Madeleine Rojahn

Five years ago today, Afghanistan fell back into the grips of the Taliban's extremist regime. An online friendship with a rural Australian has been one lifeline for Afghan medical doctor and secret teacher Azada.

The aging Macquarie Wharf 6 on Hobart's waterfront is being dismantled as part of a project to deliver a modern home port for RSV Nuyina.

Children have been detained in adult watch houses for up to 55 hours at a time, figures show, a year on since the Tasmanian government was urged to completely phase out the use of adult facilities for kids.

Conservation efforts are showing some signs of success for a tiny, endemic Tasmanian fish. But its main threat is introduced trout, which is prized by anglers.

Forty years ago today, the heaviest winter snow in 65 years descended on Hobart, and while snow does make an appearance around the city these days, waking up to a winter playground in the backyard is far less likely, say experts.

The elephant seal has been attracting onlookers in southern Tasmania, as well as a growing social media audience, but fears for his wellbeing and concerns that some people aren't keeping their distance have led to calls to better protect Neil.

The insect has been found at a commercial grower in Tasmania's north-west. It damages the leaves of the plants it attacks and can reduce crop yield.

Aspiring students looking to study abroad in Australia say they've been left blindsided and with their futures in doubt after an education consultancy promised them migration and visa advice.

The Tasmanian Greens have joined Labor's calls for Racing Minister Jane Howlett to resign over a failure to answer questions about her publicly funded legal proceedings.

A former Liberal adviser turned Tasmanian political commentator says he is "genuinely worried about the future of the country" and plans to stand for preselection for the Senate at the next federal election.