Community
Silverdome's $12m makeover begins
The upgrade will transform one of Northern Tasmania’s most iconic sporting venues
Tue Feb 17, 2026 - 5:00amLaunceston
Courts and Crime
Vandals target critical water sites in Launnie
Both facilities remain operational despite the attacks
Mon Feb 16, 2026 - 2:50pm
Local Council
Application lodged for $15 million Birchalls redevelopment
21 apartments, retail spaces, food and beverage outlets would take over the site
Mon Feb 16, 2026 - 5:00am
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Foo Fighters inject $7m into north Tas economy
Launceston Airport recorded its busiest day in its 95 year history for the concert
Sun Feb 15, 2026 - 1:05pm
Road Incidents
Oil poured on Launceston road causes crash
Police say up to 80 litres was deliberately poured across a busy intersection
Sun Feb 15, 2026 - 12:14pm
Community
New school doubles student numbers in year one
Education Minister Jo Palmer visited the school to mark the one-year milestone
Sat Feb 14, 2026 - 5:00am
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Bushfire near Rocherlea homes deemed deliberate
Crews were called to the fire near Russells Plains Road just after 11:30am
Fri Feb 13, 2026 - 4:39pm
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Smoke alarms save lives in house fire
Working smoke alarms helped all residents safely evacuate
Fri Feb 13, 2026 - 4:11pm
Courts and Crime
Man jailed after flouting home detention order
He was jailed for 12 months after breaching his order 18 times
Thu Feb 12, 2026 - 5:00am
Entertainment
Party In The Paddock locked in for 2027
'We know we have an obligation here to keep doing this ... We owed it to Tasmania'
Wed Feb 11, 2026 - 12:38pm