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A 3000-year-old pine intact but ancient trees scorched

A 3000-year-old Huon pine has avoided bushfire damage, but other ancient trees on Tasmania's west coast have been scorched.

AAP · Feb 26, 2025

Mitch Owen cracks 48-ball ton as Tasmania beat Redbacks

Tasmania opener Mitch Owen has thumped 14 fours and 10 sixes in a blistering knock that helped his side beat South Australia by two wickets in the One-Day Cup.

AAP · Feb 23, 2025

Labor health pledge points to key election battleground

Anthony Albanese's decision to make a cornerstone election promise in Tasmania points to the state's importance to Labor's hopes for re-election.

AAP · Feb 23, 2025

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Hot winds heighten risk as bushfires rage, bans issued

Hot, dry and windy conditions are bringing heightened fire danger to Australia's southeast as an out-of-control blaze rages and with widespread bans in place.

AAP · Feb 22, 2025

Little preparation, late warnings during deadly floods

A coroner has praised the bravery of police but criticised SES preparedness after flooding claimed the lives of three people in 2016.

AAP · Feb 21, 2025

Anthony Albanese under pressure on salmon farming from both conservationists and industry

The future of Tasmanian salmon farms has become a political issue centred on whether they can coexist with the endangered Maugean skate

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2025

Pope snares four as SA edge closer to Shield final

Seeking to end a 29-year title drought, South Australia have one foot in the door of the Sheffield Shield final after completing an 87-run win over Tasmania.

AAP · Feb 21, 2025

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Tasmania bats face final-day fight to beat SA in Shield

Tasmania require another 217 runs, with seven wickets in hand, to defeat Sheffield Shield leaders South Australia on the final day at Adelaide Oval.

AAP · Feb 20, 2025

Tasmanian authorities begin euthanising stranded whales

Attempts to refloat the surviving animals proved ‘challenging’ and ‘dangerous’

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025

Whales may be left on beach after grim euthanasia call

Wildlife authorities have been forced to euthanise dozens of false killer whales after a mass stranding involving 157 at a rugged beach.

AAP · Feb 20, 2025

Carnivorous dinosaurs thrived in Australia 120 million years ago, new fossils show

Between 122 and 108 million years ago, the Australian landmass was much farther south than today. Victoria was positioned within the Antarctic Circle, separated from Tasmania by a vast rift valley rather than open sea.

The Conversation · Feb 19, 2025

Rescue Efforts Abandoned For Stranded False Killer Whales In Tasmania

Over 150 false killer whales stranded on Tasmania's northwestern coast, rescue efforts hampered by challenging conditions.

Video: Mass stranding sees more than 150 false killer whales wash up on Australian beach

More than 150 false killer whales — a species of dolphin — lay on a remote beach in Australia's island state of Tasmania in a mass stranding event on Wednesday, 19 February.

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Experts give up hope for more than 150 false killer whales stranded on remote beach in Tasmania

Only 90 of the 157 stranded whales are still showing signs of life, said wildlife officials

Evening Standard · Feb 19, 2025

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AAP · Feb 19, 2025

SA batsmen thrive to take upper hand over Tasmania

Two South Australian batsmen posted half-centuries to give the Sheffield Shield pacesetters the upper hand over Tasmania after day two at Adelaide Oval.

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

More than 150 false killer whales stranded on Tasmania beach

Ninety whales were still alive on Wednesday but refloating efforts are difficult due to rough ocean conditions

Al Jazeera · Feb 19, 2025

More than 150 false killer whales stranded on beach in Australia’s Tasmania

Only 90 of the 157 stranded marine animals appear to still be alive as rescue teams race against the clock to save them.

Over 150 Whales Stranded Off Tasmania's Coast

Over 150 false killer whales stranded in Tasmania, prompting a coordinated response from authorities. Public urged to avoid approaching the protected species.

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International Business Times · Feb 19, 2025

Pod Of 157 Dolphins Stranded On Remote Australian Beach

Dozens of dolphins have died after a pod of more than 150 stranded on a remote beach in Australia's southern island of Tasmania, environment officials said Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

More than 150 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia's Tasmania state

More than 150 false killer whales are stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2025

Officials to euthanise 90 whales stranded on beach in remote north-western Tasmania

Attempt to refloat false killer whales was unsuccessful, forcing wildlife authorities to make difficult decision for safety and ‘welfare reasons’

The Conversation · Feb 18, 2025

More dry lightning in Tasmania is sparking bushfires – challenging fire fighters and land managers

Tasmania has been burning for more than two weeks, with no end in sight. Almost 100,000 hectares of bushland in the northwest has burned to date. This includes the Tarkine rainforest and alpine ecosystems of Cradle Mountain that may never recover.

AAP · Feb 18, 2025

Wickets tumble, Doggett sparks SA comeback over Tassie

Twenty wickets have fallen on the opening day of the clash between Sheffield Shield leaders South Australia and Tasmania at Adelaide Oval.

AAP · Feb 17, 2025

Kuhnemann test to go ahead despite thumb injury

Matt Kuhnemann's Sheffield Shield return has been pushed back due to his thumb injury, but the spinner will be able to complete ICC testing on his action.

AAP · Feb 15, 2025

Endangered salmon farm talk stirs hot political waters

An increase in Tasmania's Maugean skate population has reportedly prompted the prime minister to assure the salmon farming sector of its continued existence.

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