Tasmania morning briefing

James Boag's Brewery to close as Tasmanian businesses struggle

Good morning, Tasmania. Sunday it is, 8 degrees and overcast. Here's what matters today.

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Business Tasmania says Liberty Bell Bay has faced ongoing operational and financial challenges and has not been in production since early June 2025.
LION has announced plans to close James Boag's Brewery in Launceston in November 2026. Liberty Bell Bay has faced ongoing operational and financial challenges and has not been in production since early June 2025.
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