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Earth Expo 2017

North

28 October 2017 - 29 October 2017

  Renewable energy and hemp have many synergies. Not the least of which is that they’re both 100% natural and part of the journey to building a sustainable Tasmania. Introducing: Earth Expo 2017: Tasmania’s own HUGE two-day…

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Vanishing Point II – From Surfing to a Senate Inquiry

South

28 October 2017

Vanishing Point is an arts/science collaboration to raise awareness about the issues surrounding plastics pollution in the oceans and its ecological, biological and social impact. Throughout the exhibition we are holding a series of public talks…

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Family Code Club (Launceston)

North

25 October 2017 - 13 December 2017

Ever wanted to learn coding with your kids, or another young person in your life, but haven’t known where to start? That’s what these events are all about! The idea is this: Bring along a…

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Sixteen Legs Screening (North)

North

25 October 2017

SIXTEEN LEGS was born and bred in Tasmania and we’re excited to finally bring it home. This premiere is the culmination of years of work to tell the extraordinary story of the unusual love life of…

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The Advancement of Knowledge – 175 years of the Royal Society of Tasmania

South

22 October 2017

On October 14 2018, The Royal Society of Tasmania will be celebrating 175 years. It is the third oldest Royal Society, with only the Royal Society and the Edinburgh Royal Society predating it. The lecture…

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Vanishing Point Unseen

South

21 October 2017 - 4 November 2017

Vanishing Point is an arts/science collaboration to raise awareness about the issues surrounding plastics pollution in the oceans and its ecological, biological and social impact. Throughout the exhibition we are holding a series of public talks…

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Art of Brewing

North

18 October 2017

Join head brewer from Van Dieman Brewing, Will Tatchell, for this fun and informative workshop on the art and science of brewing. Learn the science behind a good brew, the history of brewing and taste…

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Pub Crawl: an introduction to insects as food

South

17 October 2017

You are invited to The Quartermasters Arms, for an evening of talk and food – focused on insects. Enjoy three presentations on the science, economics and culture of eating insects – entomophagy. Including three courses…

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Energy Maker Fair

South

17 October 2017

The Energy Maker Fair is a ‘hands on’ day to celebrate, explore and create energy of all kinds. Costa Georgiadis, host of Gardening Australia, will be our special Guest Presenter! Tinker with ways to make…

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Sixteen Legs – Tasmanian Premiere Screening: BOFA Special Event

South

16 October 2017

“A playful, stunning documentary… as epically gorgeous as it is fantastically artful.” – Edhat Review, Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The feature length documentary film screening of SIXTEEN LEGS. This spectacular film project was born…

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Shell Questacon Science Circus Tassie Tour

Statewide

16 October 2017 - 12 November 2017

Australia’s greatest touring Science Circus is coming to Tasmania! The Shell Questacon Science Circus is a great opportunity for parents and children to share, discover and explore science together. You can encourage a fascination and…

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Tasmanian Wildlife Fair

South

14 October 2017

Following the success of the fair in 2014 and 2015 we are happy to announce the 2017 fair to be held on 14 October at Koonya on the Tasman Peninsula. With nearly 800 visitors to…

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