Melissa Mobbs
The Examiner
Launceston, TAS, Australia
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Drunk drivers caught while more than three times the limit
The three men were caught on Wellington Street, on the Southern Outlet, and at the Country Club Villas. → Read More
East Tamar Highway remains closed after driver killed in truck, car crash
The 80-year-old from Launceston died at the scene. → Read More
Police declare Longford street a crime scene
Emergency services were on the scene late on Saturday night. → Read More
Police declare Longford street a crime scene
A Longford street has been declared a crime scene and one person is in custody after a large disturbance. → Read More
Traveller tests positive after arriving in Hobart
A traveller has been taken into hotel quarantine after his COVID test came back positive. → Read More
Traveller tests positive after arriving in Hobart
A traveller has been taken into hotel quarantine after his COVID test came back positive. → Read More
Tasmania Police, Australian Federal Police dismantle organised criminal network
Twenty people have been charged with serious offences including armed robbery. → Read More
Tasmania Police, Australian Federal Police dismantle organised criminal network
Twenty people have been charged with serious offences including armed robbery. → Read More
Woman missing from Cambridge for nearly 24 hours found safe after air, ground search
A woman missing from a Cambridge tourist park has been found. → Read More
World War II veteran declared dead nearly four decades after disappearing without a trace
Group portrait of members of A Company Headquarters, 2/12th Infantry Battalion, including Private Byron Balfour (Bert) Woolley. Picture: Australian War Memorial A Tasmanian veteran who vanished in October 1982 has been declared dead by a coroner. → Read More
Scottsdale Show cancelled due to COVID restrictions
The Scottsdale Show has been cancelled for 2021, after organisers deemed it "unworkable" due to the restrictions on public gatherings. It comes less than a we... → Read More
COVID restrictions lead to 'difficult decision' to cancel 2021 Royal Launceston Show
The show has been cancelled for the second year in a row. → Read More
Tasmania's Jill Maxwell joins national White Ribbon advisory council, alongside Rosie Batty
Jill Maxwell is a former Tasmania Police officer and the current chief executive officer for Sexual Assault Support Service. → Read More
Mum-of-two to deliver valedictory speech at University of Tasmania graduation ceremony
CELEBRATION: Kendal Sylvester will graduate from an Associate Degree in Applied Health and Community Support on Saturday. Picture: Craig George From learning to read and write in Grade 9 to delivering the valedictory speech at her university graduation, Kendal Sylvester hopes her story can inspire others to overcome life challenges. → Read More
Latrobe mum to deliver valedictory speech at UTAS graduation
Kendal Sylvester is graduating from an Associate Degree in Applied Health and Community Support. → Read More
Tasmania's Jill Maxwell joins national White Ribbon advisory council, alongside Rosie Batty
Jill Maxwell is a former Tasmania Police officer and the current chief executive officer for Sexual Assault Support Service. → Read More
Longford volunteer Bob Thomas added to men's shed honour roll
The Tasmanian Men's Shed Association held its annual general meeting on Thursday. → Read More
Police donate new cars to disability support service St.Giles
Tasmania Police raised $37,5000 through its annual charity bike ride. → Read More
Longford man to front court over latest shooting incident
A Longford man has been charged over the latest shooting incident in the North. → Read More
Labor's David O'Byrne stands down over sexual assault allegation
Standing down: New Tasmanian Labor leader David O'Byrne speaks about allegations from his time as a union leader. Picture: Matt Maloney. Labor Leader David O'Byrne has stood down after being accused of sexually harassing a young employee more than a decade ago. → Read More