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Party in the Paddock announces lineup for 2024 rural Tasmanian festival

The lineup for the 2024 Party in the Paddock Tasmanian music festival has been announced this morning. Featuring global superstars Rudimental, Milky Chance and Lime Cordiale as the “phenomenal” headline acts, organisers at Vibestown say the ‘state’s favourite music festival’ will showcase ‘iconic performers’ and a ‘diverse mix of international sensations and local talents’. “For […]

Tue Nov 14, 2023 - 8:10am
Basketball

JackJumpers beat Brisbane Bullets at Launceston Silverdome

Tasmania’s JackJumpers have won tonights NBL Indigenous round in Launceston by just 2 points. The Jackies beat the Brisbane Bullets 87-85 and will be back at the Silverdome for their next home game on the 16th against the New Zealand Breakers. Milton Doyle’s outstanding performance in the third quarter guided the Tasmania JackJumpers to the crucial win, […]

Sat Nov 4, 2023 - 7:33pm
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Third gastroenteritis outbreak in 3 months forces Launceston hospital into lockdown

The Launceston General Hospital is back on lockdown following a suspected gastroenteritis outbreak, the third outbreak in just three months. Patients on Ward 5A have developed gastro-like symptoms, prompting the closure of the ward to new admissions and visitors. The Department of Health is working with staff and locked down patients to provide support and […]

Sat Nov 4, 2023 - 3:00am
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Tougher restrictions for Launceston e-scooter riders to curb parking chaos

Tougher parking restrictions for e-scooters will soon be implemented across Launceston as the city council takes action against people who leave them scattered around town. The City of Launceston will introduce 38 dedicated e-scooter parking bays in the CBD following an analysis of data from the 2022 e-scooter trial in the city. Once the parking […]

Thu Nov 2, 2023 - 12:45pm
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Launceston executive heading south to lead Hobart City Council as CEO

After an “extensive and highly-competitive national recruitment process”, the new Hobart City Council Chief Executive Officer has been found – just up the road. Michael Stretton, the current CEO and a “highly experienced local government executive” at the Launceston City Council since 2017, will make the move south next year. Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said […]

Wed Nov 1, 2023 - 12:20pm
Courts and Crime

‘Hammer man’ allegedly smashes windows of Launceston office

A Launceston real-estate office has had its front windows ‘completely smashed’ by an alleged offender today. Police responded to reports of damage at The Agency – Team Bushby on Cimitiere Street around 4:30pm on Monday afternoon. Eyewitness reports seen by Pulse suggest a man was allegedly wielding what is believed to be a hammer while […]

Mon Oct 30, 2023 - 6:52pm
Courts and Crime

Investigation underway after mum killed, children injured in Launceston incident

A woman has died and her two children, including a 1-year-old, have been injured after an incident in Launceston this morning. Police say officers were called to a residence in Riverside, northwest of the Launceston CBD, shortly after 10am on Monday morning where the woman was pronounced deceased a short time later. While the circumstances surrounding […]

Mon Oct 30, 2023 - 1:21pm
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Good samaritan saves sleeping 98-year-old Tasmanian neighbour from house fire

An international visitor in Tasmania from the UK has been praised for helping an elderly neighbour escape her smoke-filled home in Launceston. Charlotte Fink was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation and a Launceston Fire Brigade commemorative medallion for pulling the sleeping 98-year-old resident from her Youngtown house by the Tasmania Fire Service. Fink noticed smoke […]

Sat Oct 28, 2023 - 4:00am
Courts and Crime

Teens charged after serious stabbing at Launceston shopping centre

7:45pm, Thursday 26: Police have charged three youths over a stabbing in Launceston on Wednesday night. The teenagers, one aged 15-years-old and two 16-year-olds, will be held overnight to front the Youth Justice Division of the Launceston Magistrates Court tomorrow. Each has been charged with wounding, trespass and possess dangerous article in a public place. A 50-year-old […]

Thu Oct 26, 2023 - 7:50pm
Courts and Crime

Person left seriously injured after wounding at Launceston shopping centre

Thursday morning: Two teenagers have been arrested over a wounding that left a man seriously injured at a Launceston shopping centre overnight. A 16-year-old and and 17-year-old were taken into custody on Wednesday night and are “assisting police with their inquiries”. Police say the victim, who is believed to be in his 50s, remains in the […]

Wed Oct 25, 2023 - 11:00pm
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