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Scientists are re-evaluating the historical narrative that the Tasmanian tiger was driven to extinction due to its perceived threat to sheep. New research suggests farmers may have been mistaken about the animal's predatory habits.
A Tasmanian coroner found that a former medical practitioner's 'grossly irresponsible prescribing' played a direct role in two deaths, as he provided 'effectively an unlimited supply for a drug binge' to one addict.
Wet weather is forecast to batter parts of Queensland, New South Wales, and Tasmania through Thursday, with warnings of flash flooding as the parched interior receives a drenching.
An article explores how Tasmania has transformed into one of the world's most exciting destinations for art and culture.
Tasmania, Australia, has issued a formal apology for an autopsy scandal where human remains were taken and displayed without family consent for decades.
An old storage building in Tasmania has been renovated and repurposed into a luxurious five-star escape, offering unique lodging.
All four palaces at Amalienborg Castle are flying flags at half-mast following the death of Queen Mary's father.
Pure Foods Tasmania has announced an expansion of its seafood business arm through a new merger and acquisition deal.
An opossum was discovered perfectly camouflaged among plush kangaroos and dingos in a souvenir shop at Hobart Airport, Tasmania, amusing passengers with its unexpected presence.
The discovery of a message in a bottle on a Tasmanian beach led to a 25-year intercontinental friendship between two women who regularly communicated and celebrated milestones.
On shelves packed with cuddly plush toys of native animals in a souvenir shop at an Australian airport, a furry possum stood out -
The Danish royal couple visited a Tasmanian shipyard to unveil a commemorative plaque on the deck of a new Danish electric ferry. Molslinjen has ordered three such ferries from the shipyard.
On a visit to Tasmania – Australia’s single malt heartland – it becomes clear how a cool climate, long ageing and local inputs have helped Tasmanian whisky win global awards and earn respect in…
Human remains, including bones, teeth, and clothing, believed to belong to missing Belgian backpacker Celine Cremer, have been discovered in a Tasmanian rainforest in Australia.
When I was feeling utterly worn out, a stranger came along to give my kids joy Read more in the kindness of strangers series I was completely exhausted. While wrangling two kids aged under three, my husband and I had just moved all the way from the Kimberley to Tasmania. I remember being totally sleep deprived and trying to furnish a new house entirely from op-shops, without a support network around. I was so tired I’d recently driven the car into the fence at home – that’s the level of exh...
The 12 finalists for the Beaker Street science photography prize will be exhibited at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery from August 6 to 17, featuring images of diverse natural phenomena.
Mona's new permanent installation in Tasmania offers visitors the unique experience of breathing ancient, pure air, untouched by human beings for billions of years, as part of an exhibition.
Pure Foods Tasmania has announced the promotion of Robert Knight to the position of Chief Executive Officer.
The government of Tasmania has issued an apology concerning a scandal involving the theft and misuse of human body parts.
The government of the Australian state of Tasmania has issued an apology for the unauthorized exhibition of human body parts, an issue that came to light following an investigation last year.
Georgia Walker, head coach of the Tasmania Devils' women's VFL team, combines her coaching skills with her abilities as a psychic medium, counsellor, and teacher.
A 40-tonne sperm whale carcass has led to the relocation of Tasmania's largest open water swim due to concerns it would attract sharks. Authorities deemed moving the carcass unfeasible.
Australian police shot dead Dezi Freeman in Victoria, ending a months-long manhunt for the fugitive wanted for killing two officers in August. The suspect was located and killed by police.
Victoria and Tasmania are offering free public transport, but four other Australian states have ruled out implementing similar fare-free months.
In front a sold-out crowd, the Tasmania Devils have won their first VFL game in 18 years, as they work towards their entry to the AFL.
Staff at Hobart Airport in Australia's Tasmania discovered the marsupial among toy kangaroos and bears.
Join the pilgrimage to Tasmania’s turning fagus NZ Herald
Human remains discovered in a rainforest in Tasmania, Australia, are believed to belong to a Belgian tourist who disappeared in 2023.
(ANSA) - ROMA, 16 FEB - The Consul General of Italy in Melbourne, Chiara Mauri, met with the mayor of Hobart, Anna Reynolds. They discussed updating the twinning agreement between the city of Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, and L'Aquila. The link between the two cities was formalized in 1997, when the then mayor Antonio Centi traveled to Australia with the aim of establishing relations and contacts with the local Abruzzo communities. More recently, in January 2025, the mayor of L'Aquila, Pierluigi Biondi, together with a delegation from the Carispaq Foundation, made an institutional visit to Australia, meeting Mayor Reynolds in Hobart. Read article...
Tasmanian native and Kerry-based author Amanda Geard is set to release her third novel, 'The Glass Key', on June 18.
A search is underway for a carnivorous Tasmanian marsupial named Mary after CCTV cameras captured her skulking around deserted grounds at a Gold Coast wildlife park at 4 AM on Tuesday morning.
Western Europe is experiencing an unprecedented spring heatwave, with record temperatures in hundreds of French cities and 'tropical nights' in Spain. The heatwave has been linked to at least seven deaths in France and is threatening more climate records.
The Tasmanian government has issued an apology after a scandal revealed pathologists took body parts without permission and displayed them in a museum. The unauthorized collection and exhibition have caused distress to affected families.
Critica is undertaking a restructuring of its tungsten mine in Tasmania, responding to the current surge in global metal prices.
Marlene van de Winkel, 64, shares her experiences of living in sparsely populated Tasmania for the past 16 years, where she and her family cultivate medicinal plants and herbs after moving from the Netherlands.
Kaiser has accumulated a $45.6 million financial reserve, attributed to steady gold production in Victoria and Tasmania.
Western Australia experienced dramatic red skies and dust storms ahead of Tropical Cyclone Narelle, which subsequently caused widespread power outages and led to the closure of the Karratha LNG plant, restricting already stretched fuel supplies.
The Dark Mofo 2026 festival in Tasmania will include a unique cinematic experience, showcasing a Willem Dafoe film that can only be viewed by one person at a time, alongside its regular events and diverse program.
Federico X y su esposa llegan a Hobart, la última parada australiana de una gira para el recuerdo
Passengers discovered a real possum nestled among other native Australian toy animals at Hobart Airport, Tasmania.
A regulator has suspended permits for Tasmanian salmon farms to use the antibiotic florfenicol after it was detected in wild fish 10km away, citing unacceptable risks to other species.
Human remains discovered in Tasmania have been identified as a Belgian tourist who went missing three years ago, bringing painful relief to her family.
Police in Tasmania have found human remains that are believed to belong to Celine Cremer, a 31-year-old Belgian backpacker who disappeared in June 2023 after going for a walk near Cradle Mountain.