It may have begun as a pub in a dodgy part of Launceston, but 150 years later it's now a vibrant church that reaches out to the community. Anne Fitzgerald talks to the people at the heart of this remarkable welcoming place on its 150th anniversary. 

It may have begun as a pub in a dodgy part of Launceston, but 150 years later it's now a vibrant church that reaches out to the community. Anne Fitzgerald talks to the people at the heart of this remarkable welcoming place on its 150th anniversary.&nbsp;

A range of local stories that have been previously broadcasted on Launceston's community radio station City Park Radio.

Stories from Launceston, the Tamar Valley and northern Tasmania.

Northern Tasmania Community Stories

150th Anniversary, Gateway Baptist Church, Launceston

Chris Ball talks with Pastor Bob Goolsby on the 150th anniversary of one of Launceston's great community places.

Chris Ball talks with Pastor Bob Goolsby on the 150th anniversary of one of Launceston's great community places.

The Pastor of the 150 year-old Gateway Baptist Church

For the first time, Tasmania is hosting the Australian Transplant Games and Launceston is getting ready to make them the best yet.

The local organising committee is powering ahead to ensure participants and families have the best adventure.

One of the local committee is Mark Brewer, a veteran of the Transplant Games. 

Mark's favourite sport is snow skiing, but for September in Spring, he is in training to master the petanque piste.

With less than three months to go, Mark told the Long Lunch program the call is now for volunteers to assist with the smooth running of the games; particularly for volunteers with experience or an understanding of running sporting events.

Can you help Mark ?

Visit the website https://australiantransplantgames.com/  and get involved.

The Transplant Games begin with a free community fun run (or walk) on Sunday 27th September. It's your invitation to get active and celebrate the 'life-changing' impact of organ and tissue donation.

https://www.donatelife.gov.au/find-your-local-donatelife-agency/donatelife-tasmania

https://www.facebook.com/transplantaustralia 

 

 

For the first time, Tasmania is hosting the Australian Transplant Games and Launceston is getting ready to make them the best yet.
The local organising committee is powering ahead to ensure participants and families have the best adventure.
One of the local committee is Mark Brewer, a veteran of the Transplant Games.&nbsp;
Mark's favourite sport is snow skiing, but for September in Spring, he is in training to master the petanque piste.
With less than three months to go, Mark told the Long Lunch program the call is now for volunteers to assist with the smooth running of the games; particularly for volunteers with experience or an understanding of running sporting events.
Can you help Mark ?
Visit the website <a href="https://australiantransplantgames.com/">https://australiantransplantgames.com/</a>&nbsp; and get involved.
The Transplant Games begin with a free community fun run (or walk) on Sunday 27th September. It's your invitation to get active and celebrate the 'life-changing' impact of organ and tissue donation.
<a href="https://www.donatelife.gov.au/find-your-local-donatelife-agency/donatelife-tasmania">https://www.donatelife.gov.au/find-your-local-donatelife-agency/donatelife-tasmania</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/transplantaustralia">https://www.facebook.com/transplantaustralia</a>&nbsp;
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2026 Australian Transplant Games - Launceston

Go inside the Tasmania Football Club as Matt and Macca catch up with Head of Content, Jacob Gaynor at half-time of the recent Devils v Richmond VFL clash at York Park. Fresh off a successful run with Greater Western Sydney, Jacob has landed in Tasmania at the centre of the game’s most talked about story, helping tell the Tasmanian football journey as it unfolds, from the VFL right through to the club’s AFL future.

Go inside the Tasmania Football Club as Matt and Macca catch up with Head of Content, Jacob Gaynor at half-time of the recent Devils v Richmond VFL clash at York Park. Fresh off a successful run with Greater Western Sydney, Jacob has landed in Tasmania at the centre of the game&rsquo;s most talked about story, helping tell the Tasmanian football journey as it unfolds, from the VFL right through to the club&rsquo;s AFL future.

150th Anniversary, Gateway Baptist Church, Launceston

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