Launceston

A-road reopens after strong Storm Henk winds blow lorry over

Road closures are in place
A police spokesperson said: “Police were called to a report of a lorry blowing over on the A388 between Launceston and Callington at around 11.55am today, Tuesday 2 January.
“There are no reports of any injuries. Local road c…

Dartmoor Line exceeds expectations as second anniversary …

The first line that reopened under a government programme to bring back lost railways has far exceeded expectations with 550,000 journeys in the first two years.
Okehampton Station has held a special birthday party to celebrate the positive impact the…

Launceston man dies in hospital four days after crash

A 90-year-old man has died in hospital four days after he was involved in a crash.Police said a white Iveco lorry and a purple Ford Fusion car were involved in the crash on the A388 Western Road, Launceston, at the junction with the off-slip of the A30…

90-year-old man dies after Launceston crash

Police are appealing for witnesses
Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 43 minutes ago
A 90-year-old man has died following a following a crash in Launceston.
It happened on the A388 Western Road, at the junction with the off-slip of the A30 at around 8.00a…

This man has done more for Australia than you know

The Tasmanian-based environmentalist, Dr Bob Brown, has probably had a more positive and far-reaching impact on this country’s history than some recent Prime Ministers.
That’s a grand statement about a man who readily points out that he was “never a mi…

Freight access program gets underway in Tasmania

A FREIGHT access program in Tasmania is commencing with strengthening works planned for a key bridge in Launceston.
The $100-million Freight Capacity Upgrade Program is an initiative of the Australian and Tasmanian governments, which have committed $80…

Launceston’s Freight Access Program Strengthens Connections

Michael Ferguson, Helen Polley, Senator for Tasmania Treasurer
A strengthening project will be undertaken on the Charles Street bridge in Launceston under the $100 million Freight Capacity Upgrade Program.
Critical work will be undertaken to bolster t…

New overtaking lanes for Tasman Highway

16 April 2023Michael Ferguson, Minister for Infrastructure and TransportThe Rockliff Liberal Government is getting things done by building safer, more efficient roads around Tasmania.
Two new overtaking lanes will be the feature of new improvements alo…