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Tasmania's Labor oppositions says it will sell the state's stake in the proposed Marinus Link undersea power cable if elected.

Lagoon of Islands was dammed in the 1960s, which destroyed its "islands" and created water quality problems. Carolyn has been involved in its rehabilitation for more than 10 years and says it's "satisfying" to see the wetland healthy again.

Christine Milne argues the glory of restored Tasmanian lake, drowned in 1972, would outweigh benefits of energy it generates

The spectre of near-empty dams looms large in the minds of Tasmanians who recall the 2016 electricity crisis — but despite coming off the driest summer to autumn period on record and falling levels heading into drier months, experts say there is no need for alarm.

It was the hot topic of letters between former PM Scott Morrison and the Tasmanian government — and it appears there's still no guarantee Australia's poorest state won't pay half the cost of a massive new power project but reap only a fraction of the benefits.

In 2016, Tasmania was on the brink of being powerless when its undersea electricity cable broke and its dams were nearly empty. But these days it can produce more than enough power locally to supply homes and businesses. So, should the island unplug from the rest of Australia?

It hasn't been seen since the 1900s, but this tiny freshwater snail is very much alive and well — found by chance in Australia's second-largest natural lake.