A Tasmanian tourist boat operator says a male European tourist "was on his last legs" when he was pulled from the ocean during a dramatic rescue over the weekend. 

TasNetworks received approval from the Australian Energy Regulator to incrementally increase the price of tariff 41 until it aligned with tariff 31 last year. 

Tasmanian cherries are being sold online in hyped buying markets not unlike TV infomercials.

Wildlife experts are calling for more monitoring of penguin colonies to gain an accurate picture of numbers, following reports out of Bicheno of a sudden decline in penguins returning from feeding at sea. Nic Wardlaw, operator of the Bicheno Penguin Tours, tells Leon Compton on Tasmania Mornings.

Fifty years after his father Des first completed the Derwent River Big Swim, Michael "Murph" Renford has tackled the 34-kilometre ultramarathon event. The 63-year-old completed the swim in just over 7 hours and raised $52,000 for charity.

Two sets of walking shoes, sunscreen, dehydrated food and a rain and wind-proof jacket are some of the items Elise Smith packed for her assistance dog Lenny, who joined her for a 65-kilometre trek on the Tasmanian Overland Track. 

These easy Lebanese-style chicken skewers are perfect for family dinners and barbecues.