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.
Category Archives: East Coast Shared
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.
Farms’ online boost – Pilot scheme for graziers
Tasmanian graziers will now have access to a new online decision-making tool developed by CSIRO in conjunction with producers.
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.
Rock lobster cuts anger
The East Coast commercial rock lobster fleet has been stripped of 10 per cent of its already heavily constrained annual catch cap threatening the livelihood of local vessels and crews, according to a fishing peak body.
Season’s mixed rewards
It’s been a year of transition for the Sorell Fruit Farm, and despite a lower yield of fruit from this season’s crop, fantastic support from loyal locals has kept the orchards ticking over, with big expectations for next season when tourists are back among the fruits.
Covid kills music
This month’s planned three day arts, music and cultural festival, called Pangaea at Buckland, has fallen victim to the Covid pandemic.
App puts fees on course
Three Tasmanian golfers have put their heads together to solve an all-too-common problem with many unmanned courses.
Time to reward selfless volunteers
Our region is renowned for its community spirit and it’s time to recognise those who go above the call of duty.
Liam’s a vet on the move
A new mobile vet has landed in the Derwent Valley, with the means to service the pets and stock of the region, as well as the greater south of the state.
