His advice to anyone planning a hike in Tasmania: research the route beforehand, carry a hard-copy map and emergency locator device, and "do an apprenticeship somewhere in the bush". "Spend some ...

Fires continue to burn in Tasmania's west, with multiple aircraft and ground crews involved in the effort to contain them — with authorities saying they "continue to liaise" with people who have ...

A two-way messaging emergency service is preferred," police said. The Western Arthur Range Traverse is considered one of Tasmania's most difficult multi-day walks. The man's death follows the ...