Sue Marshall and others have decided to stay and fight should a bushfire descend on their tiny coastal community — saying ...

However, firefighting crews are crossing their fingers for some relief across the weekend with the prediction of a chilly ...

Communities on Tasmania's west coast are bracing as bushfires bear down, with several communities on alert. Follow live.

A video showing a heavily emaciated Tasmanian devil is raising awareness on the impact of the deadly devil facial tumour ...

Police have rescued two people from a sinking yacht that ran aground off the coast of north-west Tasmania. The 42-foot yacht ...

Damaging winds forecast for Tasmania’s west and north-west have raised concerns among firefighting authorities. Gusts of up ...

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But the health department says it is in the midst of a “recruitment blitz” and has hired 1900 workers since April. North West Regional Hospital. Picture: AAP/Simon Sturzaker Amid the dispute, a ...

North West Regional Hospital. Picture: AAP/Simon Sturzaker Amid the dispute, a theatre at the NWRH was closed on Friday because of “a reduction of staff.” “This was due to unplanned leave ...