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Tasmanian Agricultural Precinct
The Tasmanian Government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the University of Tasmania to create the new Tasmanian Agricultural Precinct based at Newnham alongside the University of Tasmania’s Institute of Agriculture.
Record Number of OBPs Begin Migration North
Almost 200
Orange-bellied Parrots have begun migrating north after breeding season at Melaleuca in the state’s south-west, the highest number since monitoring began in the early 1990s.
Rural Water Use Strategy
The Tasmanian Government has developed the
Rural Water Use Strategy to support the wise use of water and ensure that our freshwater resources are available to support the wide range of water uses and environments that depend on them as well as new opportunities for innovation and growth.
Cultural Burning Grants
Tasmanian Aboriginal commmunities are invited to apply for funding under the Government's Cultural Burning Grants Program. Applications close 12 noon 10 May 2021.
Wild duck hunting in reserves and on Crown land
Preliminary results of annual DPIPWE wild duck monitoring show duck numbers at levels within the range seen in recent years.
Find out more about the
Secretary's decision on wild duck hunting in reserves and on Crown land including
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in which reserves and other Crown land
duck hunting is permitted this season
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the advice received from Game Services Tasmania
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a Statement of Reasons from the Secretary DPIPWE
Draft Waste and Resource Recovery Bill
Public comment is invited on the
Draft Waste Resource and Recovery Bill. Submissions to be received by 12 March 2021.
Review into Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racetracks
The Tasmanian Government is conducting a review into Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racetracks to consider the adequacy of Tasmanian thoroughbred racetrack conditions, safety, standards, maintenance and inspections.
Recycling Modernisation Fund (Plastics) Grants Program
The Tasmanian Government is calling for proposals from proponents wishing to undertake capital investment in Tasmania to develop plastic recycling capacity. Applications under the Recycling Modernisation Fund (Plastics) Grants Program are open until 12 February 2021.