Local Council
Birchalls to become apartments and eateries
The site has sat vacant since the bookshop closed in 2017
Tue Jul 21, 2026 - 5:00amLaunceston
Politics
Over 200 workers lose jobs as smelter closes
Workers were handed formal redundancy papers at a midday meeting
Mon Jul 20, 2026 - 4:36pm
Environment
Recycling scheme hits 145 million returns
The Launceston depot processes about 33,000 containers every day
Mon Jul 20, 2026 - 5:00am
Health
Cardiac patients diverted under new pilot
The health union said staff were told of the change by email
Sun Jul 19, 2026 - 8:15pm
Entertainment
Tassie filmmakers create films in 48 hours
12 short films will be shown at Hobart's Theatre Royal this weekend
Sat Jul 18, 2026 - 7:20pm
Courts and Crime
Charges laid as stolen gun count rises to 15 in Coles Bay case
Three men have been charged over the alleged incident
Fri Jul 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
The Latest
Bell Bay workers offered rapid path into construction
$120,000 has been committed to the FORGE AHEAD program
Fri Jul 17, 2026 - 12:27pm
Local Council
Launceston street in line for $11m makeover
The council says the project will make the street safer and more inviting
Fri Jul 17, 2026 - 5:00am
Coroner Reports
‘Unfounded’ bid to reopen death case rejected
A coroner said such applications are delaying justice for other families
Fri Jul 17, 2026 - 5:00am
Politics
Break O'Day secures shift out of Lyons
Break O'Day residents will vote in the federal seat of Bass at the next election
Fri Jul 17, 2026 - 5:00am