Rob Shaw

Launceston

Sports Editor and Journalist at The Examiner

The Examiner sports editor, Launceston, Tasmania. Reporter of sport, supporter of Brighton & Hove Albion. Author of SHAW THINGS (https://t.co/cp4uWucz2B).

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Articles

Retiring sports editor Rob Shaw reflects on 22 years of Tassie sport

Oct 5, 2024 | examiner.com.au | Rob Shaw

It's the first day in more than two decades that I'm not a Tasmanian sports reporter, and I find myself writing about Tasmanian sports. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your areaBut why wouldn't I? Tasmania has had my back throughout that time, and it is only fair that I reciprocate.
Enjoy a bite-sized chunk of wilderness with short walks aplenty

Sep 14, 2024 | examiner.com.au | Rob Shaw

The walks around Lake St Clair offer bite-sized chunks of wilderness that satisfy the hungriest appetites. Pictures by Rob ShawTHE human population that gathers on the southern shore of Lake St Clair can be divided into two groups. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Alum Cliffs: Tasmania's natural wonder on a short stroll

Sep 7, 2024 | examiner.com.au | Rob Shaw

The view of the Alum Cliffs from Glenore Farm, Dunorlan. File picture by Phillip BiggsTHE cave-riddled terrain around Mole Creek contains countless natural wonders. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your areaDoubtless, many are yet to be discovered.
Enter alien territory and encounter Tasmanian triffids at Lake Dobson

Aug 31, 2024 | examiner.com.au | Rob Shaw

A group of pandanis loom menacingly like the titular aliens in John Wyndham's novel. Picture by Rob ShawJUST when you think you've seen most of what Tasmania has to offer, you visit a part of the state that feels like no other. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Abandoned ambition and locomotives lost to the ravages of time

Aug 24, 2024 | examiner.com.au | Rob Shaw

Lost to the bush, the walk along the railway line to Kelly Basin is perhaps the most elusive of Tasmania's Great Short Walks. Pictures by Rob ShawTHE vision of one man created the Tasmanian outposts of Crotty, Darwin, East and West Pillinger, but it was the same man's demise that ultimately doomed them all to a similar fate. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Shhhh! Don't tell the tourists about Dove Lake's secret companion

Aug 17, 2024 | examiner.com.au | Rob Shaw

Crater Lake might not be as well-publicised as Dove Lake, but it holds its own in the Cradle Mountain lakes stakes. Pictures by Rob ShawIN addition to providing the textbook Tasmanian national park showcase of Dove Lake Circuit, Cradle Mountain National Park also thoughtfully lays on a nearby alternative offering similar enjoyment for a fraction of tourists. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Strolling among Huon pine giants might not take long, but is well worth a trip

Aug 10, 2024 | examiner.com.au | Rob Shaw

The Huon Pine Walk is short and sweet, but fully deserving of its place among the Great Short Walk gang. Pictures by Rob ShawTAKING all of 20 minutes, but only if you dawdle, this 300-metre return boardwalk stroll is probably the easiest to both achieve and navigate in the Great Short Walk series. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Tramway ruins lead to Montezuma Falls, Tasmania's best waterfall

Jul 19, 2024 | examiner.com.au | Rob Shaw

The 104-metre high Montezuma Falls are Tasmania's highest (probably). Picture by Phillip Biggs, Hamish GealeGREEN would be heavily in demand were an artist to paint this walk. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
The Shaw Thing: Wild about latest Mersey mountain bike offerings

Jul 7, 2024 | examiner.com.au | Rob Shaw

Pausing to enjoy the lookout on the Raptor Ridge trail at Wild Mersey. Pictures by Rob ShawTo borrow some Strava terminology, Wild Mersey does not seem to get the kudos it deserves. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Hollybank plantation a fascinating backdrop for Great Short Walk

Jul 5, 2024 | examiner.com.au | Rob Shaw

Autumn colour at Hollybank Forest, which is home to one of Tasmania's 60 Great Short Walks. Picture: Scott GelstonThe unashamed purpose of Tasmania's great short walks is to seek out areas with minimal human interaction. Subscribe now for unlimited access.