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In 1864, Tasmania imported brown trout for sport. 162 years later, it is building barriers to save a native fish reduced to just 6,000 individuals

For more than a hundred years, introduced brown trout have altered the freshwater ecosystems of Tasmania. In response, conservation teams are constructing artificial barriers to shield the native Swan galaxias fish. Their initiatives focus on maintaining viable populations, with new colonies sprouting in secluded, trout-free streams throughout eastern Tasmania to…

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Tasmania receive war chest for AFLW list build

Tasmania receive war chest for AFLW list build

The AFLW has confirmed the list establishment rules for incoming expansion club Tasmania, including player signing bonuses and draft concessions.

AFL chairman discusses 'meaningful change' for fixture

AFL chairman discusses 'meaningful change' for fixture

AFL chairman Craig Drummond has admitted there will be "meaningful change" to the fixture when Tasmania enter the competition in 2028.

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A Tasmanian man allegedly murdered his mother, but it’s not legally considered family violence. Why?

Last week, another Australian community was left grappling with the death of a woman, allegedly at the hands of a man.

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Power supply 'secure' after fire guts hydro station

A major hydroelectric power plant has gone up in flames, with fire crews working through the night to bring the blaze under control.

Sydney records warmest winter on record as Melbourne equals previous hottest temperatures

New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania just experienced their warmest-ever winters – and BoM says above-average temperatures expected to continue

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Bird flu could devastate Macquarie Island. Why are we removing the scientists we need to understand it?

Australia’s Macquarie Island lies deep in the Southern Ocean, about 1,500 kilometres southeast of Tasmania. This World Heritage-listed sanctuary is a haven for species such as elephant and fur seals, penguins, albatrosses and petrels, and a key site for wildlife researchers.

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Mid-season training centre move 'won't hurt' Devils

Mid-season training centre move 'won't hurt' Devils

Tasmania are preparing to start their AFL and AFLW life without a new $115 million high performance training centre.

A UK collector paid £62,000 for a mounted 'fox' head; X-rays revealed the skull of an extinct thylacine hidden inside

A UK collector paid £62,000 for a mounted 'fox' head; X-rays revealed the skull of an extinct thylacine hidden inside

A mounted animal head that appeared to be little more than an old, poorly made fox has turned out to be something extraordinarily rare. British collector James Cranfield paid £62,000 for the specimen at a UK auction after spotting a detail that other bidders had missed, its teeth did not…

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In 1951, an English couple moved with four children to roadless Three Hummock Island; they stayed until 2006 as most of its 7,400 hectares became protected

In 1951, an English couple moved with four children to roadless Three Hummock Island; they stayed until 2006 as most of its 7,400 hectares became protected

An English family settled on Three Hummock Island in 1951, living there for 55 years. Their self-reliant life shaped their experiences on the remote Tasmanian island. The island's landscape gradually shifted from pastoral use to formal conservation status. Most of the island became a nature reserve in 1978 and a…

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In 2009, a Sydney couple moved to a remote Tasmanian island; they stayed for nine years

In 2009, a Sydney couple moved to a remote Tasmanian island; they stayed for nine years

After nine years managing Three Hummock Island accommodation, John and Bev O’Brien faced unique challenges posed by the remote setting and extreme weather. Their steadfast commitment to preserving the island's rich wildlife was remarkable. However, after over a decade far from family, they made the heartfelt decision to return to…

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State gun ownership cap on the cards, if numbers align

State gun ownership cap on the cards, if numbers align

A state is expected to soon debate a proposal to restrict the number of guns a person can own as part of reforms sparked by the Bondi mass shooting.

Date set for start of jumping castle tragedy inquest

Date set for start of jumping castle tragedy inquest

An inquest into the deaths of six children in a primary school jumping castle incident has a confirmed start date after years of delays.

In 2019, A Tasmanian couple used a $1.6m bequest to buy Prosser River Reserve near Orford; years later, it held 11 at-risk species and 14 vegetation communities

In 2019, A Tasmanian couple used a $1.6m bequest to buy Prosser River Reserve near Orford; years later, it held 11 at-risk species and 14 vegetation communities

An inheritance funded the purchase of over 1,500 hectares of Tasmanian bushland, now named Prosser River Reserve. This vital conservation area safeguards eleven endangered species and fourteen plant communities. It boasts large patches of old-growth forest, crucial for sustaining native wildlife and carries deep cultural relevance for the Aboriginal community.…

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Morning Mail: Australians among hundreds caught in deadly Nepal floods, Meta settles landmark lawsuit, Tim Curry dies

At least 157 dead in Himalayan disaster; residents in Tasmania angry at planned AI datacentre

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‘Frequently fumigate the hen-houses’: how ancient Greeks and Romans tried to treat sick birds

Since the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu was first confirmed in Australian wild birds in June, it has rapidly spread around the continent – and among different species. The virus has been linked to the deaths of more than 1,000 crested terns in South Australia, as well as two dozen…

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‘Reluctant’ approval for Tasmanian datacentre sets marker for national battle

Concerns over planning process as George Town council gives go-ahead for 288MW AI factory despite opposition from locals

AI data centre approved despite community concerns

One premier hopes guardrails on AI technology aren't too tight, after a controversial data centre was approved by council.

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Tasmanian film and TV have had a stellar decade. So why is the state gutting its local screen body?

In April, Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff announced Brand Tasmania, Screen Tasmania and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery would be folded into the Creative Industries, Sport and Visitor Economy division.

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In 1995, a Tasmanian fisherman found a dead carp. What followed was a four-decade operation to remove nearly 50,000 European fish

A dead carp spotted in Tasmania's Lake Crescent in 1995 triggered a 28-year campaign to eradicate invasive European carp from Lake Crescent and Lake Sorell. Authorities removed 49,301 carp using radio-tagged “Judas fish”, nets, electrofishing and genetic testing. By 2025, surveys found no remaining carp, allowing officials to declare the…

Tasmania Devils aim high in maiden VFL finals series

The Devils locked in a top four spot after two crucial late season victories and have set their sights on doing some damage in the upcoming finals.

Last Australian state to make Easter Sunday a holiday

Easter Sunday will become a public holiday in every Australian jurisdiction after a state parliament vote that has been hailed as a win for workers.

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Bug-eyed ‘fox head’ bought for £50 at market uncovered as priceless ‘holy grail’ antique

The ‘extremely rare’ Tasmanian tiger head was first bought for £50 at an antiques market

'Real fears' for major smelter without new power deal

One of Australia's big four aluminium smelters is without a long-term power deal, with stalled negotiations raising questions about its future.

The Guardian - AU

Mine by Adam Ouston review – novel told in a single sentence is a hallucinatory reading experience

Ouston’s second novel follows a poet who is trapped in an abandoned mine in Tasmania while searching for inspiration for his ‘last great work’

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