Craig Elliott
@craig--elliott.bsky.social
Mainlander living in Tasmania but get to travel 🌏 to help governments & communities prepare for 🦟🐛 & 🦠 outbreaks
Human anchor slowing down an English Pointer on walks & occasional runs
Also still trying to play grade/masters cricket so expect cricket talk
Human anchor slowing down an English Pointer on walks & occasional runs
Also still trying to play grade/masters cricket so expect cricket talk
Essential advice to go alongside social media posts about bushwalking in Tasmania.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-02/is-social-media-masking-dangers-of-bushwalking/106077340
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-02/is-social-media-masking-dangers-of-bushwalking/106077340
'Illusion of simplicity': Social media glosses over dangers of bushwalking
There are concerns that social media is leading to poor bushwalking decisions with trends such as "rawdogging" a hike glorifying a lack of preparedness.
www.abc.net.au
December 2, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Essential advice to go alongside social media posts about bushwalking in Tasmania.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-02/is-social-media-masking-dangers-of-bushwalking/106077340
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-02/is-social-media-masking-dangers-of-bushwalking/106077340
Ok, that was a massive storm (& having previously lived in Brisbane for 20 yrs, it was still big) - not the greatest idea to hold a cricket championship in Qld in summer; game abandoned just in case you wonder…
November 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Ok, that was a massive storm (& having previously lived in Brisbane for 20 yrs, it was still big) - not the greatest idea to hold a cricket championship in Qld in summer; game abandoned just in case you wonder…
www.timeout.com/australia/news/the-southern-hemisphere-could-witness-its-brightest-aurora-australis-in-20-years-in-2025-050225
#auroraaustralis
#auroraaustralis
The Southern Hemisphere could witness its brightest Aurora Australis in 20 years in 2025
This is everything you need to know about the upcoming ‘once-in-a-decade’ Southern Lights
www.timeout.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
A day in the field at Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture's Vegetable Research Facility at Forthside on 9 December 2025.
A free event offering insights into the latest research supporting Tasmanian growers.
Register at lnkd.in/gsi59-9y
A free event offering insights into the latest research supporting Tasmanian growers.
Register at lnkd.in/gsi59-9y
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November 12, 2025 at 12:44 AM
A day in the field at Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture's Vegetable Research Facility at Forthside on 9 December 2025.
A free event offering insights into the latest research supporting Tasmanian growers.
Register at lnkd.in/gsi59-9y
A free event offering insights into the latest research supporting Tasmanian growers.
Register at lnkd.in/gsi59-9y
Australia’s squad for the 1st #Ashes Test
Smith (c)
Abbott
Boland
Carey
Doggett
Green
Hazlewood
Head
Inglis
Khawaja
Labuschagne
Lyon
Starc
Weatherald
Webster
Lock in Weatherald as opening partner for Ussie - well deserved for a consistent performer at Shield level!
Smith (c)
Abbott
Boland
Carey
Doggett
Green
Hazlewood
Head
Inglis
Khawaja
Labuschagne
Lyon
Starc
Weatherald
Webster
Lock in Weatherald as opening partner for Ussie - well deserved for a consistent performer at Shield level!
November 5, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Australia’s squad for the 1st #Ashes Test
Smith (c)
Abbott
Boland
Carey
Doggett
Green
Hazlewood
Head
Inglis
Khawaja
Labuschagne
Lyon
Starc
Weatherald
Webster
Lock in Weatherald as opening partner for Ussie - well deserved for a consistent performer at Shield level!
Smith (c)
Abbott
Boland
Carey
Doggett
Green
Hazlewood
Head
Inglis
Khawaja
Labuschagne
Lyon
Starc
Weatherald
Webster
Lock in Weatherald as opening partner for Ussie - well deserved for a consistent performer at Shield level!
Disappointing to see Cricket Australia drop support for indoor cricket. Astounding to see a sport undergoing major growth be ignored but reflects a history of poor decision making by CA recently
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-30/cricket-australia-defends-11m-loss-victorian-chair-criticism/105952134
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-30/cricket-australia-defends-11m-loss-victorian-chair-criticism/105952134
Cricket Australia defends $11.3m loss amid strong criticism
Cricket Australia insists record numbers are ahead despite facing criticism after losing more than $11 million in a summer that included a five-Test home series against India.
www.abc.net.au
October 31, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Disappointing to see Cricket Australia drop support for indoor cricket. Astounding to see a sport undergoing major growth be ignored but reflects a history of poor decision making by CA recently
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-30/cricket-australia-defends-11m-loss-victorian-chair-criticism/105952134
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-30/cricket-australia-defends-11m-loss-victorian-chair-criticism/105952134
A wander around Oatlands Tasmania at sunset whilst waiting for the EV to charge with a random peacock crossing the main street
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October 28, 2025 at 10:48 PM
A wander around Oatlands Tasmania at sunset whilst waiting for the EV to charge with a random peacock crossing the main street
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Views from Mt Roland (Tasmania) yesterday… on a clear day you can see a little bit further!
