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…
New pokies policies will make things worse for problem gamblers, Tasmania’s gaming commission says
The Tasmanian government’s new poker machine policies will “take Tasmania backwards” on harm reduction and make things worse…
Safety fears spark calls for better protections for Neil the seal
As Tasmania’s favourite seal, Neil, continues to grow in both size and popularity, wildlife advocates and a local…
Viral fame could be dangerous for Tasmania’s Neil the seal and his fans
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Like plenty of local boys before him, Neil has come home to the…
Australia’s healthcare system still weighted towards male experience, women’s health experts say
Heidi* was pregnant with her second child, extremely nauseous and struggling with “unusual” skin symptoms when she sought…