Two country music stars are in Tasmania to entertain and learn from farmers.

Active Farmers is at its core a fitness program – but it’s hard to say exactly what gets the biggest workout.

Christine Chilcott has managed to juggle cropping and dairying with raising children, running a post office and volunteering for more than 20 local organisations and community groups.

There is even more room for finishing projects and starting friendships with the official opening of a newly expanded Men’s Shed at Ross on Tuesday.

Victoria Lang of Ross is confident her experiences amid the hustle and bustle of a shearing shed will hold her in good stead as she makes a career switch to Tasmania Police.

Aeromedical contract locked in for another 10 years.

Deloraine Show attracts one of the largest displays of heavy horses in the state and Riana draught horse lover Emma Post is ready to show off the beauty and versatility of her impressive Shires next weekend.

During much of the 19th Century, Tasmania was the leading producer of cereals in Australia, with the central northern area, the centre of production within the colony.

The Westbury Show highlights, results and a gallery of photos are all here.