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Oil spill in Launceston's Tamar River sparks calls for removal of abandoned boats

An oil spill in a major urban waterway in northern Tasmania has reignited debate about river management and removing "derelict" debris.

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) said the "likely source" of the spill in Launceston's Tamar River was the rusting wreck of the tugboat "Cape Bruny" — a boat that has angered locals for years and sparked court action.

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