Tasmanian Country

Weather records tumble as Tasmania cops extremes

11/06/2026

TASMANIA is in the midst of a record bout of warm weather with 10 consecutive days of temperatures above 15 degrees achieved or forecast - breaking the previous record of seven consecutive days.

Southern Airlines to cease Tasmanian operations

10/06/2026

Southern Airlines has announced it will cease its Tasmanian operations from 30 June 2026 as part of a nationwide business restructure.

Longley Organic Farm's James Hutchinson imparting advice for other growers to thrive

10/06/2026

James Hutchinson not only wants to see his farm thrive, but also impart knowledge to other producers so they can be successful.

James Hutchinson is the owner of Longley Organic Farm.

Ross Wool Centre project features on national television

09/06/2026

The Ross Wool Centre has featured as part of Tasmania’s Off Season tourism promotion on national television. See the full story and video here:

TasFarmers Matters - Technology's helping hand

09/06/2026

The recent Hort Connections conference in Adelaide was a real eye-opener.

Woolworths Young Farmer of the Year Competition entries open

08/06/2026

A prize pool valued at more than $55,000 will incentivise young people with a passion for agriculture to enter the 2026 Woolworths Young Farmer of the Year Competition.

winner of 2025 Competition Andrew Marshall with Amber Bramich, Rural Youth State President.

Former Premiers honoured on King's Birthday

08/06/2026

Former Tasmanian premiers Will Hodgman and David Bartlett headline the state’s representation in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, with 26 Tasmanians recognised across the Order of Australia and Meritorious Awards.

Dark NorFo lights up New Norfolk

07/06/2026

Circle Street in New Norfolk was the hype of activity on Saturday night with inaugural hosting of Dark NorFo.

Australian Merino Production Trial convenor Craig Wilson speaks at Campbell Town Show

07/06/2026

For the past two decades, Craig Wilson has been helping sheep producers improve their flocks and increase their value..

Merinos and more at Campbell Town Show

05/06/2026

The 188th Campbell Town Show saw two days of fun and variety, but like every other year, the sheep and their wool stole the show.

Fendt 800 Vario makes working day a pleasure

05/06/2026

SEE the Business Section for Tasmanian Country’s special TRACTOR BUYING GUIDE

Wool all on the up and up at last

05/06/2026

AFTER four weeks of fairly mundane activity the Australian wool market regained a bit of ‘ticker’ last week with solid rises across the micron spectrum and in all currencies.

Weather records tumble as Tasmania cops extremes

Southern Airlines to cease Tasmanian operations

Longley Organic Farm's James Hutchinson imparting advice for other growers to thrive

Ross Wool Centre project features on national television

TasFarmers Matters - Technology's helping hand

Woolworths Young Farmer of the Year Competition entries open

Former Premiers honoured on King's Birthday

Dark NorFo lights up New Norfolk

Australian Merino Production Trial convenor Craig Wilson speaks at Campbell Town Show

Merinos and more at Campbell Town Show

Fendt 800 Vario makes working day a pleasure

Wool all on the up and up at last

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