Editorial

Waypoints
More information on field naturalists’ outing, a winner of the 40 Degrees South competition, coast-to-coast running, and a new film festival.

The Irreverent Evers: On False Starts and Fixes by Nick Evers
Tasmania’s summer carnival season has always produced action – and controversy.

Wine: Brothers in Wine by Mark Smith
The story of one of Tasmania’s longest established commercial vineyards, and of the two extraordinary men who made it happen.

Portfolio: Matthew Newton
Matthew Newton came to Tasmania as a canoeist and stayed on as a photojournalist.

The Night Sky: The Magellanic Clouds
Stargazing on summer evenings

Why the World Begins Where It Appears to End by Mike Jenkinson
From ‘Lactos’ to ‘lyrebird’, our encyclopaedia-in-progress, Tasmania: A Trivia Trip.

Almanac
What’s on where, and when – and numbers to call for further information.

Adventures
Ecotourism and adventure travel opportunities.

Parting Shot: High fashion and photographers, Lindifarne, mid-1890s.

Hidden Treasures in the Huon Valley by Willie Simpson
A journey of diversity and discovery south of Hobart.

Thylacinians on Tour by Peter Hay
As played by these Tasmanians, cricket is a celebration of life.

Heroes on Foreign Fields by Robert Cox
Tasmania produced winners of the Victoria Cross out of all proportion to its population.

The Princess and the Seal Pup by Danielle Wood
The story of a Tasmanian girl, an émigré Russian prince, and a campaign to protect marine mammals.

Designed to Succeed by Angela Griffiths
Tasmanian designer Leasa Shea’s success is based on experience.

More Than a Brewery – a Tasmanian Icon by Robert Cox
Cascade is a part of the fabric of Tasmanian life.

Tasmania’s Cornish Connection by Michael Manhire
Launceston, Tasmania, is the ‘daughter town’ of the ancient capital of Cornwall.

Roger Smith – Open All Hours by Sheila Burchill
This entrepreneur has a successful record to support his vision for Tasmanian tourism.

Saving a Tradition by Tony Walker
A sympathetic restoration has preserved the grand home of one of Tasmania’s ‘gentlemen’s clubs’.

Dave Watts – Wildlife Photographer by Anna Knee
Acclaimed wildlife photographer Dave Watts is returning to his English homeland, but leaves a rich pictorial record of his years based in Tasmania.

Christmas Comes But Once a Year by Paul Cullen
Our resident writer-chef’s suggestions for a Christmas feast.

The Troglodyte King With an Orange Crown by Ricky Eaves
The West Coast character who mines one of the world’s rarest and most spectacular minerals.

Hobart’s Café Society by Michael Catchpole
A story about photographers, cafes and calendars.

Pinhole Photography by Max Samuelson
The mill worker who makes his own cameras and takes them into the field.

A Taste of Pig by Geoff Dean
Have you heard the one about the university lecturer and the pig farmer?