Bird flu detected on Macquarie Island in southern elephant seal and gull samples
Bird flu has been detected in a seal and a gull on Macquarie Island, a remote outpost halfway…
Renewable energy company wants to build 280-turbine wind farm on Tasmania’s west coast
On the numbers, the Whaleback Ridge wind farm proposal is enormous. With a planned capital spend of almost…
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…
Australia’s endangered eastern quolls have welcomed new joeys; after vanishing from the mainland for 60 years, the species is now breeding again in a rare conservation comeback
A study released 20 captive-bred eastern quolls at Tasmania’s 6,500-hectare Silver Plains conservation property. (Photo: Booderee NP) The…
ACCC approves sale of the Hobart Private Hospital to Catholic provider Calvary Healthcare
Catholic provider Calvary Healthcare has received approval from the corporate watchdog to buy Hobart Private Hospital, despite concerns…
Bicheno, Tasmania: Food and wellness guide to this little-known coastal town
A perfectly formed sandbar at low tide guides the way onto the craggy penguin colony, and after much…
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…
Sugar gliders not a major risk to swift parrots in Tasmania, new research finds
A new study has called into question the extent to which introduced sugar gliders prey on critically endangered…
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…
Expert explains why it’s ‘unusual’ a sevengill shark was involved in Bruny Island attack
Daryl McPheeI think it’s a very isolated event. If I was in Tasmania, I wouldn’t be particularly concerned…