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Sylvie Crosswell still young at heart at 104

Sylvie Crosswell has lived in the Northern Midlands of Tasmania for 104 years and could well be the region’s oldest resident.

Sylvie Crosswell

Concerns around Australia Post deliveries to King Island

Australia Post has acknowledged inconsistencies in deliveries to King Island, as concerns continue over delays, irregular arrival times and the movement of mail and parcels through the network.

Currie Post Office

Kody Steers to take part in Stihl Timbersports World Championships

Kody Steers of Sheffield will represent Australia at the Stihl Timbersports World Championships in Budapest, Hungary on June 6 and is fighting fit following a successful national woodchopping campaign in recent months.

Kody Steers

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Supermarket milk prices surge

Milk prices at major supermarkets have surged due to the war in the Middle East.

Message in Woolworths

Brighton Agricultural Society angry about having to foot $21k bill

The organisers of the Brighton Show say their local council is trying to squeeze out their annual event.

Truck damage to Gunn Oval

King Island Town Hall honoured with APRA Award

While King Island is globally renowned for its rugged coastlines and premium produce, the community has now officially claimed a prestigious title in the history of Australian music.

King Island Mayor Marcus Blackie at the APRA Awards

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Achieving your best calf growth rates with Halter

Nathan Cox runs a 320-acre mixed operation out of Paloona on Tasmania's northwest coast - like most farmers, time, grass, and lifestyle were a constant juggle. Then Halter changed that. Pretty quickly.

Nathan’s cattle wearing the Halter collar

Maltstock Down Under coming to Tasmania

The Australian debut of one of the world's most celebrated whisky events is happening in Tasmania.

Maltstock

Cape Wickham named third best golf course in Australia

Cape Wickham Links has been named as the third-best golf course in Australia.

Cape Wickham

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Meander Valley Mayor Wayne Johnston to not recontest upcoming election

Meander Valley Mayor Wayne Johnston will not recontest at the upcoming local government elections.

Meander Valley Mayor Wayne Johnston