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Wednesday, 18 January 2017 - 9:51 pm.

Helicopter Rescues Hazards Beach and Hartz Peak

Approximately 2.30pm on Wednesday 18 January 2017, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to attend Hazards Beach on the Freycinet Peninsular to evacuate a 13 year old NSW boy with a suspected snake bite. The helicopter was able to land close to the beach a short distance from the boy who was placed in a…

Wednesday, 18 January 2017 - 3:13 pm.

Motorcyclist dies from injuries – Kalang Ave crash

The 42 year old male motor cyclist from Glenorchy who was admitted to the Royal Hobart Hospital on the afternoon of Friday 13 January 2017 as the result of a 2 vehicle crash on Kalang Avenue, Glenorchy died in the Royal Hobart Hospital on the morning of Wednesday 18 January 2017.   A report in…

Wednesday, 18 January 2017 - 1:16 pm.

Two men charged over separate assaults – Falls Festival

A 24 year old man from Penguin was charged with Assault with Indecent Intent today and an 18 year old West  Launceston man was charged yesterday with Indecent Assault relating to separate incidents that occurred at the Falls Festival earlier this year.   The two men were bailed to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court…

Wednesday, 18 January 2017 - 1:14 pm.

Arson – 6 Boronia Place Gagebrook

At approximately 5:10am this morning, a structure fire was observed at 6 Boronia Place in Gagebrook. The Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) promptly attended and extinguished the fire, limiting damage to the dining room. TFS conducted a scene examination and determined the fire was deliberately lit and cost of repairs estimated at $25,000. Tasmania Police have…

Wednesday, 18 January 2017 - 1:23 am.

Helicopter Rescue – Derwent Cliffs Reserve at New Norfolk

Approximately 8.15pm on Tuesday 17 January 2017, Ambulance Tasmania received a phone call from an 18 year old New Norfolk man who had slipped and fallen while walking in the Derwent Cliffs Reserve at New Norfolk. A Paramedic and two volunteer ambulance officers attended the scene and were able to access him down a steep…

Tuesday, 17 January 2017 - 12:09 pm.

Motor Vehicle Burglaries Committed In Hobart Suburbs

Between the evening of 15 January and the early morning of 16 January, Tasmania Police received eleven reports of motor vehicle burglaries in the Sandy Bay, West Hobart, North Hobart and Mt Stuart areas. Police arrested and charged a 21 year old man, a 38 year old woman, and a 22 year old man with…

Monday, 16 January 2017 - 11:54 am.

Boat deaths – name released

The names of the two men who died in yesterday’s boating incident near Dodges Ferry have been released. The men were Thomas Fletcher, 82 of Dodges Ferry, and Leonard Priest, 81, of Lewisham. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those involved. A report is being prepared for the Coroner.

Friday, 13 January 2017 - 12:45 pm.

Police investigate armed robbery – Club Hotel, Glenorchy

Glenorchy CIB is investigating the armed robbery of the Club Hotel in Main Road, Glenorchy overnight.   At approximately 11pm last night, a man dressed in black and wearing a balaclava confronted two staff members exiting the bottleshop after closing up.   The man produced a large knife, demanded money and fled the scene with…

Thursday, 12 January 2017 - 11:09 am.

Concerns raised for missing 17 year old Devonport youth

Police are concerned for the welfare of a 17 year old youth who was last sighted at his Devonport home Tuesday morning.   The family of William Sengstock indicate they are unaware of any apparent reason for his disappearance and that leaving the family home without warning is out of character for him.   Acting…

Wednesday, 11 January 2017 - 8:55 am.

Man charged over Mowbray newsagency armed robbery

A 26 year old Launceston man has been charged with armed robbery following an incident at Mowbray Newsagency yesterday.   Police were called to the Mowbray Newsagency in Invermay Road, Mowbray, about 4.30pm yesterday.   Police allege the man, armed with a homemade firearm, entered the newsagency and demanded money from the staff before fleeing…

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