The animals are part of a pod of 157 whales that beached near Arthur River, a township in Tasmania. What caused them to beach remains unclear.

The reasons for the beachings are unclear. Reasons could include disorientation caused by loud noises, illness, old age, injury, fleeing predators and severe weather.

What can we learn from the bushfires in Tasmania? Beware of climate change, especially the unpredictable nature of blazes sparked by dry lightning.

Australia’s stunning island state is home to stellar cool-climate wines, a vibrant dining scene, and the freshest air on earth.

The Tasmania Devils boss insists the team will be ready to play in the AFL from 2028, and dismissed concerns about potential delays to the Macquarie Point stadium.

Eight conservation groups have sent an open letter to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, urging him to reconsider the commitments he recently made to protect salmon farming interests in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbor.

The animals appear to be false killer whales, according to Tasmania’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

Between 122 and 108 million years ago, the Australian landmass was much farther south than today. Victoria was positioned within the Antarctic Circle, separated from Tasmania by a vast rift valley rather than open sea.

A burst of scorching temperatures and gusty winds have sparked high to extreme fire danger warnings across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania this weekend.

Australia spin bowler Matthew Kuhnemann will sit out Tasmania's Sheffield Shield match against South Australia ahead of testing on his bowling action.

Dealing with poison ivy, oak, or sumac exposure can be uncomfortable and frustrating. These plants contain urushiol oil, which triggers allergic reactions when it comes into contact with the skin. For residents of Launceston and Tasmania,

Bruce Lehrmann is accused of stealing a four-wheel drive from a woman's home in Tasmania.