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Helping stranded whales a job for trained people, with untrained volunteers urged to assist in other ways

Another mass whale stranding in Tasmania, two years to the day of the last tragic scene, is likely to prompt well-meaning locals to want to help — so, why are volunteer rescuers turned away from such events?

ABC News

Rescue efforts are beginning in Tasmania to save more than 200 beached whales

A stranded whale pod on Tasmania's west coast appears to be pilot whales and at least half are presumed to still be alive, local government officials said Wednesday.

WEKU

Some 230 whales beached in Tasmania; rescue efforts underway

About 230 whales are stranded on Tasmania’s west coast, just two days after 14 sperm whales were found beached on an island nearby

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Hundreds of whales stranded on Tasmania’s west coast in state’s second event this week

‘Massive event’ reported at Macquarie Harbour, near Strahan, a day after mass stranding at King Island

The Guardian - AU

Second mass stranding of whales in Tas

More whales have reportedly washed ashore at Macquarie Harbour on Tasmania's west coast.

AAP

Hundreds of whales stranded at Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour, two years after similar event

A mass stranding of about 230 whales has occurred at Macquarie Harbour on Tasmania's west coast, two years to the day since a similar event in the same spot, with authorities saying "half are still alive".

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'No body, no parole' laws in spotlight ahead of convicted murderer Sue Neill-Fraser's release

A parole board decision will see convicted murderer Sue Neill-Fraser walk free — but that might not be the case if Tasmania followed the lead of other jurisdictions with 'no body, no parole' laws. So, how do they work?

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14 young sperm whales are found dead, beached on an Australian island

Australian wildlife authorities are investigating the deaths of the whales, which were discovered Monday on Tasmania's King Island, off the southeastern coast.

WEKU

More than a dozen sperm whales found beached

‘Sad’ sight is not the first mass stranding in Tasmania

The Independent UK

14 dead sperm whales found beached on Australian island

Australian wildlife authorities are investigating the deaths of 14 young sperm whales that were found beached on an island off of the southeastern coast

The Independent UK

Over a dozen sperm whales die in Australia mass stranding

At least 14 young sperm whales found dead in a stranding on a beach on King Island off Australia’s state of Tasmania.

Al Jazeera

Bloody scenes as 14 rare sperm whales found dead in mysterious mass stranding

At least 14 endangered sperm whales - thought to be a "bachelor pod" of young males - has been stranded on King Island on Australia's island state of Tasmania, which is known to be a hotspot for the freak incidents

Daily Mirror

Tasmanian government increases taxpayer funding lure to secure AFL licence

As AFL club presidents pore over documents to decide if Tasmania will win the 19th AFL licence, Premier Jeremy Rockliff increases the amount taxpayers will contribute, repeating his pitch that the "flow on effects" will benefit the state.

ABC News

Lake Malbena wilderness helicopter camping plan for Halls Island seeks fresh federal approval

It has faced appeal and counter-appeal, but the man behind a Tasmanian wilderness camping proposal is not giving up the fight, despite years of opposition to the tourism venture.

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Sperm whales stranded off Tasmania's King Island mostly young males, experts say

Surfers and swimmers are urged to stay clear of a stranding of whales off King Island in Bass Strait due to the danger of sharks being attracted by the carcasses — with experts saying most of the animals were young males.

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Dead whales washed ashore on King Island

More than a dozen dead sperm whales have washed ashore on King Island, north of Tasmania.

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First woman underground in Tasmania, Chris Wilson, reflects on breaking the glass ceiling

Chris Wilson had to get special permission from the government to work underground in a Tasmanian mine in 1978. At the time, other mines were being fined $500 if women were found below the surface.

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Tasmanian opposition still unsure what to make of government's pokies limits

When Bass MP Janie Finlay was asked whether Labor supported the card-based scheme under which poker machine users would have to set bet limits before they start gambling, she appeared unsure of what to say and took advice before returning to answer the question.

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Mother-baby unit at Tasmania's Risdon prison has been underutilised, a report has found

It is of "grave concern" the unit, which acknowledges the importance of the relationship between incarcerated mothers and their babies, has not been utilised for that purpose, a report finds.

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Macquarie Point in Hobart confirmed as new stadium site by Tasmanian government ahead of AFL bid

The announcement comes before the AFL’s 18 club presidents are presented with Tasmania’s formal bid on Monday.

AAP

Tassie stadium call as AFL decision looms

Tasmania's state government has confirmed the preferred location for a new stadium as it continues the push for an AFL licence.

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Persian rug and carpet expert uncovers stunning artefacts from Tasmanian home

Is the carpet you walk on each day potentially worth tens of thousands of dollars? Karl Pertl has uncovered such gems in Tasmania.

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Neighbouring Anglican churches go in different directions after church sell off

As mainstream religion starts soul searching in the wake of scandal some communities are choosing to reclaim their local church.

The Guardian - AU

Would the campaign to save the Franklin River work today?

A new film celebrates the 1980s battle to protect the Tasmanian environment, but now protest rights in Australia are under attack

ABC News

Macquarie Point selected as Tasmania's AFL stadium location, ABC understands

A shift in the Tasmanian government's position will see Macquarie Point become the preferred location, with an official announcement expected within the next 24 hours.

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