Local Council
Fourth new Launceston McDonald's restaurant approved by council
Residents claim the new outlet will be a major nuisance in the neighbourhood
Sun Sep 15, 2024 - 9:25amNorthern Tasmania
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Occupants flee as fire completely engulfs rural home
Firefighters arrived to find the home completely engulfed in flames
Sat Sep 14, 2024 - 9:37pm
Local Council
Councillor steps down from role after 13 years in the job
A recount will be conducted by the Tasmanian Electoral Commission to fill the vacant seat
Thu Sep 12, 2024 - 12:45pm
Community
Location of new $4 million Bridport Pier revealed
The pier will extend 126-metres into the water from the coast
Thu Sep 12, 2024 - 4:59am
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Cancellation of new prison 'ends five years of uncertainty'
The local council is now looking for concrete plans to support investment and job creation elsewhere
Wed Sep 11, 2024 - 5:00am
Wildlife
Motorists warned to slow down after multiple platypus deaths
There are no signs to indicate platypus crossing, prompting pleas for the community to slow down
Tue Sep 10, 2024 - 10:48am
Road Incidents
Woman facing charges over fatal crash that killed three-year-old boy
The 25-year-old woman was driving on Bridport Road when she reportedly crashed into trees
Mon Sep 9, 2024 - 4:04pm
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Over 1,400 customers still without power one week after severe storm
The remaining outages are primarily located in the north with complex repairs causing delays
Mon Sep 9, 2024 - 10:48am
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Couple 'lucky to be alive' after tree flattens caravan in wild storm
The storm brought gusts over 100km/h that caused widespread damage and power outages
Sat Sep 7, 2024 - 5:00am
Road Incidents
Driver injured after two trucks reportedly crash on highway
The northbound lane is closed to all traffic as a result
Thu Sep 5, 2024 - 8:13am