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Forecasts, warnings and marine conditions from the Bureau of Meteorology.


the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: rain likely, 6–18°

1 Sept 2026

Rain likely across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 18° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 7–18°

31 Aug 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 18° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 10–17°

30 Aug 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 17° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 10–16°

29 Aug 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 16° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: showers about, 7–15°

28 Aug 2026

Showers about across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 15° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: the odd shower, 4–15°

27 Aug 2026

The odd shower across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 15° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: rain likely, 6–12°

26 Aug 2026

Rain likely across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 12° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: rain likely, 7–15°

25 Aug 2026

Rain likely across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 15° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 9–17°

24 Aug 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 17° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 8–15°

23 Aug 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 15° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: rain likely, 8–12°

22 Aug 2026

Rain likely across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 12° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: rain likely, 6–15°

21 Aug 2026

Rain likely across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 15° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: showers about, 8–17°

20 Aug 2026

Showers about across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 17° — plus the days ahead.

Weather & Marine

Penguin Deaths on King Island Under Investigation Amid Bird Flu Concerns

20 Aug 2026

Testing is underway after more than two dozen little penguins were found dead on King Island, as H5 bird flu concerns escalate across Australia.

Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: showers about, 5–18°

19 Aug 2026

Showers about across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 18° — plus the days ahead.

Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 4–16°

18 Aug 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 16° — plus the days ahead.

Weather & Marine

Old Mates Day Marks a Decade of Rural Support in Wattle Hill

18 Aug 2026

The annual Old Mates Day at Wattle Hill celebrated its 10th anniversary on August 1, bringing together Tasmanian farmers and rural workers.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 4–13°

17 Aug 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 13° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 4–14°

16 Aug 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 14° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 4–13°

15 Aug 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 13° — plus the days ahead.

Weather & Marine

Former Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Found Dead Amid Plagiarism Scandal

15 Aug 2026 · Cambridge

Jason Arday, a former Cambridge professor who resigned last week amid a high-profile plagiarism storm, has been found dead in London.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Bird Flu Detected in Tasmania, Poultry Show Cancelled Amid Heightened Biosecurity

14 Aug 2026

Tasmania has confirmed its first case of the deadly H5 bird flu, prompting increased biosecurity measures and the cancellation of a major bird show.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: rain likely, 6–12°

14 Aug 2026

Rain likely across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 12° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 7–15°

13 Aug 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 15° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

'Little Blue Boat' Finds New Life, Returns to Water in Franklin

12 Aug 2026

Hobart's beloved 'Little Blue Boat', Sea Breeze, has been relaunched in Franklin after a two-year community restoration following storm damage.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: rain likely, 5–13°

12 Aug 2026

Rain likely across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 13° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 6–14°

11 Aug 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 14° — plus the days ahead.

Weather & Marine

Authorities Warn Hikers of Dangers from Sudden Wind and Weather Changes

10 Aug 2026

Tasmania Police and the Parks and Wildlife Service are urging bushwalkers to be prepared for rapidly changing alpine conditions, where strong winds can create life-threatening situations.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: showers about, 6–14°

10 Aug 2026

Showers about across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 14° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: rain likely, 5–15°

9 Aug 2026

Rain likely across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 15° — plus the days ahead.

Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 4–13°

8 Aug 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 13° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 6–14°

15 July 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 14° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: rain likely, 4–11°

14 July 2026

Rain likely across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 11° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Free entry to local art exhibition at Rosny Farm during school holidays

14 July 2026 · Rosny, Rosny Park

The Clarence Open Art Exhibition is currently open to the public at The Schoolhouse and The Barn galleries, offering a free school holiday activity for families on the Eastern Shore.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

High Tides Explained: A Mix of Moon, Weather and Tides Hits the Derwent

14 July 2026 · Lauderdale

A leading climatologist has explained the science behind this week's unusually high tides, which are caused by a combination of astronomical and weather-related factors.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: rain likely, 6–12°

13 July 2026

Rain likely across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 12° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: rain likely, 4–10°

12 July 2026

Rain likely across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 10° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: showers about, 3–13°

11 July 2026

Showers about across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 13° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 3–12°

10 July 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 12° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 3–12°

9 July 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 12° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: rain likely, 4–11°

8 July 2026

Rain likely across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 11° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 3–12°

7 July 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 12° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 3–11°

6 July 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 11° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 5–10°

5 July 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 10° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: rain likely, 5–10°

4 July 2026

Rain likely across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 10° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 4–13°

3 July 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 13° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: rain likely, 7–14°

2 July 2026

Rain likely across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 14° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: rain likely, 7–14°

1 July 2026

Rain likely across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 14° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Flood Warnings Issued as Frigid Polar Blast, Low-Level Snow Forecast for Tasmania

1 July 2026

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued minor flood warnings for northern rivers, while forecasters predict a weekend cold snap will bring snow to low levels in the south.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: rain likely, 8–12°

30 June 2026

Rain likely across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 12° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 4–14°

29 June 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 14° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 2–11°

28 June 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 11° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 3–12°

27 June 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 12° — plus the days ahead.

Weather & Marine

Bird Flu Threat Looms for Tasmania's Marine Life, Including Neil the Seal

26 June 2026

A deadly strain of avian flu, H5N1, has reached mainland Australia, prompting Tasmanian authorities to prepare for its inevitable arrival and the significant risk it poses to local wildlife.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 3–11°

26 June 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 11° — plus the days ahead.

Weather & Marine

Birdlife Tasmania Warns Storm Bay Fish Farms Could Become Bird Flu Hotspot

25 June 2026

The warning comes as state authorities are on high alert after a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza was detected in wild birds in Western Australia.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 2–11°

25 June 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 11° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 5–11°

24 June 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 11° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: rain likely, 6–10°

23 June 2026

Rain likely across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 10° — plus the days ahead.

Weather & Marine

Tasmania Braces for Bird Flu as Poultry Industry Warns of 'Catastrophic' Risk

23 June 2026

The state government says it is prepared for the expected arrival of a deadly H5N1 bird flu strain, with producers ramping up biosecurity to avoid potential flock euthanasia.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 3–11°

22 June 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 11° — plus the days ahead.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: mostly dry, 4–13°

21 June 2026

Mostly dry across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 13° — plus the days ahead.

Weather & Marine

Experts Warn of "Catastrophic" Bird Flu Risk to Tasmanian Devils, Black Swans

21 June 2026

A deadly H5N1 bird flu strain, now detected on mainland Australia for the first time, poses a significant threat to the nation's most vulnerable native animals.

the River Derwent and the Eastern Shore foreshore under a dramatic Tasmanian sky Weather & Marine

Eastern Shore forecast: rain likely, 6–12°

20 June 2026

Rain likely across Hobart's Eastern Shore today, with a high near 12° — plus the days ahead.