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Tagging rules set to change

SHEEP and goats born from January 1, 2025 will soon need to be tagged with a NLIS approved electronic identification device (eID) before they leave their properties.

Sheep

More big plans for Powranna truck wash

Powranna is shaping up to be one of the most important agricultural hubs in the state with the upgrade to its truck washing facility and plans for a fuel stop and amenities that until now truck drivers could only dream about.

Jane Howlett, Mary Knowles and Gordon Williams

King Island to seek new councillor

King Island will be going to the polls to elect a new councillor following Cr Duncan McFie's resignation.

Grassy Harbour on King Island

Duigan gets tugboat dock assist

THE John Duigan returned to King Island with assistance by the Leaders Creek tug

Leaders Creek tugboat

Fisheries Tasmania sets rock lobster and squid spawning closure dates

Fisheries Tasmania has announced the spawning closure dates for rock lobster and squid for the 2024-25 season

Fishing

King Island Council scales back CCTV plans

The King Island Council revises CCTV installation plans following community feedback

CCTV on Main Street Currie and the Skate Park will not be installed

Resignations at G6M mine amid financial refinancing negotiations

Group 6 Metals’ tungsten mine at Grassy is experiencing a significant leadership transition after recent resignations of three key personnel.

G6M Mine

Tyrrell slams lack of rural tourism focus

A Tasmanian senator has accused the state’s primary tourism agency and regional boards of failing to sufficiently promote local businesses, events and destinations.

King Island tourism

Duigan gets tugboat dock assistance

The John Duigan returned to King Island this week and was assisted by the Leaders Creek tug to enable it to dock in Grassy.

Tug Leaders Creek

Senate votes for Tyrrell TFES inquiry

UPDATE: The Senate has voted in support of Senator Tammy Tyrrell's motion to establish a Senate Select Committee into the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES).

Tammy Tyrrell, independent Senator for Tasmania