Dozens of ‘No Stadium’ protestors gathered in Launceston on Sunday to rally against the proposed Macquarie Point stadium. The ‘Yes AFL Team, No Stadium’ group, made up of around 100 people, were joined by politicians Jacqui Lambie, Rosalie Woodruff, Ruth Forrest, Meg Webb and Lara Alexander. While speaking at the event, Senator Lambie claimed that Launceston is the […]
Mon Aug 28, 2023 - 4:30amThe Westpac Rescue Helicopter has joined a search for a missing man in Tasmania’s north this morning. Police search and rescue teams, as well as ground crews on ATV’s, are currently scouring the Mersey Forest area west of Deloraine for the man in his 60’s. The man was reported missing by his family around 10pm on Friday […]
Sat Aug 26, 2023 - 10:15amAfter initially leaving Tasmania off its list of destinations, Bonza have confirmed they will be launching a new route between Launceston and the Gold Coast. The new year round direct service is the airlines 34th route and will launch this November, with tickets already on sale from $79 per person. Speaking from Launceston Airport, Bonza’s Chief […]
Thu Aug 24, 2023 - 9:30amAccess to three wards at Launceston General Hospital has been restricted due to multiple reports of “gastroenteritis-like symptoms” among staff and patients. The Department of Health issued a statement urging community members to “strongly reconsider” visiting the LGH emergency department. Ward 3D, Ward 5D, and Ward 6D will be restricted for visitors until further notice. […]
Thu Aug 24, 2023 - 9:00amA Launceston driver has been fined after they drove into a police checkpoint while their front seat passenger had a child on their lap. Sergeant Ben Kromkamp said the 9-year-old child was spotted “sitting on the lap” of a passenger in the front seat during the Saturday night operation on Bathurst Street. “This is of […]
Mon Aug 21, 2023 - 10:00amFour teenagers have been charged over an alleged aggravated robbery in Launceston that left a man injured overnight. The group, aged between 15 and 17-years-old, allegedly jumped the 52-year-old man on Wellington Street at around 3:20am on Sunday. Police say they then stole his belongings before fleeing the scene. Officers tracked down and arrested the youths shortly after the […]
Sun Aug 20, 2023 - 8:15pmPolice are investigating after a car veered off the road and into waters near Westbury in Tasmania’s north yesterday. It’s understood the driver of the vehicle contacted Police after the incident, and an investigation into a vehicle malfunction is underway.
Sat Aug 19, 2023 - 12:00pmTwo Tasmanian men have been charged with trafficking illicit drugs after police intercepted ‘several parcels’ from interstate containing 1kg of methylamphetamine and prescription drugs. Police say that as part of an investigation into the packages, officers searched a house yesterday and arrested the two Kings Meadows men. During the search, police also found a large quantity […]
Thu Aug 17, 2023 - 10:55amA 20-year-old woman has been charged over a crash that killed four horses and left five people with injures on the Batman Highway earlier this year. Seven months on from the 30 January crash, the Rowella woman is facing various charges including causing harm by negligent driving, not ensuring seat belt use, driving without due […]
Thu Aug 17, 2023 - 9:27amLaunceston Airport is nearing the completion of the first phase of its 10-year plan to revitalise the airport. After welcoming more than one and a half times as many visitors as the last financial year, levels on par with pre-pandemic numbers, the airport will soon open new facilities to the public. An expanded check-in hall and security screening point […]
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