Man Charged After Knife Incident in Launceston CBD
A 19-year-old man has been charged after police responded to reports of a man allegedly carrying a knife in Launceston's Brisbane Street area.
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Mecca Announces First Launceston Store Opening in Tasmania Expansion
New beauty retailer outlet brings major brands and jobs to Launceston CBD
Construction Begins on New Launceston Hospice Facility
Major healthcare project reaches construction milestone to improve end-of-life care in Northern Tasmania
Mecca Announces First Launceston Store Opening in Tasmania Expansion
New beauty retailer outlet brings major brands and jobs to Launceston CBD
Tasmania Government Reviews Future of Launceston Region Ore Stockpile
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Launceston Ranked Among Australia’s Best Cities for Starting a Business
Northern Tasmania city gains national recognition for startup opportunities and community support
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Rural Communities Fear Post Office Closures Could Cut Vital Local Services
Regional leaders are warning that changes to Australia Post’s network could put small-town post offices at risk, with concerns that rural communities ma...
Trevallyn heritage cottage demolition moves ahead after $80,000 cost blowout
A historic cottage in Trevallyn, Tasmania, will be demolished after efforts to relocate the building failed, with the final demolition bill rising to ar...
Trial of man accused of murdering Shyanne-Lee Tatnell postponed until 2027
The murder trial of Christopher Mark Jordan, accused of killing 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, is now expected to begin in April 2027, with Tasmania's...
Trial of man accused of murdering Shyanne-Lee Tatnell delayed until 2027
The murder trial of Christopher Mark Jordan, who is accused of killing 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, is now expected to begin in April 2027, after Ta...
Beyond Boags Roundtable brings leaders together to shape Northern Tasmania's future
Community leaders, business representatives and policymakers gathered in Launceston for the Beyond Boags Roundtable, discussing key priorities including...
Regional Communities Test New National Emergency Alert System Ahead of July Rollout
A new national emergency alert system delivering loud phone warnings and text messages has been tested in regional communities, with mixed reactions as...
Launceston Braces for Economic Impact as J. Boag & Son Brewery Closure Looms
Concerns are mounting in Launceston following the announcement that the historic J. Boag & Son Brewery is expected to cease brewing operations by 2026, prompting fears over job...
Ashley Youth Detention Centre to become minimum-security adult farm prison
will be repurposed into a minimum-security adult farm prison after the Tasmanian Government announced plans to convert the site following the centre’s closure. Justice Minister...
Court Told “Nobody in Racing Has Workers’ Insurance” in Ben Yole Case
A Tasmanian court has heard claims that “nobody in racing has workers’ compensation insurance” during proceedings involving prominent harness trainer Ben Yole’s racing operation...
Medical Student Xavier Nesbit to Face Jury Trial Over Alleged Forged Certificate
Former Scotch Oakburn College dux and medical student Xavier Nesbit is set to face a jury trial in Launceston over a series of alleged fraud-related offences after plea negotiat...
Man Jailed After Terrorising Carols by Candlelight Event With Machete
A Tasmanian man has been jailed after terrorising families attending a Carols by Candlelight event in Launceston while armed with a machete, kitchen knife and multi-tool. The Su...
Alleged shooter located at associate’s home in Wynyard after firearm incident
Tasmania Police have located a 32-year-old man alleged to have discharged a small calibre firearm during an incident in Wynyard on Wednesday. Detective Acting Inspector Luke Neg...