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$3,000 alcohol haul: Teenagers charged after alleged West Coast crime spree

Thousands of dollars worth of alcohol has been recovered after an alleged crime spree across a West Coast town earlier this month. Police allege that three youths from Rosebery were responsible for two burglaries in the town, which resulted in property damage and the theft of around $3,000 worth of goods on January 18. Multiple […]

Thu Jan 25, 2024 - 4:45pm
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Tassal denied permission to use ‘seal bombs’ in Tasmanian waters as environmentalists cry foul

Environmental activists have welcomed a decision from the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) that prohibits Salmon company Tassal from using ‘seal bombs’ in Tasmanian waters. Tassal had requested permission to use seal crackers at all of their certified leases, citing the need for a ‘safe and healthy working environment’ for their staff while they’re out on […]

Fri Jan 19, 2024 - 11:50am
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Two endangered Maugean Skates taken from Macquarie Harbour die in captivity

Two of the four endangered Maugean Skates taken from Macquarie Harbour on Tasmania’s West Coast for a captive breeding program have died within weeks of each other. The skates, along with 50 eggs, were taken to establish an insurance population aimed at boosting their numbers at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) facility […]

Tue Jan 16, 2024 - 10:00am
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Concerns raised over underwater explosives to scare seals away from Tasmanian salmon farms

The Bob Brown Foundation are raising concerns over an application to use underwater explosives to scare seals away from salmon farming operations in Tasmania. Tasmanian salmon producer Tassal is seeking permission from the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) to use acoustic deterrent devices (ADD) to keep aggressive seals away from its farming pens after recording 16 […]

Thu Jan 11, 2024 - 5:55pm
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Pig found on side of West Coast highway ‘locked up’ at Tasmania Police station

A pig found roaming on the side of a remote section of the Murchison Highway has been given a free ride to the local police station. Tasmania Police say the pig was found in the Rosebery/Ring River area near Renison Bell on Thursday night. It was then taken to the Zeehan Police Station, with a […]

Fri Dec 29, 2023 - 11:45am
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New West Coast Tyndall Range walk tipped to be a ‘major tourisim game-changer’

Tasmania’s newest multi-day hiking experience, dubbed the ‘Tyndall Range walk, is one step closer to becoming a reality. The 28-kilometre, three-day, two-night walk will run between Lake Plimsoll and Lake Margaret Power Station on the West Coast. The track route has been confirmed and new renders showcase the stunning views of the rugged West Coast […]

Mon Dec 18, 2023 - 12:05am
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