FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 5 - The Untold Story

Launceston Colombian family eligible for bridging visa after last-minute call for help from immigration minister

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.

ABC News · Nov 16, 2022

Hawthorn president hopefuls Peter Nankivell, Andy Gowers aim to woo Tasmanian AFL fans in Launceston visit

Both candidates for the Hawthorn president job say they support Tasmania's bid for a standalone AFL team, as they visit the island in an attempt woo local Hawks fans to help them get elected.

ABC News · Nov 13, 2022

Launceston community rallies to save Colombian family from being forced to leave

A Colombian family that settled in Launceston five years ago now only has days left in Australia after the Administrative Appeals Tribunal refused their application for permanent residency last month.

ABC News · Nov 9, 2022

Men in custody after 34yo stabbed to death in George Town street fight between four people

A 34-year-old man from Mount Direction dies from multiple stab wounds after a street fight at George Town in northern Tasmania.

ABC News · Oct 22, 2022

Special Olympics National Games are heading back 'home' to Launceston

The Special Olympics National Games are back in Tasmania for the first time in more than three decades and it's a special time for locals and athletes alike.

ABC News · Oct 12, 2022

Oil spill in Launceston's Tamar River sparks calls for removal of abandoned boats

There are calls for better management of Launceston's Tamar River as the Environment Protection Authority works to contain an oil spill. It says the likely source is an abandoned tugboat, but that has been contested by the son of a former owner.

ABC News · Oct 12, 2022

Post-pandemic hospitality boom for Launceston, with doors opening on 15 new businesses

Tasmania's northern city of Launceston is being revitalised, with 15 new businesses opening up over the past few months, ending a long period of uncertainty in the area's retail and hospitality sector.

ABC News · Oct 1, 2022

Launceston's first 5-star hotel still three years away after developers get council green light

Council approves plans to build a 145-room luxury hotel near Cataract Gorge, despite fierce opposition from community groups and local residents over its height, noise and traffic concerns.

ABC News · Sep 22, 2022

North Melbourne scores 12-point AFLW win over Geelong in Launceston

Two goals from Irish import Vikki Wall helps North Melbourne to its second AFLW victory of the season with a 12-point win over Geelong.

ABC News · Sep 16, 2022

Parkrun record for Launceston runner James Hansen after blood clot recovery

A bungled flight booking has resulted in a northern Tasmanian runner smashing the Australian parkrun record in a feat made more remarkable by his recovery from a serious medical condition.

ABC News · Aug 30, 2022