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Thursday, 26 May 2022 - 4:43 pm.

Brooker Highway traffic operation

Police intercepted 260 vehicles in a traffic operation on the Brooker Highway, Glenorchy this afternoon. Sergeant Steve Dine said the operation was focused on mobile phone use, seatbelts, alcohol and drug testing and vehicle roadworthiness. “This is what we do, it is part of our daily activity,” he said. “We’re out and about all the…

Tuesday, 24 May 2022 - 4:50 pm.

Man charged after being caught three times over the limit

Police have charged a 42-year-old Granton man after he was caught drink driving well over the limit on Sunday afternoon. The man was intercepted by police on Pioneer Avenue, New Norfolk about 2:45pm. He was breath tested and returned a reading of 0.17, more than three times the legal limit. “This incident occurred on the…

Tuesday, 24 May 2022 - 11:52 am.

Serious crash on Huon Highway

Police are investigating a serious crash involving a yellow Triumph motorcycle and a white Isuzu truck this morning. Police and emergency services were called to the scene on the Huon Highway, near Sandfly about 8:15am Preliminary investigations indicate the motorcycle collided with the rear of the truck. The 22-year-old man riding the motorcycle was taken…

Monday, 23 May 2022 - 4:23 pm.

Woman, 83, dies in Sandy Bay crash

Sadly, an 83-year-old woman has died following a crash on St Canice Avenue, Sandy Bay today. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 10:30 am. Initial inquiries indicate the woman was exiting the St. Canice retirement village in Sandy Bay when her vehicle, a Holden Cruze hatchback, failed to negotiate a left-hand…

Monday, 23 May 2022 - 12:09 pm.

Investigations continuing into West Park Oval incident

Burnie CIB is continuing to investigate an incident at West Park Oval on Saturday, after a football player was injured during an out-of-play melee. The incident occurred in the third quarter of a football game between Penguin and Burnie, about 3:50pm. Detective Inspector Steve Jones said police are appealing to the community for assistance. “We’re…

Sunday, 22 May 2022 - 4:08 pm.

Single Vehicle Crash – Forth Road Don

At approximately 12.30pm today a single vehicle crash closed a section of Forth Road Don for several hours. Traffic was diverted whilst Emergency Service Crews processed and cleared the scene. A single female occupant of the vehicle was treated at the scene by Ambulance Tasmania before being transferred to the North West Regional Hospital with…

Saturday, 21 May 2022 - 8:49 am.

Fatal motorcycle crash in Newstead

Sadly, a 35-year-old man has died following a single-rider motorcycle crash on Wentworth St, Newstead last night.   Police and emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 7:10pm.   Initial inquiries indicate the man was travelling west on Wentworth Street at Newstead on a blue Suzuki motorcycle when he lost control and crashed.…

Friday, 20 May 2022 - 5:18 pm.

Drivers urged to slow down through road work sites

A 34-year-old man has been fined after being caught travelling more than 40km/h over the speed limit on the Midland Highway, Jericho. The man was travelling at 104km/h in a 60km/h reduced speed road works zone. Inspector Jim Semmens said police have caught 67 people speeding in that section of road in just two days.…

Friday, 20 May 2022 - 1:47 pm.

Contract awarded for new offshore police patrol vessel

Tasmania Police has awarded a $13.4 million contract for a new fit-for-purpose offshore police patrol vessel. Assistant Commissioner Specialist Support Adrian Bodnar said that the contract for the 23.9 metre vessel has been awarded to Australian aluminium boat builder, Fine Entry Marine of Western Australia. The new vessel is expected to arrive in Tasmania in…

Friday, 20 May 2022 - 9:12 am.

Walk Safely to School Day

Police are using National Walk Safely to School Day to remind both children and grown-ups of the importance of pedestrian safety, every day. “Today is a great opportunity to make sure our young Tasmanians know what to do to keep themselves safe near our roadways, but it’s also an important reminder for the adults,” said…

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