They Said It

We left Scamander and it looked as though you were entering the doors of hell. - Councillor David Clement on the Tasmanian bushfire

Scamander Faces Regrets And Ruins

THE most destructive Tasmanian bushfire in years menaced the island's east coast last night, challenging fire authorities' message that defended property would survive.

Tasmania Heartbreak As Scamander Faces Ruins And Regrets

THE most destructive Tasmanian bushfire in years menaced the island's east coast last night, challenging fire authorities' message that defended property would survive.

Tasmanian Homes Lost As Fire Jumps River

HOMES burned last night in the small town of Scamander on Tasmania's east coast, after a bushfire swept rapidly down from nearby forests.

Full Steam Ahead For Surfers Chasing Title Glory

WHILE Newcastle Beach was buzzing with the excitement of Surfest last weekend, seven local surfers slipped out of town in pursuit of national titles at the Australian Surf Masters Championships in Tasmania. Event headquarters is Scamander Beach, which has a fairly good record for surf but the wat

Maroubra, Bondi Boys Hit The Surf In Tassie

THE Billabong Australian Titles are underway at Scamander, Tasmania. Three local surfers are represented in the NSW team - Steve "Steamer" Lane and Sunny Abberton, of Maroubra, and Bondi's Ben Webber. Abberton and Webber are competing in the Junior Division. Webber finished third