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Police drug driving campaign

Drug drivers nabbed leaving paddock party

A third of Party in the Paddock patrons who were drug tested tested positive.

Results from the Scottsdale Tractor Pull

The Scottsdale Tractor Pull is gaining traction with its best crowd and competitor numbers in four years turning up for a contest of grunt last weekend.

Natalie Wise on a Massey Ferguson 135

Ellis announces Firearms Consultative Committee

Police Minister Felix Ellis, has announced the formation of a new Firearms Consultative Committee.

Seized firearms

Biosecurity Matters - Frontline in the war against pests

While many Tasmanians are enjoying the arrival of summer, the warmer conditions also bring increased risks when it comes to keeping out unwanted pests and diseases.

Checking for fruit flies in chill

Dairy farm up for national recognition

Troy's winning ways with the dairy herd are being recognised.

Troy Ainslie

Cattlemen's skills kept alive

Cressy property Billopp was the scene of some exciting cattlemen competition

Brett Staines in action.

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Renewed anger of powerlines for North West Transmission Development

Landowners affected by the North West Transmission Development (NWTD) have accused TasNetworks of unfair negotiation tactics.

Powerlines

Reward of $15k offered for stolen Zegna Trophy

The state’s wool growers and Ross Wool Centre staff are hoping that a $15,000 reward will result in the return of the prestigious Ermenegildo Zegna Perpetual Trophy.

Zegna Trophy

Historic bridge gets its columns back

Longford’s iconic iron train bridge will have replica pillars restored this weekend.

Longford railway bridge column

Cattle

Market Talk - Dry puts pressure on livestock prices

Another steady week in livestock markets throughout the eastern states as the weather stays hot and dry

Sharp Airlines

Sharp axes Melbourne flights

SHARP Airlines will ditch flights between King Island and Melbourne from April unless the route is supported by government funding.

Campbell Town market on the hunt for a new home

The long-awaited sale of the Campbell Town Town Hall could serve as the death knell for the town’s local market.

Sally Hills and Barbara Laycock have worked long and hard to make the Campbell Town market a success.