Category Archives: The Northern Midlands Courier

New life is being breathed into one of Longford’s iconic main street buildings with the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association preparing the historic Longford Tabernacle to become the peak farming body’s new state headquarters.

THE Barker family’s hands formed an unbreakable chain and each second seemed like forever until they finally heard the long awaited decision that would put the killers of their son and brother, Shane Barker, behind bars.

Anne and Troy McNaughton have travelled the country, exploring the most beautiful and remote locations, especially around the Kimberleys, Arnhem Land, Torres Strait and Cape York.

Poatina residents made up a large proportion of community members who attended an information session on The Great Lakes Battery project, a battery that could connect into Australia’s national electricity grid and provide 280MW power capacity and store up to 560 MWh of energy.

SHEEP Fine Merino—finer than 64’s stronger than 74’sS282 Champion Fine Ewe: Georgina Wallace – Trefusis Pty LtdS280 Champion Fine Ram: Georgina Wallace – Trefusis Pty LtdQueen Silver Jubilee Commemorative Trophy: Georgina Wallace – Trefusis Pty LtdS286 Supreme Fine Merino Exhibit: Georgina Wallace – Trefusis Pty LtdS281 Reserve Champion Fine Ram: Georgina Wallace – Trefusis PtyContinue reading “CAMPBELL TOWN SHOW RESULTS”

WITH the sunshine streaming into the sheep pavilion, the heady smell of lanolin in the air and the quiet rumble of farmer chit chat across pens there was no mistaking Tasmania’s premier sheep and wool show was well under way on Friday in Campbell Town.

Inspector Michael Johnston is now officially ensconced as head of the Tasmania Police Central North Division, based at the impressive new headquarters in Longford.

THE pressures of winter are beginning to bite for those who are already struggling to afford to pay for heating, rent, food and fuel and Longford based charity The Helping Hand is ramping up efforts to cater for a growing number of clients.

A CRISP but sunny morning made walking to school even more enjoyable for Bracknell Primary School students last Friday. As part of National Walk Safely to School Day the school was one of many in the region who encouraged ditching a lift in a car for the benefit of some exercise.

A NEW physical and mental health program for the Tasmanian transport industry was launched on May 15 at the Caltex Epping Forest Roadhouse during Road Safety Week.