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Adeline Lloyd's photo of a chicken at Cressy District High School

Entries Shine in photography competition

The Northern Midlands has never looked more breathtaking thanks to talented photographers

Northern Midland business success celebrated

Tasmania’s bright future on show at NMBA leadership event

NMBA

Rob Knott parting with lifetime collection

Longford residents are desperate to secure a once-in-a-lifetime collection of Tasmanian car racing memorabilia that has been curated for decades in local businessman Rob Knott’s garage.

Rob Knott with some of his collection of motorsport memorabilia.

Record sheep numbers at the Longford Show

A record number of sheep were exhibited at the Longford Show on Saturday as some of the industry’s key milestones and dominant breeds were recognised.

Crowds at the Longford Show

Longford Show Grand Champion Fleece awarded

The first Champion Fleece has been judged in the officially dedicated Tom Talbot Wool Shed at the Longford Showgrounds, ahead of tomorrow’s 168th Longford Show. Full results here.

Grand Champion Fleece

Longford Show to celebrate a century of sheep

Organisers have had to find extra space at the upcoming Longford Show to accommodate the significant increase in entrants for the sheep section.

Ellen Yared at last year's Longford Show

Jacob Hall with bull rider Josh Clark

Cowboys riding for a cause

Island Stampede cowboys have called into the Launceston General Hospital Children’s Ward ahead of tonight and tomorrow night’s indoor professional bullride at the Silverdome.

Lonsdale House

Historic homestead to open its doors to the public

Many curious eyes have fallen on Lonsdale homestead near Kempton and wondered what stories lie behind its classic Georgian façade and the chunky stone of its outbuildings, still standing after nearly 200 years

JJs Bakery at Longford wins pie prizes

Longford-born bakery JJs has excelled in the Great Aussie Pie Competition, winning three gold, four silver and one bronze medal for its attempt at pastry-filled perfection.

JJ’s owner Nathan Johnson with a maple bacon and brisket pie.

Climate resilience plan formalised

The Northern Midlands Council has formally adopted its Climate Resilience Strategy 2025-2028.

Climate resilience

The Jim Osborne memoirs - Postpone the lambing, there’s a road to build

Read the latest instalment of the Jim Osborne memoirs.

Soilder settler tractor

Red meat industry challenges addressed

One of the State's biggest livestock industry forums is currently underway in Launceston. LANA BEST reports.

Red Meat Updates

Anglers ready for start of trout season

Time is ticking for the start of the Brown Trout fishing season so get your gear sorted.

Brown trout

Rare breeds fluffed up for poultry show

There was a stunning array of backyard birds at the Tasmanian Rare Breeds Poultry Club Rare Breeds and Rare Varieties show. Read the highlights and results.

Andrew Pritchett, from Burnie

Satellite SMS a plus for farm safety and business

The Northern Midlands Business Association has joined Telstra in testing and launching the new Telstra Satellite Messaging service.

Telstra

Perth Lions making a difference

The latest news from Perth Lions Club

Perth Lions

The Jim Osborne memoirs - Lands fit for returning heroes

Read the latest instalment of the Jim Osborne Memoirs.

Allan Stewart

Local indoor cricketers notch up first win at Nationals

The Tasmanian U18 indoor cricket team has had a positive start to its National campaign.

Levi and James

The Jim Osborne memoirs - My leap back into civvie life

Read the latest instalment of the Jim Osborne Memoirs.

Aintree