Tasmania

The whales have beached in the north-west corner of Tasmania. Photo: Collected
Environment

Over 150 false killer whales stranded on remote Australian beach

Conservation experts and veterinarians are assessing the condition of around 90 whales that are still alive to determine if they can be refloated back into the ocean

Western Australia lose 8 wickets for 1 run in record collapse
Sports

Western Australia lose 8 wickets for 1 run in record collapse

A stunning view of the Tasmanian landscape. Photo: Tareq Onu
Explorer

Tasmania: A world of breathtaking beauty and rare animals

Rescuers have been trying to keep the stranded whales wet and cool. Photo: BILAL RASHID/REUTERS
World+Biz

Australia plans disposal of hundreds of stranded whale carcasses

Photo: Reuters
Environment

Around 270 whales stranded on sandbar off Australia's Tasmania

Station induction for new expeditioners at Davis research station is pictured, as Tasmania placed tough new restrictions on mainland Australians seeking entry in response to a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spread, however, the restrictions will not apply to the Aurora Australis. Many of the expeditioners have spent 12 months living on sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island conducting scientific research, in this undated handout photo obtained by Reuters on March 20, 2020. Mark Horstman/Australian Antarctic Division/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES
Coronavirus chronicle

'We've got a moat': Tasmania cuts itself off from Australia

Tasmania's Tasman arch in Australia/ Collected
Climate Change

Australia's Antarctic gateway Tasmania gets hotter than tropical north