Tag: Bridport 7262
Care urged after chemicals found
Farmers and forest workers are being urged to be careful after chemicals were detected in 14 Tasmanian rivers.[MORE]
Chemicals found in Tasmanian rivers
Herbicides have been detected in 14 Tasmanian rivers, including the Derwent.[MORE]
Warning over shack break-ins
Police in Tasmania's north-east are urging shack-owners to check whether they have been broken into.[MORE]
Ex-Premier Lennon welcomes new greens in north-east
Tasmania's former Premier, Paul Lennon, has emerged briefly from his retirement to announce a new golf course that's to be built in the state's north-east.[MORE]
Farmers seeking meeting and study on river flows
A group of north-east Tasmanian farmers want to meet the State's Primary Industries and Water Minister over the effect of new irrigation restrictions. [MORE]
Industry investigating over-fishing claims in Tasmania
Tasmania's commercial fishing body will investigate complaints of over-fishing around the north-east coast, despite denying its members are involved in illegal activity.[MORE]
Motorcyclist killed at Bridport
A man has died after a motorcycle crash in Tasmania's north-east.[MORE]
Boaters urged to use common sense over Bridport barway
The Tasmanian Opposition says recreational boaters at Bridport in northern Tasmania are being put at risk because of a dangerous barway.[MORE]
Weekend beach rescue
Police and a life guard have saved a boy caught in deep water off a beach in northern Tasmania.[MORE]
Police blitz: drivers speeding, drinking, but no drugs
Police have charged 13 motorists with drink driving offences in northern Tasmania after a police operation over the recent long weekend.[MORE]
Federal funds lift Auspine outlook
The Scottsdale sawmiller Auspine says it can now look to the future with confidence after securing $4 million in Commonwealth funding.[MORE]
Government claims company delayed fire report
The Tasmanian Government has accused the timber company Gunns of hindering its investigation into a forest burn near Bridport in the north east last year.[MORE]
Roads reopen as smoke haze thins
The road between between Bridport and Scottsdale has been reopened after thick smoke forced its closure for several hours this morning.[MORE]
Smoke hinders school, work travel
Thick smoke across Tasmania's north-east is said to be stopping some people from getting to work and school today.[MORE]
Potato farmer peels off $7.5m for historic farm
An historic property in Tasmania's north-east has sold at auction for more than $7.5 million to a local potato farmer.[MORE]
Authorities probe light plane crash
Investigations are under way into a minor plane crash at Bridport in Tasmania's north-east this morning.[MORE]
Study gives beetles a ticket to ride
A South Australian scientist is recruiting Tasmanian dung beetles as he bids to prove the insects improve pasture health and water quality.[MORE]
Fire causes $1m damage to homestead
A homestead on the Barnbougle property in Tasmania's north has been destroyed by fire overnight.[MORE]
