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Thursday, 23 December 2021 - 8:20 am.

Man injured in Flinders Island ATV crash

A 30 year old Whitemark man is in a serious condition following a single vehicle ATV rollover on Flinders Island.   The man presented to the Whitemark Hospital at 8:30pm last night complaining of abdominal pain following the crash at an unknown location.   About 1am today, Tasmania Police were notified by Tasmania Ambulance that…

Wednesday, 22 December 2021 - 4:20 pm.

Charges following Hobart protest activity

Police have charged two people in relation to protest activity in the Hobart CBD area this afternoon.  A 58-year-old woman from Margate and a 28-year-old man from Magra have each been charged with failing to comply with a direction of a police officer. They were both bailed to appear before the Court at a later…

Wednesday, 22 December 2021 - 3:23 pm.

Heavy vehicles the focus of joint traffic operation at Campbell Town today

Tasmania Police and National Heavy Vehicle Regulators conducted a traffic operation at Campbell Town today, focusing on heavy vehicle compliance and vehicle defects. “As part of the joint traffic operation today, police officers and transport inspectors conducting compliance checks of heavy vehicles, and licence checks, oral fluid testing and RBTs of truck drivers on the…

Tuesday, 21 December 2021 - 1:38 pm.

Missing bushwalker located in Southwest National Park

An overdue bushwalker on the Moonlight Ridge Track in the Southwest National Park has been located alive and well. Police Search and Rescue members and multiple SES volunteers, supported by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, searched and located the 38 year old man around 11:30 this morning near Pindars Peak. The experienced bushwalker who was equipped…

Monday, 20 December 2021 - 10:00 am.

Operation Safe Arrival – Making sure we all arrive safely these holidays

Police are calling on Tasmanians to help them keep everyone safe on our roads this festive season, with Operation Safe Arrival launching this week. “The goal is clear – let’s all make sure everyone gets where they’re going safely this holiday period,” said Assistant Commissioner Jonathan Higgins. Operation Safe Arrival is running from Thursday, 23…

Sunday, 19 December 2021 - 3:36 pm.

Sixth child dies following Devonport tragedy

A sixth child has died following the tragic incident at a primary school in Devonport on Thursday. “It is with a heavy heart that I can confirm an 11-year-old boy passed away in hospital this afternoon,” said Commissioner Darren Hine. “His name is Chace Harrison.” “Our thoughts continue to be with his family, and the…

Saturday, 18 December 2021 - 6:45 pm.

Arrests relating to Arson reported at 68 Saint John Street, Launceston

As a result of investigations relating to the fire at 68 Saint John Street, Launceston earlier this morning (18/12/2021), Tasmania Police have charged two youths who will appear in court at a later date. Investigations are ongoing at this time.

Saturday, 18 December 2021 - 4:26 pm.

Rescue of swimmer – Seven Mile Beach

Tasmania Police remind people to enjoy Tasmania’s beaches safely following a  rescue at Seven Mile Beach today. Around 12:20 police received information that a paddle boarder was in distress at Seven Mile Beach. A 10yr old girl from Howrah had drifted approximately 400 metres from shore and was unable to return due to the weather…

Saturday, 18 December 2021 - 8:54 am.

Arson – St. John Street, Launceston

A male youth is currently in custody assisting police with enquiries in relation to a structure fire at 68-70 St. John Street, Launceston. Police were called to the premises at 5.00 am which is currently an unoccupied business. Tasmania Fire Service extinguished the fire a short time later. A number of occupants who live in…

Friday, 17 December 2021 - 3:13 pm.

Man charged with Aggravated Armed Robbery

Police have charged a 37-year-old man from Newnham in relation to an aggravated armed robbery that occurred in Mowbray last night.  Police will allege that around 6pm, the man attended a residence at Mowbray and stole items including a quantity of drugs and money.  The resident of the property was not injured and did not…

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