Pencil pines grow for more than a thousand years each, and only in Tasmania. As lightning fires become more common, humans must mobilise to protect them – or lose these ancients forever

Former Treasury boss Ken Henry says a succession of governments have used the tax system to deliberately hurt young people, propping up the old and vested interests like mining.

Foxgloves are tall biennial or perennial herbs growing up to 2 m in height and covered in bell-shaped flowers

Developing countries urge biggest polluters to act as Trump’s return to the White House heightens geopolitical turmoil

Hydro Tasmania inks new deal to supply manganese smelter with a majority renewables power mix that makes it one of the greenest in the world.

As Tasmania battles more than a dozen fires sparked by a band of dry lightning strikes, some in high-value wilderness areas, researchers are raising the possibility that this is the 'new normal'.

As Tasmania battles more than a dozen fires sparked by a band of dry lightning strikes, some in high-value wilderness areas, researchers are raising the possibility that this is the 'new normal'.

This country has a long history of taking its unique wildlife and landscapes for granted – but what has happened in this term of parliament is remarkable

The Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary was certified as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary by DarkSky International

This country has a long history of taking its unique wildlife and landscapes for granted – but what has happened in this term of parliament is remarkable

State provides perfect conditions for ‘kings and queens of the forest’ – some of which are up to 500 years old

Peak formerly called Mount Egmont after being named by European settlers has spiritual status formally recognised

A sudden drop in adult little penguin numbers at Bicheno on Tasmania's east coast has led to alarm for the fate of the colony as penguin chicks reliant on parents are seen dying.

Bird snapped by Newhaven wildlife sanctuary ecologist is likely a juvenile on risky 1,500km journey away from parents, expert says

Protesters disrupting logging in Tasmania appear to be gradually having trespass charges dropped by prosecutors, with 16 people walking free so far.

A team of scientists has tracked the flight path of Tasmanian boobook owls across Bass Strait, revealing they fly directly through areas earmarked for major offshore wind farms.

We know that there is growing pressure to increase our fleet of large firebombers. There are Large Air Tankers (LATs) and ‘Type 1’ helicopters which can carry large loads of water/ retardant and wh…

Amidst habitat destruction and ecological grief, let’s make a New Year’s resolution for nature — to care for beetles and butterflies, rainforests and reefs, ourselves, and future generations.

On the Pacific coast, Huu-ay-aht First Nation has followed the stars for centuries. Now they’re safeguarding them for future generations

When an 80-metre gum tree in the Tasmanian forest was due to be cut down for logging, conservationists turned it into the world’s tallest Christmas tree.

Critically endangered grasslands in Tasmania’s Midlands were being destroyed by agriculture, but an innovative partnership has protected the remaining ecosystem – and local farmers’ profits

One of the world’s longest continuous bird counts has dashed the ‘wistful optimism’ of scientists hoping for a La Niña-driven recovery

Invasives pose an enormous and growing threat to our Tasmanian environment and economy, yet the Tasmanian Liberals won’t even be transparent about what they’re doing.

Mapping based on documents released under right-to-information laws show proposed areas include habitats for 37 threatened species

Mapping based on documents released under right-to-information laws show proposed areas include habitats for 37 threatened species