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Meander Dairy Farmers

Meander mates go for gold

The top 100 quality milk producers in the country have been recognised with Gold Diamond Awards from Dairy Australia and two of them operate side-by-side in the heart of Meander.

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UPDATED: Six in hospital following mini-van crash

Six visitors to King Island are in hospital following the crash of a mini van on Friday afternoon on South Road near Pearshape.

Only two sitting councillors returned to DV Council

Only two sitting Councillors were returned in this year's Derwent Valley Council elections, with three new Councillors elected, and two past Councillors returning.

Luke Browning and Casey Farrell

Lamb market stays strong

MOST of the state got some pretty good rain over the last week with much of the Midland areas getting around 25mm while parts of the Northeast received closer to 40mm.

A pen of sheep

Livestock, fodder and clearing sales

Your easy-to-access list of upcoming sales

Salesfeed

Nutrien Ag Solutions

Clean Energy Finance Corporation defends Rushy Lagoon investment

Taxpayer-backed investment in Rushy Lagoon has been defended by Clean Energy Finance Corporation CEO Paul McCartney during Senate Estimates.

Cattle at Rushy Lagoon

Casey Farrell defeats Michelle Dracoulis to become Derwent Valley mayor

The Derwent Valley has a new mayor, with 37-year-old former state Labor Party representative Casey Farrell defeating incumbent Mayor Michelle Dracoulis in the 2026 Tasmanian Government Elections.

Casey Farrell

Janet Gatehouse re-elected as Sorell Mayor

Janet Gatehouse fended off challenger Kristian Horvath to be re-elected mayor of Sorell, receiving 59.6 per cent of the vote.

Janet Gatehouse

Scott Roth

Scott Roth named Biosecurity Ambassador

JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has been named Tasmania’s first Biosecurity Ambassador.

Sarina Laidler

Sarina Laidler elected mayor of King Island

Sarina Laidler has been elected mayor of King Island, succeeding Marcus Blackie following the 2026 local government elections.

Fire permit period begins early across Tasmania

Tasmania’s fire season mitigation has started early as dry and often windy conditions prevail in the leadup to summer.

Fire