Chris and his girlfriend, her sister and a friend had just arrived on the Three Capes Track by boat, ready to take on the four day walk when they were contacted by authorities and directed to hotel quarantine. He joins Lucy Breaden on Drive to discuss what that moment was like. 

HEAR THEIR STORY

The historic Trailside Museum near Tasmania's Cradle Mountain was recently destroyed by fire following a recent restoration of the building. It was about 90 years old and once held memorabilia relating to Cradle Mountain, but those exhibits had been removed and were not destroyed. Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the fire. 

WHAT HAPPENED?

How much can Tassie raise in one day? That's the challenge we are setting for the Giving Tree Giveathon! 

We're hosting a very special all-day fundraising event for the Giving Tree Appeal on Wednesday 9 December - The Giving Tree Giveathon.

Tune in across all our local programs for our on-air Giveathon – an all-day 'radiothon' with prizes, auctions and challenges as we see how much Tassie can raise in one day for those in need over the holidays.

Plus, be a part of the Giving Tree action by hosting your own event at your workplace or school with a dedicated online fundraising page.

JOIN THE GIVEATHON!

Christmas is almost here and this is the time we would normally start making holiday plans and (if you're super organised) putting together the present-buying list. But after a difficult year, what are some gift ideas that will make an impact, without breaking your budget?

SEE THE IDEAS

Despite Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's call for a post-lockdown baby boom, Australia's birth rate is still declining. But in Tasmania, numbers are on the rise.

TASSIE BABY BOOM

ABC Radio Hobart are excited to be Media Partners for Hobart's newest performance and arts festival, Burning Desire. Running over the last two weekends in November, there is something to satisfy everyone's cultural desires with 17 events and 39 performances including theatre, music, dance and more.

With a line-up featuring over 100 Tasmanian artists in event spaces across Hobart, Burning Desire is throwing a spotlight on Tasmania's finest arts, performance and music talents and is kicking off this weekend. See the full details and line-up here. 

MORE DETAILS

With more of us using COVID-19 as an excuse to have an outdoor adventure, there are a few unwritten rules worth knowing before hitting the road. 

KNOW THE RULES

It's Ausmusic month and to celebrate, Your Afternoon with Helen Shield is featuring an exciting mix of up and coming Tasmanian acts – with live music throughout November. Plus, all ABC Hobart programs will feature Tasmanian music every day across the month too.

Check out some of the acts who've already stopped by, and tune in every day this November from 1.30pm for more special LATC performances. 

TUNE IN HERE

Grace Tame was sexually abused by her schoolteacher but denied the right to speak publicly about it. The Tasmanian Australian of the Year is now determined to shine a light on the "insidious, ugly thing" that is child grooming and sexual abuse.

GRACE'S STORY

The warm weather means it is the perfect excuse to take your meals outside with you. We've put together 15 picnic-perfect recipes for you to try this summer. 

GET COOKING