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Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 4:48 pm.

Man charged with several offences following arrest in Lutana

A 25-year-old man from Blackmans Bay has been charged with several offences after he was allegedly found with a firearm in his possession in Lutana this morning. Police received a report from a member of the public about 10am, and attended the scene near the Brooker Highway. The man was arrested a short time later,…

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 3:57 pm.

Search continues for man missing at Mt Barrow

Police are continuing to search for a man missing in bushland at Mt Barrow near Nunamara in the state’s North. Resources including police search and rescue personnel, SES volunteers and Tasmanian Mounted Search and Rescue, ATVs, the helicopter and drones were again deployed to the area on Wednesday for a second day of searching for…

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 2:41 pm.

Police seeking witnesses to serious crash at Boat Harbour

Police are seeking witnesses to a serious crash at Boat Harbour yesterday, involving a black Mazda 3 sedan and a gold Ford escape.  The crash occurred about 7.20am where the eastbound Mazda and westbound Ford crashed on the Bass Highway, near the intersection with Morris Road.  As a result of the crash, the driver of…

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 - 9:08 pm.

Youth in custody over George Town wounding incident

A 14 year old female is in custody following a disturbance and wounding incident in George Town this evening. Police and emergency services were called to a medical facility in George Town about 6.45pm tonight after a woman presented there with what were believed to be stab wounds to the chest and arm. Enquiries led…

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 - 8:17 pm.

Further items located during targeted Arthur River search

Police have located further items believed to be linked to missing Belgian woman, Celine Cremer. Commander Nathan Johnston said the specialist search team completed a detailed examination of a 350-metre section of the Arthur River on Sunday and Monday, locating five additional bones, two teeth and a Honda car key. “Police have today formally verified…

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 - 6:28 pm.

Charges laid over Claremont assault incident

Tasmania Police has charged a 16 year old youth in relation to two serious assaults and the possession of a homemade firearm in Claremont early this morning. Two adult men remain in police custody, with further charges expected to be laid. Police allege around 12:30am, an 18 year old South Hobart man was assaulted on…

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 - 5:55 pm.

Search for missing man in state’s north

A search is currently underway for a man missing in bushland at Nunamara, in the north of the state. With permission from the family, police can confirm 32-year-old Corey was last seen off the Mt Barrow Discovery Trail on Sunday evening. Police search and rescue personnel conducted the search today alongside Tasmanian Mounted Search and…

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 - 3:49 pm.

Single vehicle traffic crash on Tasman Highway, Cranbrook

Police are investigating a single vehicle crash involving a car towing a caravan on the Cygnet River Bridge, near Cranbrook about 12 noon today (10 February). Initial investigations suggest the car lost control causing the caravan to collide with a guard rail, detach from the vehicle and break apart on impact. Thankfully no-one was injured…

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 - 2:47 pm.

New Norfolk death update

Police can confirm that the man who died in last night’s incident at New Norfolk was a 23 year old Taiwanese national. Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.  

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 - 11:31 am.

Police continue search for missing George Town man

Police are continuing to search for missing George Town man Michael – who was last seen on 14 January. Police conducted further searches in the George Town area yesterday, including search and rescue and SES personnel, but sadly he has yet to be located. There continues to be serious concern for the welfare of Michael,…

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