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All posts tagged "Mark Veitch"
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4.1KArticlePig Antibiotic Deployed, Christmas Fishing Season Under Threat
On the afternoon of 7 November 2025, as Tassal began deploying florfenicol at Meads Creek and Stringers Cove, the Department of Public...
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Florfenicol Approval Sparks Widespread Condemnation
The approval of florfenicol antibiotic to be used in salmon farming has triggered condemnation following a public health warning that was issued...
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Measles Risk – Check Your Vaccinations Now
The Department of Health issued an alert due to increased global and interstate measles outbreaks. Tasmanians are urged to ensure they’ve received...
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‘Selling Diseased Salmon is like Selling Roadkill’
Watchdog group Safe Water Hobart emailed the Chief Inspector of Primary Produce at Biosecurity Tasmania and Food Safety Tasmania earlier this month. “Our...
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On Western Tasmanian Bushfires …
Media release – DPFEM, 7 February 2025 Firefighting efforts continuing to focus on containment in state’s west coast Tasmania’s firefighting agencies are continuing to...
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Staying Safe from Heat & Smoke
Media release – Dr Mark Veitch, Director of Public Health, 31 January 2025 Tasmanians reminded how to stay safe from the heat and...
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Cadburygate Update: Most of Derwent Safe for Swimming
Media release – Dr Mark Veitch, Department of Health, 22 December 2024 Public Health alert lifted for most of Derwent River The Public...
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That’s Not a Cigar … Don’t Swim in the Derwent!
Media release – Dr Mark Veitch, Director of Public Health, 19 December 2024 Swimmers advised to avoid swimming in Derwent due to sewage...
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Tasmanian Vaping Laws to Remain in Place Despite National Changes
Media release – Dr Mark Veitch, Director of Public Health, 1 October 2024 Tasmanian vaping laws to remain in place despite national changes...
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Tasmanians Reminded About Carbon Monoxide Risk from Fuel-burning Equipment
Tasmanians are reminded about the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning from using fuel-burning equipment inside. “Generators and outdoor cooking appliances can be...
