National Police Remembrance Day ceremony to honour fallen officers
Police will pause today to honour fallen officers at National Police Remembrance Day ceremonies across Australia and the South-West Pacific region. “On National Police Remembrance Day today, we pause to remember police officers who are no longer with us. The loss of a colleague has a marked and lasting impact across our ranks, as well…
Investigations continue into woman’s death in Hobart
Investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in her 30s in Hobart on Friday. The scene at Hobart Rivulet near Molle St has now reopened. Police are continuing investigations to determine the cause of death. Anyone with information about this matter, or who saw a woman in her early 30s…
Youths charged after stealing alcohol and car
Three youths have been charged and released on bail after allegedly stealing approximately $370 worth of alcohol from BWS Prospect Vale on Saturday 27 September 2025. The youths fled the store in a stolen gold Toyota Avalon. The vehicle was later located in Launceston after it collided with a parked car in Kings Meadows. Fortunately,…
Walker dies following Cradle Mountain rescue
An overnight operation to rescue a group of walkers at Cradle Mountain National Park is now complete. Emergency services were contacted about 3.30pm Friday afternoon by another walking party, who found the group in difficulties and suffering from the cold. The group are Chinese nationals visiting Tasmania. Sadly, one female member of the group is…
Investigations continue into death of woman in Hobart
Investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in her 30s in Hobart yesterday. Police were called about 4.30pm after a passerby saw a body in the Hobart Rivulet, near Molle Street. The scene remains closed. Police are keeping an open mind as to the cause of death and further investigations…
Suspicious house fire at 48 Tottenham Road, Gagebrook
Police are investigating a suspicious house fire that occurred shortly before 11pm on Friday 26 September 2025 on Tottenham Road in Gagebrook. Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service attended the scene and the fire was extinguished. The house was not occupied at the time of the fire and nobody was injured. The house sustained extensive…
Body of woman located in Hobart Rivulet
An investigation is underway after a body was located in the Hobart Rivulet, near Molle Street, late this afternoon. A person walking on the rivulet track contacted police around 4.30pm to report a deceased woman in the water. The area has been closed and Police, including detectives and specialist resources, are at the scene. People…
Rescue Operation – Cradle Mountain National Park
An operation is underway this evening to rescue a group of 4 walkers at Cradle Mountain National Park. Emergency services were contacted about 3.30pm this afternoon by another walking party, who found the group in difficulties and suffering from the cold. The group are international tourists. Weather conditions are extreme and preventing a helicopter deployment.…
25 new constables boost Tasmania Police ranks
A former paramedic, an ex-truck driver, and a disability support worker are among the 25 new police officers who graduated today from the Tasmania Police Academy. Ranging in age from 19 to 50, the 15 men and 10 women bring various experiences to policing, but all now share the common goal of keeping the public…
Footy fans urged to celebrate AFL Grand Final Day safely tomorrow
Police are urging football fans to be responsible if they’re celebrating the AFL Grand Final tomorrow. Acting Inspector Martin Parker said AFL Grand Final Day is typically busy for police and other emergency services, and it’s imperative anyone drinking has a plan to get home safely. “Police will have officers out across the state tomorrow…