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Patients ‘stored in cupboards’ at Launceston General Hospital at times, inquiry hears

Patients waiting in the Launceston General Hospital’s emergency department have, at times, been placed in an old storage cupboard, according to the Hospital’s Acting Emergency Department Director. During an inquiry on Tuesday into Tasmania’s ambulance ramping crisis, it came to light that the state’s hospitals have resorted to ‘extraordinary measures’ to accommodate patients. In the […]

Wed Jan 24, 2024 - 12:05am

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Person injured after runaway bull smashes through gate at Tasmania’s Harveydale Rodeo

A runaway bull that smashed through a gate to escape a rodeo in Tasmania’s north yesterday has left a person in hospital with injuries. A spectator at the Harveydale Rodeo event near Westbury told Pulse that the bull charged through the gate that led to a back paddock and straight into nearby paramedics and security staff […]

Sun Jan 21, 2024 - 5:50pm

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Mayor expects Launceston’s Cataract Walk to reopen by March after major works

Launceston’s popular Cataract Walk is expected to reopen to the public before March, the city’s mayor has confirmed. The pathway was closed late last year following the collapse of a privately-owned retaining wall above the walkway. Initially, the council anticipated a quick fix, however after removing over 1,500 tonnes of bluestone and wall material from […]

Fri Jan 19, 2024 - 11:10am

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Launceston Airport breaks passenger records with busiest December ever

Launceston Airport has recorded its busiest December ever, with more than 142,000 people passing through the terminal last month. The airport also set a new record for the most passengers handled in a single day, with 5,954 passengers touching down and taking off on December 22, just surpassing the previous record of 5,947 set on December […]

Fri Jan 19, 2024 - 4:00am

Courts and Crime

Man in custody following 5-hour standoff with police near Launceston

A man has been arrested following what is believed to have been a nearly 5-hour standoff with police in the state’s north. Police were called to Rutherglen Road near Hadspen, south-west of Launceston, around 6:45pm on Thursday following reports of a “man walking on the road”. Shortly after 8pm, police confirmed that Rutherglen Road had […]

Thu Jan 18, 2024 - 11:35pm

Road Incidents

Learner caught speeding down Launceston highway at 140km/h, loses bike and licence

A young motorcyclist, who had only held a learner’s licence for just six months, has been fined after he was caught speeding down the East Tamar Highway at 140km/h. Highway Patrol detected the 17-year-old travelling along the Launceston highway between Mowbray and Newnham around 7pm on Wednesday. Senior Constable Christopher Rockliff said the rider was […]

Thu Jan 18, 2024 - 11:30am

Courts and Crime

Viper taskforce recovers stolen goods valued at over $27,000 from Launceston home

Over $27,000 worth of stolen property, including a wide variety of tools and bicycles, has been recovered from a Launceston home by a specialist police taskforce. Officers on the Viper Taskforce successfully retrieved the goods during a search of a home in the northern suburbs on Monday, with a majority of the stolen property now […]

Wed Jan 17, 2024 - 11:45am

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‘Not good enough’: Animal rights activists stage protest at Tasmanian Quality Meats

Animal rights activists have converged on an abattoir in Northern Tasmania with the aim of ‘disrupting operations’ at the Cressy business. The “vigil” at Tasmanian Quality Meats, orchestrated by Animal Liberation Tasmania and The Farm Transparency Project, comes in response to the release of hidden camera footage showing what they allege to be animal cruelty. […]

Wed Jan 17, 2024 - 12:05am

Entertainment

Ruel, Hayden James, Tash Sultana and more added to lineup for Party In The Paddock

Tasmania’s Party in the Paddock has revealed an impressive additional lineup, featuring a mix of renowned international and Australian artists. The latest headliners include Tash Sultana, Ruel and Hayden James, alongside a mysterious ‘Secret Act’ set to be unveiled on the day of the festival. Tash Sultana’s journey is marked by platinum records, billions of […]

Tue Jan 16, 2024 - 12:09pm

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Tasmanian aged care residents fight staff with 1,300+ water balloons

Residents at a Launceston aged care home have taken on staff in a wet water fight, all for a bit of fun. The Uniting AgeWell Newnham residents reportedly launched more than 1,300 water balloons at carers, nurses and staff in the gardens to kick off the year. A trophy was on offer for the resident […]

Sat Jan 13, 2024 - 7:00am