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Orange-bellied parrot

Tasmania to prioritise vaccinating orange-bellied parrots against bird flu

The government will roll out a vaccine against the deadly H5N1 bird flu, with Tasmania to prioritise vaccinating orange-bellied parrots held in captivity.

Four fined for illegal wood cutting

FOUR men have been fined for illegal wood cutting in a reserve after a joint operation by Tasmania Police and Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service in the state's North West this week.

An illegal load of wood

Tractors to descend on Parliament House

A tractor rally will push for the "right to farm" as a petition is handed to the Tasmanian Government

Linday White and Premier Jeremy Rockliff

Fishing - Tagged trout starting to be snagged

Trout anglers enjoyed another weekend of settled weather with some good catches coming from various waters around the State.

Mitchell Kaititis with a solid brown trout he caught from the Derwent River recently

AUSVEG team to speak at FarmX

Lucy Gregg and the AUSVEG team will be speaking at FarmX about how producers can become more resilient.

Lucy Gregg

The ML Egeria visits New Norfolk

The historic Tasmanian vessel, the ML EGERIA, paid a familiarisation visit to New Norfolk today, making the journey up the Derwent River from Lindisfarne with some local guests onboard, including Derwent Valley Mayor Michelle Dracoulis and husband Raynor.

ML Egeria

Nutrien Ag Solutions

TasFarmers Matters - Time to pursue local government reform

It should be highlighted that good local councils add vitality and vibrancy to our communities.

Launceston Town Hall

Smithton Truck wash now operational

It is the second such facility to open in the North-West recently, following the Burnie Truck Wash.

Smithton Truck Wash

Red tape for Tasmanian canola growers slashed

The majority of canola growers who have been operating under permits or exemptions since the introduction of the GMO moratorium 25 years ago can finally say goodbye to tedious monitoring.

Canola

Attendees at a recent public meeting in Scottsdale

State Govt moves to establish Parliamentary Inquiry into Rushy Lagoon

The State Government has announced that it will move to establish a Parliamentary Inquiry into the sale of Rushy Lagoon.

Potatoes

Tasmanian potato industry comes together to outline key priorities

Growers and members of Tasmania’s potato industry came together during a series of regional workshops to identify the key priorities that will help shape the future of one of the state’s most important agricultural sectors.

Tributes flow for Rosalind O'Connor

One of the state’s premier farming families lost its matriarch on July 3, 2026, with the passing of Rosalind Hermanie O’Connor, aged 89.

Rosalind O'Connor