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Convicted paedophile John Millwood moved $800k on day sent to jail, Tasmanian court hears

A court hears paedophile John Wayne Millwood transferred more than $800,000 to his former partner and daughter the same day he was sentenced for sexually abusing a person who is now in a legal fight to claim a $6 million compensation payout.

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Snow and fog, sure — but what other weather does winter bring to Tasmania?

Winter in Tasmania is not all snow-capped mountains and teeth-chattering frosts. The coldest season brings all kinds of possible weather around the island state.

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Navy ship HMAS Launceston runs last border patrols ahead of June decommissioning

HMAS Launceston is being decommissioned on June 1, ending a run of navy vessels named after the Tasmanian city dating back to 1942.

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Shane Barker murder trial told accused mother-in-law admitted lying about whereabouts, jury hears

A jury is played a police interview in which Shane Barker's mother-in-law, who has pleaded not guilty to his murder, admits lying to police about her whereabouts the night he died in 2009.

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Tasmania Supercars: Kostecki leads chilly first practice

Low single-digit temperatures greeted the field for the first of two half-hour practice sessions at the Launceston circuit.

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2023 Supercars Tasmania SuperSprint – Start time, how to watch, channel & more

The circuit, located on the outskirts of Launceston in island's north, will host three sprint races.

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Eagles on flu alert ahead of AFL trip to Tasmania

West Coast will take a squad of 27 to Launceston in case more players are struck down by the flu ahead of their clash with Hawthorn.

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Klimenko to make rare Supercars appearance

Klimenko will make the trek from her New South Wales base to Launceston for the Tasmania SuperSprint.

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Launceston Mayor Danny Gibson resigns following 'vile attacks, stemming from media reports'

Tasmanian mayor Danny Gibson resigns, saying "vile attacks" in media reports have taken a toll on his mental health and have become "a distraction from the important work of the City of Launceston".

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Community joins search for Shyanne-Lee Tatnell — 14-year-old Tasmanian girl missing for 10 days

Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, 14, has not been seen nor heard from since April 30. Now community members are getting involved in the search to find her.

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Fears grow for girl missing for more than a week

Fears are growing for 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell who has been missing from Launceston for more than a week.

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Ongoing treatment failures at Launceston General Hospital has parents worried, as union flags staff burn out

Melanie Morris vividly remembers the sense of searing anger as she held her sick toddler in her arms in the emergency department of Launceston's general hospital for the fourth time in a week, back in 2015. Years on, the question is — are things getting any better?

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Police call for help to find 14-year-old Tasmanian girl last seen in Launceston

Police call for information from anyone that has seen teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, who last spoke to family and friends on Sunday night.

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Tasmanian ex-wife of Shane Barker tells court she 'doesn't remember' saying she wanted him killed

The Supreme Court in Launceston has heard from Shane Barker's ex-wife, who said she did not recall saying she should get a hit man to kill her husband.

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James Chung Gon arrived with a shilling in his pocket but left his mark on Launceston

James Chung Gon arrived in Australia to try his luck on the goldfields of Bendigo. Legend has it that all he had to his name was a shilling in his pocket, but he turned it into a fortune.

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Tasmania Police officer struck by garbage truck in Launceston's CBD

A Tasmania Police officer is in a serious condition in hospital after being struck by a garbage truck in Launceston's CBD.

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PM Anthony Albanese announces $65m federal funding for York Park upgrades in Launceston

Anthony Albanese stands beside Tasmania's Liberal premier to make the first of two stadium funding announcements — fending off criticism he is diverting funds away from housing and health considerations.

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Adelaide snatch victory from Hawthorn in AFL nail-biter

The Adelaide Crows have kicked two late goals to beat Hawthorn by three points at University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston.

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Hawthorn on guard for hot Adelaide Crows start

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has spent time plotting how best to prevent Adelaide producing another first-quarter blitz in their AFL clash in Launceston.

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Launceston's bus transit centre to close leaving commuters, tourists on the street

Launceston's transport hub is closing, leaving travellers to be picked up and dropped off on the side of a street.

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Crows called on to grit their teeth for Launceston test

Adelaide will start hot favourites against Hawthorn on Sunday after three wins, despite a 1-5 record in Launceston.

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Launceston family of Cesar Penuela and Claudia Castillo overjoyed to receive permanent residency after visa fight

Cesar Penuela says he started to cry when told that years of uncertainty and stress were over and the immigration minister had intervened to allow he and his family to stay in Australia.

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Restaurants in Launceston, a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, cut hours amid staff shortages

Stillwater in Launceston is the latest in a string of venues across the country cutting their hours as employers struggle to fill positions.

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Gilbert the therapy dog at Launceston General Hospital in post-operation therapy

Gilbert has been helping the sick at Launceston General Hospital for years, but now he is recovering from his own surgery.

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Care for Africa founder Diana Butler working on template for sustainable development

Launceston nurse and charity founder Diana Butler is busy taking the model for sustainable development she helped create in Tanzania to the world.

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