Ashleigh Barraclough

Remnants of an ancient forest, preserved for thousands of years on a northern Tasmanian beach have excited social media users and inspired impromptu family trips.

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned this story may contain images of deceased persons.

Melissa Cunningham's dog transportation business depends on her being able to book vehicles on the Spirit of Tasmania ferry each week.

At the meeting between 26 member countries, proposals to establish new marine protected areas and revise catch limits for krill are rejected, while existing krill management measures are rolled back. Australia says it's a "backwards step", putting the Antarctic ecosystem at risk.

Residents at a caravan park in northern Tasmania say restrictive rules, recent evictions and rent increases at the park are causing them constant anxiety and nightmares.

A Supreme Court justice rules a Tasmanian mayor and general manager repay ratepayers a combined amount of about $25,000 spent by the council in legal fees, after finding the "expenditure was always for a private rather than a public purpose".

Lawyers acting for the owners of Beauty Point Tourist Park argue in court that the park is operating illegally and therefore a resident's fight against an eviction notice should be dismissed.

News that Tasmanians could lose their favourite monkey neighbours warrants a trip down memory lane, with some help from the ABC archives, and of course, from Launceston locals.

A resident of a caravan park in northern Tasmania has won the right to have his case against his eviction heard in the Supreme Court.

The families of children killed and injured in the Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy have launched a class action against the state of Tasmania and the jumping castle operator.