Tasmania

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Tasmania is an island state of Australia. It is located 240 kilometres to the south of the Australian mainland, and is separated from it by the Bass Strait. The state encompasses the main island of Tasmania, the 26th-largest island in the world, and the surrounding 1000 islands. It is Australia's smallest and least populous state, with 573,479 residents as of June 2023. The state capital and largest city is Hobart, with around 40% of the population living in the Greater Hobart area. Tasmania is the most decentralised state in Australia, with the lowest proportion of its residents living within its capital city.

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Tasmanian court excludes men from women-only exhibition The Supreme Court of Tasmania ruled the "Ladies' Lounge" women-only exhibition legal, overturning a prior decision, citing protection under anti-discrimination law. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on September 27, 2024

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Just 35 pilot whales still alive after 230 are stranded on Tasmanian beach Most of the 230 whales found stranded on Tasmania's west coast have died, Australian authorities say. Sky News - Published on September 22, 2022

Race to save 230 whales stranded on beach More than 200 pilot whales have been washed ashore on Tasmania's west cost, days after 14 sperm whales were found on another Australian beach. Sky News - Published on September 21, 2022
Sixth child killed in bouncy castle tragedy is named - as two children still critical An 11-year-old boy has been named as the sixth child to be killed in a bouncy castle accident four days ago in Australia's island state Tasmania, police have confirmed. Sky News - Published on December 19, 2021