Courts and Crime
Philippine child abuse ring dismantled after Launceston man’s arrest
Two women have been arrested in the Philippines and charged with human trafficking
Wed Dec 11, 2024 - 12:59pmLaunceston
Courts and Crime
Three raids, mounting dealer debts: Drug trafficker sent to prison
His arrest followed a series of police raids that uncovered drugs, cash and firearms
Wed Dec 11, 2024 - 5:00am
Courts and Crime
Man jailed for 'regular but secret' viewing of child abuse material
Peter Denholm's online searches were flagged by authorities in the US
Wed Dec 11, 2024 - 5:00am
Courts and Crime
New taskforce targets arson as state prepares for bushfire season
The Launceston area saw about 80 arson incidents in the last year
Tue Dec 10, 2024 - 5:00am
Courts and Crime
Young woman jailed for pretending to be someone else to dodge charges
Fingerprint analysis ultimately uncovered Holly Garwood’s true identity
Tue Dec 10, 2024 - 5:00am
Entertainment
Hundreds pack Launceston car park for unique party
The rave, organised by a local bar, has been deemed a huge success
Mon Dec 9, 2024 - 3:23pm
Health
First look: $20M Launceston hospice concept designs unveiled
The hospice will provide a minimum of 10 beds for those with life-limiting conditions
Mon Dec 9, 2024 - 5:00am
Road Incidents
Power restored to 1,600 homes after car wipes out pole
Firefighters arrived to find live wires down across the road
Sat Dec 7, 2024 - 6:03pm
Road Incidents
Woman killed in head-on crash after car crosses centre line
Police allege a black ute was travelling north when it crossed onto the wrong side of the road
Sat Dec 7, 2024 - 9:01am
Road Incidents
Serious crash closes West Tamar Highway north of Exeter
Injuries from the serious crash are currently unknown, police say
Fri Dec 6, 2024 - 8:25pm