A Tasmanian learner driver was not negligent in a fatal crash that killed two of her family members, but ‘inexperienced,’ a new report has found. Brittany Wright lost control of her car on a wet West Tamar Highway at Lanena and crashed into an oncoming van in August 2021. Judy and Donald Riley, Wright’s great […]
Sun Sep 24, 2023 - 5:30amA Launceston man has been charged with high-range drink driving after a crashing on Saturday. The 54-year-old crashed into another vehicle Frederick Street around lunchtime and was taken into custody at the scene. Police say after testing the man for alcohol consumption, he was found to have a reading of 0.349 – almost 7 times the legal […]
Sun Sep 24, 2023 - 4:00amThe Launceston General Hospital has again imposed visitation restrictions to two wards due to gastroenteritis-like symptoms among patients and staff. The Department of Health say access will be restricted to Ward 4D and the Northern Cardiac Care Unit “until further notice”. “An outbreak management team is meeting daily to manage the situation,” the Department say. […]
Sat Sep 23, 2023 - 5:00amA Motorcyclist who sustained serious injuries after a crash with a car in Tasmania’s north this afternoon has been flown to hospital. The man is believed to be in a serious but stable condition. Police say Stony Rise Road at Quoiba has reopened following the incident.
Fri Sep 22, 2023 - 4:46pm400 street deals of the highly addictive drug ice have been seized and removed from Tasmania’s streets this week, Police say. The “significant amount” of methylamphetamine, around 40 grams, was uncovered alongside cocaine, cannabis and close to $66,000 cash during a raid in Ravenswood yesterday. Police say two Ravenswood locals, allegedly responsible for the drug operation, were arrested following […]
Fri Sep 22, 2023 - 11:55amThe Tasmania Fire Service is urgently asking all people within 150m of a gas leak at a property on Invermay Road to evacuate now. Residents near 18 Rooms Avenue in Launceston are being asked to leave immediately and to stay away. “Exposure to this material will present an immediate danger to people in the Rooms […]
Fri Sep 22, 2023 - 10:00amA Bridport man has been charged over a crash in Mount Direction that left four people injured in early September. Police say the man allegedly drove his grey Ford Ranger into a red Toyota Rav4 on Industry Road before speeding away. The 35-year-old is now facing multiple charges, including driver involved in crash and failing […]
Thu Sep 21, 2023 - 11:30amLaunceston Airport has just experienced its busiest August on record, with over a whopping 99,000 passengers passing through. The number has surpassed the previous high of 95,194 passengers recorded in August 2019 and marks the first time the airport has exceeded pre-pandemic levels. Airport CEO Shane O’Hare said the increase in passenger numbers can be […]
Thu Sep 21, 2023 - 5:00amLaunceston has been revealed as having one of the top 5 most challenging place names to pronounce in the country. Placing at number four behind Cairns, Prahran and Melbourne, Tasmania’s second biggest city was found to often be mispronounced as Lawn-ses-tun, Lawn-ston or Lawn-chess-ton and not the correct Lonn-ses-tun. According to the Preply data analysts behind […]
Wed Sep 20, 2023 - 4:00amThe Launceston City Council has set aside $1 million to repair a popular walking track at the Cataract Gorge. The Cataract Walk and Trevallyn Steps track were shut in June after a private retaining wall built on steep terrain above the Cataract Gorge’s Cliff Grounds failed. Tilt sensors have been installed on the retaining wall if […]
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