In episode #34 of Spotlight on Tassie, Kaz chats with young local author, Elena Timms, about the upcoming release of her first novel, The King's Beekeeper, and how her own experiences influenced her writing. Kiah Wicks from 7 Tasmania News joins the team, speaking with Paula Gordon-Smith, President of Longford Blooms, about their 11th annual Open Garden Festival and Rare Plant Fair this month. Plus, Kaz and Tubes pay a visit to Government House for their 2024 Open Day, hearing from Executive Butler Leigh Millington, Building Assets & Heritage Manager Alan Wiltshire, Garden Managers Tara Edmondson and Dean Cornish, as well as  Lachlan McWilliams, Jackie Lowe and Sonya Mangazin from the kitchen, about everything that goes into maintaining the house.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.