Local Council
Spotted handfish puts Sandy Bay ferry plans on ice
The council says it remains committed to the expansion project
Fri Jan 23, 2026 - 5:00amEnvironment
Wildlife
Citizen scientists join hunt for elusive bird
The endangered bittern is known as the bunyip bird
Wed Jan 21, 2026 - 5:00am
Environment
Caretakers wanted for isolated outpost
Applications are open for a stint on Tasmania's most remote island
Wed Jan 21, 2026 - 5:00am
Local Council
Elevated bacteria levels close Burnie beach
Council officers are currently investigating the cause
Fri Jan 16, 2026 - 9:41am
Environment
Campfire ban extended as 110 illegal fires reported
The ban to include reserves in the Tasman area takes effect from 2am
Thu Jan 15, 2026 - 5:30pm
Environment
Growers look to Asia amid 'vegetable oversupply'
'Quality and food safety give Tasmanian growers an edge'
Wed Jan 14, 2026 - 2:48pm
Wildlife
Shark caught by beachgoers outside Hobart cricket game
The ordeal was captured by the stadium's TV cameras and was broadcast nationally
Fri Jan 9, 2026 - 8:03pm
Environment
No mortality event behind beach fish remains, EPA says
The remains were found at Verona Sands on Christmas Day
Fri Jan 9, 2026 - 1:00pm
Wildlife
Three sharks spotted near east coast beach
Friendly Beaches sits near several shark refuge areas
Thu Jan 8, 2026 - 3:18pm
Wildlife
Tourists accused of harassing penguins
'It escalated into mob behaviour that caused serious stress to a protected species'
Thu Jan 8, 2026 - 12:11pm