‘Potential explosive hazards’ at Shackleton and Scott’s historically important huts in Antarctica
Old chemicals found inside two of Antarctica’s most significant historic huts could pose “potential explosive hazards”, a report…
University of Tasmania students open social enterprise cafe to help those going hungry
It might look like a regular cafe, but a new student-run business in Hobart’s CBD has a different…
Tasmania chosen to supply blood samples for global Parkinson’s disease study
Parkinson’s disease has often been referred to as an ‘old man’s disease’, but for one northern Tasmanian mum,…
Tasmania government apologises for display of autopsy body parts in museum without consent
The Tasmanian government has formally apologised for the practice of taking human specimens from post-mortem examinations without the…
Having a big sign at your house may be breaking planning rules. Here’s what you need to know
You would be hard pressed to drive five minutes across Tasmania’s capital without glimpsing a large corflute erected…
Sports minister admits he reneged on funding to football club after president sought bipartisan support
Tasmanian Sports Minister Nick Duigan has admitted he reneged on plans to give North Launceston Football Club (NLFC)…
Scientists find physical exercise can reduce risk of developing dementia
More Australians die of dementia than any other cause, according to a recent report by the Australian Institute…
Antarctic expedition to search for bird flu on Heard Island
Australia is the only continent not to have recorded the deadly strain of H5N1 which has killed millions…