Top news stories, features and analysis filed by the ABC's network of journalists around the state.
The State Opposition wants the Government to investigate a partnership with Victoria to build an $800 million energy project.
The prospect of laying a second energy link across Bass Strait was investigated by the renewable energy development board last year.
A cable connects Tasmania to the power grid on the Australian mainland, supplying energy to Victoria during peak periods.
Ross rodeoAnimal rights activists are covertly filming rodeos across Tasmania in an attempt to capture what they claim is animal cruelty. (video)
Peace deal threatThe Tasmanian Greens leader has indicated the party room will consider blocking the forest peace deal in Parliament. (video)
Wobbly numbers
Reports that jellyfish are taking over the world's oceans and turning them into slime have been exaggerated.
Sea spurge scourge
Volunteers are helping rid the coastline of the invasive sea spurge weed.
'10-tonne cane toad'
By Science Online's Anna Salleh, and staff
Australia could introduce elephants as part of a radical solution to bushfires and invasive species, says one expert.
Facebook goes public
ABC News
The ABC's Nick Grimm looks at how the most popular social networking website Facebook is going public for the first time.
Jet ski dolphin chase
Outraged witnesses captured video showing jet skiers ploughing through a pod of dolphins near Hobart.
Taking flight
Karen Barlow
Refurbished DC-3 transport aircraft are the planes of choice for Antarctic expeditioners.
As children head back to school, an environmental group is campaigning against sunscreens containing nanoparticles.