Founded in 1842, by Reverend John West and William Lyttleton, The Examiner came into being to serve the community of Launceston, Tasmania, Australia . The idea was to establish a local newspaper that would provide news and information to the growing population. Initially published weekly, it later transitioned to daily publication. Today, The Examiner is owned by Australian Community Media (ACM) and its current editor is Craig Thomson . Today, The Examiner is mainly focused on local news, covering a wide array of topics including community events, crime, politics, business, and sports within Launceston and Northern Tasmania . They also provide national and international news updates. Their headquarters are located at 113 Cimitiere Street, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia . One interesting fact: A unique fact about The Examiner is its long and continuous history, making it one of Tasmania's oldest continuously published newspapers. Having been founded in 1842, it has witnessed and reported on over 180 years of Tasmanian history and development .