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Thursday, 2 October 2025 - 12:27 pm.

Shot fired at Glenorchy house

Police are calling for information on a shooting incident at Glenorchy overnight in which a single gunshot was fired through the front window of a home in Grenfell Place. A teenage resident in the property was hit by fragments and was taken to Royal Hobart Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Two other residents at home at…

Thursday, 2 October 2025 - 11:24 am.

Firearms seized as Tea Tree burglary investigations continue

Police have seized 15 firearms and made three fresh arrests as investigations continue into a burglary at Tea Tree property last week in which rifles, shotguns and ammunition were allegedly stolen. Officers from Bridgewater Criminal Investigation Branch, with the assistance of Glenorchy CIB, Operation Saturate, Southern Drugs and Firearms Unit and specialist resources conducted searches…

Thursday, 2 October 2025 - 8:06 am.

EPIRB activation sparks rescue operation at Cradle Mountain

An operation is underway in Cradle Mountain National Park to rescue two bushwalkers who activated a personal location device last night. The device was activated about 7:15pm. An attempt was made to reach the area with the helicopter last night, but weather conditions resulted in the deployment being cancelled. The weather conditions are being assessed…

Wednesday, 1 October 2025 - 4:04 pm.

Two men charged in relation to burglary at Salvation Army

Police have charged two men in relation to a burglary at the Salvation Army Family Store in New Town on 17-18 September where a large quantity of cold weather clothing and swags were stolen.  Today, detectives from South East CIB arrested and charged two men with burglary and stealing and unlawful possession of property.   The…

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 - 11:23 am.

Divers find shotgun in Huon River

Police divers made the surprise discovery of a submerged shotgun during a recent routine training exercise in the Huon River at Ranelagh. Kingston Division Inspector Col Riley said members of the Tasmania Police Dive Squad were training off the jetty near Flat Rock, Ranelagh, when the firearm was found. “During the course of the training,…

Monday, 29 September 2025 - 5:50 pm.

Drink Driving Incident in Prospect

A 51-year-old Newnham woman has been immediately disqualified from driving for 12 months after a drink driving incident in Prospect Market Place today. Police intercepted the woman at about 12.20pm, and she subsequently returned a breath analysis reading of 0.215 – over four times the legal limit. She will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court…

Monday, 29 September 2025 - 11:03 am.

Police investigating power pole cut down near Kermandie Football Ground

Police are investigating reports of a power pole deliberately cut down at the old mill site near the Kermandie Football Ground about 10am on Thursday (25 September), which resulted in a significant power outage to the Geeveston township and surrounding areas. Police would like to speak to anyone with information in relation to the pole…

Monday, 29 September 2025 - 9:15 am.

Hobart Rivulet death determined not suspicious

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a 33-year-old woman, located in the Hobart Rivulet on Friday afternoon. “Police investigations continued over the weekend and included a review of CCTV in the area, obtaining statements from witnesses, interviews, and forensic examinations including an autopsy,” said Detective Inspector David Gill. “As a…

Monday, 29 September 2025 - 8:01 am.

National Police Remembrance Day ceremony to honour fallen officers

Police will pause today to honour fallen officers at National Police Remembrance Day ceremonies across Australia and the South-West Pacific region. “On National Police Remembrance Day today, we pause to remember police officers who are no longer with us. The loss of a colleague has a marked and lasting impact across our ranks, as well…

Sunday, 28 September 2025 - 11:17 am.

Investigations continue into woman’s death in Hobart

Investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in her 30s in Hobart on Friday. The scene at Hobart Rivulet near Molle St has now reopened. Police are continuing investigations to determine the cause of death. Anyone with information about this matter, or who saw a woman in her early 30s…

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