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Luke Browning and Casey Farrell

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.

Emergency Services Responding to Bus Rollover on King Island

Emergency services have attended a single-vehicle rollover involving a small bus on South Road, near Pearshape on King Island.

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

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

Nutrien Ag Solutions

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 named Biosecurity Ambassador

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

Scott Roth

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.

Sarina Laidler

Fire

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.

Human expertise vital in future of AI

Our industry needs to use AI confidently while still being able to think for itself, writes Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture director Professor Mike Rose.

Lower Barrington Hall receives Rabobank Rural Community Hub Program

Lower Barrington Hall is the sole Tasmanian venue to successfully apply for a $10,000 grant through the Rabobank Rural Community Hub Program.

Lower Barrington Hall