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Flannies as abundant as fish at Lake Leake

06/05/2026

Flannie Day was a huge success, but there's more exciting changes to come at Lake Leake Inn.

Sylvie Crosswell still young at heart at 104

03/05/2026

Sylvie Crosswell has lived in the Northern Midlands of Tasmania for 104 years and could well be the region’s oldest resident.

Meander Valley Mayor Wayne Johnston to not recontest upcoming election

29/04/2026

Meander Valley Mayor Wayne Johnston will not recontest at the upcoming local government elections.

Tunbridge Community Club celebrates 50 years

26/04/2026

The Tunbridge Community Club will hold its 50-year anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 2, with a family day based around reliving memories and making many more.

Tunbridge Community Club president Richard Gardner and secretary Bree How.

ANZAC Day - a time to remember VC recipient Lewis McGee

19/04/2026

As Anzac Day approaches Avoca farmer Ralph McGee tells the story of his great, great uncle. PLUS FULL LIST OF SATURDAY'S ANZAC DAY SERVICE LOCATIONS.

Melissa Duniam to be special guest at the Campbell Town Show

16/04/2026

This year’s special guest of the Campbell Town Show will be the 2023 Tasmanian Winner of the Agrifutures Rural Women's Award, Melissa Duniam.

Construction beginning at Earthworks Academy

01/04/2026

Work has begun on the construction of the Earthworks Academy at Quercus Park, Carrick, a new training facility that will deliver critical civil construction skills to hundreds of Tasmanians each year.

Valerie Hay and Walter and Katherine Abetz will collect food donations at the Evandale Uniting Church Harvest Festival on Sunday

Harvest Festival returns to Evandale

26/03/2026

Fresh produce and long-lasting staple foods will find their way to St Andrew’s Uniting Church at Evandale on Sunday to be donated to those in need this Easter.

Community workshops to discuss drought and resilience

15/04/2026

The Northern Midlands Business Association will bring farmers, business owners, community groups, and local residents together to explore how drought has touched different parts of life across the region in a new project aimed at building community resilience.

Care-A-Car adds third vehicle to its fleet

03/01/2026

In more than 40 years the Longford Care-a-Car has never failed to pick up a passenger in need.

Chrissie Edwards of Longford in the new Care-a-Car with co-ordinator Gail McBain, president Christine Barlow, treasurer Pat Nyman and driver and vice president David Nyman

Mutual respect in music and merino wool

19/12/2025

Two country music stars are in Tasmania to entertain and learn from farmers.

Fitness classes tailored for farmers now in Tasmania

11/12/2025

Active Farmers is at its core a fitness program – but it’s hard to say exactly what gets the biggest workout.

Richard Bell of Blackwood Creek, Hannah Cummins of Hagley, Judy Kilby of Westwood, Penny Hooper of Longford, Josie Beveridge of Bishopsbourne, Max Capponi of Geneva, Switzerland, Liz Groenewold of Westbury with Poppy, 18 months, Katherine Temple of Hadspen, Patrick Groenewold of Westbury with Livvie Heard, 4, of Cressy, Active Farmers trainer Jennifer Archer of Quamby Plains, Lily Nells of Westbury, Margot Heard of Cressy and William Heard, 6, of Cressy.

Campbell Town's The Church reopens

10/12/2025

The lights are on in St Andrew's Church at Campbell Town - take a look inside.

Meander farmer at the heart of community

28/11/2025

Christine Chilcott has managed to juggle cropping and dairying with raising children, running a post office and volunteering for more than 20 local organisations and community groups.

More room for projects and friendships at the Ross Men's Shed

26/11/2025

There is even more room for finishing projects and starting friendships with the official opening of a newly expanded Men’s Shed at Ross on Tuesday.

Victoria Lang going from the shearing shed to the beat

23/11/2025

Victoria Lang of Ross is confident her experiences amid the hustle and bustle of a shearing shed will hold her in good stead as she makes a career switch to Tasmania Police.

Victoria Lang of Ross is swapping wool handling for police work, but it won’t be taking her away from the sheep industry.

New plane part of renewed contract for RFDS

20/11/2025

Aeromedical contract locked in for another 10 years.

Shires ready for the Deloraine Show

17/11/2025

Deloraine Show attracts one of the largest displays of heavy horses in the state and Riana draught horse lover Emma Post is ready to show off the beauty and versatility of her impressive Shires next weekend.

Emma Post of Riana with her Shire horses Stamp and Ben, who will be part of the heavy horse lineup at Deloraine Show next weekend.

Preservation Matters - Tasmanian grains an early success story

16/11/2025

During much of the 19th Century, Tasmania was the leading producer of cereals in Australia, with the central northern area, the centre of production within the colony.

Ted Pearn’s threshing plant pictured at Cluan.

Flannies as abundant as fish at Lake Leake

Sylvie Crosswell still young at heart at 104

Meander Valley Mayor Wayne Johnston to not recontest upcoming election

Tunbridge Community Club celebrates 50 years

ANZAC Day - a time to remember VC recipient Lewis McGee

Melissa Duniam to be special guest at the Campbell Town Show

Construction beginning at Earthworks Academy

Harvest Festival returns to Evandale

Community workshops to discuss drought and resilience

Care-A-Car adds third vehicle to its fleet

Mutual respect in music and merino wool

Fitness classes tailored for farmers now in Tasmania

Campbell Town's The Church reopens

Meander farmer at the heart of community

More room for projects and friendships at the Ross Men's Shed

Victoria Lang going from the shearing shed to the beat

New plane part of renewed contract for RFDS

Shires ready for the Deloraine Show

Preservation Matters - Tasmanian grains an early success story

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