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Four dolphins die after entanglement in Huon Aquaculture salmon pens

Data shows in the first six months of this year, four dolphins died from becoming entangled in salmon farm enclosures in Tasmania's southern waters.
A dolphin in action through the waves.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Fishing and Aquaculture Industryby Mackenzie Heard

Ex-Tiger announced as coach of Tasmania Devils in VFL competition

Former Richmond player Jeromey Webberley will coach the Tasmania Devil men's side as it enters its first season with the Victorian Football League. 
Jeromey Webberley

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL

Tasmania's greyhound industry says it has 'strong argument' to drop ban

Participants at interstate greyhound race meets are showing their support for Tasmania's industry, lobbying the state government to drop its planned greyhound racing ban.
Greyhound dogs racing on a track in Sydney.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Parliamentby Josh Duggan

Rebecca credits her GP with saving her life. Here's what she wants other doctors to know

When Rebecca's doctor asked her about her relationship, identifying it as domestic abuse, it was the "circuit breaker" she needed to get out. New training is helping more patients get the same support.
A woman with blond hair and pink glasses looks at a woman

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Domestic Violenceby Meg Whitfield

The Nightlife Pop Quiz

Are you into your trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of cryptic to the ONLY quiz played live, all around Australia...Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The Pop Quiz! 
Duration: 57 minutes

Published: Source: Listen

Red tape cut for the honey bee industry

Commercial beekeepers in Tasmania could potentially see a drop in licence fees as the state government moves to streamline the process for putting hives on crown and reserved land.
A man dressed in protective gear working bee hives
Duration: 7 minutes 57 seconds

Published: Source: Tas Country HourTopic: Beekeepingby Laurissa Smith and Tony Briscoe

Vegetable growing awards

A north west Vegetable growing family has taken out the major award and a second award at the annual Harvest Moon Presentation.
A farmer and his wife holding two trophies and standing between two men from Harvest Moon
Duration: 12 minutes 44 seconds

Published: Source: Tas Country HourTopic: Vegetable Growingby Tony Briscoe

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Tasmania Police pursue a man in a truck driving on its rims.

A Tasmanian man has been refused bail after engaging Tasmania Police in an hours-long pursuit during which he drove a stolen truck through Launceston on blown-out tyres.
Duration: 12 seconds

Source: ABC News

Murray Watt announcing the decision in Devonport today

Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt confirming the continuation of salmon farming in Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour.
Duration: 2 minutes 3 seconds

Source: ABC News

Dean Winter says it would be 'helpful' if the Greens 'engaged in discussion'

Labor leader Dean Winter responds to claims it was a mutual decision for the Greens to not attend crossbench negotiations
Duration: 52 seconds

Source: ABC News

Tasmanian crossbenchers discuss how talks with Labor have gone

Tasmanian independent MPs George Razay, Peter George and Craig Garland discuss recent talks with Labor as they leave Parliament House.
Duration: 4 minutes 55 seconds

Source: ABC News

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