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Whales buried as survivors do well
More than 50 whales which died in a mass stranding in north-western Tasmania have been buried. [MORE]
Satellite tracking a first for rescued whales
In an Australian first, authorities are tracking 11 whales which survived a mass stranding in Tasmania's north-west. [MORE]
Whales heading in the right direction
Authorities have used satellite technology to confirm 11 whales that survived a mass stranding in Tasmania's far north-west on the weekend remain at sea. [MORE]
Whales returned to ocean after mass stranding
11 whales that survived a mass beach stranding on Tasmania's far north-west coast have been returned to the open ocean.[MORE]
Stranded whales transferred to new beach
Rescuers have shifted 12 stranded pilot whales in north-west Tasmania to a different beach.[MORE]
Race on to save stranded whales in Tasmania
Rescuers fight to save lives of pilot whales after mass stranding in Tasmania.[MORE]
Dozens of whales dead in mass stranding
Fifty two pilot whales believed to be from a maternal pod have died after a mass stranding on Tasmania's north-west coast.[MORE]
Aircraft down in north-west
A pilot has had a lucky escape after a micro-light aircraft went down in Tasmania's north-west. [MORE]
Change of name for tourist swamp
Forestry Tasmania has renamed a tourist attraction near Smithton in the north west, to Tarkine Forest Adventures.[MORE]
Rezoning claims on grazing land
The Tasmanian Government has agreed to investigate claims about the rezoning of a property at Temma in the State's north-west.[MORE]
Forestry management judgement 'not part of cancellation'
Eco Tourism Australia has confirmed it has cancelled Forestry Tasmania's eco-tourism accreditation because it did not comply with the program. [MORE]
Tourism minister denies Budget cuts
Tasmania's Tourism Minister, Paula Wreidt has defended the funding of her department, saying the State Government's the biggest supporter of the tourism industry.[MORE]
Doubts over Forestry's ecotourism claims
There is doubt about Forestry Tasmania's assertion that it chose not to renew accreditation with Australia's peak ecotourism body.[MORE]
Claims planned pier demolition upsets community
Plans to demolish a popular fishing pier in Stanley have angered local residents.[MORE]
Boat drama in far north-west
Police say three men who got into trouble in a boat off Tasmania's far north-west yesterday are safe and well.[MORE]
Government defends parks funding
The Tasmanian Government is defending its resourcing of the Parks and Wildlife Service following the bushfire in the Tarkine wilderness. [MORE]
Unusual marine visitor
Some north west Tasmanian residents have had the rare pleasure of seeing an Australian Sea Lion in the area.[MORE]
Wings of an eagle lifts protection debate
The return to the wild of a wedge tailed eagle in Tasmania's south has re-ignited the debate about protecting the endangered species.[MORE]
Tas rock fishers call for 'angel rings'
Rock fishing enthusiasts will approach the Tasmanian Government about funding for life-saving 'angel rings.'[MORE]
Skandia takes line honours in Melbourne to Stanley yacht race
The super-maxi Skandia has taken line honours in a race across Bass Strait from Melbourne to Stanley, on Tasmania's north-west coast.[MORE]
Slow going in Melbourne to Stanley yacht race
Organisers of the Melbourne to Stanley yacht race say unfavourable weather conditions will make it difficult for competitors to mount a serious assault on the course record.[MORE]
Tourism defies usual winter downturn
Tasmania's tourism industry has reversed its usual winter downturn.[MORE]
PM announces new mental health funding for North West
The Prime Minister has announced new mental health funding to combat suicide on Tasmania's north west coast.[MORE]
O'Halloran vows to run again
The Greens' lead candidate in Braddon says he is surprised by the result of the Tasmanian election, in which the status quo has been maintained in his seat.[MORE]
