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 - 9:01amLaunceston
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
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 - 12:05pm
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