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Dave Gasson Memorial heaviest trout winners from Wayatinah Lagoon,father and son Jayden(junior) and Adrian Slater (senior) with their winning catches.

Fishing - Hundreds take part in angling competition

The closure of sand flathead fishing in Tasmania's South East zone has sparked significant debate this week, with the no-take or on-water possession rule coming into effect from March 1 2026.

Huon Aquaculture uses antibiotic at hatchery

It's been confirmed that Huon Aquaculture used the antibiotic oxytetracycline for 20 days during January to combat a disease outbreak at its freshwater hatchery on the Derwent River 20 km above New Norfolk.

Salmon at Huon's Forest Home Hatchery

TasFarmers Matters- Rising cost of pest pressure

Pest pressure is increasing across agricultural land, and the tools to manage it are not keeping pace or aligning with on-farm realities.

Pest

Deer control concerns as the animal wreaks havoc at a farm

Jan Crosswell says she was “not happy Jan” after a wild fallow deer got into her paddocks at West Kentish and wreaked havoc, claiming it was responsible for the stillbirth of a cow calf.

A deer on Jan Crosswell's property at West Kentish

Push for inquiry into sand flathead fishing ban

Labor is pushing to establish a short parliamentary inquiry into the decision to ban recreational sand flathead fishing in south-eastern Tasmania.

TARfish CEO Jane Gallichan

Body of swimmer located in river at New Norfolk

Police have located the body of a male swimmer who was missing in the Derwent River at New Norfolk.

SES Search and Rescue

Nutrien Ag Solutions

Drug drivers nabbed leaving paddock party

A third of Party in the Paddock patrons who were drug tested tested positive.

Police drug driving campaign

Results from the Scottsdale Tractor Pull

The Scottsdale Tractor Pull is gaining traction with its best crowd and competitor numbers in four years turning up for a contest of grunt last weekend.

Natalie Wise on a Massey Ferguson 135

Ellis announces Firearms Consultative Committee

Police Minister Felix Ellis, has announced the formation of a new Firearms Consultative Committee.

Seized firearms

Checking for fruit flies in chill

Biosecurity Matters - Frontline in the war against pests

While many Tasmanians are enjoying the arrival of summer, the warmer conditions also bring increased risks when it comes to keeping out unwanted pests and diseases.

Troy Ainslie

Dairy farm up for national recognition

Troy's winning ways with the dairy herd are being recognised.

Cattlemen's skills kept alive

Cressy property Billopp was the scene of some exciting cattlemen competition

Brett Staines in action.