89.3 LAFM

89.3 LAFM, with the callsign 7LAA, is a radio station located in Tasmania, Australia. It is owned and managed by Grant Broadcasters and features an adult contemporary music format, serving Launceston and nearby regions. The station originally went on air on December 14, 1930, under the name 7LA. Today, it operates from studios on York Street, sharing the space with its sister station, 90.1 Chilli FM.

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Seizure in Launceston

3 weeks ago | lafm.com.au | John Fabris

Tasmania Police in Launceston has released details of the seizure of four guns, a silencer and illegal substances at a property in Mowbray yesterday (Wednesday). A 23 year old man’s been charged, while he’s also accused of recklessly discharging a firearm on the 1st of February and a wounding on the 19 of January.
🏎️ It’s Aus Grand Prix Weekend! 🏁 Which Formula 1 team are you cheering for? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

1 month ago | lafm.com.au | Doccy Darko

Australia is currently hosting the start of the 2025 Formula 1 season with one of the most eagerly awaited championships in recent memory. Melbourne takes center stage this weekend as the F1 circus arrives for the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park. Hundreds of thousands of passionate fans have already flocked to the circuit, while millions more tune in from around the globe.
Grass fire still under investigation

1 month ago | lafm.com.au | Matt Watson

A deliberately lit grass fire in Launceston is under police investigation. The blaze was deliberately lit in the Resovoir Road Reserve at Rocherlea on Tuesday night. Northern Criminal Investigation Department officers patrolled the area yesterday, including the use of drones. Article continues after this ad Advertisement Police are reminding the community such behaviour puts the lives of the community as well as emergency service workers at risk.
Investigation into carpark incident continues

1 month ago | lafm.com.au | Matt Watson

Tasmania Police are investigating an incident where a child was hit by a car in the Kmart shopping centre carpark in Launceston yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the Coles and Kmart complex at Racecourse Crescent around 2pm yesterday. Police say it appears the child ran between two parked cars and on to the road way. Article continues after this ad Advertisement The child escaped with only minor injuries.
Cars damaged in city spree

1 month ago | lafm.com.au | Matt Watson

Police are calling for information from the public after a number of parked cars were damaged in Launceston on the weekend. Police say the vehicles were parked on York and Margaret streets on Saturday night when the incidents took place. A number of vehicles also had fuel stolen from them. Article continues after this ad Advertisement Launceston Police are asking anyone who might have observed suspicious activity to come forward.
Longford Truck Run ready to roll

1 month ago | lafm.com.au | Matt Watson

All is ready to roll in the 42nd Longford Truck Run. Organisers are confident a record number of trucks will take part in the event this Sunday morning which serves as a fundraiser for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. A fundraising target of $40,000 has been set.
Locals enjoy a big day at the races

1 month ago | lafm.com.au | Matt Watson

More than 10,000 racegoers have attended this year’s Launceston Cup. Organisers say numbers were up more than two thousand on last year. Racegoers enjoyed a full day of racing, and celebrated Longford-trained horse Distrustful Award storm home to take the Cup. Article continues after this ad Advertisement The day was however tinged with sadness after champion Tasmanian racehorse The Inevitable was euthanised after breaking down in the Hellova Street stakes.
Northern Tasmanians don't want Hobart AFL stadium

1 month ago | lafm.com.au | Matt Watson

New polling shows what many already knew or suspected; that the proposed Macquarie Point stadium in Hobart is massively on the nose among northern Tasmanians. New EMRS polling has found an overwhelming 67 per cent of people in northern Tasmania are against the stadium. The figures for the north-west are no more flattering, with 65 percent opposed.
Businesses concerned over streetscape project

1 month ago | lafm.com.au | Matt Watson

Business owners along Main Road at Perth are concerned with the impact of the local council’s street upgrade works. Northern Midlands Council is removing 10 car parking spots, replacing them with crossings and trees in raised planter boxes. But shop owners say parking spaces are already at a premium, particularly during peak traffic times.
More changes on way at Launceston Airport

2 months ago | lafm.com.au | Matt Watson

Launceston Airport is about to embark on the biggest terminal transformation in close to 20 years. Hot on the heels of record breaking passenger numbers last month comes the announcement the Departures Hall is set for a $12 million investment including the addition of three new leisure outlets – among them the arrival of Liv Eat. Airport CEO Shane O’Hare says the work will start in the next few weeks and take around six months to complete.