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Partnership funding boosts protection for threatened species

Six community led projects aimed at improving outcomes for Tasmania’s threatened species have been awarded funding under Round 2 of the Threatened Species Partnership Grant Program.

Safe Farming sessions aim to reduce injuries from bogged machinery recovery

Free sessions providing practical advice for farmers and rural workers on safely recovering farm machinery and vehicles bogged in paddocks, dams or other challenging conditions.

Draft Aboriginal Heritage Bill 2026 Open for Public Consultation

The draft Aboriginal Heritage Bill 2026 is open for public consultation until 6 July 2026.

Blending culture and science to better understand yula

The Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre recently partnered with the Marine Conservation Program and the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies to research yula (muttonbirds) on Big Dog Island in the Furneaux Islands and near the Flinders Marine Park in Bass Strait

Help shape Tasmania’s next cat management plan

Have your say on the Cat Management in Tasmania Discussion Paper. This consultation will help inform the next Tasmanian Cat Management Plan.

National Groundwater Awareness Week - Protecting Tasmania's Hidden Water Resource

During National Groundwater Awareness Week, we are highlighting the work underway to better understand and manage this important resource for the future.

Emergency actions for Davies' waxflower

A total of 985 critically endangered Davies’ waxflowers (Phebalium daviesii) were planted into four new locations in Tasmania, as part of the Davies’ Waxflower Recovery Project.

Help us plan effective Calicivirus releases, report rabbits

Biosecurity Tasmania have created an online reporting form where anyone can report a rabbit infestation or register their interest for calicivirus release on their property.

Tag rebate boost for sheep and goat producers

From 1 February 2026, the rebate scheme for goat and lamb eID tags will be extended to cover all National Livestock Identification Scheme (NLIS) accredited tags.

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.

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.