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Rob Fairs is probably better known as beloved multimedia personality “Fairsy” - a public voice of the Northern Tasmanian community for 35 years.And yet it is his work behind the scenes that has impacted the lives of thousands of Tasmanian...

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Another jam-packed program is on the cards for the seventh Tassie Scallop Fiesta, held at Bridport on August 4.  Premier Jeremy Rockliff and Liberal Member for Bass Rob Fairs joined organiser Tony Scott to launch the 2024 program, with highlight...

Tasmania’s North is set to be a destination of choice for business events.This week, more than a dozen business conference organisers will undertake a tour of northern Tasmania, hosted by Business Events Tasmania.The group will visit iconic Nor...

Shekinah House will be able to expand services to the homeless and disadvantaged with funding through the 2025-26 Tasmanian Budget.Shekinah House is a Launceston-based charity that assists people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or socially...

Under our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future, basketballers in northern Tassie are set to receive a slam dunk.Liberal Candidate for Bass, Rob Fairs said that basketball is a growing sport with more than 3,500 registered participants across 630 te...

Car and motorbike enthusiasts can now display their individuality through personalised number plates on their Special Interest vehicles.Minister for Transport, Eric Abetz, said as part of the Tasmanian Government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania...

Food and agri-tech startups from around the world have completed an accelerator program in Launceston – a UNESCO City of Gastronomy.The program focussed on improving the way food is grown, processed, purchased or consumed with this year’s...

Multiple Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus has become the first person to be crowned Tasmanian Athlete of the Year four times.On a huge day of Tasmanian sporting celebrations, cyclist Amy Cure and sailor Matt Bugg also become the 143rd and 144th induct...

A tender to deliver matchday facility upgrades at Launceston’s University of Tasmania (UTAS) Stadium has been released, marking a key milestone in the project. The Australian and Tasmanian governments have each committed $65 million to redevelo...

Two new Ministers have joined the Tasmanian Liberal Government Ministry, with Deputy Premier, Guy Barnett becoming Tasmania’s Treasurer.The new Cabinet will continue the delivery of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, which takes ...

Eddie Ockenden’s decision to retire from international hockey after more than 450 games may be a loss for the Kookaburras but a gain for Tasmanian hockey.The 37-year-old will return home to Tasmania where he will join the Tasmanian Institute of...

Two new members will join the Tasmanian Liberal Government Ministry.Bridget Archer has been announced as the Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Minister for Ageing.Gavin Pearce will become Minister f...

A new semi-commercial kitchen and dining hall has opened at Waverley Primary School today. Delivered through a major grant from the Tasmanian Community Fund, and donations from community partners, the new spaces will deliver premium facilities for bo...