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Sperm whales stranded off Tasmania's King Island mostly young males, experts say

Surfers and swimmers are urged to stay clear of a stranding of whales off King Island in Bass Strait due to the danger of sharks being attracted by the carcasses — with experts saying most of the animals were young males.

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Dead whales washed ashore on King Island

More than a dozen dead sperm whales have washed ashore on King Island, north of Tasmania.

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First woman underground in Tasmania, Chris Wilson, reflects on breaking the glass ceiling

Chris Wilson had to get special permission from the government to work underground in a Tasmanian mine in 1978. At the time, other mines were being fined $500 if women were found below the surface.

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Tasmanian opposition still unsure what to make of government's pokies limits

When Bass MP Janie Finlay was asked whether Labor supported the card-based scheme under which poker machine users would have to set bet limits before they start gambling, she appeared unsure of what to say and took advice before returning to answer the question.

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Mother-baby unit at Tasmania's Risdon prison has been underutilised, a report has found

It is of "grave concern" the unit, which acknowledges the importance of the relationship between incarcerated mothers and their babies, has not been utilised for that purpose, a report finds.

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Macquarie Point in Hobart confirmed as new stadium site by Tasmanian government ahead of AFL bid

The announcement comes before the AFL’s 18 club presidents are presented with Tasmania’s formal bid on Monday.

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Tassie stadium call as AFL decision looms

Tasmania's state government has confirmed the preferred location for a new stadium as it continues the push for an AFL licence.

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Persian rug and carpet expert uncovers stunning artefacts from Tasmanian home

Is the carpet you walk on each day potentially worth tens of thousands of dollars? Karl Pertl has uncovered such gems in Tasmania.

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Neighbouring Anglican churches go in different directions after church sell off

As mainstream religion starts soul searching in the wake of scandal some communities are choosing to reclaim their local church.

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Would the campaign to save the Franklin River work today?

A new film celebrates the 1980s battle to protect the Tasmanian environment, but now protest rights in Australia are under attack

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Macquarie Point selected as Tasmania's AFL stadium location, ABC understands

A shift in the Tasmanian government's position will see Macquarie Point become the preferred location, with an official announcement expected within the next 24 hours.

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Poets in Tasmania and Sweden, who have never met in person, use online chats to co-write poetry book

Therese Corfiatis and Britta Stenberg have never met in person but the pair now describe themselves as "sisters" after developing a close relationship sparked by a love of poetry.

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Tasmania's west coast faces boom as mine reopens, but childcare and housing setbacks plague workers

Bryan Soriano was the head chef at the local pub in his regional town. He had to quit because he couldn't get childcare for his daughter.

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Fork in the road: can Tasmania unwind the environmental damage at Lake Pedder?

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

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Roos hold firm against late Cats AFLW push

North Melbourne's record in Tasmania has improved to 10-0 after they held off a fast-finishing Geelong to post a 12-point AFLW victory.

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The Loop: Two police officers stabbed in London, convicted murderer granted parole in Tasmania, Cardi B sentenced to community service

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AFL presidents to look at Tasmania's bid

Tasmania's bid to win an AFL licence will be put under the microscope next week when a presentation is made to the AFL club presidents.

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Tasmania announces mandatory pokies pre-commitment limits, will other states follow suit?

Gambling reform advocates say it's the biggest pokies harm reduction move in years, yet the sector in other states is far from simple. Will this prompt greater change?

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As bulk-billing doctors become harder to find, these rural Tasmanians are being priced out of medical care

Sam Black says the sudden loss of bulk-billing at her local medical centre is a "big hit for a rural community", and means she can't afford to see a doctor.

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Gambling limits for poker machines in Tasmania by 2024, but THA blasts move after Liberal election pledge

A new move to limit the amount of money punters can pour into poker machines in Tasmania wins praise, with the government saying it is the "right thing to do" — but the local pubs and clubs association is fuming.

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Tas set for nation-leading pokies limits

Tasmania plans to introduce Australia's first mandatory pre-commitment scheme for poker machine players, limiting daily, monthly and yearly losses.

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Child sexual abuse inquiry witness Ben Felton exposed 'the most horrific part of his life' to help others

Ben Felton told the Tasmanian commission of inquiry he was sexually abused by a nurse at the Launceston General Hospital in 1989 when he was 13. He says the issue needs to be talked about to protect future children.

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Community groups lead action on feral cat control, trapping in Tasmania

Tasmanian Landcare and other environmental groups acquire the skills and knowledge they need to take on feral cats in their patch.

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New Tasmanian PACER program aims to ease ED pressure with mental health aid

A pilot program aimed at providing dignified care for Tasmanians experiencing an acute mental health crisis is already seeing strong results. So what does it actually look like?

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Tas premier not worried by AFL delays

Tasmania's premier has indicated he's not concerned by delays over the island state's AFL licence bid, saying several matters are still being ironed out.

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