Kylie Baxter

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Kylie Baxter |Brooke Van Nooten |Lucy Bain

Enviromental Protection Authority (EPA) Tasmania acting director, Cindy Ong, says investigations are continuing into potential breaches of environmental licenses and waste regulations in the disposal of dead fish. But the authority won't say exactly where the 5,500 tonnes of salmon waste have been disposed of, or which waste facilities were non-compliant. "The conditions that we generally impose on waste management facilities are are all about controlling for example odour and also ensuring...

Dec 10, 2024 | abc.net.au | Kylie Baxter |David Reilly

Tasmanian greyhound advocate Fran Chambers is calling on the Tasmanian government to phase out greyhound racing after the New Zealand government announced it will end the sport to protect the welfare of racing dogs. The New Zealand plan includes a 20-month transition period in which racing greyhounds will be re-homed. Ms Chambers of Let Greyhounds Run Free tells Kylie Baxter on ABC Hobart Drive that Tasmanian racing dogs too often die or are injured.

Dec 3, 2024 | abc.net.au | Kylie Baxter |Zoe Kean

Endometriosis impacts as many as one in seven women in Australia. Now, sufferers will have access to an affordable treatment for the first time in 30 years with the recent listing of the drug dienogest (sold as Visanne) on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

Nov 28, 2024 | abc.net.au | Leon Compton |Kylie Baxter |Tamlyn Neck

A scientific research paper out today evaluates the population of sardines in the south east of Australia with a view to establishing and managing a commercial fishery in Tasmania. It confirms the potential to establish a large and "ecologically sustainable" fishery in the state. Fisheries Science Associate Professor Dr Tim Ward, from the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies at UTAS, explains what this would look like and potential benefits of establishing the fishery in Tasmania.

Nov 14, 2024 | abc.net.au | Kylie Baxter |David Reilly

Thousands of students are in the middle of their year 12 exams and thinking about what they'll do next year. For the students planning to continue studying at uni, TAFE or through an apprenticeship, they might be wondering just what financial help is available to them. CEO Services Australia, Hank Jongen tells Kylie Baxter on Hobart Drive that all young people should looking to Youth Allowance and see if they're eligible.