Investigations continue into death of woman in Hobart
Investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in her 30s in Hobart yesterday. Police were called about 4.30pm after a passerby saw a body in the Hobart Rivulet, near Molle Street. The scene remains closed. Police are keeping an open mind as to the cause of death and further investigations…
Suspicious house fire at 48 Tottenham Road, Gagebrook
Police are investigating a suspicious house fire that occurred shortly before 11pm on Friday 26 September 2025 on Tottenham Road in Gagebrook. Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service attended the scene and the fire was extinguished. The house was not occupied at the time of the fire and nobody was injured. The house sustained extensive…
Body of woman located in Hobart Rivulet
An investigation is underway after a body was located in the Hobart Rivulet, near Molle Street, late this afternoon. A person walking on the rivulet track contacted police around 4.30pm to report a deceased woman in the water. The area has been closed and Police, including detectives and specialist resources, are at the scene. People…
Rescue Operation – Cradle Mountain National Park
An operation is underway this evening to rescue a group of 4 walkers at Cradle Mountain National Park. Emergency services were contacted about 3.30pm this afternoon by another walking party, who found the group in difficulties and suffering from the cold. The group are international tourists. Weather conditions are extreme and preventing a helicopter deployment.…
25 new constables boost Tasmania Police ranks
A former paramedic, an ex-truck driver, and a disability support worker are among the 25 new police officers who graduated today from the Tasmania Police Academy. Ranging in age from 19 to 50, the 15 men and 10 women bring various experiences to policing, but all now share the common goal of keeping the public…
Footy fans urged to celebrate AFL Grand Final Day safely tomorrow
Police are urging football fans to be responsible if they’re celebrating the AFL Grand Final tomorrow. Acting Inspector Martin Parker said AFL Grand Final Day is typically busy for police and other emergency services, and it’s imperative anyone drinking has a plan to get home safely. “Police will have officers out across the state tomorrow…
Youth charged following alleged crime spree across southern Tas
A 17-year-old girl has been detained to appear in the Hobart Youth Justice Court later today after being arrested and charged by police for: • 1 x Destroy Property • 10 x Stealing • 21 x Breach of Bail • 1 x Injure Property • 1 x Assault Police • 1 x Possess a Dangerous…
Arrests follow firearms burglary
Tasmania Police has made multiple arrests as investigations continue into the burglary of a property at Tea Tree in which rifles, shotguns and a quantity of ammunition were stolen. Eight people, ranging in ages from 17 to 26, have been charged with alleged offences relating to the burglary, which was reported to police on Wednesday…
Call for information on light aircraft near Upper Esk
Tasmania Police received a report earlier today (September 24) of a light aircraft potentially in trouble near Upper Esk, in the state’s North-East. Inquiries have not identified any aircraft in the area, and land and air searches have not located anything to suggest an aircraft was in trouble. Searching has now been suspended. However, police…
Skills put to test at Search and Rescue exercise
Tasmania’s extensive network of search and rescue personnel has been put through its paces at a two-day exercise at Wayatinah Lagoon, in the rugged Central Highlands. Led by Tasmania Police Search and Rescue, more than 100 people took part in the weekend training exercise which also involved agencies Ambulance Tasmania and Surf Life Saving Tasmania…