Tia Ewen

Hobart

Journalist at The Mercury (Tasmania)

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Articles

How Tasmania’s critical ecosystems are becoming carbon emitters

Apr 20, 2024 | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Tia Ewen

Tasmania’s tundra ecosystems are having profound effects with rising temperatures, and are potentially becoming major carbon emitters, new research has found. Tundra areas are treeless regions with a cold and windy climate found in high altitudes and are critical for the broader ecosystem.
How Tasmania’s critical ecosystems are becoming carbon emitters

Apr 19, 2024 | cairnspost.com.au | Tia Ewen

Tasmania’s tundra ecosystems are having profound effects with rising temperatures, and are potentially becoming major carbon emitters, new research has found. Tundra areas are treeless regions with a cold and windy climate found in high altitudes and are critical for the broader ecosystem.
Barnacle covered gliders uncover invisible parts of Southern Ocean

Apr 19, 2024 | thechronicle.com.au | Tia Ewen

TasmaniaDon't miss out on the headlines from Tasmania. Followed categories will be added to My News. What two barnacle covered gliders have uncovered has never been seen by scientists before. The technology battled the world’s strongest current while investigating leaking warm water contributing to ice melt in Antarctica and was recently retrieved by the team on-board CSIRO’s research vessel Investigator.
Barnacle covered gliders uncover invisible parts of Southern Ocean

Apr 19, 2024 | goldcoastbulletin.com.au | Tia Ewen

TasmaniaDon't miss out on the headlines from Tasmania. Followed categories will be added to My News. What two barnacle covered gliders have uncovered has never been seen by scientists before. The technology battled the world’s strongest current while investigating leaking warm water contributing to ice melt in Antarctica and was recently retrieved by the team on-board CSIRO’s research vessel Investigator.
‘Cards close’: Senator Jacinta Price campaigns No at Hobart polls

Oct 6, 2023 | themercury.com.au | Tia Ewen

After a “long and hectic” campaign against the Voice to Parliament, Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price landed in Hobart to advocate in one of the most important states for the referendum. Senator Price, a leading No campaigner, visited the Macquarie St polling booth where she met with Tasmanian political figures including Liberal Senator Johnathon Duniam on Saturday.
No answers: Labor wants delayed Tassie racing Review released

Oct 6, 2023 | themercury.com.au | Tia Ewen

Ongoing delays with the independent investigation into allegations of race fixing and poor animal welfare in Tasmanian harness racing are unacceptable and cast a shadow over the industry’s future, Labor and the racing sector say. The investigation, being conducted by mainland racing integrity expert Ray Murrihy, has yet to be released, months after its original deadline. Tasmanian Trotting Club chief executive Steve Devereux said on Saturday a firm timeline must be set.
Tasmanian GPs raise alarm over new requirements threatening telehealth access

Oct 6, 2023 | themercury.com.au | Tia Ewen

Tasmanian general practitioners are sounding the alarm over potential barriers hindering access to bulk-billed telehealth services, after the federal government imposition of new requirements. A Service Australia update requires GPs to fill in further documents after receiving verbal consent from patients’ to be bulk billed for telehealth services. Australian Medical Association Tasmania president Dr John Saul said GPs are already overburdened by admin.
Tasmania Fire Service sets up evacuation centre at Swansea Town Hall amid Coles Bay Rd, Friendly Beaches fire

Sep 18, 2023 | themercury.com.au | Tia Ewen

Tasmania Fire Service has said there is an “immediate threat to life” after issuing an evacuation order for the Coles Bay area. TFS regional chief Greg Butlers said there is an evacuation centre at Swansea Town Hall being set up as well as nearby safety places at Coles Bay jetty. “At this point in time we’ve got three aircraft in the area trying to ascertain where the actual location of the fire is,” he said. “We have got an emergency warning so people should be preparing to leave.
Small town problems: Tassie regions suffering from GP shortage

Aug 13, 2023 | themercury.com.au | Tia Ewen

Regional and rural communities across Tasmania have a lot to offer. From a close community to fresh country air, the small town lifestyle has been appealing for many Australians, especially since the pandemic. But medical shortages, especially struggles in attracting general practitioners, are affecting regional and rural areas. “A lot of communities are really struggling to access health care,” Launceston and Oatlands general practitioner Dr Elizabeth Lord said.