$2m land to be divided into 20 residential lots
A suburb that only has 10 properties for sale could be in line for a boom with a major subdivision proposed. Here’s what’s planned.
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Pill testing in Tasmania “long overdue” says Tassie GP
Tasmanians mostly support pill and drug testing, evidence shows it can saves lives but here’s how likely it’ll happen.
Wad of cash pulled out to pay fine for obscene gesture
A man who was charged for giving a Nazi salute outside a club in Ravenswood has pleaded “guilty with good reason”. Read more about the unusual hearing.
Accused child strangler makes plea in Magistrates court
A 29-year-old Mayfield man who allegedly strangled a child late last year made a plea in the Launceston Magistrates Court.
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Teen avoids jail after violent Launceston street brawl
A troubled teen has avoided jail time after being involved in a violent street brawl that left one man with a fractured nose and two broken teeth.
Launceston teacher arrested over child sexual abuse charges
A Launceston secondary school community has been rocked, after a teacher was arrested and charged with a string of child sexual abuse offences. The response from the school.
Launceston sparky fronts court for allegedly dazzling road users
A sparky who plunged $350k into a popular residential Christmas lights display in Launceston has fronted court after allegedly dazzling road users – this time with full-beam headlights.
Only two ambulances serving 70,000+ residences
Tasmania’s second biggest city was reduced to just two ambulances on Saturday – serving a population of more than 70,000 people. Here’s why >>
Drunken man bashed bystander over stolen jacket dispute
A Launceston man with an extensive criminal history may not get jail time after punching a man during an alcohol-induced rage. Here’s why >>
Man wore pink wig to steal Ariana Grande perfume
A 32-year-old man with a nose for Ariana Grande perfume stole thousands of dollars of the stuff during an eight month crime spree. Here’s what he was sentenced to.
Grand plans to transform former TV station to childcare centre
A former television station could soon be brimming with youngsters after a proposal to convert the site into a much-needed childcare centre. See the plans >>
Council decision could double tiny town’s population
Despite pushback from the community, a Tasmanian council’s decision could double the population of a tiny town. Here’s why.
Music festival will be back, but needs support to keep party going
After Mona Foma was axed last week, organisers of another festival say their event will be back next summer, but they’ll need help to keep the party going into the future.
Former South Australian mayor appointed Launceston’s new chief
The Northern council has picked their man to replace Michael Stretton, who left to take up the top job at the City of Hobart Council in February. Meet Sam Johnson.
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