The animals are part of a pod of 157 whales that beached near Arthur River, a township in Tasmania. What caused them to beach remains unclear.

The reasons for the beachings are unclear. Reasons could include disorientation caused by loud noises, illness, old age, injury, fleeing predators and severe weather.

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Australia’s stunning island state is home to stellar cool-climate wines, a vibrant dining scene, and the freshest air on earth.

Eight conservation groups have sent an open letter to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, urging him to reconsider the commitments he recently made to protect salmon farming interests in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbor.

Bruce Lehrmann is accused of stealing a four-wheel drive from a woman's home in Tasmania.

The animals appear to be false killer whales, according to Tasmania’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

Tasmania has been burning for more than two weeks, with no end in sight. Almost 100,000 hectares of bushland in the northwest has burned to date. This includes the Tarkine rainforest and alpine ecosystems of Cradle Mountain that may never recover.

Australia spin bowler Matthew Kuhnemann will sit out Tasmania's Sheffield Shield match against South Australia ahead of testing on his bowling action.

Between 122 and 108 million years ago, the Australian landmass was much farther south than today. Victoria was positioned within the Antarctic Circle, separated from Tasmania by a vast rift valley rather than open sea.

The Tasmania Devils boss insists the team will be ready to play in the AFL from 2028, and dismissed concerns about potential delays to the Macquarie Point stadium.

Dealing with poison ivy, oak, or sumac exposure can be uncomfortable and frustrating. These plants contain urushiol oil, which triggers allergic reactions when it comes into contact with the skin. For residents of Launceston and Tasmania,