Animal welfare claim launched against Tasmanian salmon industry by Animals Australia
Animals Australia is calling on Biosecurity Tasmania to launch an immediate investigation into what it says are serious…
Tasmania confirms first case of deadly bird flu strain H5N1
Tasmania has confirmed its first case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu that has impacted wildlife across five…
Hiring changes at Tasmanian health department spark fears for patient outcomes
A mental health clinic leader in Tasmania’s north-west has called the government’s move to “declassify” some positions in…
Fifth-generation family farm at a standstill due to PFAS, sewage contamination
The future of Kate Tucker’s family farm is as murky as its waterways, which are sullied with sewage…
Neil the seal’s damage bill and management costs revealed
Neil the elephant seal has become a “wildlife icon”, bringing immense joy to fans in Tasmania and around…
Tasmanians letting fitness regimes slip as cost-of-living pressures rise
For Hobart teacher Mary Holton, health means everything. She started feeling the squeeze from cost-of-living pressures when fuel…
Antarctic station discovers its shipping containers floating away on iceberg after blizzard
From the air, they look like seven little ants on a torn piece of white paper. But a…
The Friends’ School denies discouraging parents from telling victims about deepfake incident
A Tasmanian private school criticised for its handling of an AI deepfake incident has denied it ever tried…
Beaconsfield mine rescue continues to defy belief two decades on
Brant Webb is cracking jokes and taking photos with star-struck tourists from the mainland. Standing only metres away…
Invasive long-spined sea urchin found on Tasmania’s west coast sparks fears for marine habitat
The discovery of a long-spined sea urchin on Tasmania’s remote west coast has signalled a critical new expansion…
Tasmanian treasurer to consider slashing high-earner public servant retirement payments
The Tasmanian government is considering slashing the superannuation payments given to some high-earning current and retired public servants…
Australian workers find it harder to change jobs, with concerns AI will cause further disruption
Hairdresser Lisa Seeger is feeling the impact of a tough jobs market. “I’m a sole income, single parent,…