Environment
'I support it': Prime Minister backs Tassie salmon jobs
About 3.3% of Macquarie Harbour is occupied by a total of 10 fish farms
Sat Dec 14, 2024 - 11:20pmStrahan
Wildlife
Activists fail to stop supermarket selling salmon from Macquarie Harbour
'Their actions are a direct attack on regional Tasmanians jobs and communities'
Thu Oct 31, 2024 - 4:40pm
Local Council
Salmon workers in 'living hell' of uncertainty, says West Coast mayor
'Families and the coast could face another Christmas with their future in limbo'
Tue Oct 29, 2024 - 11:35am
Road Incidents
Erosion leaves Macquarie Heads road inaccessible
The council is working on a plan to restore safe access to the beach as soon as possible
Sun Sep 29, 2024 - 5:00am
Environment
Researcher finds 53-million-year-old polar forest on West Coast
The forest discovery was made near Macquarie Harbour and Strahan
Mon Sep 9, 2024 - 5:00am
The Latest
West Coast town welcomes back essential fuel stop after lengthy upgrades
Local resident Michael Reid continues to operate the BP Lowes Petroleum outlet
Sat Sep 7, 2024 - 5:00am
Local Council
Support for ban on smoking and vaping in West Coast towns
One local said the council should ban diesel vehicles instead
Wed Aug 28, 2024 - 5:00am
Wildlife
First ever baby Maugean skate hatches from captive-laid egg
'Successfully producing our first hatchling is a significant step towards conserving the species'
Tue Aug 13, 2024 - 10:45am
The Latest
Macquarie Harbour oxygen levels showing 'clear improvement'
Officials say the data shows environmental efforts in the harbour are "working"
Fri Jun 28, 2024 - 4:00pm
The Latest
Dutton slams PM, "radical environmental groups" over west coast salmon dispute
Dutton wants the Prime Minster to "come out and to be honest" with Tasmanians
Sun Jan 28, 2024 - 4:00pm