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Kerry Brindle

Letter to the editor - Kerry Brindle on land clearing

Kerry Brindle writes about her thoughts on land clearing regulations.

Serpentine leafminer detected in Tasmania for the first time

The pest serpentine leafminer (SLM) has been detected at a commercial grower site in the north west, marking the first time it has been found in Tasmania.

Serpentine leafminer

Tasmania prepared for bird flu threat, state government says

The state government says that protecting Tasmanian primary producers was one of its main aims following the detection of H5 Bird Flu in Western Australia.

Gavin Pearce

Oz wool market goes it alone

THE Australian wool market in Sydney and Melbourne last week was the only official auction across the globe as all other markets were either in recess for a week, closed down for the season or have simply sold out of current supplies of fresh wool.

Pitti Filati in Italy

Sharp to resume King Island-Melbourne flights in October

King Island’s summer air access has received a major boost, with Sharp Airlines confirming direct Melbourne (Essendon) to King Island flights will return from October.

Sharp aircraft at King Island Airport

Bike rider critical after collision with bus in Derwent Terrace

Emergency Services and Tasmania Police attended a serious crash between a bus and a motorised pushbike in Derwent Terrace at New Norfolk last night.

Crash scene

Nutrien Ag Solutions

TasFarmers Matters - Farming property council rates need to change

And here we are, back to local government rates. TasFarmers has long been whittling away at the Tasmanian Government in an attempt to get some form of justice for the many primary producers paying far too much in local government rates. At times we feel like the proverbial mosquito biting the elephant on the bum

The Valuer General has been undertaking property revaluations.

Patrick Napper to represent Australia at international beekeeping competition

Tasmanian teen Patrick Napper will be representing Australia at the 2026 International Meeting of Young Beekeepers in Northern Ireland.

Patrick Napper

National Ploughing Championships to take place at Little Swanport

The Tasmanian Ploughing Association will host the National Championships at Little Swanport in the first week of July.

Tasmanian Ploughing Association president Morgan Waters in the saddle.

Muirs agnonomist Susan Nichols

Potato growers get together for Muirs event

Potato growers from across North East Tasmania gathered at Scottsdale recently for an informative and engaging evening hosted by Muirs, highlighting both innovation in agriculture and the power of strong local support.

Tynwald Park vandalism

Hoons vandalise Tynwald Park

Hoons have damaged Tynwald Park oval in New Norfolk after a late night skid session on Saturday, forcing the New Norfolk Junior Football Club to divert Sunday morning games to Boyer Oval.

Legend of the Land Army turns 100

Margaret Elliott of Kempton, the last living member of the Australian Women’s Land Army in Tasmania, has celebrated her 100th Birthday.

Margaret Elliott with her family and friends