A man armed with a knife started a short standoff at a Tasmanian service station overnight after he threatened to set fire to the building. Staff and customers fled when the man climbed onto the roof of the Launceston Ampol service station on Westbury Road around 11:30pm on Wednesday. The area around the service station […]
Thu Nov 30, 2023 - 7:00amThe man accused of murdering 14-year-old Tasmanian teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell has not yet entered a plea, nearly four months after his arrest. Scottsdale man Christopher Mark Jordan appeared before the Launceston Magistrates Court via video link on Wednesday to face charges related to the alleged death of the young girl. Tatnell’s remains were discovered in […]
Wed Nov 29, 2023 - 12:10pmThe driver of a ute involved in a crash that toppled a power pole and brought down live wires before coming to a stop on a footpath in Launceston reportedly escaped serious injury, according to Police. The two-car crash on Invermay Road was reported just before 7:30pm on Sunday night, with a section of the […]
Sun Nov 26, 2023 - 8:30pmA man has been left with “serious internal injuries” and another has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm after an assault in Launceston’s northern suburbs overnight. Police say officers were called to reports of a disturbance at an address on Hargrave Crescent in Mayfield shortly after 8pm on Tuesday, where they found the seriously […]
Wed Nov 22, 2023 - 7:30amThe first-ever Bonza flight loaded with passengers has touched down in Tasmania today, kicking off a ‘new era’ for tourism in the state. Flying between Launceston and the Gold Coast three times a week, the introduction of the new low-cost airline is hoped to fuel a decrease in fares across the other major players. Taking […]
Tue Nov 21, 2023 - 2:30pmTasmania Police’s Professional Standards team will “review the use of force” used during the arrest of a man who had allegedly stolen a boat on Launceston’s Tamar River yesterday. The man was arrested on Monday afternoon following the “protracted incident”, which involved specialist resources and negotiators “due to concerns about the man’s own welfare and […]
Tue Nov 21, 2023 - 11:20amA festive fight between a Launceston homeowner and the local council could result in a popular Christmas light display being shut off for this year’s holiday season. Newnham local Max Jago says he won’t be putting up his decorations this year after being slapped with a levy estimated to run into the thousands of dollars on […]
Tue Nov 21, 2023 - 7:00amA “technical problem” that caused delays for travellers at Launceston Airport this morning has been revealed to be the result of a power outage. Two flights were delayed by around 90 minutes due to the outage, with long check-in queues also inconveniencing travellers. The airport acknowledged the issue at 9am on Monday morning in a […]
Mon Nov 20, 2023 - 5:30pmA man is evading the police in what is believed to be a stolen boat on Launceston’s Tamar River this afternoon. Police say officers are currently responding to the “isolated incident” on the river, which involves a man and a “stolen vessel”. “Police are working to safely take the man into custody,” a spokesperson said. […]
Mon Nov 20, 2023 - 2:15pmA talented 15-year-old swimmer from Launceston has been awarded the inaugural Ariarne Titmus Scholarship. Abbie King, a member of the South Esk Swimming Club, enjoyed a highly successful year participating in various championships and setting numerous records across Australia and New Zealand. Most recently, she secured the second position in the 100-metre freestyle at the […]
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