Williams the difference in Launceston Cup and other top stories

Williams the difference in Launceston Cup

Genuine Lad will chase mainland riches after breaking the track record in winning the Launceston Cup on Wednesday. Trainer Bill Ryan spoke to jockey Craig Williams before legging him aboard about the possibility of Genuine Lad tackling next month's ... >> view original

Band on song for Launceston

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

Two men charged over Launceston car park assault

Two young men have been charged over a serious assault in a Launceston car park that left a man with significant injuries. The 49-year-old victim was found by a passerby in a car park near a Charles Street alleyway on Tuesday morning. He had fractures ... >> view original

Launceston siege accused to stand trial on resisting police charge

A man charged over a 41-hour siege that shut down a Launceston street earlier this month has pleaded not guilty to resisting police. Brett Freeman, 35, was committed to stand trial in April on a charge of resisting police. In court documents police ... >> 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

The Cleaner comes up short on his return at Launceston

Genuine Lad had finished second to Geegees Blackflash at his two previous starts, including the Hobart Cup, but relegated that horse to third yesterday. Geegees Blackflash ran his fifth consecutive placing in the Launceston Cup, taking his record to ... >> 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

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

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