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All About Plans To Build Earth's 'Black Box', A Doomsday-Proof Recorder In Tasmania
The box will be about 52 feet long and 13 feet high, made from reinforced steel and concrete that can survive cyclones, earthquakes, floods, and fire.
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2 Australian States Offer Free Public Transport As Fuel Prices Rise Amid Iran War
Australia faces elevated fuel supply risks, with several hundred service stations reporting shortfalls, and disruptions in delivery reported in the agriculture and mining sectors.
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Mysterious Pink Slime On Tasmanian Beach Sparks Algal Bloom Concerns
Residents are warned to exercise caution, as some have reported skin irritation after exposure to the contaminated seawater.
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She Went Missing In Australia 2 Years Ago. Now, Her Phone Has Been Found
Police in Australia's Tasmania said on Sunday they would join a privately organised search for a Belgian woman who went missing in wilderness more than two years ago, after her mobile phone was discovered in the southern island state.
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Rare Doomsday Oarfish, Linked To Earthquake Myths, Spotted In Australia
An oarfish, a rare and one of the ocean's longest fish, washed ashore the Ocean Beach near Strahan in Tasmania on Monday. The three-metre-long doomsday fish was discovered by a resident, Sybil Robertson, during a beach walk.
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Tasmanian Skull Theft: 150-Year-Old Crime Still Dividing A City
Over 150 years ago, surgeon and politician William Crowther allegedly stole the skull of an Aboriginal leader, William Lanne, from a Hobart morgue.
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Thousands In Australia Without Power Amid Heavy Rain
Tens of thousands of people in Australia's southern island state of Tasmania were without power on Sunday after a cold front brought damaging winds and heavy rains, sparking flood warnings.
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"World's Ugliest Lawn": Australian Woman Wins Bizarre Competition Backed By Hollywood Star
This global competition, celebrating water conservation over manicured lawns, saw entries from across the globe, but only one could claim the title of ugliest.
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This Is The Place With The Cleanest Air On Earth
Other remote clean air sites around the world include Mauna Loa station in Hawaii, Macquarie Island, Casey Station in Antarctica and the Svalbard town of Ny-Alesund.
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Bird Flies From Alaska To Australia Without Stopping, Breaks World Record
Known by its tag number "234684," a bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) travelled 8,435 miles from Alaska to Tasmania in Australia.
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230 Whales Stranded On Remote Beach Near Australia
The cause of mass strandings is still not fully understood. Scientists have suggested they could be caused by pods going off track after feeding too close to shore.
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Scientists Plan Multimillion-Dollar Resurrection Of Tasmanian Tiger
Scientists have taken stem cells from a living species with similar DNA and turned the into thylacine cells.
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Exploring Tasmania's Foodie City Launceston: Must-Try Places
Launceston, Tasmania's second biggest city, is a heartwarming community scene with a happy vibe, where locals mingle and enjoy the best of Tasmanian food and produce.
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Boy, 10, Pulled From Fishing Boat By Shark In Australia
A shark "grabbed" a 10-year-old boy from a fishing boat off Australia on Friday but swam off after his father jumped in to save him, officials said.
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Australians Brave The Chill For Nude Winter Solstice Swim In Tasmania
More than 1,900 people rose early on Saturday to take a chilly plunge on the Australian island state of Tasmania.
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All About Plans To Build Earth's 'Black Box', A Doomsday-Proof Recorder In Tasmania
The box will be about 52 feet long and 13 feet high, made from reinforced steel and concrete that can survive cyclones, earthquakes, floods, and fire.
-
2 Australian States Offer Free Public Transport As Fuel Prices Rise Amid Iran War
Australia faces elevated fuel supply risks, with several hundred service stations reporting shortfalls, and disruptions in delivery reported in the agriculture and mining sectors.
-
Mysterious Pink Slime On Tasmanian Beach Sparks Algal Bloom Concerns
Residents are warned to exercise caution, as some have reported skin irritation after exposure to the contaminated seawater.
-
She Went Missing In Australia 2 Years Ago. Now, Her Phone Has Been Found
Police in Australia's Tasmania said on Sunday they would join a privately organised search for a Belgian woman who went missing in wilderness more than two years ago, after her mobile phone was discovered in the southern island state.
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Rare Doomsday Oarfish, Linked To Earthquake Myths, Spotted In Australia
An oarfish, a rare and one of the ocean's longest fish, washed ashore the Ocean Beach near Strahan in Tasmania on Monday. The three-metre-long doomsday fish was discovered by a resident, Sybil Robertson, during a beach walk.
-
Tasmanian Skull Theft: 150-Year-Old Crime Still Dividing A City
Over 150 years ago, surgeon and politician William Crowther allegedly stole the skull of an Aboriginal leader, William Lanne, from a Hobart morgue.
-
Thousands In Australia Without Power Amid Heavy Rain
Tens of thousands of people in Australia's southern island state of Tasmania were without power on Sunday after a cold front brought damaging winds and heavy rains, sparking flood warnings.
-
"World's Ugliest Lawn": Australian Woman Wins Bizarre Competition Backed By Hollywood Star
This global competition, celebrating water conservation over manicured lawns, saw entries from across the globe, but only one could claim the title of ugliest.
-
This Is The Place With The Cleanest Air On Earth
Other remote clean air sites around the world include Mauna Loa station in Hawaii, Macquarie Island, Casey Station in Antarctica and the Svalbard town of Ny-Alesund.
-
Bird Flies From Alaska To Australia Without Stopping, Breaks World Record
Known by its tag number "234684," a bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) travelled 8,435 miles from Alaska to Tasmania in Australia.
-
230 Whales Stranded On Remote Beach Near Australia
The cause of mass strandings is still not fully understood. Scientists have suggested they could be caused by pods going off track after feeding too close to shore.
-
Scientists Plan Multimillion-Dollar Resurrection Of Tasmanian Tiger
Scientists have taken stem cells from a living species with similar DNA and turned the into thylacine cells.
-
Exploring Tasmania's Foodie City Launceston: Must-Try Places
Launceston, Tasmania's second biggest city, is a heartwarming community scene with a happy vibe, where locals mingle and enjoy the best of Tasmanian food and produce.
-
Boy, 10, Pulled From Fishing Boat By Shark In Australia
A shark "grabbed" a 10-year-old boy from a fishing boat off Australia on Friday but swam off after his father jumped in to save him, officials said.
-
Australians Brave The Chill For Nude Winter Solstice Swim In Tasmania
More than 1,900 people rose early on Saturday to take a chilly plunge on the Australian island state of Tasmania.
