Local government / Jackson Worthington

Jackson Worthington

Journalist at The Examiner newspaper in Launceston with a special interest in reporting on issues with family violence, social justice, the economy and politics.

The Examiner • 17th October 2020

Investors still silent on source of education precinct funding

Private investors behind a proposed $90 million educational precinct have again declined to comment on where the money is coming from four months after the project was announced. In June the City of Launceston council announced it would partner with New Creative Group, a consortium of investors made up of Foundry, For the People and Creative Property Limited, to develop a bus exchange and education precinct in the heart of the CBD.

Glamorgan Mayor Debbie Wisby has resigned

Embattled Glamorgan Spring Bay Mayor Debbie Wisby has resigned, effective immediately, saying 'unfair' criticism had taken a toll on her health. GSB council and Ms Wisby have been the subject of constant controversies over the past six months. In January Ms Wisby had harassment allegations levelled against her by the Australian Services Union.

No answer on source of precinct private investment

Private investors who are partnering with City of Launceston council for a $90 million development in the CBD dodged questions about where their funding is coming from at the project's launch. The project which will see an educational precinct and bus exchange built on Paterson Street, in the old Birchalls building, is a partnership between the council and New Creative Group.