Once choked in weeds, locals celebrate 'mud coming back' to wetland
By Bec Pridham
An invasive weed planted decades ago quickly spread across Tasmania's north-west, choking mudflats and wildlife habitat. Now, those involved in a long-running effort to wipe it out are seeing real results.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-14/efforts-to-eradicate-rice-grass-weed-tasmanian-wetland/106421108
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Once choked in weeds, locals celebrate 'mud coming back' to wetland
An invasive weed planted decades ago quickly spread across Tasmania's north-west, choking mudflats and wildlife habitat. Now, those involved in a long-running effort to wipe it out are seeing real results.
Major Tasmanian food company goes into voluntary administration
By Bec Pridham, Laurissa Smith, and Tony Briscoe
An oversupply of chicken meat has been blamed for the collapse of Tasmanian agrifood business TasFoods.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-12/tasfoods-voluntary-adminstration/106447394
#Businesses #FoodandBeverageProcessingIndustry #FoodandDrink #BecPridham #LaurissaSmith # #TonyBriscoe
Major Tasmanian food company goes into voluntary administration
An oversupply of chicken meat has been blamed for the collapse of Tasmanian agrifood business TasFoods.
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