More than 450 pilot whales became stranded on the west coast of the island state in Australia. Rescuers estimate that over half of them have already died.
Tag: Tasmania (Australia)
In Australia, an Architect Designs for a Future of Fire
As the country rebuilds after its devastating wildfires, Ian Weir is leading the push for integrating houses with the land, rather than mass clearance of vegetation.
He’s Writing 365 Children’s Books in 365 Days, While Holding Down a Day Job
Matt Zurbo’s challenge, named after his daughter, Cielo, is an unconventional labor of love.
Australia’s China Challenge
With Beijing pushing as far as it can wherever it can in the era of President Xi Jinping, Australia has become a global case study in Chinese government influence.
Heads Up: In Tasmania, a Gin Boom Showcasing Native Plants (and Even Sheep Whey)
Gin from the south Australian island state is on the rise. In trendy bars throughout Australia, entire pages on menus are devoted to Tasmanian gins.
Across Australia, Yet Another Scorching Summer
Australia’s heat waves, now an annual ordeal, have been expanding into new territory — like Tasmania, where more than 50 wildfires were burning as of Friday.
Give the Wombats Some Space, Australia Tells Selfie-Loving Tourists
Visitors to a Tasmanian island snuggle, chase and even pick up the fuzzy creatures for photos. Officials are asking them to pledge to respect the wildlife.