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Tasmania is strengthening its family violence laws with reforms that extend reporting periods for coercive control, clarify strangulation offenses, and introduce a groundbreaking levy that makes offenders pay compensation directly to survivors.
After more than two years of helping scientists learn how to save their species, two Maugean skates swam free again in Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour. The pair produced 80 hatchlings and taught researchers everything they need to know about protecting the world's most endangered skates.
A beloved Tasmanian wildlife sanctuary that rescues over 20,000 animals yearly is getting its own eight-part docuseries on Paramount+ later this year. The show will spotlight both conservation efforts and give local film students real-world production experience.
A 400-person Tasmanian town is becoming Australia's third dark sky sanctuary, protecting the wonder of seeing the Milky Way with your naked eye. Ross is switching to smart streetlights that dim at night, saving energy while saving the stars.
Tasmania will introduce new laws allowing abuse survivors to hold institutions accountable, even when abusers weren't formal employees. The change closes a legal gap that prevented survivors from seeking compensation from churches and other organizations.
Laura Della Pasqua walked into her first dance class with a cane just six months after a massive stroke. A decade later, the 50+ dance program transformed her mobility and gave her a community of women celebrating life through movement.
Volunteers in Tasmania are working to prevent native Pacific black ducks from disappearing like they did in New Zealand. Simple actions like not feeding ducks could save the species from extinction.
Thousands of carrots spilled across a Tasmanian highway after a truck lost its load, creating an adorable traffic hazard with zero injuries. Police are now hunting for the runaway veggie truck in a region that's becoming famous for carrot chaos.
A dazzling meteor flashed across Tasmania's night sky Sunday, turning everything bright green and giving lucky stargazers a show they'll never forget. The cosmic visitor, possibly from Halley's Comet, broke apart in the atmosphere just before 9:30pm.
A community-focused politician who champions clean waterways and sustainable housing just won her campaign for Tasmania's upper house. Clare Glade-Wright unseated the incumbent through grassroots support and a platform centered on environmental protection.
A lifelong healthcare champion who chairs Tasmania's Royal Flying Doctor Service will become the island state's next governor. Caroline Wells says she plans to "lead with kindness" when she takes office in June.
Tasmania's beloved autumn spectacle brought nature lovers together in record numbers this weekend, as the native fagus trees blazed gold and orange across Mount Field National Park. The overwhelming response shows just how much people crave connection with nature's seasonal magic.
More than 220 trucks rolled through Tasmania in the biggest convoy ever, raising a record $48,000 for health services that help drivers stay safe on the road. The annual charity run grew to triple its original size, drawing over 2,200 cheering supporters.
After months of strikes, 72% of Tasmanian teachers approved a three-year agreement that slashes mandatory after-school meetings and adds $10.6 million to fight classroom violence. The victory puts teacher wellbeing ahead of pay bumps.
Tasmania just made it easier and cheaper for content creators to share the island's stunning national parks with the world. The new $100 permit replaces a complicated system that cost influencers over $450 and required $20 million in insurance.
Twenty years ago, two Australian miners survived 14 days trapped nearly a kilometer underground, keeping spirits high with humor that captured a nation's heart. Their rescue became a defining moment of resilience and community strength.
A Tasmanian musician spent two years handcrafting guitars from Anzac biscuit tins to raise money for veteran mental health services. Adrian "Ace" Kitson is selling his unique creations to benefit Open Arms, a charity supporting veterans and their families.
Twenty years ago, an earthquake trapped two Australian miners underground for two weeks in a rescue that captivated the world. Both survivors still live in the same small Tasmanian town, giving back to the community that rallied around them.
Nearly 200 workers at Australia's last ferromanganese smelter just got a lifeline. After facing unpaid leave or job loss, state and federal governments stepped in with three weeks of guaranteed wages while administrators find a buyer.
A Hobart women's shelter is transforming after turning away 822 women last year. New funding will nearly double its space for families fleeing domestic violence.
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