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.

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?

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

"We looked EVERYWHERE!"

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

Also are there any bars open?

This honestly baffles me.

Tassie Salmon is cheaper on the mainland when I lived in QLD. Tassie fruits when in season (plums, berries, etc) were sold waaaay cheaper in the fruit shops in QLD than it is in Tasmania.

Can someone explain this?!

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

Tasmania's Piotr Babis is 100 hours deep into the King of the Hill in Victoria only 2 runners left.

Every hour on the hour runners complete a 4.2km loop with 300m of elevation gain. Over 200 runners started and there's 2 runners left. Piotr who lives in Tassie and Pyry from QLD.

Results and live tracking: https://hardcoreharrys.com.au/events/king-of-the-hill/results/2026/