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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.

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.

Police at a previous Party in the Paddock

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

A hunter

Felix Ellis' gun survey results revealed

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

An open water swimmer

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.

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.

A tagged lamb