Bushwalkers rescued from Mount Field National Park during inclement weather
Police are reiterating warnings to bushwalkers after another search and rescue response was launched to rescue two bushwalkers near Lake Newdegate in the Mount Field National Park. “Around 10pm last night, police were alerted via a satellite messaging device, that two bushwalkers required assistance after becoming stranded at the Newdegate Hut due to suffering from…
Man extradited to Tasmania on alleged child sex abuse charges
Detectives from Tasmania Police’s Taskforce Artemis, have extradited an 84-year-old man from Queensland for alleged child sexual abuse offences. The man will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court tomorrow morning (Monday 19 May), on charges of three counts of persistent sexual abuse of a child, and three counts of indecent assault. The abuse is alleged…
Body located in search for missing man on Hobart’s Eastern Shore
Sadly, police can confirm a body believed to be that of a missing 63 year old Rokeby man was located earlier today. Inspector Andrew Keane said that the man’s body was located in a creek just off Droughty Point Road about 9.30am. The man was found following an extensive land, air and sea search after…
Police investigate serious pedestrian crash near Devonport
Police are investigating a serious crash on the Bass Highway in Devonport last night. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 8pm last night (17/5/25) after a 17 year old male youth was crossing the Bass Highway near the Homemaker Centre, Devonport. The youth was struck by a westbound Nissan X Trail…
Search continues for missing man on Hobart’s Eastern Shore
Police are continuing the search for a 63-year-old man who was reported missing on Hobart’s Eastern Shore on Thursday afternoon. Search and Rescue officers, uniform police patrols and aerial searches using police drone resources have been utilised again today to try and locate the man, who was reported missing about 4pm on Thursday. Inspector Andrew…
Police investigate attempted arson at West Coast football clubrooms
Police are investigating an attempted arson at the Rosebery/Toorak Football Clubrooms in Rosebery overnight. Tasmania Fire Service and emergency services were called to the scene in Primrose St about 2.45am, after a neighbour heard a window being smashed. Quick action by the neighbour with a small fire extinguisher saw the fire extinguished prior to the…
Trail runner rescued from the Overland Track in Cradle Mountain National Park
A female trail runner has been rescued after becoming lost on the Overland Track in Cradle Mountain National Park last night. Search and Rescue was called to coordinate rescue of the woman from Overland Track after the woman called emergency authorities on her mobile. SES crews were mobilised and a Tasmania Parks and Wildlife ranger…
Search continues for missing man on Hobart’s Eastern Shore
Police are this morning continuing the search for a 63-year-old man who was reported missing on Hobart’s Eastern Shore on Thursday afternoon. Search and Rescue officers, uniform police patrols and aerial searches using police drones and helicopter resources have been utilised in the past two days to try and locate the man, who was reported…
Roadside operations during National Road Safety Week
This National Road Safety Week, police have been conducting a range of operations alongside Transport Safety and Investigation Officers. Inspector Nick Clark said 197 drivers were breath tested on Thursday morning at Sidmouth, with one person caught drink driving. “Two infringements were also issued for unrestrained children, two people were caught in unregistered vehicles, and…
Four people charged after North West police seize significant quantity of ice during three separate searches
Police have charged four people following three separate searches in the North West this week, with officers seizing more than 3.5 kilograms of ice with a potential to cause significant harm to the Tasmanian community. The ice seized could have resulted in more than 35,000 individual street deals. A woman was charged with major trafficking…