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Point Puer exhibition

New exhibition details stories of child convicts

A new exhibition detailing the stories of boys who were housed at the Point Puer prison at Port Arthur between 1834 and 1849 has opened as the historic site secures $8.95 million to restore its 183-year-old penitentiary.

Mayor slams Esplanade hoons

New Norfolk residents are angry after yet another hooning incident on the local Esplanade.

Final sale brings Melton Vale stud era to an end

Melton Vale held its last ram sale this week.

Bramwell Heazelwood at the Melton Vale ram sale with his son Ritchie, daughter in-law Chloe and granddaughter Pippa, three months.

Stink over loss of loos at Stewarts Bay

A community swimming group’s quest to improve the toilets at Stewarts Bay has instead resulted in the closure of the facility.

Stewarts Bay toilets

Right to Repair reforms committed to by government

Tasmanian farmers have welcomed a Federal Government commitment to extend Right to Repair reforms to agricultural machinery, giving them quicker, cheaper options when breakdowns occur.

A tractor on a farm

SFF fallout continues after Carlo Di Falco's change of heart on the stadium

The Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party has yet to fill two executive positions left vacant following the resignation of two key members who took issue with Lyons MP Carlo Di Falco’s support of Macquarie Point Stadium.

SFF MP Carlo Di Falco outside of Parliament House following the declaration of the polls

Salmon industry gets desired result with new antibiotics

The first suite of results on the use of florfenicol in Tasmanian salmon farms has provided good news.

John Whittington

Proposed AFL stadium passes the Upper House

Legislation enabling the proposed $1.13 billion stadium at Macquarie Point to be built has passed the upper house after two days of marathon debates.

An artist's impression of what the proposed AFL stadium could look like.

Homes destroyed as bushfires continue to burn across the state

Bushfires have destroyed properties at Dolphin Sands on the East Coast as blazes continue to burn across southern Tasmania.

Rhian Shephard's shack at Dolphin Sands was destroyed in a bushfire

Yolla District School student Lilly Shaw of Elliot and Ashlee Gardam of Wynyard with school dairy cows Torpedo and Denzil

Circular Head Show and its 115-year history lives on

Thousands took in the sights and sounds of country life at the 115th Circular Head Show at Stanley on Saturday.

A bushfire

Multiple bushfires burning across the south of Tasmania

The Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) has issued multiple warnings as bushfires burn across the south of the state.

Bright ideas for an energy smart Christmas

The festive season is a time for celebrating and making memories with friends and family. But this Christmas, amidst the glow of twinkling lights and leftover ham, let’s make sure you’re not left with an energy bill hangover.

Save money this festive season with energy saving tips