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‘World’s largest’ electric ship measuring 130 metres launched by Tasmanian boatbuilder | Tasmania

An Australian boatbuilder has launched what it describes as the world’s largest battery-power ship, describing it as a “a giant…

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‘Alarming’ bill to protect Tasmanian salmon farming could stop communities challenging other projects | Tasmania

A new bill being introduced by the Albanese government to protect Tasmanian salmon farming could stop communities challenging other decisions,…

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Labor’s bid to protect Tasmanian salmon industry met with unease from pro-environment MPs | Tasmania

Labor’s bid to protect Tasmania’s salmon industry from legal challenge over its impact on the endangered Maugean Skate is one…

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RSCPA revokes Huon’s accreditation after video showing live salmon being dumped in Tasmania | Tasmania

RSPCA Australia has revoked its accreditation of Tasmanian salmon company Huon after the release of a video that it said…

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Albanese to rush through new laws to protect Tasmania’s salmon industry from legal challenge | Tasmania

Anthony Albanese plans to rush through contentious legislation next week to protect Tasmania’s salmon industry from a legal challenge over…

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More than a million salmon dumped after ‘unprecedented’ mass mortality at Tasmanian fish farms | Tasmania

At least 1 million salmon died at Tasmanian fish farms and were dumped at landfill sites and rendering plants in…

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‘I’ve had a gutful’: Jacqui Lambie says salmon industry should get out of Macquarie Harbour | Tasmania

Independent senator Jacqui Lambie has called on Tasmania’s salmon industry to stop farming in Macquarie Harbour on the state’s remote…

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Anthony Albanese under pressure on salmon farming from both conservationists and industry | Tasmania

Anthony Albanese is caught in a pincer movement over a pre-election pledge that he will protect salmon farming in Tasmania’s…

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More than 150 whales stranded on beach in remote north-western Tasmania | Whales

More than 150 whales have stranded on a beach near Arthur River, on Tasmania’s remote north-west coast. A group of…

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Albanese sparks anger with pledge over controversial salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour | Tasmania

Anthony Albanese has promised to introduce legislation that will allow “sustainable salmon farming” to continue in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour, sparking…

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