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Driest October on record for Tasmania leads to government assistance

It's been ineffective, especially in the Midlands, which recorded less than 10 millimetres [and] areas around Launceston, less than a millimetre. "But on top of that ... >> view original

Inmate complained of chest pains, inquest told

Launceston man Brodie Challis said Mr Mitchell had made a general comment about pains in his chest to other inmates in the days before his death, but had not ... >> view original

Cup day's crowning achievement

There will also be luncheons at Elwick Race Course, Wrest Point Casino, and the Country Club in Launceston. A lunch at the Brick Factory in Salamanca will ... >> view original

Tasmania's potato crop sacrifice

Justin Badcock, who owns a fourth-generation farm at Exton, west of Launceston, has been faced with tough decisions because of the record low October rainfall ... >> view original

Who sabotaged the Horseshoe Bridge train?

The evening express train departed Brighton Junction station, its long journey from Launceston to Hobart nearing its end. A spectator in one of the adjacent ... >> view original