Media Releases

To stay informed about our various projects and what's happening in Natural Resource Management around Tasmania, view our latest media releases below. For all media enquiries please call (03) 6333 7777 to speak with our Communications team.

Natural disaster response plans enhance resilience

18 December 2024

Biodiversity and agricultural assets will be better equipped to respond to and recover from extreme weather events and biosecurity threats following the release of comprehensive emergency management plans by Tasmania’s three NRM bodies.

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NRM North announces new CEO

12 December 2024

NRM North would like to congratulate Louise Foster who has been appointed as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer.

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Free hazardous waste collections across the region

9 October 2024

Following an impressive haul of nearly 3 tonnes of household hazardous waste in May, Circular North is rallying the community for another round.

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NRMs unveil nine new environmental projects in Tasmania

18 September 2024

Tasmania’s three natural resource management organisations are delighted to introduce a suite of exciting and impactful new projects.

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Exploring the depths of the ecosystem health

30 August 2024

The latest report card released by the Tamar Estuary and Esk Rivers (TEER) Program shows improvement in most grades throughout the length of the kanamaluka / Tamar estuary.

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Leadership changes at NRM North

28 June 2024

NRM North extends its gratitude and best wishes to Chief Executive Officer Dr Jo Fearman and Operations Manager Andrew Baldwin as they prepare to embark on new career opportunities.

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Tidying up toxic troubles across northern Tasmania

24 April 2024

A series of free household hazardous waste collections are taking place across northern Tasmania this May to help residents safely dispose of everyday chemicals around the home.

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Increased support for Tamar Estuary and Esk Rivers (TEER) Program

20 March 2024

Tamar Estuary and Esk Rivers (TEER) Program partners have welcomed today’s announcement by Tasmanian Labor to commit to the partnership with increased program investment.

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Tasmanian Greens confirm commitment to NRM funding

14 March 2024

Tasmania’s three natural resource management organisations have welcomed a commitment by the Tasmanian Greens to increase core services funding to NRM North, NRM South and Cradle Coast NRM to $544k per year for each organisation.

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Natural resource management commitment welcomed by NRMs

13 March 2024

Below is a media release on behalf of the NRM North, NRM South and Cradle Coast NRM regarding the commitment by the Tasmanian Liberals to increase core services funding over the next two years.

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Increased support for Tasmania’s NRMs forms part of funding commitment

13 March 2024

Tasmania’s three natural resource management organisations have welcomed this week’s commitment by Tasmanian Labor to increase core services funding to NRM North, NRM South and Cradle Coast NRM.

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Blue-green algae decreases at Lake Trevallyn

6 March 2024

A media release has been issued on behalf of the Meander Valley, West Tamar and City of Launceston Councils regarding the decline of the blue-green algal bloom at Lake Trevallyn.

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Lake Trevallyn blue-green algal bloom

25 January 2024

A media release has been issued on behalf of the Meander Valley, West Tamar and City of Launceston Councils regarding a blue-green algal bloom at Lake Trevallyn. The bloom was detected in routine testing by the Tamar Estuary and Esk Rivers (TEER) Program, hosted by NRM North.

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Collaborative efforts supporting waterway health

19 January 2024

For the past four years, northern Tasmanians have joined forces to tackle the challenge of removing pathogens from local waterways, resulting in significant improvements to the health of the kanamaluka / Tamar estuary.

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