High winds Southern Tasmania
The SES and Tasmania Police are advising all schools to provide advice to students that due to the continuing high winds in Southern Tasmania to be careful when leaving school this afternoon.
SES – High Winds Update for Tasmania
The State Emergency Service advises that damaging winds are affecting parts of the State causing damage to property. The main issues at this time are fallen power lines, debris caused by fallen trees and vegetation, and damage to buildings.
Wind Hazard and Road closures
Tasmania Police advise that they are dealing with a significant number of calls related to the high winds currently being experienced. Gusty winds will make driving conditions dangerous during today in many parts of the state, and Police ask motorists to exercise extreme caution on exposed roads.
Three charged over fire
On Wednesday evening Devonport Uniform and Detectives from Western Criminal Investigation Branch were called to attend a fire in Stewart Street.
Overnight rescue near Dove Lake
About 1700hrs yesterday the Police Westpac Rescue Helicopter was activated to search for a 53…
Newsagency Robbery Arrest
A 29 year old man from West Moonah was taken into custody yesterday and formally charged with the robbery of the West End Newsagency on Monday.
Claim of racism rejected
Tasmania Police is disappointed in the allegations made by Michael Mansell against the police…
Lindisfarne Burglaries
Since Saturday the 15 September 2012, there have been fifteen home burglaries in the Lindisfarne, Rose Bay, Geilston Bay, Warrane and Mornington areas. Person/s have entered the premises via the rear of the house during the daylight hours when the occupants are not home. These have included houses at: Wassell Place, Lindisfarne Radiata Drive,…
Serious Crash – Esk Main Road – Conara
At about 1405 hrs on Monday 1 October 2012, a crash occured on Esk Main Road, Conara.
Armed robbery report, Harrington Street
At 2:05 pm on Monday 1 October 2012, Tasmania Police were called to attend a report of an arme…