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...
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Crawlable public articles from 19News.au.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...