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As Australia’s giant trees succumb to fire or drought, we’re racing to preserve their vital genetic data

Giant old trees are survivors. But their size and age do not protect them against everything. They face threats such as logging or intensifying drought and fire as the climate changes.

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Tasmania hit back but Redbacks still in control

Tasmania will resume play on the final day at 1-41 chasing 429 for victory against South Australia in Hobart.

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Redbacks strike late to leave Tasmania in trouble

Tasmania have slumped to 4-96 in reply to South Australia's declared total of 6-398 after two days of play in the Sheffield Shield clash in Hobart.

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JackJumpers pip Cairns to extend NBL winning run

After a sluggish start to the season, defending NBL champions Tasmania have secured their fourth straight victory, beating Cairns by nine points.

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Operator admits Bass Strait ferry saga is embarrassing

The delivery of two new Spirit of Tasmania ferries has been delayed because of a mismanaged port build that has forced one of the ships to be sent to Scotland.

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Ferry saga sinks $47k a week for Scotland berth

Port infrastructure delays and cost blowouts have plagued the delivery of two new Spirit of Tasmania vessels, with one of the ships now sitting in Scotland.

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Renshaw ton fires Bulls to one-day win over Tasmania

Queensland beat Tasmania by 56 runs in the One-Day Cup clash thanks to starring roles by Matthew Renshaw and Mitchell Swepson.

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Zampa set to miss Shield game as Test hopes dwindle

Adam Zampa's Sheffield Shield selection controversy has ended with the legspinner to miss NSW's looming fixture against WA.

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Australia weather: after hottest spring on record, a very warm and humid start to summer forecast

BoM says rainfall to bring brief respite from temperatures in 30s for parts of Victoria, NSW, Tasmania and Queensland

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Masked owls, wild devils and giant crayfish: inside the ancient forests of Tasmania’s Takayna

Teeming with wildlife under lush canopies, this area in Australia’s island state is one of the world’s most remarkable – and one most in need of protection

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JackJumpers hold on for gritty NBL win over 36ers

The in-form Tasmania JackJumpers have ended the Adelaide 36ers' 10-game home winning streak and kept their top-six hopes alive with a gritty four-point win.

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Perth and Brisbane make Hockey One women's final

Brisbane Blaze will aim for a third Hockey One women's title and Perth Thundersticks their first after each scored 3-1 semi-final wins in Hobart.

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Webster comfortable batting anywhere in Test team

Tasmania allrounder Beau Webster has been added to the Test squad for the first time, with selectors worried about the fitness of a sore Mitch Marsh.

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Test dark horse Webster ices Tassie's first Shield win

Tasmania's Beau Webster has sent another reminder of his capabilities to Test selectors, snaring two crucial wickets on a sombre day at the SCG.

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Who can access abortion in Australia?

Abortion is legal in all Australian states and territories. Women, trans men and gender diverse people with a uterus have the option of taking medication to end a pregnancy, or undergoing surgery.

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Ward continues good form for Tassie in Sheffield Shield

Tasmania are intent on making a sporting declaration on day four of their Sheffield Shield match after taking a 252-run lead to stumps on day three.

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Webster makes case with wickets and runs in Shield

Beau Webster's impressive Sheffield Shield run has continued, scoring a half-century for Tasmania before being unlucky not to claim more than two NSW wickets.

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‘He was wedged like an hourglass’: rescuers describe 20-hour ordeal ending with amputation of rafter’s leg

Lithuanian tourist pack rafting on Franklin River still fighting for life in Tasmanian hospital

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Ward leads NSW talent in piling on runs against Blues

NSW juniors Tim Ward, Nivethan Radhakrishnan and Jordan Silk have all scored runs for Tasmania against the Blues, helping them to 4-251 in the Sheffield Shield.

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Man has leg amputated after being stuck between rocks for more than 20 hours in Tasmania

Tourist party submerged in water during hours-long ideal at Australian beauty spot

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Man fights for life after leg amputated in river rescue

A man is fighting for life and his leg has been amputated after he became stuck in rapids in the Franklin River while out on the water with friends.

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Weekend heatwave forecast for NSW and Victoria, with temperatures to top 36C in Melbourne

Extreme heat expected to hit much of South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and inland NSW as central Queensland braces for flooding

The Guardian - UK

‘I fly, I drive. We’re all complicit’: Richard Flanagan on vanishing species and refusing the Baillie Gifford prize money

The Australian’s book about his parents’ love and his father’s horrific experience of Burma’s Death Railway won the illustrious nonfiction award. Here he talks about finding beauty and hope in the age of extinction and despair

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The NT and ACT might have small populations but their economies are growing faster than the bigger states

The Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory have won bragging rights for having the fastest growing economies within Australia.

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Shelving of poker machine reforms 'sickening'

Tasmania's government has parked their commitment to "nation-leading" harm minimisation poker machine reforms.

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