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The Launceston News

Elders Council faces a ‘disastrous’ future

Headquartered in St John St in Launceston, the Elders Council is a place where traditions and practices are handed down and stories, history and culture are shared. But its future is under threat.

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The Launceston News

Tassie’s first pet expo in the making

Tassie’s first pet expo will honour the furry friends that have supported us through stress and isolation while raising awareness for responsible pet ownership, supporting small businesses and raising funds for charity.

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The Launceston News

‘We must get those visitors back in as soon as we can’

The tourism and hospitality sector is confident about the next five years despite the state of their industries, but warn visitors “must” return as soon as possible to see operators survive.

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The Launceston News

Accused death driver drove high and unlicensed after charges

A woman charged with causing the death of a Tasmanian teenager while allegedly driving high on ice on Christmas Day allegedly drove high and unlicensed again this year.

Real estate

FOR SALE: Two ‘iconic’ TasTAFE sites in the city centre

The properties have been listed for sale as the training and education provider moves its operations out of the CBD to the suburbs. HOW TO GET INVOLVED + PHOTOS >>

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The Launceston News

Couple’s dream journey getting real after massive lotto win

WINNER: A retired Launceston couple’s dream journey on the famous Ghan railway is getting real after a monster lottery win. Celebrations will involve ‘a lie-down and a Dispirin’. DETAILS OF THE LUCKY TICKET>>

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Police & Courts

Cause of fisherman’s suspicious death “impossible” to know

An investigation into the “suspicious” death of a man while fishing with a friend was marred by lies, anomalies and the “non-attendance of important witnesses”, according to the Coroner.

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Police & Courts

Ex-MP’s son on child exploitation material charges

One of two Tasmanian men arrested in national child exploitation sting Operation Molto can be identified as the son of a former government minister. ALL THE DETAILS >>

The Launceston News

Child rapist abused autistic boy at least 12 times

A child rapist who repeatedly abused an intellectually disabled boy living in the same complex as him will spend up to six years in prison.

Special feature

Inside the lives of Tasmania’s most notorious creatures

Two decades in isolation might seem like a lot to some folk, but for a special group of Tassie residents who have dodged death, plotted escapes and continued to thrive, it’s all par for the course. Q&A ABOUT LAUNCESTON’S ENIGMATIC MONKEYS >>

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