Tasmanian Country | Tasmanian Country Newspaper

G6 mine on King Island

Premier in tungsten mine plea to Feds

Premier and Minister for Trade and Major Investment, Jeremy Rockliff, has written to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calling on the Federal Government to partner with the Tasmanian Government in securing the long-term viability of the Dolphin Tungsten Mine on King Island.

"Cool your jets", TasFarmers says

TasFarmers president, Ian Sauer has called on the farming community to ‘cool their jets’ in the wake of letters from JBS cancelling forward contracts with some farmers.

TasFarmers President Ian Sauer

Singapore sings our praises

From salt to cheese, from abalone to honey, Tasmanian produce is creating waves in Singapore.

Bruny Island Cheese

Beef imports singled out in Trump tariff announcement

Tasmania's beef sector will suffer with tariffs imposed on Australia by American president Donald Trump.

Beef cattle

$5000 trout caught on the way home

Another tagged trout triumph and more fishing news with Adam Rice.

Marion "Rusty" Mark has won $5000 for catching a tagged trout.

Northern Midlands irrigation on track

Nearly one third of the Northern Midlands Irrigation Scheme, which is on track to begin pumping water to farmers in 2026, is now complete.

Pictured L-R: Jason Rak, HSE Manager, Hazell Bros, Timothy Denney, Construction Supervisor, Tasmanian Irrigation, Jacob Gerke, General Manager Project Delivery, Tasmanian Irrigation, Minister for Primary Industries and Water Jane Howlett, CEO Tasmanian Irrigation Michael Sylvester, Eugene Bezuidenhout, Large Pipelines Supervisor, Hazell Bros.

Need to reach farmers? Advertise with Tasmanian Country

Beef expo breeding new talent

The 2025 Junior Beef Expo brought out the best in up-and-coming cattle handlers and herdsmen.

2025 Junior Beef Expo

Encouraging early signs from calicivirus rollout

Landowners have begun to report a reduction in rabbit numbers following the release of calicivirus in 38 towns and suburbs in recents weeks.

Rabbit

Restrictions imposed with no rain in sight

Water restrictions come into place in Tasmania's driest zones.

Residents asked to avoid using water.

Ed Carr

Sparkling wine harvest impresses

THE Tasmanian wine grape harvest is well under way and the fruit quality is high, according to House of Arras chief winemaker Ed Carr.

Irrigation pivot

Water sales open for Greater South East Irrigation Scheme

Farmers and landowners in the southeast of Tasmania have an opportunity to future proof their agricultural business, with water sales now open for the $301 million Greater South East Irrigation Scheme.

Changing of the guard at Tas Country

Karolin MacGregor hands over the reins after 24 years with Tas Country.

Karolin MacGregor