A new side-by-side is among $60,000 worth of prizes for the young champion.

TASMANIA’S bird flu outbreak is likely to remain an ongoing threat, with authorities warning that the virus may occur in waves over coming months and years.

Angus cattle graze on the lush green pasture of Summerlea Farm at North Lilydale, guests come and go from the beautifully restored farmstay cottage and the freshwater crayfish thrive in the upper Second River which runs through the property thanks to fencing and regenerative tree planting.It’s an idyllic setting, a picture-perfect small farm and a source of great pride for sixth-generation owner Rick Mahnken and his wife Liz, who have raised two children there and put their own stamp on the property.