Road Incidents
Drunk man drives through fence to leave Party In The Paddock
Police responded to a number of incidents at the annual Carrick music festival over the weekend
Mon Feb 10, 2025 - 2:36pmLaunceston
Road Incidents
Four-year-old critically injured after being hit by car
The four-year-old was rushed to the Launceston General Hospital overnight
Sun Feb 9, 2025 - 1:47pm
Road Incidents
Bass Highway jammed after two utes crash near Carrick
Authorities have shut the highway and are urging motorists to avoid the area
Sat Feb 8, 2025 - 11:19am
Wildlife
Dead minke whale washes up in Launceston river
NRE said the Marine Conservation Program is aware of the whale
Fri Feb 7, 2025 - 5:15pm
Courts and Crime
Police raid house, seize homemade firearms after gun threat
A loaded homemade pistol and pen gun were uncovered by police
Fri Feb 7, 2025 - 1:55pm
Entertainment
'Biggest year yet': Party in the Paddock draws record crowd
'Statistically, we are definitely punching high above our weight at the moment'
Fri Feb 7, 2025 - 11:30am
The Latest
First new schools open in a decade as 60,000 students return to class
Brighton High School and Legana Primary School opened their doors for the first time
Thu Feb 6, 2025 - 1:45pm
Entertainment
Massive crowds expected as Party in the Paddock kicks off
In past years, the influx of festival-goers has caused significant traffic delays
Thu Feb 6, 2025 - 5:00am
Health
Consultants called in to fix hospital temperature issues
Temporary measures including portable air conditioners have been implemented
Wed Feb 5, 2025 - 1:30pm
The Latest
Thick smoke covers Hobart from Tasmania and Victoria bushfires
The Bureau of Meteorology are expecting the smoke to shift over Launceston and the north later today
Tue Feb 4, 2025 - 1:41pm