In this week's episode of iHeart Tassie, Ebony Abblitt takes a look at the trail running community across the state, which is seeing a huge boom in popularity. Speaking with members of the Her Trails Run Club, she explores why women are being drawn to the sport and the sense of community it can foster at the same time. In the extended version available on the station's website this morning as well, they dive into some of the physical and mental benefits, how it can help make women feel safer out in the dark, and the groups and events on offer to involve the whole family.

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This week on iHeart Tassie, Britt Aylen sits down with Tasmanian entertainer John X - who is currently treading the boards as Cal in Waitress up in Melbourne.

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A group of volunteers has made headlines in recent months, after spending countless hours searching for missing persons lost in Tasmania's wilderness - finding the remains of missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer near Waratah, and more recently, a body believed to belong to Peter Willoughby at Underwood.

Jon Edmunds, president of Find Our Lost Loved Ones (or FOLLO) is now making searching for missing persons his mission.

In this episode, Olivia Hicks speaks with Jon about recent events, and what drives him to bring lost loved ones home.

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Judy Augustine speaks with Paula Wriedt and Michelle Dracoulis about online abuse and other issues faced by women in local government here in Tasmania.

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Think Tasmania and you're probably thinking produce, tourism, maybe modern art. But fashion? Think Melbourne or Sydney. For Emma Petterwood, that assumption is Romy the Brand's secret weapon. At just three years old, Petterwood's Hobart fashion label is thriving — showing at Australian Fashion Week, selling into the lucrative US market, and recently collabing on a piece with the Tassie Devils. In this episode, Gareth Thomson chats to Emma about how Romy came to be, and the unique ups and downs of doing business in the Apple Isle.

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Spencer Connelly was five-years-old in December 2012 when he and his older brother Fletcher were set on fire by their father.

His dad loaded open gas bottles into a car boot and lit a cigarette and left his boys alone..
Now 13 years on, and Spencer openly shares his experience with family violence and living with life-altering scars.

Olivia Hicks speaks with Spencer about his terrifying experience, his acting dreams and how he remains so positive.

And just a warning, this episode talks about family violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence or abuse, help is available through the Family Violence Counselling and Support Service on 1800 608 122.

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May 9th 2026 marks two decades since Brant Webb and Todd Russell were rescued from the Beaconsfield Mine. In this episode of iHeart Tassie, Ebony Abblitt speaks to Brant about his experience being trapped underground, and how it changed his life.

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This week on iHeart Tassie, John Fabris finds out all about a Hobart Beer Company that grew out of homebrewing and takes a look at all the ins and outs of homebrewing.

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In this week's episode, Ebony Abblitt speaks with the top dog of the state's incoming AFL team, Tasmania Devils CEO Brendon Gale. Learn more about Brendon's busy childhood on the North West Coast, and how the decision to take a gap year from university might be the best one he's made!

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This week Gareth Thomson takes a look at the history of the Junction Festival ahead of its 15th year. We'll hear from organisers and performers about what you can expect this weekend and next. 

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