October 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Views from Mt Roland (Tasmania) yesterday… on a clear day you can see a little bit further!
Khapra Beetle has been detected in an imported brand of nappy pants - Little One’s Ultra Dry Nappy Pants - Walker.
The detection was reported on 7 September after larvae were found in the nappy pants and referred to DAFF, who directed that remaining stock be removed and secured.
The detection was reported on 7 September after larvae were found in the nappy pants and referred to DAFF, who directed that remaining stock be removed and secured.
September 16, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Khapra Beetle has been detected in an imported brand of nappy pants - Little One’s Ultra Dry Nappy Pants - Walker.
The detection was reported on 7 September after larvae were found in the nappy pants and referred to DAFF, who directed that remaining stock be removed and secured.
The detection was reported on 7 September after larvae were found in the nappy pants and referred to DAFF, who directed that remaining stock be removed and secured.
8 Infested Premises for potato mop-top virus now known in Tasmania - 6 grower, 1 research & 1 storage sites. As surveillance & tracing continues, more will be found given the nature of the virus
www.tasmaniancountry.com/newspaper/tasmanian-country/more-mop-top-virus-detections-confirmed-around-state
www.tasmaniancountry.com/newspaper/tasmanian-country/more-mop-top-virus-detections-confirmed-around-state
More mop-top virus detections confirmed around the state
The potato mop-top virus (PMTV) has been detected at two more locations, taking the number of affected sites around Tasmania to eight.
www.tasmaniancountry.com
September 4, 2025 at 10:57 PM
8 Infested Premises for potato mop-top virus now known in Tasmania - 6 grower, 1 research & 1 storage sites. As surveillance & tracing continues, more will be found given the nature of the virus
www.tasmaniancountry.com/newspaper/tasmanian-country/more-mop-top-virus-detections-confirmed-around-state
www.tasmaniancountry.com/newspaper/tasmanian-country/more-mop-top-virus-detections-confirmed-around-state
If no one is checking the new NLIS requirements, it’s fair to assume that no one is checking compliance with the older regs.
www.tasmaniancountry.com/newspaper/tasmanian-country/no-compliance-officers-policing-eid-tagging-requirements
www.tasmaniancountry.com/newspaper/tasmanian-country/no-compliance-officers-policing-eid-tagging-requirements
No compliance officers policing eID tagging requirements
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE Tas) has no dedicated compliance officers to enforce mandatory electronic identification (eID) regulations, despite having been in place since ...
www.tasmaniancountry.com
August 30, 2025 at 11:09 AM
If no one is checking the new NLIS requirements, it’s fair to assume that no one is checking compliance with the older regs.
www.tasmaniancountry.com/newspaper/tasmanian-country/no-compliance-officers-policing-eid-tagging-requirements
www.tasmaniancountry.com/newspaper/tasmanian-country/no-compliance-officers-policing-eid-tagging-requirements
Reposted by Craig Elliott
#Biosecurity safeguards our #NaturalEcosystems & #Agriculture. This is the final week to send in your nominations for the Tasmanian Biosecurity Awards (closes 31 Aug). Do you know any individuals or organisations that have helped enhance Tasmania's biosecurity? Nominate them at buff.ly/9DgqGw6.
Tasmanian Biosecurity Awards | Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania
About the Tasmanian Biosecurity Awards: what they are and the criteria for nominations.
buff.ly
August 24, 2025 at 11:50 PM
#Biosecurity safeguards our #NaturalEcosystems & #Agriculture. This is the final week to send in your nominations for the Tasmanian Biosecurity Awards (closes 31 Aug). Do you know any individuals or organisations that have helped enhance Tasmania's biosecurity? Nominate them at buff.ly/9DgqGw6.
Sunrise over Anderson’s Bay, Bridport, Tasmania
Another glorious winter’s day coming up!
Another glorious winter’s day coming up!
August 23, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Sunrise over Anderson’s Bay, Bridport, Tasmania
Another glorious winter’s day coming up!
Another glorious winter’s day coming up!
Reposted by Craig Elliott
Cataract Gorge below First Basin on the edge of the Launceston (Tasmania) CBD
July 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Cataract Gorge below First Basin on the edge of the Launceston (Tasmania) CBD
1st ever win for the Tasmania U18 indoor cricket team at a national championship! 🐯🐯🐯
TAS 144 (3 skins) def ACT 99 (1 skin)
In the 3rd year since reentering the nationals the team is improving game by game & we now have indoor cricket centres in Hobart & Launceston to support the pathway & teams
TAS 144 (3 skins) def ACT 99 (1 skin)
In the 3rd year since reentering the nationals the team is improving game by game & we now have indoor cricket centres in Hobart & Launceston to support the pathway & teams
July 7, 2025 at 7:08 AM
1st ever win for the Tasmania U18 indoor cricket team at a national championship! 🐯🐯🐯
TAS 144 (3 skins) def ACT 99 (1 skin)
In the 3rd year since reentering the nationals the team is improving game by game & we now have indoor cricket centres in Hobart & Launceston to support the pathway & teams
TAS 144 (3 skins) def ACT 99 (1 skin)
In the 3rd year since reentering the nationals the team is improving game by game & we now have indoor cricket centres in Hobart & Launceston to support the pathway & teams
The Tasmanians are arriving in Perth!
