Environment
Outrage over footage of apparent deformed salmon in Macquarie Harbour
Greens Senator Nick McKim condemned the Tasmanian salmon industry, calling it a grotesque model based on animal cruelty
Wed Apr 30, 2025 - 1:15pmWest Coast
Federal Election
Thousands rally against salmon farming in pre-election protest
'If you want things to change, we are going to collectively have to vote for it'
Sun Apr 27, 2025 - 4:42pm
Wildlife
New ‘high-tech’ tracking program launching to protect Maugean skate
Similar technology has been used in other successful Tasmanian conservation projects
Fri Apr 18, 2025 - 5:57am
Federal Election
Tourism industry and council unite to boost West Coast economy
The region is rallying for crucial tourism funding ahead of the federal election
Thu Apr 17, 2025 - 5:00am
The Latest
Elderly Victorian man rescued from rugged Tasmanian wilderness
An 81-year-old man was rescued after becoming lost on a bushwalk in Tasmania's west coast region
Wed Apr 9, 2025 - 10:45am
Environment
Activists take government to court over salmon laws
Activists claim the legislation was rushed and doesn't apply to current Macquarie Harbour operations
Tue Apr 1, 2025 - 5:00am
Lifestyle
Call for funds to fully reopen West Coast Wilderness Railway
The TICT say heritage rail remains popular and its full operation could bolster tourism growth
Thu Mar 27, 2025 - 8:00am
Politics
West Coast salmon industry saved as federal legislation passes
The 120 salmon workers in Macquarie Harbour are celebrating, while the Greens are disappointed in the result
Thu Mar 27, 2025 - 7:33am
Environment
New laws to secure salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour
The bill is expected to be introduced to federal parliament next week
Thu Mar 20, 2025 - 7:37pm
The Latest
Helicopter damaged after sudden 50ft drop while battling bushfires
The ATSB has launched an investigation into the serious incident on the West Coast
Thu Mar 20, 2025 - 1:53pm