The search for missing 14-year-old Tasmanian girl Shyanne-Lee Tatnell is continuing 10 days after she was last seen, with Tasmania Police now appealing to drivers who were in the area of the North Esk River on the night of April 30 to come forward. Inspector Craig Fox has announced that officers will continue to sift […]
Wed May 10, 2023 - 12:25pmA 14-year-old girl who vanished from Launceston last Sunday is still missing 7 days later, Police say. Shyanne-Lee Tatnell was last seen heading to visit a friend on Henry Street in Launceston, near the North Esk River, with the area subject to a number of searches over the weekend. Shyanne-Lee’s grandmother has pleaded for her […]
Mon May 8, 2023 - 11:06amPolice have issued a renewed appeal for public information to help locate missing teenager, Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, who was last seen on Sunday night near the North Esk River. Friends and family have not been able to contact the 14-year-old since then, which they say is out of character. Described as slim-built, 160cm tall with blonde […]
Wed May 3, 2023 - 4:20pmLaunceston drivers may have to dig a little deeper into their pockets for on-street parking fees if the City of Launceston council’s proposed increase is approved. The council’s annual budget for the 2023-24 financial year has suggested a $0.10 per hour rise for one-hour, three-hour and nine-hour parking at on-street metres. Currently, one-hour metres cost […]
Wed May 3, 2023 - 10:16amA pedestrian who was hit by a truck near the intersection of Paterson and St John Street in Launceston this morning was an on-duty senior sergeant, Police have revealed. Northern District Commander Kate Chambers said the senior sergeant, who was in plain clothes at the time of the accident, suffered a number of pelvic fractures and other […]
Tue May 2, 2023 - 4:18pmA pedestrian who was hit by a truck near the intersection of Paterson and St John Street in Launceston this morning was an on-duty senior sergeant, Police have revealed. Northern District Commander Kate Chambers said the senior sergeant, who was in plain clothes at the time of the accident, suffered a number of pelvic fractures and other […]
Tue May 2, 2023 - 10:24amTasmanian Tiger statues that had been seen as pedestrian tripping hazards in Launceston’s Brisbane Street Mall will be removed and relocated by the end of this month, according to the City of Launceston. The decision to move the sculptures was made earlier this year and came about after concerns were raised by councillors over the […]
Tue Apr 25, 2023 - 4:30pmA Launceston man has been left with serious injures after allegedly being attacked by a man with a hammer on Friday. Police say a 44-year-old man from Mowbray has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm following the incident. He has been detained to appear in an out-of-hours hearing at the Launceston Magistrates Court today. […]
Tue Apr 25, 2023 - 1:20pmThe City of Launceston is on the hunt for a new monkey keeper to care for their Japanese macaque troop in City Park! The council say the role requires a ‘dedicated individual’ who can provide high-quality animal husbandry and management practices while delivering educational messages to visitors. The successful candidate will be responsible for daily […]
Tue Apr 11, 2023 - 11:46amA car has ripped a power pole from the ground after a crash in the Launceston suburb of Newstead this afternoon. Police say the Hoblers Bridge Road crash has brought down power lines are left the road ‘completely blocked’. Images taken from the scene by Northern Tasmania Emergency Media show the car on the kerb, with […]
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