Wildlife
Feral deer population up 18,000 in five years
A new survey has estimated the population at 71,655
Thu Oct 2, 2025 - 1:09pmRural
Rural
Potato growers rally over Simplot price cuts
'They want to drive down the price they pay for Tasmanian potatoes'
Thu Oct 2, 2025 - 10:55am
Rural
100 horses to be moved from overstocked stud farm
An investigation found all horses had 'sufficient feed and water'
Wed Oct 1, 2025 - 9:33am
Rural
Potato virus 'not technically feasible to eradicate'
It was first detected in Tasmanian crops in July
Mon Sep 22, 2025 - 4:00pm
Rural
Sheep industry gets boost with new Centre of Excellence
The centre aims to host national competitions attracting shearers from across the globe
Sat Sep 20, 2025 - 5:00am
Rural
Potato virus spreads south as eradication ruled out
It is now affecting nine sites across the state and impacting seed exports
Fri Sep 19, 2025 - 11:46am
Rural
Potato farmers in standoff with Simplot
Talks between the multinational and local farmers have stalled
Thu Sep 18, 2025 - 5:00am
Rural
RACT partners with Apple to extend roadside help to remote areas
The organisation has described the partnership as transformative for road safety across the island
Wed Sep 10, 2025 - 12:56pm
Health
Year-long wait for new breast screening bus
The health minister says a new vehicle is expected within 12 months
Sun Sep 7, 2025 - 5:00am
Environment
Mainland states impose restrictions on Tas potatoes
It comes after more sites were found to be infected with the mop-top virus
Fri Sep 5, 2025 - 2:36pm