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The steamers lined up at the jetty for the 1910 New Norfolk Regatta

Regatta return to mark first unimpeded River Derwent access in 80 years

The New Norfolk Regatta is scheduled to return in February 2027, coinciding with the demolition of the old Bridgewater Bridge, which is expected to be completed by October 2026.

GALLERY - Rabobank celebrates 30 years in Tasmania

More than 150 local farmers and members of the agricultural community joined Rabobank in Launceston to celebrate the specialist agribusiness bank’s 30th anniversary in Tasmania.

Alastair Mitchelson, Hagley Laura Mitchelson, Hagley Lexy Kafaltis, Rabobank Ian Mitchelson, Hagley Marcel van Doremaele, Rabobank

King Island tungsten mine facing a stormy future, annual report reveals

GROUP 6 Metals Limited, the company behind the Dolphin Tungsten Mine at Grassy, has reported another difficult year, recording heavy financial losses but outlining a path to recovery following a major recapitalisation deal.

The Dolphin tungsten mine on King Island

Harcus Dairy in Circular Head on the market

Harcus Dairy in Circular Head is on the market as its Victorian owners look to sell the 902ha farm they bought from Van Dairy in 2021.

Harcus Dairy in Circular Head

Business as usual for Elders in Tasmania following restructure

Elders Tasmania general manager James Cornish said that his company’s national restructure will result in no changes to its rural operations in the state.

Elders' Campbell Town Branch

Impressive air force planes to visit King Island

King Island Airport will soon play host to some of the Royal Australian Air Force’s most impressive aircraft, with Canberra’s RAAF No. 34 VIP Squadron confirming it will conduct flight training to the island in its Falcon 7X “Skycandy” jets.

From Canberra to King Island, the RAAF Falcon 7X brings VIP style to Bass Strait skies.

Fishing - Anglers still unable to get their rods out

A decent weather window allowed trout anglers the chance to get out fishing up until Sunday morning - but you guessed it, more wind and rain is on the way.

Justin Stevens with a solid male brown trout he caught spinning off the jetty at Lake Leake last weekend.

Buffer dam guarantees irrigation water flow for scheme

The Northern Midlands Irrigation Scheme has reached an important construction milestone with a new drop structure successfully installed within the tailrace at the Poatina Power Station.

Northern Midlands Irrigation Scheme

More Fat in Vat

Many Australian dairy farmers face a challenge that often goes unnoticed until it significantly impacts their bottom line - Milk Fat Depression (MFD).

MFP Feed Supplement available from Novus International

SeaRoad is a major player in the Tasmanian freight industry

Independent review into the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme announced

The federal government has announced an independent review into the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) after a Senate Select Committee inquiry last year highlighted the program’s shortcomings.

Aurora Energy No Interest Loans Network

From debt to dignity

Tasmanians living on low-incomes saved more than half a million dollars in predatory loan interest on the purchase of new energy efficient appliances last year, thanks to a long-term partnership between No Interest Loans (NILS) Network and Aurora Energy.

TasFarmers Matters - Double standards won't do

Double standards by political parties erode confidence in government decision-making processes.

Renders of the proposed Macquarie Point stadium