The acting Mayor of Launceston has welcomed a new addition to his family. Matthew Garwood and his partner Michelle welcomed Billie Rainbow to the world on Wednesday, in what he called an “unexpected early arrival”. Weighing 6.07 pounds or 2.7kgs, Garwood said the birth required an emergency C-section and saw Billie enter the world in a rather […]
Fri Jun 9, 2023 - 9:53amA man has been rescued after he became stranded on a cliff face at Launceston’s Cataract Gorge this afternoon. The man, who was walking the Zig Zag track, became trapped around 1:30pm on Thursday after deviating from the ‘well-established’ track, Police say. Specialist teams assisted the man down from the cliff and into a police […]
Thu Jun 8, 2023 - 6:56pmLaunceston has given the green light for Beam commercial e-scooter operations to continue following a successful trial period. The decision was made at a recent council meeting and allows Beam to operate their electric scooters on a more permanent basis. Despite some initial issues, the council granted the license with conditions, including the need for […]
Sat Jun 3, 2023 - 4:00pmPolice are investigating after an armed robbery occurred at Woolworths Supermarket in Mowbray last night. A male youth entered the supermarket around 9:50 PM and selected ‘a quantity of items’ before attempting to leave the store without paying. When the youth was approached by supermarket staff, he produced a knife and threatened staff, before fleeing […]
Sat May 27, 2023 - 10:43amLaunceston General Hospital (LGH) will soon have a new helicopter pad thanks to funding secured in the 2023-2024 state budget. The $15 million project is set to be built on top of the existing car park on the western side of the LGH site, replacing the current ground-level concrete pad in nearby Ockerby Gardens. This […]
Tue May 16, 2023 - 3:33pmLaunceston Mayor Danny Gibson has resigned after seven months in the top job and will be leaving council tomorrow. In a statement, Gibson said ‘relentless attacks’ and speculation surrounding his Working with Vulnerable People Registration are the primary reason for his departure. “I have loved being Mayor and I’ve given my all – more than […]
Mon May 15, 2023 - 12:56pmA teenager who allegedly caused a scene on a Launceston bus before later damaging the vehicle is being sought by Police. The Redline bus company said the incident occurred on the North East Service from Bridport via Scottsdale to Launceston at around 8:30am on Wednesday when an anti-social youth became disruptive towards other passengers and the bus driver. […]
Fri May 12, 2023 - 11:43amPolice have revealed several mobile phones were recovered from the North Esk River yesterday as the search for a missing 14-year-old Burnie teenager continues. Forensic testing is currently being undertaken to confirm whether on not the phones are linked to the missing teenager. Shyanne-Lee Tatnell was last seen on April 30 while crossing the Henry […]
Fri May 12, 2023 - 11:11amA 32-year-old woman from South Launceston has allegedly gone on a ‘window smashing spree’, causing damage to over 25 businesses in Launceston overnight. Police say officers were alerted to the incident at around 8:30pm last night, locating and arresting the female in the Brisbane Street Mall shortly after. The woman has been detained in custody […]
Fri May 12, 2023 - 9:23amThe search for a missing Burnie teenager has continued today, 10 days after she vanished from Tasmania’s north. 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell was last seen near the North Esk River in Launceston on April 30, as she was on her way to visit a friend but never arrived. Inspector Craig Fox of Tasmania Police this afternoon […]
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