Two men rescued at Goftons Beach, Bridport
Two men in their late teens have been rescued after an incident at Goftons Beach, Bridport this afternoon. Police and other emergency services, including Surf Life Saving Tasmania, were called to the scene about 4.05pm after reports that two men were experiencing difficulty in the water. The two men were retrieved from the water by…
Man injured in tree felling incident at Garden Island Creek
A 57-year-old man has been injured in an incident involving a falling tree at Garden Island Creek this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 1.45pm today. The man was treated by paramedics at the scene and transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital in a stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. Initial…
Man rescued after falling overboard near Stanley
A man and woman both in their sixties have been rescued this morning after their vessel’s engine failed leaving them stranded in rough seas off the north-west coast near Stanley. The woman raised the alarm about 9.00am after the man fell overboard while tending to the vessel’s engine during adverse weather conditions. Police coordinated a…
Tasmania Police patrols help ensure a safe start to the new year
Tasmania Police is pleased with the overall behaviour of Tasmanians during last night’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, with the majority of attendees enjoying the festivities responsibly. There was a highly visible police presence across the state focused on community safety and addressing anti-social behaviour. Acting Inspector Danny Jackson from Southern Police said that the Hobart…
Bushwalker dies at Federation Peak
Sadly, a man has died after falling from height while bushwalking at Federation Peak in the Southwest National Park. It is understood the man, aged in his 30’s from Victoria, fell about 11am on Monday 30 December 2024. Two of his bushwalking companions raised the alarm and search and rescue commenced operations to locate him…
Police urge Tasmanians to celebrate safely as we bring in 2025
Tasmanians are being urged to be safe and responsible, and to look after themselves and each other as they celebrate New Year’s Eve on Tuesday night. Acting Inspector Danny Jackson said if you are planning on celebrating as you see the new year in, please drink responsibly, look after your mates, and plan a safe…
Serious three-vehicle crash on the Bass Highway, Elizabeth Town
Police are investigating a serious three-vehicle crash on the Bass Highway earlier today. Police and emergency services were called to the scene at Christmas Hills Road just after 11.30am Monday after reports multiple vehicles had crashed. Initial investigations suggest a white Volkswagen Golf travelling from Christmas Hills Road onto the Bass Highway collided with a…
Drowning, Carlton Beach
Sadly, a man has died after a drowning incident at Carlton Beach in Southern Tasmania this afternoon. Police and other emergency services, including Surf Life Saving Tasmania, were called to the scene about 1pm, after reports a group of swimmers, including children, were experiencing difficulty in strong currents. The five were retrieved from the water, and…
Body of bushwalker located at Western Arthur Range Traverse
Sadly, police can advise the body of a bushwalker was located in the Southwest National Park yesterday. Police were notified of a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) activation shortly after 11am, and the Tasmania Police Westpac Rescue Helicopter attended the scene. It was discovered that another bushwalker had located an unresponsive man on the track, and…
Serious Motor Vehicle Crash – Main Road, Montrose
At approximately 6:45am this morning, police and emergency services responded to reports of a serious motor vehicle crash on Main Road, Montrose. Preliminary investigations have revealed that a blue Commodore, being driven by a single male occupant has collided heavily with two parked and unoccupied vehicles as it travelled in a northerly direction on Main…