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Seized firearms

Ellis announces Firearms Consultative Committee

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

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.

Checking for fruit flies in chill

Dairy farm up for national recognition

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

Troy Ainslie

Cattlemen's skills kept alive

Cressy property Billopp was the scene of some exciting cattlemen competition

Brett Staines in action.

Renewed anger of powerlines for North West Transmission Development

Landowners affected by the North West Transmission Development (NWTD) have accused TasNetworks of unfair negotiation tactics.

Powerlines

Reward of $15k offered for stolen Zegna Trophy

The state’s wool growers and Ross Wool Centre staff are hoping that a $15,000 reward will result in the return of the prestigious Ermenegildo Zegna Perpetual Trophy.

Zegna Trophy

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Historic bridge gets its columns back

Longford’s iconic iron train bridge will have replica pillars restored this weekend.

Longford railway bridge column

Market Talk - Dry puts pressure on livestock prices

Another steady week in livestock markets throughout the eastern states as the weather stays hot and dry

Cattle

Sharp axes Melbourne flights

SHARP Airlines will ditch flights between King Island and Melbourne from April unless the route is supported by government funding.

Sharp Airlines

Sally Hills and Barbara Laycock have worked long and hard to make the Campbell Town market a success.

Campbell Town market on the hunt for a new home

The long-awaited sale of the Campbell Town Town Hall could serve as the death knell for the town’s local market.

Police at a previous Party in the Paddock

Police presence at Party in the Paddock

Party in the Paddock kicks off tomorrow at Quercus Park, with motorists travelling through the Northern Midlands warned to expect traffic delays.

Tasmanian Nationals here to stay

Tasmanian Nationals chairman Rick Mandelson wants his party to be a staple in the state’s political landscape as they begin to plot their next moves.

Rick Mandelson