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...
View ArticleA fishy tale
Did you hear about the one that got away? For Fishcare volunteers this is always music to their ears.
View ArticleGovt tackles Tamar silt woes
The Tasmanian Government will take control of the management of the Tamar River's long-standing silt problems from July.
View ArticleFarming 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.
View ArticlePesticides 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.
View ArticleTassal 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.
View ArticleFears 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.
View ArticleSewage 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.
View ArticleOyster 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.
View ArticleResidents 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.
View ArticleSetback 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.
View ArticleDepartment 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.
View ArticleBrown 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.
View ArticleLabor 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.
View ArticleGroup pleas for Government action to protect water catchments
The Tasmanian Government has been urged to do more to protect the state's waterways.
View ArticleRescued 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.
View ArticleGovernment 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.
View ArticleExperts 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.
View ArticleTesting 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.
View ArticlePanel 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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