Oakleigh Plate nominations – 2015 and other top stories

Oakleigh Plate nominations – 2015

Band On The Run was down to contest the Talindert Stakes (1100m) at Flemington on Saturday but has instead been diverted to the Gold Sovereign Stakes (1200m) at Launceston on Wednesday. While both races carry Listed status, Mornington trainer ... >> view original

Seven people arrested in Launceston over alleged kidnapping

Seven people have been arrested at a home in Launceston after police secured the release of a 35-year-old Victorian man who was allegedly abducted two days ago. It is understood the man, who was kidnapped at gunpoint, had been missing since ... >> view original

Launceston creator uses natural materials in his work, including rat skin

The satisfying feeling Mr Hay has after making something started from a young age when he was living in Western Australia and he still clearly remembers the first item he made. "It was stinking hot and I was in the shade by the rainwater tank next to a ... >> view original

Five men in Launceston plead not guilty to kidnapping

Five men have pleaded not guilty to kidnapping and aggravated assault charges, a Launceston court has heard. Christopher John Humphreys, of Swan Bay, also pleaded not guilty to trafficking methamphetamine. Malcolm Joshua Mayne, of Invermay, and ... >> view original

'Armed' man holed up in Launceston house

A stand-off between police and a 35-year-old man who is believed to have a firearm is continuing at a house in Launceston. A specialist police team was joined by a military-style Bearcat truck soon after officers were called to the property in Cedar ... >> view original

Man faces charges after 42-hour Launceston siege comes to an end

A man who was at the centre of a 42-hour siege in Launceston has been charged by police. The 35-year-old man was taken into custody about 3:00am by officers from the Special Operations Group at a house in Cedar Street. He had refused to leave the ... >> view original

Homegrown: Launceston

Nestled at the head of the Tamar River in Tasmania's north-east, Launceston is one of Australia's oldest cities. But the well-preserved heritage buildings offer more than just historical streetscapes and are now buzzing markets, restaurants and cafes ... >> view original

Launceston man convicted of having sexual relationship with girl, supplying ...

A Supreme Court jury in Launceston has found a man guilty of having a sexual relationship with a teenage girl and supplying her with drugs. The 30-year-old Tasmanian man was convicted of four charges of supplying a controlled drug to a child and one of ... >> view original

Body found in burnt-out Launceston home

A body has been found in a house that was extensively damaged in a fire in Launceston last night. Police said the roof of the house on Beech Road, Norwood, collapsed before emergency services arrived on scene late last night. The deceased is believed ... >> view original

Free range chicken farm proposal near Launceston has locals in a flap

Residents of Lalla, near Launceston, have objected to a proposed free range chicken farm in the area. ... A report written by Launceston City Council planning officers recommended councillors vote in favour of the application at its meeting on Monday. >> view original