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Sheepdogs cast out of Agfest arena

One of Agfest’s much-loved exhibits, the working sheepdogs, will be absent for the first time in decades.

Mary Sotheron and Thatlldo Blanch competing last year at Agfest.

Farmers still nervous about proposed tax reforms

Intergeneration farmers fear being penalised when the Federal Budget is handed down next week.

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Dorset Rural Youth resurrected

DORSET Rural Youth has been resurrected after an eight-year hiatus and 20 new members are ready to rock and roll as only Rural Youth can.

Molly Fletcher

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Tas Quality Meats lands Singapore deal

Cressy meat processor Tasmanian Quality Meats has landed a new export deal into Singapore.

TQM

Sylvie Crosswell still young at heart at 104

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

Sylvie Crosswell

Concerns around Australia Post deliveries to King Island

Australia Post has acknowledged inconsistencies in deliveries to King Island, as concerns continue over delays, irregular arrival times and the movement of mail and parcels through the network.

Currie Post Office

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Kody Steers to take part in Stihl Timbersports World Championships

Kody Steers of Sheffield will represent Australia at the Stihl Timbersports World Championships in Budapest, Hungary on June 6 and is fighting fit following a successful national woodchopping campaign in recent months.

Kody Steers

Supermarket milk prices surge

Milk prices at major supermarkets have surged due to the war in the Middle East.

Message in Woolworths

Brighton Agricultural Society angry about having to foot $21k bill

The organisers of the Brighton Show say their local council is trying to squeeze out their annual event.

Truck damage to Gunn Oval

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King Island Town Hall honoured with APRA Award

While King Island is globally renowned for its rugged coastlines and premium produce, the community has now officially claimed a prestigious title in the history of Australian music.

King Island Mayor Marcus Blackie at the APRA Awards