A Tasmanian man who died in 2021 was killed by a commercial-grade firework that exploded in his face, a corner has found. The coroner’s report by Olivia McTaggart revealed that the 58-year-old man was intoxicated and under the influence of cannabis when he lost his life in Birralee near Launceston on September 17 2021. McTaggart said the man was […]
Tue Jul 4, 2023 - 10:25amNewly released CCTV footage has shed light on the last known movements of Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, a 14-year-old girl from Burnie, who went missing two months ago. The video, shared by Tasmania Police, shows Tatnell walking along Henry St in Launceston on the night of her disappearance. Tatnell is described as being around 160cm tall, slim build […]
Fri Jun 30, 2023 - 11:25amAn elderly pedestrian has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after he was hit by a vehicle in Invermay this morning. The 74-year-old man was struck by a Mercedes while walking along Invermay Road at around 5am on Friday. Police say nearby officers on patrol watched the crash unfold and provided immediate first aid to […]
Fri Jun 30, 2023 - 9:45amA group of arborists have transformed an otherwise insignificant tree into a special new attraction in Southern Tasmania. The tree, located on Norton Mandeville farm in Gretna – west of Hobart, now stands tall with a striking blue trunk thanks to of the Tasmanian Arboricultural Organization. The project is part of the global Blue Tree […]
Tue Jun 27, 2023 - 11:00amIn a bid to enhance safety measures and reduce its environmental impact, Launceston Airport has recently completed the installation of state-of-the-art LED technology in its high intensity approach lighting (HIAL) system. The new lighting system, situated on yellow masts strategically positioned before the runway, is set to revolutionise the way pilots navigate during low visibility weather […]
Fri Jun 23, 2023 - 4:00am30 phone-addicted drivers have been snapped using their mobiles while driving around the Launceston CBD yesterday afternoon. The operation, which was targeting inattentive drivers, saw another two drivers caught ignoring traffic lights and one behind the wheel without a seatbelt. Officers also found six traffic related offences, with the sting catching a total of 39 drivers […]
Sat Jun 17, 2023 - 8:33amLaunceston basketballer Brayden Cowell has returned from the Virtus Global Games in France as a champion, bringing home a gold medal. Representing the Australian Boomerangs at the Games, the world’s largest elite sports event for athletes with an intellectual impairment, Cowell and his team were undefeated throughout their five matches. For Cowell, who lives with […]
Sat Jun 17, 2023 - 4:00amA cluster of new homes has been unveiled in Launceston as part of a $5 million Youth2Independence package. The initiative aims to provide secure accommodation for at-risk individuals and help them regain their independence. Under the program, 20 new one-bedroom units will be distributed across the state, with the initial unveiling taking place in Launceston […]
Wed Jun 14, 2023 - 6:28pmThe 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 […]
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