The Cataract Gorge is a river gorge in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, approximately 1.5 km from the city centre. It is one of the region's premier tourist attractions. It is found at the lower section of the South Esk River. The site is listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register.
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The South Esk River, the longest river in Tasmania, is a major perennial river located in the northern region of Tasmania, Australia.
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West Launceston is a residential locality in the local government area of Launceston in the Launceston LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 3 kilometres south-west of the town of Launceston. The 2016 census recorded a population of 4212 for the state suburb of West Launceston.
The suburb is part of the Launceston CBD and is also near Cataract Gorge.
About 2% of the population are Indigenous and 18% are foreign born. Approximately 7% of employees work in hospitals, with restaurants and education also being significant employers.
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Trevallyn is a residential locality in the local government areas of Launceston and West Tamar in the Launceston LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 3 kilometres west of the city of Launceston. The 2021 census recorded a population of 4,826 for the state suburb of Trevallyn.
It is a suburb of Launceston.
It is located on the north western part of the city.
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The Church of the Apostles is a Catholic church in Launceston, Tasmania, belonging to the Archdiocese of Hobart.
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Launceston College is a government comprehensive senior secondary school located in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. Established in 1913 as the Launceston State High School and subsequently known as Launceston College, the college caters for approximately 1,200 students in Years 11 and 12, and an optional Year 13. The college is administered by the Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People.
In 2019 student enrolments were 1,430. The college principal is Vicki Mackrill. The college has an International Student Program.