The Latest Breaking News from Launceston

Corrie Summers was with her baby and recovering after an emergency caesarean when cigarette smoke blew into the maternity ward from a nearby park. The hospital says the park is on council land and the Mayor says smoking is legal there — but an expert warns mums could sue if…

Some young Australians say they are choosing not to buy as property and housing prices climb to unreachable heights. Although there are signs the market is cooling in regional areas.

A woman struck by a police car that also killed her husband says she believes she has "forgiven" the driver — but a court hears the crash has eroded the family's faith in police in general.

NSW man Tony Campbell was killed when police officer Aaron Bonner ran a red light in Launceston.

A mother increasingly frantic over what was happening to her daughter at a Tasmanian hospital says she called a child safety service because she did not know who else to turn to.

The 30th Targa Tasmania car rally kicks off in northern Tasmania, with a ceremonial start to the event before competitors take on stages in Hillwood and George Town.

Sydney is buoyed by the condition of Paddy McCartin after he suffered a head knock and was subbed out during the Swans' come-from-behind victory over Hawthorn in Launceston.

The Sydney Swans have finished with a nine-goal final term to notch a 41-point comeback win over Hawthorn at University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston.

Collingwood scores an 11-point victory over Essendon in their traditional Anzac Day match In front of a massive crowd of more than 84,000 spectators at the MCG.