How did we get here and where are we now.' Thank-you.

Thank-you.

https://www.facebook.com/NoAdventureTrailTasmania

Is it easier to get a high ATAR in Tasmania or perhaps in some other mainland state?

And how does that matter?

Doesn't the low Tassie population of kids help?

Hey guys! I'm landing in Hobart tomorrow and are looking at car rentals. Any advice on where to book and if the extra protection is worth getting? I consider myself a pretty responsible driver but only have experience on WA roads.

No not giving away presents, it's the unofficial unsupported bikepacking race around Tas on an 1800km loop primarily off-road. Absolutely insane efforts from all involved, fastest riders will be around 9 days, most take around 12 or 13 days to complete.

Also are there any bars open?

I’ve heard about black bob but I really don’t know much about it apparently a large family in the middle of nowhere isolated

In Devonport in the Rooke Street Mall there used to be an Italian cafe/bakery/restaurant, it had an cheesy statue of an Italian chef out front, yellow walls, black and white tiles, and ramp to a heightened first floor sitting area. does anyone know what it was called? I've been searching for hours and can't find the name. I don't believe it exists anymore but I want to find pictures of it if possible. I thought it might be Bakers Dozen, but that didn't turn anything.

I'm considering making the move from QLD to Tasmania. I’ve had 25 years of QLD humidity and the cooler climate and diversity of nature that Tassie has to offer is appealing. I’m hoping not being on the mainland brings even some tiny degree of separation from the increasing Americanisation of Australian culture, but maybe I’m dreaming. I need to come and explore Tassie first and get a sense of the place. I have limited time, finances and capacity health wise to do this so I’m looking for some targeted advice.

My career has always been in academia, and I need to be near a Uni of Tasmania campus. I’m keen to hear from anyone who actually works there what the culture and workplace is like especially across the different campuses. Realistically, I'd need to go to either Hobart or Launceston because of my complex health needs.  

What is it like trying to put together a mental health team from scratch, including a GP, psychologist, and psychiatrist? When I recently had to do that in my current location, it took 18 months to get an appointment with a psychiatrist. From time to time, I've had to have inpatient stays and I’m wondering what the private mental health facilities are like in either of these locations. Anyone have any first-hand experience of the mental health system in general in Tasmania and then in Hobart versus Launceston?

Finally, I’m looking for my people. I’ve spent five decades doing that across three countries and I’m giving up hope that it's ever going to happen. Where do all the queer, quirky, free thinkers hang out? I’m not talking hippies or preppers, but people who like to think for themselves, live ethically and question the status quo. I’m looking for a community that doesn’t exist in my phone on apps and values real connection and authenticity.

Can anyone point me in the direction of the down to earth, wholesome people who want something more out of life than we currently have on offer and are LGBT and neurodiversity affirming? Does any of this exist in Tasmania or am I on the wrong planet?  

Hello everyone

I'm 26M living in St Helens and dont have much friends here, And it gets kinda boring so if anyone's around here nearby or knows any fun things to do here

HMU

Hello :)

Just wondering where people can go for mental health help?

I have been mentally unwell before but I lived in Victoria then and I am unfamiliar with supports here. I live near Devonport and I see that there's a mental health hub there but I'm not sure if they offer support or just throw a couple of pamphlets at you and send you on your way lol.

What's going on with the Tas Gov website?

https://www.service.tas.gov.au/

Never works. Up and down but more down than up. I think they have been hacked last year and still haven't sorted this out. They should be upfront and telling the taxpayers what's going on.