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Launceston properties evacuated after reports of gas leak
BBC News 19 Dec 2025
A cordon has been put in place with buildings evacuated and people asked to stay indoors. .
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Launceston gas leak LIVE as A30 closed and homes evacuated in 'stay away' alert
The Mirror 19 Dec 2025
A gas leak in Launceston has closed the A30 in both directions between Kennards House and the Pennygillam Roundabout, with homes evacuated by police ... .
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Tasmania to pay $650,000 for Foo Fighters concert in Launceston
Australian Broadcasting Corporation 03 Dec 2025
Tasmania's "biggest concert ever" will take place at Launceston's York Park next month when American rock band Foo Fighters play their only Australian show ... .
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Foo Fighters will play one Australian show next month, in Launceston
Australian Broadcasting Corporation 02 Dec 2025
Foo Fighters, one of the biggest bands in the world, will play just one small Australian city when they travel out here in January ... .
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Pedestrian seriously injured after car ploughs into Launceston food court
Australian Broadcasting Corporation 05 Nov 2025
Tasmania Police says a pedestrian has been seriously injured after a car crashed into a food court in Launceston's CBD ... .
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Questions over $20m redevelopment to 1890s building in Launceston
Australian Broadcasting Corporation 30 Oct 2025
A ratepayers' group is calling for an audit of a major heritage building's $20 million redevelopment for what it says are reported design flaws, rendering it "not fit for purpose" ... .
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Former Launceston mayor says he won't recontest seat on council
Australian Broadcasting Corporation 24 Oct 2025
Mr Gibson has sat on council since 2011, and is a former Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year ... .
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New Launceston private hospital a step closer as region struggles with demand
Australian Broadcasting Corporation 01 Oct 2025
A plan that will enable a state-of-the-art medical facility with 10 operating theatres, a laboratory, pharmacy, helipad and a bridge to Launceston's public hospital will come before the city's council for a vote on Thursday ... .
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Authorities investigating Launceston hospital incident that left staff feeling sick
Australian Broadcasting Corporation 27 Sep 2025
Tasmania Police initially said the incident at the Launceston General Hospital was potentially a gas leak, but the Tasmania Fire Service later said it did not detect any gas ... .
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Pedestrian, 85, seriously injured in collision in Launceston
BBC News 18 Sep 2025
The pedestrian was seriously injured in a collision near Western Road Roundabout, in Launceston. .
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