A drunk Tasmanian man who reportedly ran down several signs and collided with multiple parked cars during a short drive in Launceston has lost his licence. The 59-year-old from Prospect was allegedly three and a half times the legal breath alcohol limit when he was caught drink driving in Invermay yesterday afternoon. Police say multiple 000 […]
Wed Oct 25, 2023 - 12:00pmPlans for a brand new $26 million agricultural hub in northern Tasmania, designed to enhance the sector through research and education infrastructure, have been revealed today. The new development, unveiled by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture – a joint venture between the University of Tasmania and the Tasmanian Government – will see a high-tech glasshouse, research facility and […]
Tue Oct 24, 2023 - 11:35amA group of seniors broke out in a line dancing flash mob in the Launceston’s Brisbane Street mall yesterday. The flash mob was part of Seniors Week, a series of events aimed at enriching the lives of older Australians. Line dancing seniors, ranging in age from 60 to 91, moved to Elvis Presley’s “Return to […]
Thu Oct 19, 2023 - 10:15amA 22-year-old champion Tasmanian boxer who was killed in a crash that saw her lose control of her vehicle “whilst travelling at very high speed” was high on “numerous illicit and prescription drugs” at the time, a Corner has found. Danni Clayton was “travelling at a speed of 174 km/h” in the lead up to the July […]
Tue Oct 17, 2023 - 2:30pmLaunceston police have busted two high-range drink drivers in the city this weekend, with both immediately disqualified and now set to face court. The pair, both caught by police on patrol, were “visibly intoxicated” when officers pulled them over, Acting Inspector Andrew Hanson said. One man, a 34-year-old from Queensland, was caught after police watched […]
Sun Oct 15, 2023 - 3:56pmA 26-year-old pedestrian has been killed after a two-car crash on the corner of Margaret and Fredrick Streets in Launceston around 9:20pm last night. Police say the young man died at the scene, while his 46-year-old friend was transported to hospital with serious injuries. Emergency services were on scene within minutes, closing the Roda for […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 8:06amA Ravenswood man who allegedly threatened a member of the public with a hammer has been charged. The 42-year-old targeted the person in Kings Meadows on October 3rd, demanding they hand over their money and phone. Police say the person targeted was not injured but left shaken by the experience. The offender is scheduled to appear in the Launceston […]
Thu Oct 12, 2023 - 4:55pmA new $43.6 million sports complex in Launceston has taken a step forward – with the filing of a development application by the Department of State Growth. The Northern Suburbs Community Recreation Hub will feature nine courts, a 198-seat grandstand, rock climbing and gymnastics facilities. The hub will also include a weightlifting, boxing, and dojo […]
Thu Oct 12, 2023 - 12:57pmAn “execution-style killing” that resulted in the murder of a young Tasmanian man has been revealed by a coroner to have been carried out with ‘at least three’ gunshots by a friend. In 2018, 24-year-old Jake Daniel Anderson-Brettner was fatally shot in the torso with a self-loading pistol equipped with a silencer, fired by friend […]
Wed Oct 11, 2023 - 11:45pmA smile has been put on the faces of children at the Launceston General Hospital this week, with the delivery of LEGO by Variety Tasmania and Archie’s 100. In early 2020, the Green family lost their son Archie “Bear” at age 7 in a tragic boating accident. Each year, Archie’s 100 hosts events to celebrate […]
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