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Labor's Salmon Strategy Secures Tasmanian Election Victory Amidst Environmental Concerns

Labor swept Tasmania's federal election, winning all but one lower house seat largely due to their support for the $1.8 billion salmon farming industry; however, strong anti-salmon sentiment remains, as evidenced by a close race in one seat and widespread support for an anti-salmon independent candi...

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Labor Passes Bill Protecting Tasmanian Salmon Farming Amidst Environmental Concerns

Australia's Labor party passed a bill protecting Tasmanian salmon farming from environmental review, despite concerns about its impact on the endangered Maugean skate and internal party opposition, prioritizing electoral concerns over environmental objections.

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Aberdeen University to Repatriate Murdered Aboriginal Man's Remains

The University of Aberdeen will repatriate the remains of a murdered Aboriginal man, likely obtained during Tasmania's colonial era (1820s-1830s), on Friday, for a traditional Tasmanian Aboriginal burial ceremony following pressure to address colonial injustices.

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Spirit of Tasmania IV Relocation Ordered After Failed Lease

After lease negotiations failed, Tasmania's government ordered the relocation of the A$850m (£430m) Spirit of Tasmania IV ferry from Edinburgh to Tasmania, incurring significant costs and causing the resignation of two officials.

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Mass Stranding of False Killer Whales in Tasmania

More than 150 false killer whales, an endangered species, have beached near Arthur River in Tasmania; rescue efforts are underway, but only 90 whales are still alive, with challenges posed by the remote location and ocean conditions.

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Unprecedented Jellyfish Bloom in Tasmania Signals Ocean Imbalance

An unprecedented bloom of moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) in Tasmania's Storm Bay and along the east coast, following blooms of salps and bioluminescent algae, is disrupting the marine ecosystem by consuming phytoplankton and the eggs and larvae of other species, indicating a significant ecological ...

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Australia's Biodiversity Crisis: Corporate Greed vs. Public Concern

Driven by commercial interests, Australia faces widespread biodiversity loss, exemplified by the Maugean skate's endangerment from fish farming and forest logging threatening koalas and other species; this contrasts with public support for stronger environmental protection.

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Salmon Farm Protection Bill Sparks Extinction Concerns

The Australian Greens protested the government's decision to protect salmon farms from legal challenges in the Senate, using a dead salmon to highlight concerns about the potential extinction of the endangered Maugean skate due to low oxygen levels caused by fish farming in Macquarie Harbour, Tasman...

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Tasmanian Bushfires Devastate Ancient Tree Populations

The 2025 Tasmanian bushfires, ignited by 1,227 lightning strikes on February 3rd, burned 98,500 hectares of wilderness, severely impacting ancient pencil and Huon pine populations near the Overland Track despite significant firefighting efforts involving air tankers, water bombers, and ground crews.

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Australia Euthanizes 90 False Killer Whales After Mass Stranding

Authorities in Tasmania, Australia, euthanized approximately 90 false killer whales following a mass stranding event near Arthur River; the remote location and challenging conditions made rescue efforts impossible, adding to a concerning trend of mass whale strandings in the region.

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Tasmania's Overland Track Closed Amidst Extensive West Coast Fires

Dry lightning ignited a fire 5km southwest of Pelion West on Monday, closing Tasmania's Overland Track for three days, impacting 100 walkers, and burning approximately 10,800 hectares by Thursday; 15 aircraft and three more en route are assisting ground crews in containment efforts.

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Albanese's Support for Salmon Farming Creates Conflict with Environment Minister

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese publicly supported the Tasmanian salmon farming industry in Macquarie Harbour, despite Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek's ongoing review considering the impact on the endangered Maugean skate and potential license revocations, creating political frictio...

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