Tasmanian Times
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4.2KFallow Deer in Sights of Conservationists, Hunters
A stoush is brewing over fallow deer control in Tasmania, with conservationists arguing the government should declare it a pest species.
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Keep Children from Hospital during Pandemic
With stressed hospital services, and concerns about the spread of COVID-19, experts are reminding carers of children and young people of the...
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Climate Change Threats to World Heritage
Many of the world's precious heritage sites are under threat from climate change. Adam Markham does the rounds.
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Midlands Land Use Changes Favour Larger Birds
New research suggests that land-use changes in Tasmania’s Midlands are increasing numbers of larger birds such as cockatoos and ravens. Birds that...
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What a Simulated Mars Mission Taught Me about Food Waste
As a food waste researcher, I’m interested in how humans prepare food, eat and manage leftovers. This interest is not just confined...
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The Tessellated Pavement
The Tessellated Pavement is a pattern of regular rectangular saltwater pools near Eaglehawk Neck. They look man-made, but they’re actually not. They’re...
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What Causes a ‘Second Wave’ of Coronavirus, and Could We See This in Australia?
Coronavirus: what causes a ‘second wave’ of disease outbreak, and could we see this in Australia? Following the emergence and rapid spread...
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Debunking the Myth of COVID-19 and 5G
EXPERT Q&A with Professor Rodney Croft Q: What are the different types of radio waves and radiation and where does 5G fit...
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How do we Exit Lockdown? 4 ‘Next Phase’ Scenarios
Now we’re in lockdown, how can we get out? 4 scenarios to prevent a second wave Australia is effectively in lockdown. Public gatherings...
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CSIRO Starts Vaccines Trial
CSIRO has just commenced pre-clinical trials of potential vaccines for COVID-19. The work is being conducted at its high-containment facility in Geelong....
