Sydney surge past Hawks in AFL comeback 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. AAP · Apr 25, 2022
Collingwood prevails against Essendon in gripping Anzac Day AFL blockbuster at MCG 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. ABC News · Apr 25, 2022
Western Utd beat Bulls, close on City Western United are just two points behind A-League Men leaders Melbourne City and can dare to dream of silverware after beating Macarthur FC 2-0 in Launceston. AAP · Apr 19, 2022
Bridget Archer facing Ross Hart in fight for Bass, which Liberals hold by margin of just 0.4 per cent In the marginal Tasmanian seat of Bass, sitting Liberal member Bridget Archer is going up against the former member, Labor's Ross Hart. ABC News · Apr 12, 2022
Tasmania Police officer pleads guilty over crash which killed NSW tourist in Launceston A suspended Tasmanian police officer who killed a pedestrian and critically injured another pleads guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. ABC News · Apr 7, 2022
Australia’s 10 best public pools – sorted From the Pilbara to Launceston, here are some of the country’s most outstanding public pools The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2022
Launceston Gorge Hotel extra height approved, as opponents bemoan 'monstrous' plan The spokesperson for a group opposed to a "monstrous building of glass and mirrors" development warns Launceston could become "just another city … like Hobart" if it goes ahead, as those behind the project welcome a big planning win. ABC News · Mar 9, 2022
JackJumpers win ugly over Breakers in NBL It wasn't pretty but Tasmania JackJumpers found a way to defeat New Zealand Breakers and win their first home game in Launceston. AAP · Mar 5, 2022
Tasmania's planned $750 million Hobart stadium divides opinion as state appeals for an AFL licence Plans for a $750 million AFL stadium in Hobart divide opinion, with some seeing it as big step towards a Tasmanian team but others scoffing at the price amid a pandemic. ABC News · Mar 2, 2022
Australians paying record transport costs Hobart and Launceston residents spend highest share of household income on fuel costs as the country pays $70 more at the bowser than they were a year ago. AAP · Feb 26, 2022
Here Are The Official Best Towns In Australia For 2022, And I’ll See You In Tassie I Guess Time to deplete that annual leave. Pedestrian.tv · Feb 25, 2022
Sturridge injured as Bulls beat Glory Macarthur have notched their second win on the trot after beating Perth Glory 1-0 in Launceston. AAP · Feb 23, 2022
How Launceston took out a top travel gong in the eclectic Town of The Year awards Launceston has been crowned as the best Australian town to visit for 2022, with other eclectic and perhaps unexpected choices rounding out the top 10. The New Daily · Feb 23, 2022
Launceston sparkles in Aussie town award The Tasmanian city of Launceston has been commended for its natural geography, good food and fine wine. AAP · Feb 22, 2022
AAP · Feb 20, 2022 Fornaroli lifts Glory out of ALM cellar Bruno Fornaroli has scored twice to give Perth a 2-0 A-League Men win over Brisbane in Launceston and lift the Glory off the bottom of the ladder.
ABC News · Feb 18, 2022 Thousands of homes left empty in Tasmania despite critical rental shortage An analysis of Taswater data suggests that thousands of investors are choosing to leave their properties empty, despite Hobart having the tightest rental market in the country.
AAP · Feb 13, 2022 Glory to play ALM, ALW games in Tasmania Perth Glory's time on the road will be extended with the club to play three A-League Men fixtures and one A-League Women game in Launceston.
ABC News · Feb 10, 2022 Tasmania set to bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games Hobart and Launceston could host the 2026 Commonwealth Games under a bold bid to take the athletic showpiece to Tasmania.
ABC News · Feb 7, 2022 Recycal Newnham facility fire sends smoke over Launceston as scrap metal burns A fire at a scrap metal facility in Tasmania's north is proving difficult to extinguish due to the shredded "combustible" material inside the warehouse, firefighters say.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2022 ‘We are tearing open that wound’: the First Nations artists reclaiming Tasmania For the island’s Mona Foma festival, public spaces ‘dripping in colonialism’ have been disrupted with screams, violence and truth
ABC News · Jan 25, 2022 Body of female swimmer found by Tasmania Police at Cataract Gorge Police divers find the body of a female swimmer who had been missing at Launceston's Cataract Gorge since Tuesday.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2022 Crowds march for Invasion Day protests – as it happened This blog is now closed
Birmingham Post · Jan 24, 2022 Cornwall-based FOLK2FOLK surpasses £500m lent to SMEs after record year Launceston-headquartered company doubles lending in 2021 with 80% hike in value of completed loans
The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2022 ‘So pissed off’: Midnight Oil kick off final tour with a searing, urgent set in Launceston Headlining the first weekend of Mona Foma festival, the band offered a rebuke of baby boomer nostalgia in a bittersweet live farewell