Newstead Shopping Centre in the Eastern suburbs is a short distance from the city and provides additional shopping opportunities for the Ravenswood,St Leonards ,Norwood
and Waverley areas.
The shops are handy for both the rural Launceston residents on the city's North Eastern boundary as well as the townships of Scottsdale and Bridport.
The new residential subdivision - Elphinwood , on the site of the former Elphin showgrounds helps to ensure that the shopping centre will continue to prosper.
Newstead College also at Elphin offers a diversity of cultural and educational experiences for students and the Newstead Community.
A true Legend...Halwes didn't race until he was a 4yo, having his first start at Carrick,Tasmania, on 23-11-63. He started at 1-2, won rating 2-25 3/5, and beat Sitting Bull by 30 metres with 50 metres to Beau Belwin. It was a good beginning
He won his next 3 starts at Elphin and Elwick
His many wins include the Danbury Park Cup at Elphin
