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Rescue Efforts Abandoned For Stranded False Killer Whales In Tasmania

Over 150 false killer whales stranded on Tasmania's northwestern coast, rescue efforts hampered by challenging conditions.

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Pod Of 157 Dolphins Stranded On Remote Australian Beach

Dozens of dolphins have died after a pod of more than 150 stranded on a remote beach in Australia's southern island of Tasmania, environment officials said Wednesday.

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More than 150 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia's Tasmania state

More than 150 false killer whales are stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania

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Officials to euthanise 90 whales stranded on beach in remote north-western Tasmania

Attempt to refloat false killer whales was unsuccessful, forcing wildlife authorities to make difficult decision for safety and ‘welfare reasons’

The Guardian - AU

More dry lightning in Tasmania is sparking bushfires – challenging fire fighters and land managers

Tasmania has been burning for more than two weeks, with no end in sight. Almost 100,000 hectares of bushland in the northwest has burned to date. This includes the Tarkine rainforest and alpine ecosystems of Cradle Mountain that may never recover.

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Wickets tumble, Doggett sparks SA comeback over Tassie

Twenty wickets have fallen on the opening day of the clash between Sheffield Shield leaders South Australia and Tasmania at Adelaide Oval.

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Kuhnemann test to go ahead despite thumb injury

Matt Kuhnemann's Sheffield Shield return has been pushed back due to his thumb injury, but the spinner will be able to complete ICC testing on his action.

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Endangered salmon farm talk stirs hot political waters

An increase in Tasmania's Maugean skate population has reportedly prompted the prime minister to assure the salmon farming sector of its continued existence.

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Dumped a ute? It's been turned into sand art at Mona

French artist Théo Mercier's massive installation MIRRORSCAPE is a whole landscape of unwanted junk, found on his travels in Tasmania and sculpted in sand.

The Guardian - AU

Tasmania fires destroy huge swath of wilderness and could ‘burn for weeks’

About 90,000 hectares of remote country in the state’s north-west have been razed after fires sparked by lightning strikes

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JackJumpers skipper Steindl calls time on NBL career

Clint Steindl has announced his retirement after 356 NBL games and three championships, including the Tasmania JackJumpers' inaugural title.

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Train services cancelled and delays predicted to worsen – as it happened

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'High risk' uncontrolled bushfire threatens mining town

Out-of-control bushfires are threatening small communities as weather conditions change, with residents preparing to escape and evacuation centres established.

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Jewell ton lifts Tasmania to one-day win over Victoria

Caleb Jewell has cracked an unbeaten 105 off 115 balls to lead Tasmania to a five-wicket win over Victoria at Bellerive Oval.

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Tasmania expect Kuhnemann to play through bowling tests

Matt Kuhnemann is expected to return to cricket with Tasmania as he prepares for scientific testing on his bowling action after being reported in Sri Lanka.

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Floods, heatwaves, possible snow and a cyclone: what is happening with Australia’s weather?

An already saturated north Queensland is at risk of more flooding, while Tasmania battles bushfires before an Antarctic blast rolls in

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Debutant Dixon fires for Vics against Tasmania

Victoria's Harry Dixon has become the second teen debutant to score his maiden first-class half-century in the Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania.

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No bulk billing GPs found in 10% of federal electorates for standard consultations, survey says

Cleanbill report also reveals four out of five Australian GPs will charge a gap fee for new adult patients without concessions

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JackJumpers win as Cairns flop from three-point land

The Tasmania JackJumpers have ended their NBL season on a high, snapping a six-match losing run with a seven-point victory over Cairns.

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