Andrew Darby

Andrew Darby

Andrew Darby is the Hobart correspondent for Fairfax Media. His focus is on Australia's interests south of 40 Degrees South - Tasmania, the Southern Ocean and Antarctica. He is the author of the internationally published Harpoon: Into the Heart of Whaling

Andrew Darby

Tasmania's 'North Korea' more pink than red

Andrew Darby Given the Legislative Council's reputation for hardline unpredictability, one local commentator recently likened it to the North Korea of the state's bicameral parliament.

Britain stamps its boot on Antarctica while Australia sits on its hands

Antarctica

Andrew Darby It might be funny if it wasn't serious. Britain has stamped oversize boots on Antarctica, to the fury of others.

Andrew Darby

No catch in an empty sea

Andrew Darby As former Fisheries Minister Tony Burke shifts focus in his new role as Environment Minister, his impending decision on the export of the iconic southern bluefin tuna will signal his approach to...

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