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Longford Racecourse history highlighted

The country's oldest racecourse still in use has received some special signage to mark its fascinating history.

Signage Working Committee member and former racing journalist Peter Staples, Longford racing legend Max Baker, committee member Dennis Pettyfor, Racing Minister Jane Howlett, committee members Neil Tubb and Barb Baker with the new Longford Racecourse signage.

Full carparks give confidence boost at cattle sales

OVER the last couple of weeks we have seen a few more positive steps towards a stronger cattle market with both store and prime markets improving in the big interstate saleyards.

Market Talk with Richard Bailey

King Island Council GM resigns

The King Island Council has announced that Ms Kate Mauric has resigned from her role as General Manager. Ms Mauric's resignation took effect from today.

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Carbon EDGE – your questions answered

Whether you’ve signed up for one of our upcoming Carbon EDGE workshops in Oatlands or Smithton, or are still considering whether the training is right for you, here are all your frequently asked questions, answered.

Carbon EDGE deliverer John McLaughlin supporting attendees to take carbon from a concept to an action plan

Apollo Bay trial dead in the water

BASS Strait Freight’s application for a trial cattle run linking King Island to Apollo Bay and Victorian markets has been formally rejected by the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority.

A Bass Strait Freight carrier

Foxglove officially a pest

The plant foxglove has been officially declared a pest by the Tasmanian Government.

Purple foxglove

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Crime Stoppers gets a new ambassador

A former police commander is now the face of Crime Stopper in Tasmania

David Daniels OAM and Mark Mewis

Three charged over King Island aggravated burglary, assault

Three King Island men charged following burglary and assault

Tasmania Police

Desperate to connect - regional phone and internet still in the spotlight

Regional internet and phone coverage continues to cause angst for residents, businesses and farmers.

Phone and internet services are not performing in the bush.

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Labor concern about mine debt to equity deal

The State Labor Opposition has expressed concern about the Government’s recent announcement it will convert a $10 million loan with Group 6 Metals (G6M) to equity.

G6 mine