Health
Fury as LGH patients kept cool in heatwave with icy poles
The 'very old' building has failing air conditioning systems which are drawing criticism from unions
Tue Feb 4, 2025 - 6:35amLaunceston
The Latest
Over 3,700 homes and businesses without power due to outages
People across the Tasman Peninsula and Launceston have been impacted
Sun Feb 2, 2025 - 5:17pm
Local Council
Flood defence test to temporarily close part of park
Launceston's flood defence system includes 19 floodgates and a series of river level gauges
Sun Feb 2, 2025 - 5:00am
Courts and Crime
Police arrest man they say exposed himself in park for two hours
Authorities received multiple reports about the man's behaviour in Royal Park
Fri Jan 31, 2025 - 4:53pm
Lifestyle
Launceston celebrates opening of new $3.5 million tennis centre
The facility has opened just in time for next month's Launceston International tournament
Fri Jan 31, 2025 - 5:00am
Entertainment
30,000+ to flock to sold-out Festivale event in Launceston
Organisers are urging attendees to stay hydrated with temperatures set to sizzle
Wed Jan 29, 2025 - 2:28pm
Health
'Dripping with sweat': Complaints of stifling heat in hospital wards
Premier Jeremy Rockliff acknowledged the hospital has ageing infrastructure
Wed Jan 29, 2025 - 5:00am
The Latest
Iconic Launceston bridge to close for three months for major works
Visitors can still enjoy the gorge via alternative routes during the bridge's closure
Sun Jan 26, 2025 - 5:00am
Local Council
Confusion over e-scooter rules prompts review of city signage
The council was told locals aren’t sure about the rules and some mistakenly assume they’re the same as those for bikes
Sat Jan 25, 2025 - 5:00am
Courts and Crime
Police launch Taskforce Raven to target repeat offenders
The new Launceston taskforce will operate similarly to Hobart's successful Taskforce Saturate
Sat Jan 25, 2025 - 5:00am