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Austerity budget? Tell him he's dreaming.

Brad Stansfield previews Thursday's "interim" State budget.

TasFarmers Matters - State budget must focus on red tape and reform

The state budget announced in May was undoubtedly a trigger for the no-confidence vote that led us to an early election.

Nathan Calman

Failures in salmon mass mortality event response outlined in report

Tasmania’s aquaculture industry had no plan in place when a salmon mass mortality event took place earlier this year and delayed providing information to regulators while chunks of fish were washing up on Southern beaches, a new report has confirmed.

Multiple salmon pens at Storm Bay

Appointment aiming to boost biosecurity efforts

The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) and the TAS Farm Innovation Hub are strengthening biosecurity efforts as part of an enhanced plan to protect Tasmanian farmers.

Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture and TAS Farm Innovation Hub Biosecurity Engagement Lead Craig Elliot

Region's top tourism attractions gain gongs

LOCAL tourism and hospitality leaders have been recognised at Tasmania’s annual Tourism Awards.

Bicheno Beams took out the Festivals and Event section of Tasmania’s annual Tourism Awards

Good as gold for Rob O'Connor's Benham canola oil

To Rob O’Connor it’s “just canola” – but the bright yellow fields at Benham literally stop traffic near Avoca in the Fingal Valley.

Rob O'Connor

Pearce wants biosecurity to be 'second nature' to farmers

Any Tasmanian who thinks Avian Bird Flu won’t reach our island needs to think again, according to Primary Industries and Water Minister Gavin Pearce.

Gavin Pearce

Fine reward for Ashby in defying trend

More than 20 years of breeding superfine Merino wool has finally paid dividends for Will Bennett, of Ashby, near Ross.

Alisatair Calvert of Wool Solutions with Nina and Will Bennett of Ashby, Ross, which has produced a superfine bale of wool that fetched $330 per kilo at auction.

Hobart Show bringing the country life to the city

There is a “50-50 chance” that the entire Royal Hobart Show will return to its traditional home next year.

Cloverside Murray Greys' Zephr V3 took out the Supreme Exhibit in the beef cattle section of the Royal Hobart Show

Liberal Lyons MHA Mark Shelton, Tourism Minister Jane Howlett and Destination Southern Tasmania CEO Alex Heroys with Mt Field Retreat owners Greg and Rachel Power

Relaxing retreat on the boundary of popular national park expands

The expansion of Mt Field Retreat, which boasts accommodation on the edge of Tasmania’s oldest national park, is hoped to attract more visitors to the region.

Stuart Whatling

Tasmanian farmers the most confident in the nation

Tasmania’s farmers have retained their crown of being Australia’s most confident and optimistic.

Independent Tasmania salmon industry review terms of reference changed

The terms of reference for an independent review into Tasmania’s salmon industry have been changed to allow for recommendations to be made at the end of the study.

Huon Aquaculture salmon pens at Storm Bay