What's in the News?

• Changes to laws pass lower house in attempt to protect salmon jobs

  Federal Labor pushes through legislation that could derail a legal battle over salmon farming's impact on an endangered ray and safeguard the industry's future in Tasmania. 2025-03-24 18:16:00

• Native birds in WA falling sick with mystery illness causing paralysis and death

  Wildlife carers in Perth and the south west have been overwhelmed with hundreds of cases of deadly illness in magpies. 2025-03-24 06:05:14

• Debate over legislation to allow salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour

  The federal government is hoping to pass legislation this week which would allow salmon farming to continue in Macquarie Harbour on Tasmania's west coast. 2025-03-24 05:09:23

• Lambie accuses Labor of putting 'stinky little fish' before cost of living

  Lambie, a senator from Tasmania's north-west coast, was making the case for the federal government to reserve export gas for the domestic market to bring down energy prices when she switched gears to hit out at Labor's salmon plans. 2025-03-24 01:11:33

• From timber and potatoes to tourism, Penguin celebrates 150 years

  This year the small north-west town of Penguin celebrates its 150th anniversary. What started as a settlement trading timber and potatoes by sea has turned into a bustling tourist town.  2025-03-23 22:01:17