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New MMG mine lease approval near Rosebery about solving a 'protester issue', conservation group says

The Bob Brown Foundation says it is "taking urgent legal advice" following Tasmania's Resources Minister approving a contentious lease along an access road to the site of a proposed tailings dam.

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JackJumpers claim third NBL win in a row

The Tasmania JackJumpers continue to impress in their inaugural NBL season, defeating the Sydney Kings to grab their third successive victory

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View From The Hill: Aged care residents are paying for lessons not learned fast enough

Richard Colbeck had to face the music this week over attending the fifth test in his home state of Tasmania when he’d told the Senate COVID committee he was too busy working on the Omicron wave spreading through aged care to appear.

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Wildlife cameras help researchers understand Tasmania's native wildlife and feral species

A network of wildlife cameras across Tasmania captures 750,000 images of 150 species, and some of the information surprises researchers.

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Cameras may help protect Tassie wildlife

Researchers in Tasmania have captured 750,000 images of animals using a wilderness camera network dubbed one of the most extensive in the world.

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Aboriginal petroglyph sites damaged, advocates reject official assessment of 'natural forces'

Damage to two sacred Aboriginal art sites on Tasmania's west coast sparks renewed calls for harsher penalties and surveillance — with advocates rejecting a government explanation of what happened.

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Tasmania records 570 new COVID-19 cases

Tasmania has recorded 570 new COVID-19 cases, a drop from figures in recent days, and no additional deaths.

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Eighty-four coronavirus deaths recorded; Morrison backs slow reopening for WA – as it happened

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New probe into Tas Aboriginal rock damage

Tasmanian authorities have launched a new probe into damage to Aboriginal petroglyphs after finding natural causes were to blame for a dislodged carving.

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Coulthard to make TCR Australia debut

Fabian Coulthard will make his TCR Australia debut in Tasmania later this month.

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Tas reports one new virus death, 656 cases

Tasmania has recorded an additional COVID-19 death, taking the state's number of virus fatalities since the beginning of the pandemic to 19.

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A doco, historic tiara and a message from Down Under mark major milestone for Danish royal

Among hundreds of birthday messages and presents from around the world is one cheeky birthday card from Tasmania which will no doubt delight her.

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Lawn bowls BBQ burn victim has $1m win

A lawn bowls club in Tasmania will have to pay a volunteer who was burned in a barbecuing mishap $1 million in compensation after its court appeal failed.

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Tasmanian bowls club up for $1 million damages bill after losing appeal

A Tasmanian bowls club will have to pay out more than $1 million after losing its appeal against damages awarded to a bowler burned while volunteering at the club.

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Tasmania's Education Minister ill with COVID on holiday in France a week out from school returning

Tasmania's Education Minister is isolating with coronavirus in France just days out from the start of the school year, with Premier Peter Gutwein saying he is "happy to have a debate" about her right to take an "appropriate break".

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Tas premier defends minister's holiday

Tasmania's education minister has contracted COVID-19 while on an overseas holiday in the lead-up to the beginning of the school year.

ABC News

Tasmania's COVID-19 figures: Here are the state's latest stats

There have been no new deaths in Tasmania from COVID-19 related illness during the latest reporting period. Here's the latest pandemic snapshot.

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RSPCA fears Tasmania's racing regulations review will 'bury' animal welfare concerns

Animal welfare advocates want to see the corporate racing body separated from the racing integrity office, and are concerned animal welfare will not be at the forefront of an industry review.

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Nation records 69 Covid deaths as hospital numbers fall – as it happened

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COVID updates: All the coronavirus news you need in the one place — as it happened

Get up to speed on the latest coronavirus news happening across the country.

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Tasmania's Cattlemen's Challenge renews high country spirit and enthusiasm for future

Passion for high country traditions remain strong at Tasmania's Cattlemen's Challenge despite fewer competitors and fears smaller events run the risk of "fading away".

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Riverina woman's long distance Derwent River swim for mental health

Swimming for a cause: Brenda Norman swam for 20 hours in Tasmania's Derwent River to raise funds and awareness for mental health issues.

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COVID reveals Aust hospitals struggle

Victoria is spending the least on its public hospitals while South Australia's ambulance wait times have blown out, a new productivity report has revealed.

AAP

Virus-strained Tas nurses flag action

Industrial action is on the cards for nurses and midwives in Tasmania due to chronic understaffing issues exacerbated by COVID-19.

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Tasmania records 699 new COVID cases, a rise from yesterday's figures

Daily coronavirus cases in Tasmania rise to 699 from the 504 reported yesterday, but hospitalisations in the state remain steady.

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