Tasmanian Times
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1.2KWorld Symposium on Climate and COVID-19
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and international science partners are hosting a virtual global symposium from 4 to 6 August to review the relationship...
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Need for Prediction of Marine Heatwaves
There is need for the development of systems to predict marine heatwaves, say an international research team. The phenomena are a growing...
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James Bicheno: A Biography
James Bicheno (1785-1851) was one of the Colonial Secretaries of Van Diemen's Land.
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Actionables for a Healthy Recovery from COVID-19
These ‘actionables’ are practical steps for implementing the prescriptions of the WHO Manifesto for a healthy recovery from COVID-19. They aim at...
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Climate Atlas Measured Response to Hot Topic
The cool, damp conclusion to Tasmania’s 2020 vintage may have diverted our attention recently, but data collected by the Australian Bureau of...
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Working From Home a Transport Hero
The unintended consequence of increased Working From Home (WFH) arising from COVID-19 has been a demonstration of how it has the ability...
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Book Review: Wild Nature (2020)
“Modern life is leaping on at such a pace we no longer seem to have time to see the simple things of...
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Experts Assess COVID-19 Vaccine Progress
Two human trials of COVID19 vaccines show they are both safe and induce a immune reaction, according to preliminary results. The first trial...
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National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2019
Tobacco, alcohol and illicit drug use can place a heavy burden on individuals, families and society. The health, social and economic effects...
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Tamar Estuary 2020 Report Card
Summary The 2020 Tamar Estuary Report Card shows an overall improvement in grades across all zones of the kanamaluka/Tamar estuary, compared to...
