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Tasmanian pulp mill approved but opponents not satisfied

The Gunns Limited proposed pulp mill in the Tamar Valley in northern Tasmania has been approved by the Federal Environment Minister Malcolm Turnbull. But the approval comes with 24 new conditions that...

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Should Tasmania be next to go plastic bag free?

Is it really better for the environment to ban free plastic bags in shops, or would people just end up buying more of them? Should Tasmania follow South Australia's lead and ban the bag?

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Dangerous fuel tanks discovered

Workers on a building site in New Norfolk discover potentially explosive underground fuel tanks.

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Workers strike fuel tank threat

Workers making improvements to the main street of New Norfolk have made a potentially explosive discovery.

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Cousteau calls for positive action for Tasmania's marine environment

He's been exploring the world under the waves since he was a young child by the side of his famous father, Jacques Cousteau, and he's worked on projects as varied as nature documentaries and the Find...

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Tas worst in discarding cigarette butts

A dubious honour for Tasmania .. the highest number of discarded cigarette butts in the country.

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New spray regulations tick the boxes for farmers

After a long wait, new spray regulations for Tasmania are expected to be introduced by the end of the year.

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Tasmanian fisheries face up to carbon tax challenge

Tasmania's Seafood Industry Council says the Government's carbon tax poses a challenge for the industry to become more energy efficient.

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Farmers want Government money for renewable energy in agriculture

Under its Carbon Tax proposal, the Federal Government announced $10 million to help businesses wanting to set up clean energy.

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Gas collection could stunt rising landfill costs

A major waste management company is predicting a 70 per cent increase in the cost of landfill under the Federal Government's carbon tax.

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Smoke risk to Houn Valley vineyards examined

Forestry Tasmania says the findings of a study by the CSIRO into smoke emissions in the Huon Valley, will help it avoid causing smoke taint to wine grapes in the Valley.

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Soil-saving scraps

It can be tempting to toss non-compostable food scraps into the rubbish, but a local business woman is trying to change people's attitudes to waste.

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King of the Compost Heap

Every day, David Duggan is surrounded by dead chickens, fish waste, cheese whey and other smelly matter.

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Tasmanian farmers associations slam new State chemical rules

Tasmania's two biggest farm lobby groups have slammed new State Government rules for agricultural chemical spraying.

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Asbestos safety guidelines changing in 2012

Rural safety organisations are alerting the community to prepare for a new code of practice that will be introduced next year for asbestos.

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Polluted King River remains neglected

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No change to chemical spray regulations at this stage

On the 17th of April this year the Tasmanian Country Hour reported the planned changes to chemical spraying regulations for Tasmania had been withdrawn from parliament for more consultation.

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Call for chemical trespass laws to be strengthened

Greens Water spokesman Tim Morris says there is no excuse for agriculture contamination of any waterways throughout Tasmania.

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Caring for Our Country - the next 5 years

The Federal Government has asked for input on the next five years of the program Caring for Our Country.

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Landcare award "too political"

Long time Tasmanian Landcare activist Ian Sauer has turned his back on the organisation after the scrapping of the McKell Medal.

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Claims Landcare award is too political

Long time Tasmanian Landcare activist Ian Sauer has turned his back on the organisation after the scrapping of the McKell Medal.

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Grass on the menu at conference

People from around the country have gathered at Launceston for the National Grasslands conference.

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2 Billion dollar hit to Tasmanian Agriculture

The Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association says the uncertainty in the forest industry has cost Tasmanian farmers an estimated 2 billion dollars.

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Call to restart Tasmanian poppy strategy talks

While Labor and Liberal have been arguing in the Tasmanian state parliament about poppy imports and advice from the Poppy Control Advisory Board, the head of the company at the centre of the furore is...

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Charting the changes in Tasmanian apple exports

Just what's happening with Tasmanian apples and the export market?

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Water: your licence, your say

A new project is questioning how effective Tasmanian's water licence regulations are.

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Rosebery miner urges better communication in Tarkine debate

Debate over mining in the Tarkine continues to unfold and this week different players involved in the discussion will put forward their views on the future of industry in the region.

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Thousands turn out to protest Tarkine 'lock-up'

An estimated 3000 people gathered in Burnie today to show their support for the Australian Workers Union Our Tarkine, Our Future rally.

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Copping Dump escapes fire damage

Despite being in the direct path of the Forcett bushfire, the Copping Dump has escaped relatively unscathed from the fire.

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Drop off in Tasmanian thoroughbred numbers

One of Tasmania's prominent thoroughbred breeders says fewer yearlings are being bred in Tasmania, and that's helped stabilise prices.

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Grange Resources investigates tailings dam spill

Owner of the Savage River mine, Grange Resources is working with the Tasmanian Environment Protection Agency to assess the impact of a tailings dam spill just over a week ago.

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Tasmanian council knocks back free range egg entrepreneur

A Tasmanian farmer is considering his options after complaints from neighbours prompted a council to reject his plans to produce organic free range eggs.

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Tasmanian energy crisis: 500L of diesel spills at Hydro power station

Hydro Tasmania blames human error for a 500-litre diesel spill at its Meadowbank hydro-electric power station in the Central Highlands.

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Dozens of airports across Australia being monitored for toxic foam contamination

Investigations continue into the impact of toxic firefighting chemicals at 36 airports across the country, Airservices Australia says.

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Woman 'shocked' to find plastic in endangered eastern quoll scats

A Tasmanian woman says she was shocked to discover pieces of blue plastic in quoll scats left around her property, weeks after another quoll was found dead on Bruny Island with its head stuck in a...

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