Courts and Crime
Man charged with 15 burglaries after $20,000 in stolen goods found
Officers allege he stole electrical equipment and power tools from cars and sheds
Fri Dec 6, 2024 - 12:05pmLaunceston
Local Council
Future of City Park monkeys in doubt as breeding ban proposed
The Japanese macaques have been a part of the park for over 40 years
Fri Dec 6, 2024 - 10:27am
Community
Residents offered free weekend of swimming at aquatic centre
The closure of local pools due to flooding has led to a free swimming opportunity
Fri Dec 6, 2024 - 5:00am
Courts and Crime
Vacant house sustains $180,000 damage in arson attack
Firefighters arrived to find the property fully involved in flames
Thu Dec 5, 2024 - 12:46pm
The Latest
First Basin Pool shuts as summer temps near 30 degrees
The pool has closed due to flooding from the South Esk River
Wed Dec 4, 2024 - 3:37pm
Courts and Crime
Man with knife shot by police identified as 34-year-old local
A police officer was struck in the cheek by a bullet during the incident
Wed Dec 4, 2024 - 3:06pm
Courts and Crime
Fatal shooting a tragic last resort after repeated warnings, says police
'Lethal force for a police officer is the very last option'
Tue Dec 3, 2024 - 7:51pm
Courts and Crime
Launceston shooting: Man with knife dies after being shot by police
Police said the man had threatened members of the public prior
Tue Dec 3, 2024 - 2:33pm
Courts and Crime
Shots fired in Launceston CBD as serious incident leaves one critical
Footage of the incident captured the sound of four shots being fired
Tue Dec 3, 2024 - 11:39am
Courts and Crime
Police officer and armed suspect injured in serious incident
A crime scene has been established on St Johns Street in Launceston
Tue Dec 3, 2024 - 10:45am