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Eat the problem: sea urchin pest-to-plate funding urged

Harvesting sea urchins from ocean beds they are grazing to oblivion has been hailed as a success yet more needs to be done to keep populations in check.

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Tasmania’s Dark Mofo is back with a bang – and a car crash: festival announces 2025 program

After a year off, the often controversial art festival returns in 2025, having signed a new three-year funding deal with the state government

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Jane Rawson moved to ‘unspoiled’ Tasmania to outrun climate change, but the fearful questions followed

This is a ridiculous book. That’s not my opinion or choice of words. It is how Jane Rawson, the author, describes Human/Nature within its own pages. It’s a throwaway comment, perhaps one an editor would have questioned – the type of loose thread that could easily have been snipped with…

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Door ajar for 'fast-tracked' AFL stadium process

Tasmania's premier is seeking advice on alternative ways to progress the state's AFL stadium, after a report outlined cost blowouts and a tight time frame.

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Election Diary: Dutton flags intervention in what he sees as ‘woke’ education, but how much could he actually do?

Peter Dutton came perilously close to a DOGE moment on Monday night, when he was asked about getting the “woke” agendas out of the education system. Noting the Commonwealth government “doesn’t own or run a school”, Dutton told a Sky audience in Brisbane that people wondered why there was “a…

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Stadium still the goal as report sinks boot into plan

Proponents of a waterfront stadium to host a new AFL team say they are committed to the project despite a report estimating it will cost much more to build.

AAP

Battle over salmon farming law change spills into court

Bob Brown's environmental group has lodged a legal challenge against federal law changes to protect salmon farming in a remote harbour.

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Hawthorn should share Tasmania with Devils: coach

The Hawks and Devils can co-exist in Tasmania when the latter enters the AFL in 2028, according to Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell.

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Why does Leonardo DiCaprio care so much about Australian wildlife?

The actor was an unlikely ally in this week’s fiery debate over an endangered fish – and is, an insider confirms, ‘very engaged’

The Guardian - AU

Experts question Tasmanian salmon’s sustainability. What other tasty options do you have?

Barramundi, Murray cod, snapper or trout are all options for diners looking for alternatives

The Guardian - AU

Controversial bill to protect Tasmanian salmon industry passes despite environmental concerns

Critics say industry threatens the endangered Maugean skate and laws were rushed through with ’no proper process’

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PM cops spray as reform wades into hot Tasmanian waters

An angry senator has confronted the prime minister in the halls of power over a reform opponents say threatens the end of a prehistoric species.

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Shadow of doubt: cricket appeal for stadium roof review

Cricket's national body is unsure whether the sport can be played at a planned new stadium because of shadows caused by the design of its roof.

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Bill to protect Tasmanian salmon farming passes House despite fears of ‘alarming’ environmental protections rollback

Environment minister defends ‘balanced and sensible’ changes amid questions of how ‘rushed legislation’ would work

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Tassie AFL mascot's devilish name nods to British slang

Standing six feet tall and boasting fearsome teeth and a scraped knee, Tasmania's AFL mascot has won over some but been likened by others to a pinata.

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RSPCA revokes Huon’s accreditation after video showing live salmon being dumped in Tasmania

It means no Tasmanian salmon companies are certified as meeting the RSPCA-approved standard, its chief executive says

AAP

RSPCA pulls approval for salmon farm after mass deaths

A salmon farm where workers were filmed sealing live fish in boxes has had its RSPCA tick of approval removed following an investigation.

Evening Standard

Scottish university returns rare Tasmanian shell necklace

The announcement comes alongside news the University of Aberdeen will return the remains of an Aboriginal Tasmanian man on Friday.

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Albanese to rush through new laws to protect Tasmania’s salmon industry from legal challenge

Labor will push the contentious bill through parliament next week despite concerns about the extinction of the Maugean skate

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Scottish university to return skull of Aboriginal Tasmanian man

A ceremony to repatriate the skull of a young Tasmanian man which was purchased by a Scottish university will take place this week ...

The Guardian - AU

Ferocious, cheeky or ‘nightmare fuel’? Meet Rum’un, Tasmania’s new AFL mascot

Rum’un growls like Nosferatu and sports fur made from recycled school polo shirts, track pants and backpacks

The Independent UK

Skull of Aboriginal man murdered 200 years ago to be returned to Tasmania

The remains of the unknown man, who was shot dead in the early 19th century, will be laid to rest in a traditional ceremony.

The Conversation

Sand-sized fossils hold secrets to the history of climate change

Between 18,000 and 11,000 years ago, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere suddenly shot up. This caused rapid global warming, the mass melting of glaciers, and the end of the last ice age.

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Tigers tweaker dashes NSW's Shield final dream

Test spinner Matt Kuhnemann has starred as Tasmania ended NSW's hopes of appearing in the Sheffield Shield final.

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Devils' mascot unveiled, now AFL list debate awaits

Negotiations between the AFL and 19th side Tasmania around list concessions and draft picks are expected to be finalised by June.

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