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First footy, now beer: Region braces for $50m hit to local economy
Boag's brewery worker 'angry' and 'frustrated' as Launceston braces for $50 million economic blow Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 3:58pm In short: Launceston leaders say the loss of the Boag's brewery will be felt across the tourism sector. It follows the announcement last month that Hawthorn Football Club would no longer play "home" games in Launceston after the 2027 season.
'Terribly sad day': Beer experts say Boag's closure points to growing cost of brewing
Beer industry shocked by closure of Tasmanian James Boag's brewery Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 5:46pm In short: Beer industry stakeholders have been shocked by the announcement that James Boag beer will no longer be produced in Launceston. Some say the closure points to significant issues in the industry, which are particularly hard on independent breweries. The 145-year-old brewery in Launceston is due to cease production in November this year.
Breaking: Boag's to cease beer production in Tasmania
Boag's to cease beer production in Tasmania as it completes move to mainland Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 10:39am Iconic northern Tasmanian brewer James Boag's has announced it will cease production in the state by November. Parent company Lion Australia had previously shifted production to the mainland for Boag's products sold in those states, but kept brewing in Tasmania for local supply.
Workers ruminate on the 'Boag's ghost' as brewery reaches end of life
Boag's brewery workers call last drinks on long history in Tasmania's north Sat 6 Jun 2026 at 8:26am Beer is not a spirit, but it can become a ghost. Just ask the workers at Boag's renowned Tasmanian brewery, which is now nearing the end of its own life, and was once allegedly haunted by a spectre that some say could be occasionally glimpsed throughout its halls. Beer is always good for loosening the tongue, and the story of the Boag's ghost is one of many tales upon which the brewers have...
Family of coopers keeping the artisan trade of making barrels alive
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Melbourne Storm boss hails 'positive' talks with Tasmania to bring games south
The Melbourne Storm CEO has met with Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff about potentially bringing games to the state. Tasmania remains the only state or territory never to have hosted a regular season NRL game. Storm CEO Justin Rodski says he's "got no doubt that we'll end up doing a deal together" if the commercial aspects line up.
Police 'open' to learning from volunteers who found remains in renewed search
Remains were found yesterday during a renewed search for missing Scottsdale man Peter Willoughby. The group of volunteer searchers that made the discovery also found the remains of missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer earlier this year. Tasmania Police has defended the initial search effort, and Inspector Aleena Crack says officers are open to discussions with the volunteer group "as to what their methods were".
'What a legacy': Pioneering researcher Richard Scolyer dies aged 59
Professor Richard Scolyer dies aged 59 leaving behind legacy of revolutionary brain cancer research Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 12:06am Former Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer has died aged 59 after fighting the "worst of the worst brain cancers". His legacy: fast-tracking revolutionary cancer treatment by volunteering to be "patient zero" in a radical approach to treating his tumour. Scolyer fought the aggressive brain cancer for almost three years, defying the terrible survival odds.
Cyclist injured after collision with police vehicle on Tasmania's east coast
Cyclist seriously injured after crash involving police vehicle at St Helens Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 9:15am A cyclist has been seriously injured in a crash involving a police vehicle at St Helens on Tasmania's east coast last night. The incident, which police described as a collision, happened about 8:30pm near the intersection of Jason Street and the Tasman Highway. Police said a woman riding a motorised bicycle sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Richard Scolyer Has Died
Australian doctor who underwent world-first brain tumour treatment dies Pioneering Australian doctor Richard Scolyer has died, three years after being diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour. Scolyer, 59, made global headlines for his decision to undergo a risky world-first experimental treatment for his glioblastoma at the hands of his friend Professor Georgina Long - based on the pair's own scientific breakthroughs in skin cancer. Their work on advanced melanoma - once a death sentence -...