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Tasmanian Summer Weather Summary

Rainfall was above average across northern Tasmania and close to average elsewhere. Temperatures were close to average in most parts but nights...

Study Quantifies Devils’ Decline due to DFTD

New research from the University of Tasmania has estimated the toll a deadly facial cancer has taken on Tasmanian devil populations since...

When Was Ross Founded?

Ross resident Kim Peart argues that the town's founding was in 1812, not 1821.

Genes that Spread the Beans

Research into how plants respond to seasonal changes has identified a gene that has a major influence on where and when a...

From the archives: the State of the Derwent

First published on 29 May 2006. The Derwent River is not only an iconic symbol of Hobart’s identity, but it also marks...

State’s First Multidisciplinary Memory and Cognition Clinic Opens

Tasmania’s first multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to assessing and diagnosing memory and cognitive problems will open today. The Tasmanian Memory and Cognition Clinic...

Manuscripts & Photographs in Allport Library / Museum of Fine Arts

Tony Marshall talks about the manuscripts and photographs in the Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts

Public Transport the Key to Easing Commuter Traffic

The mayors of Greater Hobart say reducing reliance on cars is the key to easing congestion across the city.

Coming to Terms with Painful History

Truth telling and giving back: how settler colonials are coming to terms with painful family histories There is a quiet movement among...

Attitudes to COVID-19 Vaccines