Launceston General Hospital Heating and Cooling Upgrade Enters Final Stage
Major heating and cooling upgrades at Launceston General Hospital are moving into their final stage after years of complaints about uncomfortable temper...
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Launceston General Hospital Death Inquiry Ordered to Proceed
A coroner has ordered an investigation into the death of an 82-year-old patient at Launceston General Hospital to continue despite a Tasmanian Health De...
Launceston Cup Risks Losing Council Funding Ahead of 200th Anniversary
Launceston City Council has recommended rejecting a $20,000 grant for the 164-year-old event, marking the first time in a decade that council funding ha...
North Launceston Clubroom Designs Near Final Stage
New designs for North Launceston's clubrooms are nearing completion, with the project aiming to provide a modern facility for the long-established local...
Launceston to Host National Transplant Games
Launceston has been selected to host the Australian Transplant Games, bringing transplant athletes, families and supporters to the city.
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.
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
Potential sale of stored ore could bring new opportunities for Northern Tasmania industry
Launceston Ranked Among Australia’s Best Cities for Starting a Business
Northern Tasmania city gains national recognition for startup opportunities and community support
Launceston businesses prepare for major changes as city centre redevelopment continues
Local businesses in Launceston are adapting to ongoing city centre improvements, with traders focusing on maintaining customer access and supporting eco...
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...