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Launceston
More work needed to address hospital cooling issues
The Department of Health state they are seeing peaks of 27 and 28 degrees inside wards at the Launceston General Hospital. How they plan to fix the aircon problem.
‘Totally unacceptable’: Parts of hospital without proper cooling
Two health unions say handing out icy poles to patients is an inadequate response to the lack of adequate airconditioning in parts of a major public hospital.
Successful hard waste collection service returns
Collecting over 40T of unwanted items annually, this successful hard waste scheme is returning to northern Tas for 2025. All for the small price of $10, residents can get rid of their bulky items.
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‘I was attacked’: ‘Diplomat Dan’s’ shock claims against magistrate
An incarcerated man – who insists on being called ‘Diplomat Dan’ – made an outlandish claim that a Launceston magistrate orchestrated an assault on him. What the court heard >>
Chart-topping pop-punk band heading down to the Apple Isle
The Smith Street Band is no stranger to Tasmania and is heading back to the state for a run of shows as they prepare to release album number seven.
Kathryn Hay’s lawyers try to get emotional abuse charges dropped
The lawyers of former MP Kathryn Hay sought to get her charges dismissed on a technicality, as hearing continues in Launceston. Why the attempt failed.
Man rode motorcycle to safety after being shot in chest
Police say a 40-year-old man was able to drive himself to safety with a gunshot wound to his chest in the early hours of the morning at George Town on Thursday.
Gifted athlete goes from AFLW draft contender to jail cell
A rising AFLW star has been jailed following a crime spree involving a string of thefts, drug possession and firearm offences. What the court heard.
Dance sensation Lily Cornish set to wow on stage and screen
On TV screens and stages around the world, Tasmanian professional ballroom dancer Lily Cornish will dance her heart out in 2024, including a gig in Hobart. WHERE TO SEE HER >>
We’re gonna need a bigger plane: Tassie’s online shopping boom
Tasmanians have a flare for shopping online with the sector experiencing a ‘substantial’ boom. Find out how what changes one airport has made to keep up.
Man jailed over plot to import $2.5m meth and heroin
A 39-year-old man used contacts in Asia to try to import millions of dollars worth of methamphetamine and heroin into Tasmania to pay off his growing debts. Here’s what was said in court.
Plans to transform old TV station into thriving business hub
The home of TNT-9, more recently known as 7Tasmania, could soon be transformed into a bank, veterinary centre or even a funeral parlour. See the plans >>
Closing remarks in trial of alleged murder of ex-partner’s boyfriend
‘He was unhappy and was making threats,’ the court heard as the final pitch to the 12-person jury was made in a case alleging the murder of the accused ex-partner’s boyfriend.
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