Watchdog to probe Launceston petrol prices and other top stories

Watchdog to probe Launceston petrol prices

Australia's consumer watchdog hopes to find out why motorists in Launceston are paying some of the nation's highest petrol prices. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission on Friday announced the northern Tasmanian city will be the latest ... >> view original

Woman caught at Launceston airport allegedly smuggling ice into Tasmania

A 33-year old woman faces a trafficking charge after police alleged the drug was found hidden on her. Officers from the Northern Drug Investigation Services were screening passengers arriving on a flight from Melbourne using the dog. Police said the ... >> view original

TARGA: Classics shine at Launceston expo

Opinions expressed with motoring.com.au editorial material are those of the writer and not necessarily Carsales.com Ltd. motoring.com.au editorial staff and contributors attend overseas and local events as guests of car manufacturers and importers. >> view original

Sophie Monk's stalker given suspended sentence

A Northern Tasmanian man who used social media to stalk and threaten to kill singer and actress Sophie Monk has been given a suspended prison sentence. James Scott McCabe, of Beauty Point, had initially pleaded not guilty in the Launceston Magistrates ... >> view original

Anzac Day 2015: Record crowds attend services around Tasmania

Tens of thousands of people have attended Anzac parades and services around Tasmania this morning. Crowds lined the streets as current and former servicemen and women, along with relatives marched through the Hobart and Launceston CBDs to the ... >> view original

Launceston man appears in court over dangerous driving, theft charges

A Launceston man who allegedly led police on a car chase across the city has been remanded in custody. Police alleged Dane Clark, 30, broke into a house yesterday morning before stealing a car to flee the scene. They alleged Clark, and his 24-year-old ... >> view original

Royal baby to receive Tasmanian woollen blanket as Australia's official gift

Australia's oldest weaving mill, Waverly Woollen Mills based in Launceston, has been chosen to make Australia's official present for the royal baby. Prime Minister Tony Abbott made the announcement about Australia's gifts for the new royal princess on ... >> view original

Burglary at Launceston Bunnings

Police said it appeared the offender had stayed at the North Launceston Bunnings site for a ''prolonged period of time'' on Saturday night and early on Sunday morning. Damage was caused to plant machinery at the building site next to the Lindsay Street ... >> view original

Launceston rehabilitation centre's closure would put 'massive pressure' on ...

Staff, patients and the community have rallied outside a Tasmanian rehabilitation unit in Launceston set to close at the end of June. The John L Grove Centre cares for patients who are recovering from serious, long-term illnesses and injuries. It ... >> view original

Tasmania to receive $2 million funding boost for biosecurity detector dogs

The funding will increase the number of teams from six to nine, and give 100 per cent coverage at Launceston and Hobart airports. Previously only 40 per cent of flights were able to be targeted. Primary Industries Minister Jeremy Rockliff said the ... >> view original