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TasPorts assure King Islanders of fuel supply

TasPorts says there is no disruption to fuel supply on King Island, with regular weekly shipping movements maintaining normal stock levels.

King Island fuel vulnerabilities exposed as petrol station pump stops working

A temporary fuel disruption in Currie over the weekend has highlighted the vulnerability of fuel access on King Island and the potential impact on day-to-day operations and emergency situations.

The fuel pump at King Island Motors

TasFarmers Matters - Diesel fuels cashflow crisis

There's a big difference between a tough season and a system shock.

Jerry can with fuel

Coles earmarked for New Norfolk

The Derwent Valley will be getting a new supermarket.

Coles

Costs making farmers consider whether it is worth harvesting this year

Hundreds of dollars in overheads are being added to bins of fresh produce being harvested around the state and farmers have no choice but to wear the cost.

Harvesting

Tassal covers student photo costs at the Tasman District School

All students at Tasman District School will receive a school photo pack this year.

Tasman District School students with parent and carers

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GO.FARM enters the vineyard game

The first vintage is ready at a northern Tasmania vineyard that has been set up as an investment project utilising precision GPS machinery, mapping and mechanisation technology at a level never before seen in the state.

GO.FARM Tasmania general manager Allan Barr at the newly established Beaconsfield vineyard that will produce its first vintage this season.

Agfest teams up with Rural Alive and Well for gumboot day

Rural Alive and Well (RAW) is the official charity partner for Agfest 2026, marking a meaningful collaboration focused on strengthening mental health and wellbeing across rural and regional Tasmania.

Gumboot Day

Fuel shipments to Tasmania guaranteed in May, Premier Jeremy Rockliff says

Premier Jeremy Rockliff said he expects fuel shipments to the state in May despite concerns from TasFarmers that diesel supply is not guaranteed past April 20.

Premier Jeremy Rockliff with Federal Liberal Leader Angus Taylor

Sand flathead

Parliamentary inquiry to examine decision behind sand flathead fishery closure

The state’s peak body for recreational fishers has welcomed the announcement of a parliamentary inquiry into the closure of the South‑East sand flathead fishery.

Rushy Lagoon

Rushy Lagoon sale process queried

The Foreign Investment Review Board is dragging out its decision on the sale of Rushy Lagoon, raising questions about the transparency of the process.

Apple harvest begins later than usual in Tasmania

The apple harvest has just begun, but like many agricultural sectors, picking has started later than usual.

Howard Hansen