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The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Tassie AFL mascot's devilish name nods to British slang

Standing six feet tall and boasting fearsome teeth and a scraped knee, Tasmania's AFL mascot has won over some but been likened by others to a pinata.

AAP

RSPCA revokes Huon’s accreditation after video showing live salmon being dumped in Tasmania

It means no Tasmanian salmon companies are certified as meeting the RSPCA-approved standard, its chief executive says

The Guardian - AU

RSPCA pulls approval for salmon farm after mass deaths

A salmon farm where workers were filmed sealing live fish in boxes has had its RSPCA tick of approval removed following an investigation.

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Scottish university returns rare Tasmanian shell necklace

The announcement comes alongside news the University of Aberdeen will return the remains of an Aboriginal Tasmanian man on Friday.

Evening Standard

Albanese to rush through new laws to protect Tasmania’s salmon industry from legal challenge

Labor will push the contentious bill through parliament next week despite concerns about the extinction of the Maugean skate

The Guardian - AU

Scottish university to return skull of Aboriginal Tasmanian man

A ceremony to repatriate the skull of a young Tasmanian man which was purchased by a Scottish university will take place this week ...

The National (Scotland)

Ferocious, cheeky or ‘nightmare fuel’? Meet Rum’un, Tasmania’s new AFL mascot

Rum’un growls like Nosferatu and sports fur made from recycled school polo shirts, track pants and backpacks

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Skull of Aboriginal man murdered 200 years ago to be returned to Tasmania

The remains of the unknown man, who was shot dead in the early 19th century, will be laid to rest in a traditional ceremony.

The Independent UK

Sand-sized fossils hold secrets to the history of climate change

Between 18,000 and 11,000 years ago, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere suddenly shot up. This caused rapid global warming, the mass melting of glaciers, and the end of the last ice age.

The Conversation

Tigers tweaker dashes NSW's Shield final dream

Test spinner Matt Kuhnemann has starred as Tasmania ended NSW's hopes of appearing in the Sheffield Shield final.

AAP

Devils' mascot unveiled, now AFL list debate awaits

Negotiations between the AFL and 19th side Tasmania around list concessions and draft picks are expected to be finalised by June.

AAP

NSW face massive run chase to reach Shield final

NSW must make 529 - the second-highest Sheffield Shield score this season - if they are to beat Tasmania and reach the final against SA.

AAP

Sheffield Shield final permutations explained

Queensland have clawed back into contention to reach the Sheffield Shield final against top side South Australia, with Western Australia their main threats.

AAP

Autumn scorcher may return after cool burst drops temps

Regions enjoying a cool change may be hit with another scorcher, with temperatures set to soar after a cold front pushed through Australia's southeast.

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Anti-salmon protest fills beach amid mass farm deaths

More than one thousand people have protested at a remote beach in opposition to salmon farms which have experienced unprecedented mass deaths.

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Tasmania have upper hand against NSW in Shield clash

Tasmania have a lead of 226 and are only one wicket down in the second innings of their Sheffield Shield match against NSW, who must win to reach the final.

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NSW's Shield finals hopes take a hit as Silk digs in

NSW's hopes of reaching the Sheffield Shield final have taken a hit after Jordan Silk helped guide Tasmania to 7-309 at stumps on day one.

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Luxury hiking developments look picture-perfect, but could stop everyday Australians from accessing national parks

Luxury hiking developments are popping up around Australia – fancy lodges, hot showers and extensive walking infrastructure.

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Bulls thump Tasmania to keep Shield title hopes alive

Queensland have beaten Tasmania by nine wickets thanks to Usman Khawaja's heroics with the bat and Michael Neser's star display with the ball.

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Queensland close in on Shield win despite Tas fightback

Queensland should beat Tasmania before lunch on Sunday after restricting the home side at Bellerive on day three of their must-win Sheffield Shield match.

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Animal welfare probe amid mass salmon farm deaths

An animal welfare body is investigating an aquaculture company operating in southern Tasmania, where more than 5500 tonnes of salmon have died.

The Guardian - AU

More than a million salmon dumped after ‘unprecedented’ mass mortality at Tasmanian fish farms

Bob Brown Foundation’s drone footage appears to show farm workers pumping live salmon into a tub carrying dead fish and then sealing it

AAP

Queensland's Neser tears through Tas Shield top order

Queensland paceman Michael Neser has ripped through Tasmania with a six-wicket spell to put his team in the box seat for a crucial Sheffield Shield win.

AAP

Call on controversial wind farm pushed back again

Environmentalists, business groups and the Liberals have criticised federal Labor for delaying a decision on a 100-turbine wind farm.

AAP

'Unprecedented': thousands of tonnes of dead salmon

Mass fish farm deaths caused by bacteria and warmer waters have resulted in more than 5500 tonnes of salmon being dumped at waste facilities.

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