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Auction of Josef Chromy vineyard equipment coming up

21/08/2026
Powranna and Smithton sales plus winery supplies and vineyard equipment among Tassie sales.
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Senate Inquiry recommends overhaul of the hemp industry

23/08/2026
A senate inquiry has called for a national overhaul of industrial-hemp regulation, procurement and building standards after finding that Australia’s industry remains constrained by laws and systems still shaped by the crop’s association with drug cannabis.
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William Lyon is Young Farmer of the Year 2026

23/08/2026
A new side-by-side is among $60,000 worth of prizes for the young champion.
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Bird flu hits King Island hard as virus declared ‘here to stay'

22/08/2026
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.
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Summerlea Farm owners Liz and Rick Mahnken adjusting to country life

22/08/2026
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.
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Derwent Valley Gazette

Community puts forward suggestions for Bushy Park Pool site

22/08/2026
The Derwent Valley Council met twice with the Upper Derwent Valley community in 2026 to discuss the future of the Bushy Park Pool and War Memorial site.
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Tasmanian Country

Rare engines wind their way back home

21/08/2026
A pair of 100-year-old steam engines have come back home after 50 years interstate
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Westbury Preservation Association treasurer Robert Hill, left, and president Brenton Heazlewood with The Lion and The Lioness - a rare pair of Fowler winding engines which have returned to Tasmania this week after a 50-year absence.
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King Island Courier

More penguins found dead on King Island, seven more cases of bird flu confirmed

21/08/2026
An extra 23 penguins have been found dead on King Island after the 28 from yesterday.
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GALLERY - Meet The Producers showcasing the best of Tasmanian produce

21/08/2026
Some of the best produce to come out of Tasmanian vineyards, paddocks, orchards and family farms were taken to new heights by Grain of Silos food director Massimo Mele and executive chef Thomas Pirkerat at the annual Meet the Producers dinner held at Peppers Silos Hotel on August 13.
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Local produce used in the five-course menu.
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Firearm law amendments tabled in Tasmanian parliament

20/08/2026
A bill to amend firearm laws has been tabled in parliament.
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King Island Courier

Dozens of Penguins found dead at the Port of Grassy

20/08/2026
State authorities are ramping up monitoring and surveillance on King Island following the discovery of 28 dead penguins and three dead crested terns at the Port of Grassy.
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Tasmanian Country

Mixed spring outlook for Tasmania

20/08/2026
TASMANIAN farmers are approaching spring with a mixed seasonal outlook, as improved winter rain lifts soil moisture across much of the state while warmer and potentially drier conditions threaten to reopen feed and water deficits in exposed districts.
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Tasmanian Country

Richmond Walnuts for sale

19/08/2026
The 48-hectare farm produces around 60 to 70 tonnes of walnuts each year.
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