Editorial

Vale: Joe Rose BEM by Jeff Thomas
A farewell to the acclaimed surrealist artist Joe Rose.

Launch: Tasmanian Base for New International Magazine
The launch of Sanctuary: a magazine focussing on the world’s endangered species.

The Irreverent Evers: Belgium and Others by Nick Evers
A bunch of good mates best ddescribed as engaging rogues.

Portfolio: Bill Wyman
How light, edge of light and night photography present new challenges for this photographer.

Wine: Pressing On by Mark Smith
A tale of two women who pioneered new wine regions in Tasmania.

SciTech: Tasmanian High Technology Spearheads Export Drive by Jessica Tyler
Tasmanian high technology makes inroads into world markets via the Hobart Technopark.

The Night Sky: Stargazing on Winter Evenings by Martin George
Where to see the Scorpion in the night sky.

Books and Writers by Robert Cox
Recent publications for Tasmanians of all tastes.

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

Parting Shot: Taking the plunge – Tasmanian style.

Tasmania’s Crown Jewel by Robert Cox
A glimpse of the Victorian splendour of Government House.

The Wild West in Winter by Ricky Eaves
Despite – or perhaps because of – the Roaring Forties, the West Coast in winter is something to clear the cobwebs.

Life as a Cultural Icon by Margaret Scott
The writer whimsically contemplates her unexpected fame as a TV star.

Painter, Writer, Poisoner by Peter Lockley
Thomas Wainewright, the famous forger-turned-artist, was probably also a murderer.

Tasmanian Fleece Turns Gold Once Again by Robert Cox
Innovative marketing drags wool out of the doldrums.

It’s Time to Try Fine Winter Fare by Paul Cullen
Hearty game dishes as an antidote to winter’s cill.

The Rusting Ghost of Munro Bight by Neil Vincent
Diving on the wreck of the SS Nord can be a voyage of discovery.

From Pit to Proscenium by Rod Smith
West Coast miners let off steam in a unique locally written play – staged in a pub.

Tasmania Police: Celebrating a Century of Service by Robert Cox
Part I: How last century’s rival constabularies became unified as Tasmania Police.

From the Apple Isle to the Big Apple by Robert Cox
Impressing the US: the work of eleven of our best artists.

The North Dundas Tramway by Lou Rae
Concluding the story of an innovative and imitated narrow-gauge railway.

Burrowing Crayfish by Anna Knee
Four species of our burrowing crayfish are under threat, but help is on the way.

Artist in Glass by Ricky Eaves
Inspired by the West Coast’s breaking waves, Graham Mace’s glass etchings are creating international interest.