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19 hours ago · Smoke from the fires may reach as far as Devonport in the coming days. Image / Tasmania Fire Service Bushfires have now burnt 16,000 hectares across the West Coast, a jump from the estimated 10,800 hectares reported yesterday. Tasmania Fire Service Deputy Chief Officer Matt Lowe said 19 fires are ...

1 day ago · Overnight weather conditions helped prevent a fire near the Overland Track, which prompted evacuations and a total closure on Wednesday, from spreading “significantly”. “The fire remains almost 5km from the track,” Lowe said. “We are working closely with Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service to plan for further containment works today using both aerial and ground assets.”

5 days ago · Tasmania is set for another warm start to the week as a lingering heatwave continues to move across the state. After days of temperatures in the mid-30s, Monday is expected to see highs above 30 degrees across many regions. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a low-intensity heatwave warning for ...

1 day ago · Education Minister Jo Palmer welcomes children as they arrive on the first day Almost 60,000 students across Tasmania have returned to public schools today, including some making history as the first-ever students at brand-new schools. The $74 million Brighton High School and the $33.7 million ...

4 days ago · Tasmania has recorded its hottest temperature of the year so far, following an extended heatwave that swept across the state. Temperatures climbed into the 30s on Monday and while no records were broken, Grove in the Huon Valley and Scotts Peak tied for the top spot, both hitting 36.8 degrees.

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Temperatures are expected to reach the mid to high twenties over the weekend, with some areas climbing above 30 degrees on Saturday. “Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease after the weekend,” the BOM said.