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New Bridgewater boat ramp and jetty

Bridgewater boat ramp and New Norfolk jetty open for use

The new Bridgewater boat ramp and jetty, along with the recently added pontoon at Millbrook Rise boat ramp at New Norfolk, are now both open.

Commercial beekeeping more important than ever according to new survey

Tasmania’s commercial bee industry has grown significantly over the past three years, according to the 2025 Tasmanian Beekeeping Survey. Read on for more results.

bee keeper

Farmers fear impact of environment deal with Greens

The overhaul of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act is set to speed up the transition away from native forest logging to plantation timbers in Tasmania and could have implications for clearing of farmland.

native forest logging

Councillor's attempted no-confidence motion in Derwent Valley Mayor fails

Derwent Valley Councillor Wayne Shoobridge has failed in his attempt to put a motion forward seeking a vote of "no confidence" in Derwent Valley Mayor Michelle Dracoulis during the council’s November meeting.

Derwent Valley Council Chambers

Meander farmer at the heart of community

Christine Chilcott has managed to juggle cropping and dairying with raising children, running a post office and volunteering for more than 20 local organisations and community groups.

Christine

Carlo defends stadium change of heart

Unrest in the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party over stadium support

Carlo Di Falco

Nutrien Ag Solutions

Farmer Wants A Wife star Jarrad Wrigley to perform at music festival

Jarrad Wrigley might not have a partner, but he's wedded to his music. Catch him at Preston on Saturday night.

Jarrad Wrigley

More room for projects and friendships at the Ross Men's Shed

There is even more room for finishing projects and starting friendships with the official opening of a newly expanded Men’s Shed at Ross on Tuesday.

Members of the Ross Men's Shed

Tuna record for Katie

Club Southern Bluefin Tuna record beaten by nearly 9kg

Katie Russell and her record Southern Bluefin Tuna catch.

Bridgewater Police Station opening

New Bridgwater police station opens

The new 12.5 million dollar police headquarters at Bridgewater is now finished, with the station fully operational and a base for a new era of policing in Southern Tasmania.

Prue Rothwell of VegNet, Harvest Moon machine operator Ruby Kelly, Harvest Moon chief agriculture officer Jono Craven and Taylor Field of Vegnet with the Ecorobotix ARA precision sprayer.

Harvest Moon's new robotic weapon against weeds

Harvest Moon has purchased Tasmania’s first Ecorobotix ARA precision sprayer to manage weeds across a variety of crops in north-west Tasmania.

TasFarmers Matters - David Littleproud heard growers’ concerns

Too often Tasmanian farmers feel like the third wheel, the spare tyre or the poor cousin when it comes to influencing the national agenda.

TasFarmers CEO Nathan Calman with Nationals Leader David Littleproud.