Tasmanian government proposes buying Boag's Brewery site
The Tasmanian government proposed purchasing Launceston's iconic Boag's Brewery site, which is set to close in November after 145 years. Premier Jeremy Rockliff announced that Kirin, Boag’s parent company, has shown in-principle support for exploring the proposal amid concerns over the impact on 42 local jobs. Details of the potential purchase remain unclear.
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Published 14 Jul 2026, 22:20 UTC · Updated 14 Jul 2026, 22:30 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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