Seafish offers to cut trawler catch

Andrew Darby The backers of a super trawler are offering to reduce its take in a bid to convince the federal government to overturn a ban on it fishing in Australian waters.

Making Muirhead's treatment fit the crime

Andrew Darby INSIDE Tasmania's bleak Risdon prison, the former ABC personality Andy Muirhead is coming to terms with a new life. Depending on his attitude, that life will include treatment.

Muirhead jailed over porn

Andrew Darby Former ABC personality Andy Muirhead is jailed for child pornography crimes after a judge rejects claims he only watched online out of morbid curiosity.

'Contained, withdrawn' TV star goes to jail over child porn

Andrew Darby Andy Muirhead often did the unexpected. Few schoolmates in Hobart picked the thin, reserved boy as a future stand-up comedian, let alone a TV personality.

Muirhead imprisoned for child pornography

Andrew Darby ANDY MUIRHEAD often did the unexpected.

The hidden Muirhead

Andrew Darby Andy Muirhead often did the unexpected. Few schoolmates in Hobart picked the thin, reserved boy as a future stand-up comedian, let alone a TV personality.

Trevally tipped to soon be off our menus

Andrew Darby A once-prized table fish is being considered for the threatened species list, in a further challenge to Australian fisheries managers.

Bob Brown lauds next generation

Andrew Darby Bob Brown has underscored his shift from Greens leader to environmental father-figure with the awarding of a series of eponymous prizes to young leaders in the movement.

Tasmanian gay marriage bill defeated

Andrew Darby Gay marriage advocates have vowed to keep campaigning as numbers mount against them.

Tasmanian gay marriage bill set for defeat

Andrew Darby A bill to make Tasmania the first jurisdiction to legalise same-sex marriage appears headed for defeat in the state parliament's upper house, the Legislative Council.

Same sex marriage debate begins in Tasmania

Andrew Darby Tasmania's bid to be first state to legalise same sex marriage is facing its toughest test in the state's upper house, where an advocate is calling for change though it may end up in the High Court.

Sea Shepherd's most wanted declares new whale war

Andrew Darby The wanted Sea Shepherd leader, Paul Watson, is marshalling resources for the biggest campaign yet against Japanese whaling.

Questions raised over super trawler's quota

Andrew Darby, Linton Besser THE federal Environment Minister, Tony Burke, is seeking urgent advice about whether he can try to stop the super trawler MV Margiris fishing off the Australian coast.

Super trawler deal 'perverted'

Andrew Darby, Linton Besser An initial official green light for a fish quota for the controversial super trawler Margiris came with the active participation of the venture's proponent, a confidential record shows.

Bid to ban cigarettes for anyone born after 2000

Andrew Darby and Amy Corderoy Tasmania's upper house is calling for a ban on cigarette sales to anyone born after the year 2000.

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'Curiosity' a factor in Muirhead case

Andrew Darby The case against former ABC personality Andy Muirhead is to hear whether he had any sexual interest in the child pornography he viewed, or was just curious.

Child porn: psychologist to testify if Muirhead just curious

Andrew Darby Former ABC personality Andy Muirhead's sentencing hearing has been adjourned until the court can hear argument as to whether he had any sexual interest in the child pornography he viewed, or was just...

Australia to pay for scientist's Antarctic evacuation

Andrew Darby Australia is to foot the bill for its Antarctic winter rescue flight of an ailing US expeditioner, confident it will be able to call for the same help.

Australian mercy flight on way back from Antarctica with patient

Andrew Darby An Australian government medical team and an ailing American expeditioner are on their way back to safety after a successful pick-up in Antarctica.