About an hour’s drive north-east of Launceston, Scottsdale is the largest town between it and Tasmania’s east coast. It hosts several heritage buildings, and the Bridestowe Lavender Estate is ...

When Dismal Swamp opened back in 2004, there were hopes it would be the heart of tourism in Tasmania's far north-west, but its operation was troubled and has been left abandoned since 2019.

The nonprofit is hopeful their efforts will save the rats at the park and help clear up any stigma the rodents may carry.