The Northern Courier

09/06/2026

Did you miss Tasmanian Wool Centre, Ross and it's crazy winter project on TV on Thursday? Full story and video here: https://tinyurl.com/jv5ryfja

03/06/2026

Congratulations to Cressy District High School’s Jaxan Berwick on his selection in the U16 Tasmania Devils Talent Pathway squad!

The 2026 Marsh AFL National Development Championships starts on Monday. Every game will be streamed live on the AFL Play YouTube channel - find out more and see the full fixture here: https://www.afl.com.au/draft/u16s

The future of Tassie footy is now 💫

Our squad is locked in for the 2026 Marsh AFL National Development Championships - U16 Boys, ahead of their first game on Monday!

Every game will be streamed live on the AFL Play YouTube channel - find out more and see the full fixture here: https://www.afl.com.au/draft/u16s

02/06/2026

UPDATE: A fire at Extractas Bioscience on Birralee Rd, Westbury, has been found to be accidental and contained to a hopper.
Volunteer fire crews from Cressy, Westbury and Deloraine Brigades responded initially with a further two crews from Launceston Brigade attending for support.
On arrival crews were confronted with a large amount of thick black smoke in the area.
Given the contained location, there was no smoke risk to the community.

EARLIER: Multiple Tasmania Fire crews are attending a fire at the poppy manufacturing facility Extractas Bioscience on Birralee Rd, Westbury.
Black smoke was reported coming from the plant room within the processing plant at around 8am.
The immediate area has been evacuated but staff are still on site throughout the rest of the facility.

26/05/2026

The government has outlined its plans for the Ashley Youth Detention Centre site. What it could become: https://tinyurl.com/3rzrb68c

20/05/2026

A motorcycle rider has been arrested and charged after he was detected travelling 72km/h above the speed limit while nearly twice the legal blood alcohol limit at Powranna overnight.

The 31-year-old Epping Forest man was allegedly travelling at 182km/h in the 110km/h zone on the Midland Highway when he was intercepted by members of Longford Police.

He was subjected to a roadside breath test and returned a reading of 0.093 – nearly twice the legal limit.

His bike has been seized and he has been disqualified from driving for six months.

If you witness unlawful or dangerous driving on our roads, contact police on 131 444 or 000 (triple zero) if it is an emergency.

12/05/2026

Pet dogs poisoned in Northern Midlands town. Full story here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7pzrkp

09/05/2026

Check out all the sights from the Tunbridge Community Club's 50th anniversary celebrations. See the photo gallery here: https://tinyurl.com/yexdv8ns

02/05/2026

Sylvie Crosswell has lived in the Northern Midlands of Tasmania for 104 years and could well be the region’s oldest resident. Her life: https://tinyurl.com/ytwsmhf4

01/05/2026

For Agfest lovers!!

29/04/2026

Meander Valley Mayor Wayne Johnston has made a big call regarding his future: https://tinyurl.com/7yzzccpe