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The 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Awards were announced at Parliament House in Canberra last night. The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award aims to recognise and honour the critical role women play in rural and regional businesses, industrie...

The biggest reforms in decades for the Tasmanian racing industry received final approval in the Tasmanian Parliament last night. Minister for Racing, Jane Howlett, said the passage of the Racing Regulation and Integrity Bill 2024 and the Racing Regul...

The Devonport Racing Club’s new raceday building is three times the size of the original and features dedicated equal space for female jockeys in the new jockey room. Minister for Racing, Jane Howlett, said she was proud to officially open...

The Tasmanian Government will invest $1.6 million into research that will help farmers to understand what influences irrigation efficiency and to adopt practices that minimise environmental impacts. Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane How...

Restoration projects are a highlight of the second stage of the Tasmanian Government's Landcare Action Grants. Eleven projects will share in $160,621 as part of this second stage of funding, with $463,500 in total being allocated over the duration of...

A new report was released by the Tasmanian Government today representing a major milestone for water accountability in Tasmania. The report titled A Review of Tasmania’s Water Accountability Framework was released at the 10th meeting of the Rur...

The Tasmanian Government has doubled the amount of support available under the Rural Relief Fund as well as relaxing the criteria for applicants, so that more people are eligible for assistance. Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett...

Collaborative efforts of government and industry are raising biosecurity awareness in the community during the inaugural National Biosecurity Week. The week, which runs from 26-30 August, promotes biosecurity practices that safeguard Australia a...

The Tasmanian Government is pleased to announce the adoption of an updated Mersey River Catchment Water Management Plan to meet the needs of local water users. The Plan sets out the framework for managing water resources in the Mersey Water Managemen...

The Tasmanian Government welcomes the release of the full, unredacted Report by the Independent Stewards Panel following an investigation into matters raised in the Murrihy Report. Minister for Racing, Jane Howlett, said the Report represents the nex...

The Tasmanian Government is supporting an additional Bass Island Line (BIL) sailing to King Island this Friday to assist farmers and producers managing their livestock through the ongoing dry seasonal conditions.Minister for Primary Industries and Wa...

The Tasmanian Government is calling for nominations for individuals, groups and organisations who deserve recognition for their work in the biosecurity sector. The Tasmanian Biosecurity Awards provide a platform to acknowledge those who have gone abo...

The Tasmanian Government has lodged a revised bid for funding with the Albanese Government for the $301 million Greater South East Irrigation Scheme. Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, said Tasmania&rsqu...

The Tasmanian Government has released the Rural Water Use Strategy Progress Report for 2024, highlighting the work being done in collaboration with various water management agencies. Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, said the G...

Workforce training and renewal for our racing stewards and integrity staff is included in the 2024-25 Tasmanian Budget, with funding for important professional development and cadet steward programs. Minister for Racing, Jane Howlett, said that it wa...

Improvements to integrity, animal welfare and the overall wellbeing of the racing industry are being delivered through our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future with the introduction of landmark reforms. Minister for Racing, Jane Howlett, said...

Two field-ready biosecurity trailers are ready to be deployed by Biosecurity Tasmania when responding to emergencies. Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, said the trailers are part of Biosecurity Tasmania’s ongoing emergenc...

Spring is here, which means extra vigilance is needed as plant pests and diseases start to become more active. The next few months are the peak times for fruit fly activity on the mainland, and with many Tasmanians travelling for footy trips or schoo...

Tasmania’s Leatherwood Honey is set to become stuck in minds around the world, with a new high-level marketing strategy launched today. Developed by the Tasmanian Beekeepers Association (TBA), the strategy contains a framework centred around br...

Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, has acknowledged the Prime Minister’s commitment to fund the Australian Government’s $150 million funding share of the Greater South East Irrigation Scheme, made today.Minister Howl...

The fourth annual Agribusiness Insights Report has been released, providing valuable updates across Tasmania’s agricultural sector. Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, said the report features a snapshot of industry perform...

An upgrade to the Lake Leake Dam is now complete, providing an additional 100 years of life for the asset.To extend the life of the Lake Leake Dam, the Tasmanian Government committed $1.5 million dollars to the project, which was equally matched by t...

Show societies will benefit from the Agricultural Show Development Grants Program 2024-25 with applications opening on Monday (21 October).Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, said the 2024-25 State Budget provided funding of $175...

More Tasmanian small businesses will be supported to thrive as part of a new $400,000 Multicultural Small Business Grant Program.Minister for Small Business and Hospitality, Jane Howlett, said the growth of Tasmania’s multicultural sector was h...

Seventeen new activities have been added to the 2026 Small Business Growth Strategy Implementation Plan, with the update launched today.In addition to the new activities, which will see the delivery of the Small Business Growth Strategy through to De...