Tasmania

A 31-year-old diver survived a shark bite off the coast of Tasmania, Australia, when a nearly 7-foot-long shark attacked him on the forearm shortly after 9 a.m. Saturday, according to Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

A one-tonne southern elephant seal named Neil caused traffic jams in rural Tasmania before returning to sea. The seal's beachside antics attracted millions of social media views. Premier Jeremy Rockliff noted that Tasmania's infrastructure can now 'breathe a small sigh of relief'.

A Hong Kong tour group on an aurora-chasing boat ride in Tasmania, Australia, rescued two Hong Kong residents who were lost at sea after scuba diving. The rescue occurred during a Southern Lights sightseeing cruise in Hobart, and the group's actions were praised by the tour agency WWPKG Tours for highlighting 'the brilliance of humanity.'

Neil, a 1-ton elephant seal in Tasmania, is causing property damage and attracting large social media attention, prompting officials to ask fans to respect his privacy. His antics include damaging infrastructure and posing risks for human-seal encounters.

Australian officials in Tasmania are urging fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1,000 kg elephant seal known for damaging infrastructure and attracting a large social media following. Neil's recent rampage includes smashing barriers and traffic bollards, prompting concerns about unsafe human-seal interactions.

Australian officials in Tasmania are urging fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1,000 kg elephant seal causing property damage and drawing large social media attention. His actions, including damaging infrastructure and attracting close human interactions, have raised safety concerns for both Neil and the public.

Liberal frontbencher Jonno Duniam, a Tasmanian senator, will resign from politics before the end of the year, marking a setback for the struggling Coalition. Duniam cited the need to spend more time with family as the reason for his decision.

A coroner found Dr David Jackson's 'grossly irresponsible prescribing' directly contributed to the deaths of two drug-dependent patients in Tasmania between 2016 and 2017. The inquest revealed he provided an 'effectively unlimited supply for a drug binge' to one addict.

Severe weather warnings have been issued for Queensland, New South Wales, and Tasmania as heavy rains and flash flooding threaten multiple regions. A low-pressure trough drawing tropical moisture is driving the wet weather, according to meteorologist Ilana Cherny of the Bureau of Meteorology.

Heavy rain and storms are expected in Australia’s south-east, with a severe weather warning issued for Tasmania. The Bureau of Meteorology warns of potential flash flooding and thunderstorms due to a low-pressure system over South Australia and moisture from the tropics, alongside signs of El Niño development.

The Tasmanian government has apologized for a scandal involving stolen body parts, where 177 human specimens from dozens of bodies were secretly kept by a museum. The investigation found that the specimens were kept without permission. This incident has raised concerns about the handling of human remains.

Tammy Tyrrell, a former Jacqui Lambie senator, has defected to the Labor Party, giving Labor a gained seat in the Australian senate. Tyrrell had been sitting as an independent since her falling-out with Lambie in 2024. The move was announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during budget week.

A report reveals that the average out-of-pocket cost for a first dermatologist visit in Australia is $230, with follow-ups at nearly $190, leading many patients to forego necessary care. Costs have risen steeply in Western Australia, South Australia, and Tasmania, according to Cleanbill, a health directory.

A 67-year-old Carnival Cruise passenger died while snorkeling off Moreton Island, Australia, during an excursion. The incident occurred aboard the Carnival Splendor, followed by another emergency when a 70s-year-old passenger went overboard the next day. Both incidents are under investigation.

John Donaldson, Queen Mary's father, has died in Tasmania. Queen Mary traveled from Denmark to Australia three weeks prior to his death.