Bob Brown’s idea: Strahan centre to honour ‘thylacine of the sea’
Bob Brown has proposed that a Maugean skate centre, akin to Beauty Point’s Seahorse World, be built at Strahan. He also wants the skate’s captive breeding program moved there.
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Volunteer firefighter sentenced for lighting blazes that he helped put out
A man who had a fixation with fire has been charged with three counts of arson. Two of the fires he lit occurred on the same night.
Hillcrest jumping castle operator accused of not using enough pegs to anchor inflatable
Despite having enough pegs, the operator of the jumping castle at the centre of the Hillcrest tragedy has been alleged to have not secured all the anchor points.
Hopes for endangered skate as oxygenation project gets federal funding
The future of the Maugean skate is a little clearer after the federal government steps in with funding for a program to help the endangered fish breath easier. Find out how the project works.
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Cold front brings wet weekend, flood warnings and snow
A cold front and slow moving trough is bringing heavy rain, with multiple flood warnings current across the state. There’s more to come — including some snow. FULL FORECAST >>
‘Until he is found, we still have hope’: Family’s desperate search
Thomas Courto’s sister is desperately trying to return home to Tassie to support her family, who are still combing the beach and water for any sign of their son and brother — as police give an update on the search as weather conditions worsen.
Heartbreak for three boaties as search reaches a tragic end
The families of three young Tasmanians have collapsed with grief outside the Wynyard Yacht Club after hearing the tragic outcome of a 50-hour sea search. LATEST FROM THE SCENE >>
‘I don’t recognise myself’: Long Covid horror
A nurse has revealed the horrifying long-term effects she has suffered after catching Covid. HER STORY >>
State’s economic engine is out West, claims mayor
The “heart” of Tasmania’s economy is not in the state’s capital, nor in the state’s second-biggest city – according to the local mayor, it’s actually in the West.
LIST: The women making footy possible for girs in Tassie
From mums taking on club duties to umpires, board members and star players, meet 19 influential Tassie women making footy possible for the next generation of girls across the state >>
Tasmania’s Covid freedoms the envy of the nation, says Premier
Tasmania is the envy on the nation as far as freedom from Covid-19 restrictions goes, the Premier says as NSW celebrates the end of their lockdown. LATEST COVID NEWS >>
REVEALED: Unvaxxed Tassie LGAs still under 50 per cent
There are still many local government areas yet to hit a 50 per cent double vaccination target. See where they are across the state >>
Boom time for farmers as land prices soar
Tasmania’s residential real estate market has been running hot for years, and now the agricultural sector is getting in on the act with farmland prices experiencing a huge price surge.
Covid’s lasting mental, physical toll on victims
A North-West health worker who caught Covid last year remains “terrified” about what the future holds for long-Covid sufferers, as the government is urged to do more to help.
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