2025 Under 18 National Indoor Cricket Championship
2025 Under 18 National Indoor Cricket Championship
July 2, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The Tasmanians are arriving in Perth!
2025 Under 18 National Indoor Cricket Championship
2025 Under 18 National Indoor Cricket Championship
Tasmanian travel tip - don’t underestimate how quickly conditions can change when hiking in Tasmania
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
Family's nightmare in blizzard conditions cited in plea to bushwalkers
Police cite a series of "avoidable" rescues, including a family with a small child spending two nights "huddled together in blizzard conditions" during a plea for people to not underestimate the Tasma...
www.abc.net.au
June 24, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Tasmanian travel tip - don’t underestimate how quickly conditions can change when hiking in Tasmania
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
This sums up the #TasPol situation currently very nicely —> theconversation.com/tasmania-cou...
The new stadium is one small thread in amongst a lot of missteps and failures for the Tasmanian Government.
The new stadium is one small thread in amongst a lot of missteps and failures for the Tasmanian Government.
Tasmania could go to an election just 16 months after its last one. What’s going on?
In spectacular political theatre that’s spanned two days, the parliament passed a vote of no confidence in Premier Jeremy Rockliff.
theconversation.com
June 5, 2025 at 10:04 PM
This sums up the #TasPol situation currently very nicely —> theconversation.com/tasmania-cou...
The new stadium is one small thread in amongst a lot of missteps and failures for the Tasmanian Government.
The new stadium is one small thread in amongst a lot of missteps and failures for the Tasmanian Government.
A ‘doomsday’ Oarfish discovered on the west coast was closely followed by the no confidence vote in the Tasmanian Premier… Coincidence 🤔
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-03/tas-rare-oarfish-found-on-strahan-beach/105366366
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-03/tas-rare-oarfish-found-on-strahan-beach/105366366
Dog walker finds elusive 'doomsday' fish on remote Tasmanian beach
When Sybil Robertson took a stroll at Ocean Beach on Monday, she was unaware she was about to join the small and exclusive club of people who have found an oarfish.
www.abc.net.au
June 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
A ‘doomsday’ Oarfish discovered on the west coast was closely followed by the no confidence vote in the Tasmanian Premier… Coincidence 🤔
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-03/tas-rare-oarfish-found-on-strahan-beach/105366366
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-03/tas-rare-oarfish-found-on-strahan-beach/105366366
Nice to be in Roma (the Queensland one, not 🇮🇹) & not watch the Tasmanian Government collapse as a result of a multitude of financial blunders & mismanagement.
I’ll enjoy seeing the local Bottle Trees (Brachychiton australis) instead.
I’ll enjoy seeing the local Bottle Trees (Brachychiton australis) instead.
June 5, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Nice to be in Roma (the Queensland one, not 🇮🇹) & not watch the Tasmanian Government collapse as a result of a multitude of financial blunders & mismanagement.
I’ll enjoy seeing the local Bottle Trees (Brachychiton australis) instead.
I’ll enjoy seeing the local Bottle Trees (Brachychiton australis) instead.
3/4 of all listed weeds in Australia are escaped garden plants sold to gardeners are ‘drought tolerant’ or ‘hardy’ but are actually ticking time on a.
Demand national leadership to tackle Australia's weedy plant crisis before it's too late.
invasives.org.au/how-to-help/...
Demand national leadership to tackle Australia's weedy plant crisis before it's too late.
invasives.org.au/how-to-help/...
Take action to tackle Australia's biggest environment threats like invasive myrtle rust
Please help stop extinctions by contacting the Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek
invasives.org.au
May 28, 2025 at 7:54 AM
3/4 of all listed weeds in Australia are escaped garden plants sold to gardeners are ‘drought tolerant’ or ‘hardy’ but are actually ticking time on a.
Demand national leadership to tackle Australia's weedy plant crisis before it's too late.
invasives.org.au/how-to-help/...
Demand national leadership to tackle Australia's weedy plant crisis before it's too late.
invasives.org.au/how-to-help/...
There’s something very cruel about living in the tropics and not being able to swim in the ocean
May 14, 2025 at 1:57 AM
There’s something very cruel about living in the tropics and not being able to swim in the ocean