SkyBus services would expand in Tas under Libs
Premier Jeremy Rockliff has pledged to expand SkyBus services in Tasmania if the Liberals are re-elected at the 2025 state election.
Launceston
Mayor says ‘council antics’ are an ‘embarrassment’ at meeting
While Launceston’s mayor called out ‘council antics’ during a seven-hour long meeting, the budget did pass. What is in it for Launceston residents.
Popular spring festival’s double act to mark milestone
Launceston’s creative Junction Arts Festival will run across two weekends for the first time in its history — and it’s not the only exciting addition on the way.
IGA empire’s pitch for new $2.7m store
An IGA is hoping to move into a suburb that already has the two supermarket giants — Woolworths and Coles — but the developer believes there’s a ‘community need’. Here’s why.
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Metal recycling site proposed next-door to football club
Documents from a development application show a metal recycling plant is proposed for Rocherlea, not far from a where another metal recycling site was ordered to shut operations in 2024.
This program was working for at-risk youth, but it has been put on hold
‘Abandoning the basics’: The community sector union is flummoxed over youth crime prevention announcements when a program supporting at-risk youth has been placed on hold for months.
How a teacher won Bass to become Tassie’s newest MP
A Labor landslide in Tasmania has flipped the seat of Bass to newcomer Jess Teesdale, teacher for 14 years and Launceston native. Meet the teacher who took the seat from Bridget Archer.
Why a sheep shearer arrived to Tasmania on a bike
A sheep shearer from King Island opens up on the ‘devastating’ reasons he is cycling Australia on his low-rider, three wheeler to raise a big sum of money for mental health research.
Agfest Day 1 all sunshine and almost 15,000 visitors
Tasmania’s biggest agricultural event has all you need — farming equipment, food, boats, cars — and plenty of politicians as well shaking hands ahead of Election Day.
Kirby hits her ‘Second Stride’ at Agfest
Leather maker Kirby Gibson breathed new life into a 40-year-old saddle that was gathering dust, and has gone on to save many more. Here’s what’s taking her to Agfest.
Tasmanian candidates’ pledge on gendered violence
After four deaths in a week, major party candidates were asked how their party would tackle the crisis of gendered violence. Read their responses
Oasis support act kicking off national tour with two Tassie gigs
Popular indie rockers Ball Park Music is kicking off it’s Australia tour with a couple of stops in the Apple Isle — and they’re bringing a new sound with them.
Launceston divide over mayor’s leadership creeps into council meeting
The photo debacle for Launceston’s Mayor Matthew Garwood continues on, with two fiery speakers at the latest council meeting adding fuel to the fire of those calling for his resignation.
UTAS upgrade is between a tree and a hard place
Between a $130 million stadium and a 100-year-old tree – council had a hard choice to make. Here’s what unfolded.
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