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Derwent Valley Railway slams Rail Trail proposal

The Derwent Valley Railway (DVR) has formally announced its strong opposition to the Derwent Valley Council’s proposal to remove the historic rail line between New Norfolk and National Park to construct a shared use "Rail Trail" or cycle/footpath/horse trail/powered bike track.

Fishing - Prime time for game fishing approaching

Game fishing in Tasmania during late Summer and Autumn is always a highlight, and with prime time fast approaching, anglers are excited.

Benjamin Atkins with a nice brown trout he caught from Great Lake

Campdrafting saddles up for comeback in Tasmania

Campdrafting is experiencing a resurgence 25 years after the formation of Campdrafting Tasmania with the increased number of competitors evident at Powranna on Saturday.

Campbell Town’s Georgie Burbury.

Debate of over pindone on rabbits gears up

Property owners are continuing to battle large rabbit numbers in some areas while worrying about the impact of poison on native wildlife.

Rabbits

Felix Ellis' gun survey results revealed

More than 5800 people have taken part in a firearms survey conducted by Police Minister Felix Ellis’ office.

A hunter

Top open water swimmers take on the Derwent River

Open water swimmers will be testing themselves over the next few weeks in the Derwent River.

An open water swimmer

Nutrien Ag Solutions

Sheep and goat eID rebate scheme extended

The sheep and goat eID rebate scheme has been extended to cover nine National Livestock Identification Scheme accredited tags.

A tagged lamb

TasFarmers angry about overgrown rural roadside vegetation

A major fire hazard created by long grass along rural roads has Tasmanian landowners worried.

Overgrown grass

Don't just stand there, do something!

Brad Stansfield analyses the identity crisis gripping the Federal Liberal Party, and the rise and rise of One Nation.

John Kennedy Snr

Callan Morse of Sherwood Boer Goats

Sherwood Boer Goats producing meat

Not many farmers want to breed meat goats. But a lot of people want to eat goat meat.

Rushy Lagoon

Rushy Lagoon sale close to being finalised

The sale of Tasmania’s largest agricultural property, Rushy Lagoon, is expected to be finalised within the next month.

TQM breaks weekly processing record

Tasmanian Quality Meats (TQM) has broken its weekly record for sheep and lamb processing.

Nathan Blake weighing lamb carcasses in the boning room