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A Mayfield man has been charged over the alleged robbery of a Launceston taxi driver earlier this month. The taxi driver accepted a fare from Mowbray to Invermay about 9.30pm Satu
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Launceston Youth Theatre Ensemble senior company presents Scenes from Metamorphoses
The production explores the beautiful mess of humanity, in a fractured landscape centred around a body of water.
Read More »Correctional officers, state government go head-to-head over prison transport plan
Complaints of understaffing and unsafe working conditions at the Launceston Reception Prison will be addressed, despite a plan for staff to undertake more prisoner transport duties. Correctional officers had slammed the plan, which included removing police …
Read More »Glenn William Barnard jailed for four months for aggravated assault
A George Town man who narrowly missed a police officer when he swung a tyre lever at her was sentenced in the Supreme Court in Launceston to four months jail.
Read More »Greg Richardson points out shortcoming in police procedure
One of Tasmania's leading lawyers had a speeding infringement dismissed on a technicality in the Launceston Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
Read More »Launceston United urge Northern neighbours to join Women's Super League
A maiden season in the Women's Super League has left Launceston United co-coach Frank Compton urging another Northern club to make the same step up. After remaining undefeated en route to last season's Northern Championship Women's title,
Read More »Women's Super League: Launceston United proud of maiden season
Zebras have not lost since, winning 14 of 15 matches to claim the title with three weeks to spare and while United have been brought back down to earth, they have more than justified the club's decision to take on statewide action.
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Junior Sport: Austin Marshall kicking goals for Boots For All
Young soccer sniper Austin 'Aussie' Marshall is putting his skills with the ball to good use next month. The 15-year-old Launceston Christian School student will be hosting a shootout event to raise money for Boots For All: a charity that breaks down barriers to sport by providing gear to kids …
Read More »Shane Edward Bruce claims after crash drinks caused high reading
A Perth man saw his friend drinking Captain Morgan rum after a car crash, the Launceston Magistrates Court heard. Damien Shepherd gave evidence in the case of Shane Edward Bruce, 37, of Perth who has pleaded not guilty to drink driving.
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Magistrate gives repeat offender Jake Mullins chance to 'move away' from drug addiction outside of prison
Jake Anthony Mullins was arrested and taken into custody on June 2 after evading police in a stolen car, with two shortened shotguns in the back of the vehicle. The 30-year-old appeared in the Launceston Magistrates Court on Tuesday,
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