Tasmania

AARON PATRICK: An expensive battle over an endangered stingray-like fish has dominated the election campaign in the island state.

The victim’s mother previously spoke about the heartbreak of losing her son.

The 19-year-old fought for his life in hospital for a week before tragically succumbing to his injuries.

Nature has found a way after an echidna was spotted on an island where wildlife was mostly destroyed by a devastating bushfire more than a decade ago, leading experts to rejoice.

In February alone, the industry has seen an elevated mortality rate equivalent to about 6 per cent of the state’s annual production.

A teenager was made to stand for hours, sometimes while naked, and sleep on the floor by his grandmother as part of a punishment regime.

Environmentalists are seething over evidence of an ‘elevated mortality event’.

The former Liberal staffer faced court on Monday morning.

The former Liberal staffer is due to face court this morning.

The officer faces 15 years in jail if found guilty of his charge.

Wildlife experts are racing to assess the condition of 157 whales that are stranded on a remote beach, with most of the mammals believed to still be alive.

Final legal submissions will be made in a court case against the operator of a jumping castle involved in a primary school tragedy that killed six children.

Two climbers have been rescued after getting stuck at the top of a 60m-high rock formation in Tasmania in wild weather conditions. 

‘Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones.’

One of the tourists was swept out further and had to be rescued by a helicopter.