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The Tasmanian Parliament has passed landmark legislation, which will strengthen Tasmania’s racing industry and delivers on a key election policy commitment.  Minister for Racing, Jane Howlett, said the Racing Regulation and Integrity ...

Tasmania is internationally renowned for producing premium produce that is both of a high standard but also safe from pests and diseases, which is why the 2024-25 Budget includes almost $13 million for biosecurity. Minister for Primary Industries and...

Important breeding programs in the harness and thoroughbred racing codes have received support in the 2024-25 Tasmanian Budget. Minister for Racing, Jane Howlett, said she wanted to see the industry thrive and a healthy racing industry requires a str...

New data from the Department of NRE Tasmania shows that there’s been a significant uptake of the new electronic identification [eID] tag rebate scheme for Tasmanian sheep farmers. Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, said al...

The Tasmanian Government is committed to ensuring the state’s farmers and producers have the support they need to recover from the devastating drought experienced in the past year. Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, said w...

Tasmania produces some of the world’s finest quality wines, which is why the 2024-25 Budget is investing in support for the future of our wine sector. More than 70 per cent of the wine produced in Tasmania is Pinot Noir or Chardonnay, with tabl...

The Tasmanian Government’s investment in our Natural Resource Management (NRM) groups through our 2024-25 Budget is supporting the healthy soils, farmland, rivers and other natural resources that underpin Tasmania’s world-class agricultur...

A Racing Integrity Committee will be established by the Tasmanian Government as the next step of implementing landmark racing reforms included in the Racing Regulation and Integrity Act 2024.The Racing Integrity Committee, together with oversight fro...

The Tasmanian Government’s racing reforms have taken a significant step forward with the appointment of the State’s first Tasmanian Racing Integrity Commissioner.Experienced racing and sports integrity leader Sean Carroll has been appoint...

The State’s agricultural sector will benefit from an injection of funding to help build the sector through the Tasmanian Government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, ha...

The Tasmanian Government continues to promote responsible cat management in Tasmania.Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, said the Government has committed $500,000 for new cat management facilities for the North-West and West Coa...

The Tasmanian Government continues to promote responsible cat management in Tasmania.Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, said the Government has committed $500,000 for new cat management facilities for the North-West and West Coa...

In a promising start to the new year, the iconic Taste of Summer festival has celebrated increased visitor numbers.More than 87,000 people visited the festival between 28 December and 4 January, up from 84,000 the holiday season before.Minister for H...

Livestock yard infrastructure and picnic tables suitable for wheelchair users are among the projects funded through the Tasmanian Government’s latest round of grants.Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, said 10 show societie...

The Tasmanian Government is building a better Tasmania for our farmers and agricultural sector, now, and for the future.As part of the 2025-26 Budget, the Government is investing $122 million into irrigation over the next four years – which is ...

Tasmanians have once again shown their passion for basketball, with tickets to the upcoming FIBA Men’s World Cup Qualifier between the Australian Boomers and New Zealand Tall Blacks in Hobart now officially sold out.Minister for Tourism, Hospit...

The Tasmanian Government is backing in Party in the Paddock’s future at Quercus Park.In addition to a stellar musical line up announced by Party in the Paddock, Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events, Jane Howlett announced the Government...

This summer Hobart Airport will welcome a record one million seats on flights to and from Hobart.This is an 11 per cent increase on last summer and the largest summer schedule on record for the airport.Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events, Ja...

The Great Escape Festival is set to return for its sixth iteration, continuing its growth as Tasmania’s second-largest contemporary outdoor music festival.Thousands of music lovers will descend on Redbanks, in Nugent, for a multi-day New Year&r...

More than 70 stallholders from around the state, including 20 exhibiting for the first time, will be on show at the annual Taste of Summer festival in Hobart starting today.Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events, Jane Howlett, said Taste of Sum...