Bumblebees have been buzzing around our state for 30 years - but where did they come from? And what do we actually know about our fuzzy friends?

Bumblebees have been buzzing around our state for 30 years - but where did they come from? And what do we actually know about our fuzzy friends?

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An in-depth look at the stories that matter to Tasmanians.

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iHeart Tassie - The Secrets of Tasmania's Bumblebee Population

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This week on iHeart Tassie, Britt Aylen speaks with UNSW researcher Dr Tim Churchill about new scientific research proving that devils lived over in the WA's Pilbara region for around 45 thousand years.

This week on iHeart Tassie, Britt Aylen speaks with UNSW researcher Dr Tim Churchill about new scientific research proving that devils lived over in the WA's Pilbara region for around 45 thousand years.

iHeart Tassie: Is the Tasmanian Devil Really Tasmanian?

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Frontline police officers in Tasmania say they're increasingly having to take on work outside of their official responsibilities, and there are several areas contributing to their workloads.  In this episode of iHeart Tassie, Judy Augustine speaks to the chief of the police union about how child safety responsibilities keep landing on their desks.

Frontline police officers in Tasmania say they're increasingly having to take on work outside of their official responsibilities, and there are several areas contributing to their workloads.&nbsp; In this episode of iHeart Tassie, Judy Augustine speaks to the chief of the police union about how child safety responsibilities keep landing on their desks.

iHeart Tassie: Police Officers Left on Babysitting Duty

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As demand grows for safe family homes to place children in need, there's a greater need for new foster carers in Tasmania. But there are a few things which might be preventing those who would otherwise tick the boxes from fostering. This week on iHeart Tassie, Judy Augustine speaks with a seasoned carer, who provides a look into her life as a dedicated foster mum.

As demand grows for safe family homes to place children in need, there's a greater need for new foster carers in Tasmania. But there are a few things which might be preventing those who would otherwise tick the boxes from fostering. This week on iHeart Tassie, Judy Augustine speaks with a seasoned carer, who provides a look into her life as a dedicated foster mum.

iHeart Tassie: Why Tasmania Needs More Foster Carers

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iHeart Tassie - The Secrets of Tasmania's Bumblebee Population

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