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Monday, 18 May 2026 - 6:16 pm.

Man charged with murder in relation to death of woman at New Town

A man has been charged with murder in relation to the death of a woman at a New Town residence. About 4pm on Saturday, a woman was located deceased within a residence on Lissadell Court. While a formal identification has not yet been completed, the deceased is believed to be a woman aged in her…

Monday, 18 May 2026 - 2:18 pm.

Call for information after release of truck-motorcycle dashcam footage

Police have released dashcam footage of a near-collision between a truck and a motorcycle on a rural road in southern Tasmania as part of the investigation to identify the parties involved. The incident came to light recently after a member of the public submitted dashcam footage of it to police. You can view the video…

Sunday, 17 May 2026 - 5:17 pm.

New Town Death Update

Police are continuing to investigate the death of a woman at a New Town residence, with an autopsy scheduled for tomorrow to determine her cause of death. Detective Inspector David Gill said, “the woman was located deceased inside a residence on Lissadell Court yesterday afternoon.” “At this stage police are treating the woman’s death as…

Sunday, 17 May 2026 - 10:52 am.

Police investigating suspicious death New Town

Police are investigating the death of a woman after she was located deceased at a residential address in New Town yesterday. Emergency services were called to an address on Lissadell Court about 4pm, after the body of a deceased woman was located inside a residence. Detective Inspector David Gill said, “Police investigations are ongoing to…

Friday, 15 May 2026 - 4:01 pm.

Attempted murder charge over Wynyard firearms incident

Police have today charged a 32-year-old man with attempted murder and firearms offences among a range of charges arising from a shooting incident at Wynyard earlier this week. The man was arrested at a residential address at Wynyard shortly after 1pm Thursday in what was the culmination of an extensive, 22-hour police operation involving uniformed…

Friday, 15 May 2026 - 1:05 pm.

Police investigating serious incident, Campania

Police are investigating a serious incident in Campania, after two people were found deceased at a residential address this morning. Emergency services were called to a property on Native Corners Road shortly after 10am. Detective Inspector David Gill said ambulance officers were first on scene and notified police after locating a man and a woman…

Thursday, 14 May 2026 - 2:45 pm.

Man charged over Invermay incident

A 30-year-old Mayfield man has been charged in relation to an incident at Invermay on Sunday afternoon, where a vehicle containing three dogs was allegedly stolen. The man was today charged with the following offences: • Motor Vehicle Stealing • Stealing • Drive whilst disqualified • Evade Police (Aggravated Circumstances) • Reckless Driving • Cruelty…

Thursday, 14 May 2026 - 1:59 pm.

Man in custody over Wynyard firearms incident

Police have taken one man into custody as part of the ongoing investigation into a firearms incident at Wynyard. The arrest was made at a residential property in Wynyard about 1.15pm today. The man was taken into custody during an operation involving police and specialist resources. No serious injuries were reported. The arrest follows a…

Thursday, 14 May 2026 - 7:36 am.

Missing West Hobart woman safely back with family

A West Hobart woman reported missing since Tuesday evening has been located and was reunited last night with her family. There had been concerns for the welfare of the 70-year-old who was reported missing about 5.30pm on Tuesday. However, the woman was located by members of the public, not far from her home, about 9.45pm…

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 - 11:09 pm.

Search continues after firearm incident at Wynyard

Police resources are set to remain in the Wynyard area tonight and into Thursday as investigations continue into a wounding incident involving a firearm on Sandpiper Road. Police and other emergency services were called to the residential address shortly after 3pm on Wednesday following reports a person had received a gunshot wound to the stomach.…

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