Rosetta House Fire
Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire which destroyed a vacant house at Rosetta this morning. Shortly after midnight police and emergency services responded to reports of a house on fire on Marys Hope Road. Tasmania Fire Service extinguished the fire and fire investigators have determined it was deliberately lit. Anyone with information in relation…
Police patrolled New Year’s Eve celebrations
Tasmania Police is generally happy with the behaviour of Tasmanians during New Year’s Eve celebrations last night. Police had a highly visible police presence across the state, focused on community safety and anti-social behaviour. Inspector Matthew McCreadie from Southern Police said “Last night the Hobart waterfront was highly populated with people celebrating New Year’s Eve.…
Search ongoing for missing kayaker
The search for missing kayaker Andrew John Donohue, 49, of Chudleigh, believed missing in waters off Perkins Island, is continuing today. Acting Inspector Stewart Williams said concerns are held for Mr Donohue, whose kayak was located by police in waters off Perkins Island about 9.40am yesterday. “Multiple resources including marine police and the rescue helicopter…