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25th anniversary of the Franklin River decision

25 years ago today a decision was made that changed the future of Tasmania and the shape of Australian politics. The High Court of Australia decided that the then Hawke Labour government could prevent...

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A fishy tale

Did you hear about the one that got away? For Fishcare volunteers this is always music to their ears.

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Govt tackles Tamar silt woes

The Tasmanian Government will take control of the management of the Tamar River's long-standing silt problems from July.

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Farming not to blame for Tamar silt

A new report estimates 80,000 tonnes of silt a year is being added to the Tamar Estuary in northern Tasmania.

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Pesticides found in five rivers

The latest round of chemical testing has found pesticides in five Tasmanian rivers, all of them in northern parts of the state.

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Tassal gauging public opinion on expansion plans

A Tasmanian salmon farmer is considering expanding its fish farms to reduce disease loads and minimise the need to feed its stock antibiotics.

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Fears timber toxins could be poisoning town

Doctor calls for investigation amid fears a Tasmanian town's drinking water is being contaminated by toxins from tree plantations.

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Sewage spill closes east coast oyster beds

Some oyster harvesting areas on Tasmania's east coast have been closed because of a sewage spill at St Helens.

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Oyster growers optimistic of resuming after sewage spill

A major Tasmanian oyster growing company expects its east coast operations will return to normal today after a sewage spill halted production.

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Residents fear river erosion will claim homes

North-west residents are demanding immediate action to fix a three-year-old erosion problem that is now threatening homes.

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Setback for bid to rid Tasmania of carp

A 15-year Tasmanian Government program to eradicate carp has been derailed by a major spawning late last year.

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Department hoses down timber toxin fears

The Tasmanian Health Department has written to St Helens residents reassuring them they face no danger from the town's water supply.

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Brown stirs up water testing doubts

Greens Senator Bob Brown says letters sent to residents in Tasmania's north-east about the results of testing of the local water supply raise more questions than answers.

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Labor matches erosion pledge

The Premier David Bartlett has promised to match the Liberal Party's pledge to fix an erosion problem threatening homes at Hellyer in north-west Tasmania.

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Group pleas for Government action to protect water catchments

The Tasmanian Government has been urged to do more to protect the state's waterways.

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Rescued dolphins doing well after west coast stranding

It appears the surviving dolphins from a mass stranding on Tasmania's west coast are still doing well.

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Government accused of inaction over Hellyer erosion

Residents of Hellyer on Tasmania's north-west coast who fear their coastal homes could be inundated have accused the State Government of dragging its feet over erosion problems.

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Experts astounded by 'city of gonads' jellyfish

Tasmanian scientists have discovered a new species of jellyfish in Hobart's River Derwent and given it a sexy name.

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Testing finds chemical residues in two waterways

The latest round of testing of Tasmania's waterways has found pesticide residues in one river and a herbicide in another.

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Panel defends water report delay

The panel investigating water quality concerns in Tasmania's north-east has defended the delay in making the results of the investigation public.

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