Interstate Ticketing - Launceston and other top stories

Interstate Ticketing - Launceston

... non-members prices are below. Fans based in Tasmania or members who wish to travel to the game can also purchase via the club or can book a custom travel package including flights, accommodation and tickets with AFL Travel at www.afltravel.com.au ... >> view original

Hoax grounds flight from Launceston to Sydney

... time bound for Sydney had not taken off by 3.30pm. She said the incident, details of which could not yet be revealed, was determined to be a “hoax” almost immediately. Launceston Police said they attended the airport and were “wrapping up” at 3.40pm. >> view original

Anger over Launceston council vote rejecting gay marriage

A prominent gay rights activist says it is a disgrace that the Launceston City Council has voted down a motion supporting gay marriage. The motion was lost eight votes to three, with one alderman abstaining. Launceston Mayor Albert van Zetten said ... >> view original

Launceston wins Claremont Shield

Launceston Golf Club's Cameron Bell, Greg Longmore, Joshua Molendyk and Mitch Van Noord fired to win a fourth Claremont Shield title last weekend. The tournament was keenly contested at Prospect Vale with two strokes separating Launceston and ... >> view original

Launceston DJ keeping the vinyl records spinning

This weekend Mr Flack will be one of the only DJs performing using vinyl at the Our House DJ event in Launceston which has been running for just over 12 months. "It's my first kind of big show that's recognised nationally and I'm feeling pretty excited ... >> view original

Tasmanian man to walk from Launceston to Hobart to 'prove' the need for ...

British tourist drowns on dream trip in Australia Brisbane. Blood-red fluid causes bus nightmare World. Former police officer Amanda Boughen apologises over deception involving fake tenant to… Adelaide. Gran to sell giant gold nugget found on 81st ... >> view original

Doctor and the Launceston General Hospital contributed to patient's death ...

A doctor's actions, as well as multiple systemic failures at the Launceston General Hospital, contributed to the death of a 40-year-old Deloraine man in 2011, a coroner has found. Donald John Clarke died at home less than 24 hours after he was ... >> view original

Jacqui Lambie Urges Tasmania To Secede

“As the engine for Australia's economy, it's high time Tasmania seized its own future and seceded from the deeply degenerate nation of Australia,” Lambie said outside Parliament House this morning. “Tasmanians stand opposed to three things: sharia law ... >> view original

Commonwealth confirms $16 million turned down by Cadbury will be reallocated ...

While visiting Launceston Mr Robb confirmed the money would still be spent on Tasmanian tourism projects, and did not rule out a proposal for gondolas in Cataract Gorge. "It's not money that will go to painting motel rooms, that's a private sector ... >> view original

Young Carers Given Funding Boost

The Abbott Government will provide 150 extra scholarships for young carers in an attempt to get them back into school. After completing the final leg of the 500km Pollie Pedal, an event that raises money for Carers Australia, in Launceston, Tony Abbott ... >> view original