Tasmania remains free of H5 bird flu, but returning migratory birds could pose a risk

With migratory birds returning to Tasmania during a period of increased bird flu, the chance of the virus affecting the state ...
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Officials take bold action to resurrect unusual creature driven to brink of extinction: 'Incredible and unique'

The most significant drivers of extinction are habitat loss, climate change, pollution, and invasive species. For the red ...
WFLA News Channel 8

Photos: Some 230 whales beached in Tasmania in ‘massive event’

HOBART, Australia (AP) — About 230 whales have been stranded on Tasmania’s west coast, just days after 14 sperm whales were found beached on an island off the southeastern coast. This photo provided ...
Punters.com.au

Tasmania to toughen animal welfare laws

HOBART, March 25 AAP - Animal welfare laws will be toughened in Tasmania after a report on the greyhound racing industry could not conclusively rule out live baiting. The Tasmanian government has ...