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Minister gives LGH workers an assurance of no job losses

February 21, 2025 9:09 am

Assurances have been given to staff at the Launceston General Hospital that no jobs will be lost in kitchen services....

Man airlifted after incident at Cataract Gorge

February 20, 2025 9:13 am

A 48-year-old man has been airlifted to hospital in Hobart after a fall on Wednesday afternoon at Cataract Gorge. Police...

Victorian man killed in bike crash

February 19, 2025 9:47 am

A report is being prepared for the coroner after the death of a man in a motorcycle crash south of...

Calls for fast food health consideration

February 18, 2025 9:47 am

Launceston councillor Dr George Razay says approval of developments like fast food outlets across the city should also be considered...

City to get more ‘golden arches’

February 17, 2025 9:33 am

Launceston Council council has voted to grant planning approval for the municipality’s fourth McDonald’s eatery despite resident concerns around traffic...

Community feedback sought on dining deck trial

February 14, 2025 9:26 am

Residents and business owners are being encouraged to have their say in the final months of consultation over Launceston Council’s...

Parking officers in line of fire

February 13, 2025 9:29 am

Launceston Council says it’s unacceptable its parking officers are the subject of abuse and aggression. It’s been revealed more than...

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