Three inspiring Tasmanian women have been named as state finalists in the 2022 Agrifutures Rural Women’s Award for their contributions, innovations and support to the agricultural industry.
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Women welcome at Shed
I must admit to more than a degree of trepidation when I decided to join the Sorell Men’s Shed.
Bream Creek back on show
The Bream Creek Showgrounds were packed with revellers in March as the show finally returned to entertain crowds for the 119th year after a two-year break.
Mountain bike views sought
A committee pushing for the development of mountain bike trials in the Tasman has called for the community to pass an eye over their grand plans for the region.
Festival an echo of connections
With the theme of kelp forests, the East Coast’s ECHO Festival returns next month. Promoted as a festival of the senses, ECHO (which stands for East Coast Harvest Odyssey) is about rekindling a symbolic connection between people and place.
Antarctica linked to local job boost
Prime Minister Scott Morrison was in Triabunna last month, promising an $804.4 million investment over the next 10 years to strengthen the strategic and scientific capabilities in the Antarctic.
Vision for highway
Tasmania’s motoring body has thrown its political weight behind a multi-million dollar upgrade to the Tasman Highway demanding it be undertaken over the next 10 years.
United on the up and up
The 2022 season has kicked off for South East United Football Club, with big expectations for the fast growing club.
Time is ripe for gourmet pair
The new owners of Every Man & His Dog Vineyard in Richmond have barely had time to settle into their new venture, with the grape harvest coming just around the corner.
RAW picks up ball on footy’s mental health
A partnership has been announced between Rural Alive & Well and the Southern Football League to deliver RAW’s Beyond the Sidelines program in all SFL clubs this year.