Tasmania morning briefing

Steph Nolan calls for child protection law overhaul

Morning, Tasmania. Saturday morning is crisp at 7 degrees, and there's important news about protecting children in our state.

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'Not yours to share': how Steph's abuse led her to speak up for others
Steph Nolan is advocating for a legislative overhaul after her own experience with abuse. Her work is pushing for systemic change to better protect others.
theadvocate.com.au
A new robot is making knee surgeries more precise at one of our hospitals
A new robot technology is making knee surgeries more precise at one of Tasmania's hospitals. A woman named Penguin was the first patient to have surgery with this new technology.
theadvocate.com.au
A new tourism push could mean a death sentence for popular Neil the Seal
A new tourism push could put pressure on Neil the Seal, a local celebrity, with crowds seeking him out potentially forcing his euthanasia. The surge in attention from tourists poses a risk to the popular seal.
theadvocate.com.au
Legana-based company designs world's first marine rescue boat simulator
A Legana-based company has designed the world's first marine rescue boat simulator. The simulator represents a major advance, moving beyond animation to real simulation technology.
examiner.com.au

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