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Archie & 4 yr Vinnie Cashion with Ajay Cox, far left, after catching an 111kg bluefin tuna

Fishing - Big bluefin tunas coming out to play

There's been some great fishing for big Southern Bluefin Tuna (SBT) from Bass Strait in the North lately. But the tuna capital of Tasmania, Eaglehawk Neck, has struck back after the biggest SBT caught in our waters was landed there last weekend.

TasPorts annual report skims King Island

TasPorts’ 2024–25 Annual Report gives a broad account of port operations across Tasmania, but King Island – one of the state’s most freight-dependent and supply-vulnerable communities – receives only limited and often incomplete information.

Port of Grassy

TasFarmers Matters - Mapping the future of freight

The fundamental requirement for any agricultural business is market access.

A truck

Andrew Raff praises cattle and paraders at the Scottsdale Show

King Island cattle breeder Andrew Raff of Raff Angus has praised the outstanding standard of cattle, paraders and young judges at the 120th Scottsdale Show, describing the two-day event as one of the strongest he has seen.

Andrew Raff, left, with entrants and winners of the Junior Paraders and Junior Judging competitions at the 120th Scottsdale Show

Body found on King Island

Police have confirmed they have found the body of a deceased male on King Island after being located on a property this morning by divers.

Camping and chopping at Semaphore Farm at Port Arthur

At the highest point of Semaphore Farm at Port Arthur - approximately 200 metres above sea level - is a stunning view of nearby landmarks, including Tasman Island, Cape Pillar, and Arthur's Peak.

Semaphore Farm's Malcolm Larner

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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.

New Bridgewater boat ramp and jetty

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

Derwent Valley Council Chambers

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.

Christine

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.

Carlo defends stadium change of heart

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

Carlo Di Falco