Latest News | Tasmanian Country Newspaper

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

Achieving your best calf growth rates with Halter

Nathan Cox runs a 320-acre mixed operation out of Paloona on Tasmania's northwest coast - like most farmers, time, grass, and lifestyle were a constant juggle. Then Halter changed that. Pretty quickly.

Nathan’s cattle wearing the Halter collar

Maltstock Down Under coming to Tasmania

The Australian debut of one of the world's most celebrated whisky events is happening in Tasmania.

Maltstock

Nutrien Ag Solutions

Cape Wickham named third best golf course in Australia

Cape Wickham Links has been named as the third-best golf course in Australia.

Cape Wickham

Meander Valley Mayor Wayne Johnston to not recontest upcoming election

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

Meander Valley Mayor Wayne Johnston

Cracker harvest anticipated for Tasmanian walnut industry

All signs are pointing to a positive harvest for a pair of Tasmanian walnut growers.

Sophie Millic of Coaldale Walnuts

Nutrien Ag Solutions

Service to mark 30th anniversary of Port Arthur tragedy

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Port Arthur tragedy.

Port Arthur

TasFarmers Matters - Building boom’s big threat

Tasmanian agriculture is facing a period of real opportunity, with strong growth and ongoing demand for labour.

A construction worker

Georgia Elias has impressive performance at the Adelaide Equestrian Festival

Tasmanian eventer Georgia Elias delivered an impressive performance at the Adelaide Equestrian Festival, finishing eighth in a strong and competitive 3‑star field of 35 riders aboard her horse Silverwoods Aussie Pride.

Georgia Elias on Silverwoods Aussie Pride at the Adelaide Equestrian Festival.

Nutrien Ag Solutions

Central plateau deer cull pushed back

A deer cull in the Central Plateau Conservation Area has been pushed back by a week.

Deer