The Latest Breaking News from Launceston

Patients being transported by emergency helicopter to Launceston's major hospital will have to also take a 12-kilometre ambulance journey because the existing helipad no longer complies with updated safety regulations.

It is hoped health researchers will be attracted to work in Tasmania under a deal to open a new research centre in Launceston.

FRESH from ending a 21-year Australian concert drought less than two weeks ago in the Hunter Valley, The Corrs have announced a national tour including a Newcastle show. The Celtic-pop legends will perform at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre on October 31 next year as part of a seven-date national tour.…

Police investigating a shed fire in the Launceston suburb of Mowbray say a toddler was found dead at the scene and another with serious injuries has been taken to hospital.

Fuming parents have blasted the strict new behavioural policies at Launceston College in Cornwall, which they claim are "needlessly" punishing students. Some have taken their children out of the school

Sawed off crudely in the 1960s, the 14,000-year-old petroglyphs have been in museum storage for decades. Now, after years of negotiations, they are on their way back to country'

A Launceston BMX rider isn't letting an intellectual disability slow her down.

New Zealand Breakers have maintained their recent dominance over the Tasmania JackJumpers, beating them 84-76 in Launceston to stay among the NBL pacesetters.

A Launceston family that was set to be forced to leave the country has been thrown a last-minute lifeline, becoming eligible for a bridging visa after requesting help from the federal immigration minister.