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Advances in technology are so exciting, but all too often it’s difficult to keep up with those changes. Not so on Bruny Island! If you own a Tesla car you can now visit Bruny Island and be assured of being able to get off it. The Adventure Bay store recently installed a Tesla charging point….

Signs in Eggs & Bacon would need to be changed if vegans get their way. Photo: Rachel Pannett/The Wall Street Journal Well, according to the “People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals” (PETA), “Eggs and Bacon Bay” in the Channel region of southern Tasmania is an unwholesome name, and is one that conjures up the…

Driving through Great Bay this morning … had to stop and shoot the scene … scudding clouds and sheets of rain in the distance. Even on an overcast day, Bruny is magic.

Our beautiful region is the type of place which naturally attracts the creative. The diverse range of scenery and unspoiled nature of the Channel region not only inspires creativity but also contributes to the development of our community and the diversity of people who settle here. Unsurprisingly, many artists who discover the Channel make their…

There are many reasons to visit the d’Entrecasteaux Channel region, south of Hobart. Nestled along the beautiful waterway are villages and beautiful spots, perfect for a day or two of exploring. For the perfect day out, pack a picnic accompanied with a bottle of bubbly and some beautiful handmade chocolates. You forgot to bring the…

Sunday morning and after four weeks of absolute mayhem with our renovation nightmare we decided it was a good morning for breakfast out. We couldn’t travel too far from home so we thought we’d try “The Hairy Giraffe” on the Channel Highway in Margate. The café occupies an old church next door to the Margate…

It was an absolutely spectacular morning on Bruny Island today … sunny but a late winter chill adding freshness. Plenty of mothers-to-be hopping around with very young joeys peering out into the chill from the warmth of their mum’s pouches. We shot a quick video … lovely to see the daffodils adding a splash of…

The fourth biennial Bruny Bird Festival is being held from 14 to 17 October 2016. Popular with visitors from around the globe, the Festival this year brings experts and enthusiasts together for what promises to be a rich experience for all involved. The Festival offers everything from talks through to guided tours all in the…

The “Kettering Incident” is a TV murder mystery series which was shot in southern Tasmania. It has just won a major award in Paris. According to the ABC news web site: Tasmania’s The Kettering Incident series wins international award at Series Mania festiva Related Story: The Kettering Incident premiere sets scene for Tasmania’s Dark Mofo…

For many, a trip to Bruny Island is a daytime affair. They miss out on what makes Bruny really interesting …. the amazing nocturnal activity. After dusk the wild things come out. From penguins to possums, all sorts of interesting creatures prowl, play and forage. These little animals are Tasmanian eastern quolls and are relatively…