News

Naturally occurring algal bloom not harmful

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) laboratory testing has confirmed the recent ‘algal bloom’ observed in the waters of southern Tasmania is Noctiluca scintillans.

Hit the brakes, not wildlife and report roadkill

The holiday season sees more people take to the roads, increasing the risk of wildlife becoming roadkill. Drivers are urged to slow down and report any roadkill using the Tasmanian Roadkill Reporter app.

Happy holidays from NRE Tas

Happy holidays from everyone at the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania.

Parrots arrive home ahead of festive season

The 2025 Orange-bellied Parrots (OBP) census has revealed that 86 birds have returned from their overwinter migration.

Monthly seasonal insights to help farmers

​To help farmers build resilience and better prepare for managing seasonal conditions, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) has begun publishing monthly Seasonal Conditions Insight snapshots.

Veterinary Attraction and Retention Package

An investment of $400,000 is being made to boost the number of veterinarians in Tasmania.

Celebrating our own - Dr Scott Hardie receives his Churchill Fellowship medallion

Senior Aquatic Ecologist Dr Scott Hardie has reached a major milestone in his Churchill Fellowship journey.

Threatened Species Partnership Grant Program grant round now open

Applications for round two of the Threatened Species Partnership Grant Program are now open. Applications close 18 January 2026.

Delivering on Tasmania’s water future

The Department has reached a significant milestone in delivering on Tasmania’s Rural Water Use Strategy (RWUS), with the release of the Implementation Plan 2025–27 and the Progress 2025 Report.

Approval of antibiotic for use in salmon

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has approved the use of antibiotic, Florfenicol to treat P. salmonis in salmon.

Feather find and curiosity leads to positive ID of ground parrot calls at Narawntapu

A feather find, combined with a healthy dose of curiosity and a lot of initiative and determination, recently led to the positive ID of ground parrot calls at Narawntapu National Park.

Legislation to phase out greyhound racing

The Tasmanian Government has introduced draft legislation to phase out greyhound racing in the State.