Fires started by dry lightning have been burning in Tasmania's west for three weeks ... had burnt within metres of the stand. Now, aerial photos have revealed just how close.

HOBART, Australia (AP) — About 230 whales have been stranded on Tasmania’s west coast, just days after 14 sperm whales were found beached on an island off the southeastern coast. This photo ...

12.11pm: The Tasmania Fire Service said low cloud cover is hindering the use of use of aircraft on the fireground and reducing the amount of aerial assessment ... due to the West Coast bushfires ...