Tasmanian Times
Environment
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3903 New Thylacine Species Discovered from QLD Fossils
Scientists from UNSW Sydney have discovered three new species of thylacines in fossils unearthed from the Riversleigh World Heritage Area in Waanyi...
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Expert: Yellow Crazy Ants Could Infest Tasmania
Yellow crazy ants (Anoplolepis gracilipes) – which are now established in Australia – are one of the worst invasive species on Earth....
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Bowman: ‘Give Up on Normal’, Climate Adaptation Needed Urgently
Heavy winds struck south-east Australia over the weekend as a series of cold fronts moved across the continent. It followed a high...
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Improvement Shown in Latest Tamar Estuary & Esk River Report Card
The latest report card released by the Tamar Estuary and Esk Rivers (TEER) Program today shows improvement in most grades throughout the...
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18M Monster Wave Slams Cape Sorell
A huge wave of nearly 18 metres has slammed into Tasmania’s west coast overnight, breaking the record for the highest wave recorded...
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Extreme Weather Threatens Survival of Seabirds, Seals
Scientists have identified the Australian and Antarctic marine predators most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, and it will help focus...
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SES Reponds to Severe Weather
In the 24 hours to 0900 this morning, Tasmania SES crews have responded to 44 requests for assistance across Tasmania as severe...
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I Heard There’s an Aurora Coming; How Do I Check?
Few sights in the night sky are as awe-inspiring as aurora. The vibrant dancing lights – usually seen close to the planet’s...
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Antarctica Vulnerable to Invasive Species
Media release – UNSW Sydney, 22 August 2024 Antarctica vulnerable to invasive species hitching rides on plastic and organic debris A new...
