Nathan Calman discusses why mobile phone coverage is essential for rural communities.

Research to help reduce first harvest timeframe for pyrethrum could be a major boost for the Tasmanian industry.

TASPORTS and Bass Island Line (BIL) have been working to establish a plan to enable the John Duigan to return to Grassy Port as soon as possible, while increasing the safe operating conditions.

SCIENTISTS at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) are working with Meat and Livestock Australia to support the red meat industry to achieve its food security and sustainability objectives.

Star King Island runner, Stewart McSweyn, was "upbeat" following his Olympic performance which included competing in the 5,000 metre final, according to his mother, Jacky Richards.

Tasmania's peak farming body is making changes in the hopes it will encourage more young people and women to get involved.

Thousands of people are expected to flock to the Tasmanian Midlands this weekend for the annual Heritage and Bullock Festival at Oatlands.

TASMANIAN producers are finally seeing some promising signs in livestock markets after some significant price jumps in recent weeks.

The three State Jacqui Lambie Network MPs should enter a formal coalition with the Liberals if they wish to survive and thrive.