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Police at a previous Party in the Paddock

Police presence at Party in the Paddock

Party in the Paddock kicks off tomorrow at Quercus Park, with motorists travelling through the Northern Midlands warned to expect traffic delays.

Tasmanian Nationals here to stay

Tasmanian Nationals chairman Rick Mandelson wants his party to be a staple in the state’s political landscape as they begin to plot their next moves.

Rick Mandelson

South-east sand flathead fishery to close

The Sand Flathead recreational fishing zone in southeastern waters will close from March 1 due to critically low stock levels, and it is likely to remain closed for years.

Sand flathead

Derwent Valley Railway slams Rail Trail proposal

The Derwent Valley Railway (DVR) has formally announced its strong opposition to the Derwent Valley Council’s proposal to remove the historic rail line between New Norfolk and National Park to construct a shared use "Rail Trail" or cycle/footpath/horse trail/powered bike track.

Train

Fishing - Prime time for game fishing approaching

Game fishing in Tasmania during late Summer and Autumn is always a highlight, and with prime time fast approaching, anglers are excited.

Benjamin Atkins with a nice brown trout he caught from Great Lake

Campdrafting saddles up for comeback in Tasmania

Campdrafting is experiencing a resurgence 25 years after the formation of Campdrafting Tasmania with the increased number of competitors evident at Powranna on Saturday.

Campbell Town’s Georgie Burbury.

Debate of over pindone on rabbits gears up

Property owners are continuing to battle large rabbit numbers in some areas while worrying about the impact of poison on native wildlife.

Rabbits

Felix Ellis' gun survey results revealed

More than 5800 people have taken part in a firearms survey conducted by Police Minister Felix Ellis’ office.

A hunter

Top open water swimmers take on the Derwent River

Open water swimmers will be testing themselves over the next few weeks in the Derwent River.

An open water swimmer

A tagged lamb

Sheep and goat eID rebate scheme extended

The sheep and goat eID rebate scheme has been extended to cover nine National Livestock Identification Scheme accredited tags.

Overgrown grass

TasFarmers angry about overgrown rural roadside vegetation

A major fire hazard created by long grass along rural roads has Tasmanian landowners worried.

Don't just stand there, do something!

Brad Stansfield analyses the identity crisis gripping the Federal Liberal Party, and the rise and rise of One Nation.

John Kennedy Snr