Stories from Hobart · Australia

Social media influencers filming and profiting from content in Tasmania's national parks must now obtain an enthusiast business licence. New regulations in Tasmania allow social media influencers and content creators to film and profit from content within national parks for a $100 fee. The previous system required a $450 fee, a 28-day advance application, and $20 million in public liability insurance. Influencer Atkinson noted the previous costs often exceeded potential earnings from the content. The change aims to simplify the process for digital creators. The Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service has introduced a new licensing requirement for social media influencers operating in national parks. The measure aims to minimize environmental impact within the state's wilderness areas.

An infertile plant species, King's Lomasia, has been discovered in southwest Tasmania. The species is approximately 43,600 years old. It is unable to reproduce due to possessing an extra chromosome.