Fatal crash on Murchison Highway
Sadly, two people have died following a crash on the Murchison Highway 3rd January 2026. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 4.30pm. Initial inquiries indicate a white Mitsubishi Triton and a red Honda ATV (all-terrain vehicle) collided on the Murchison Highway, between Zeehan and Rosebery. Tragically, both people on the Honda…
Invermay man charged with multiple firearms and property related offences
Police have charged a 36-year-old Invermay man with multiple firearms and property related offences following a search at Invermay today. About 10am, police conducted a search at an Invermay residence and allegedly located several gel blaster imitation firearms. Also located was a significant quantity of allegedly stolen property, which was predominantly battery powered tools, allegedly…
Youths charged in relation to alleged assault in Rosny area
Police have charged three youths in relation to an alleged assault in the Rosny area last night where a man sustained non-life-threatening injuries. About 10.15pm, a 19-year-old man was allegedly assaulted in the Rosny Park Bus Mall area. He was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital with what are reported to be non-life-threatening injuries. At…
Three bushwalkers rescued near Federation Peak
Police are reminding bushwalkers to be prepared and always carry communication devices, after three people were rescued from near Federation Peak last night. “About 11am yesterday, an EPIRB was activated in the Federation Peak area, after a bushwalker became injured and required assistance from emergency services,” said Inspector Colin Riley. “Three adults had been doing…
Police warning to speeding drivers
Tasmanian motorists continue to put themselves and other road users at risk by driving too fast, Tasmania Police’s annual road safety initiative shows. As Operation Safe Arrival draws to a close after a 12-day campaign**, Tasmania Police intercepted more than 1130 drivers for exceeding the speed limit – 360 more than the previous year, with…
Fatal single vehicle crash – Devonport
Sadly, a rider has died following a serious single-vehicle crash at Don in the state’s North-West overnight. Police and emergency services were called to the scene on Don Heads Road just after 8pm after reports an e-bike had crashed into a pole. With permission from the next of kin, police can confirm the teen rider sadly died…