Emergency services continue to progress requests for assistance
Emergency services will continue working tonight and over the weekend to address outstanding requests for assistance as a result of the severe weather event in greater Hobart. We understand that people are still feeling the effects of the severe weather event, and recognise that the recovery will take some time. SES crews have received 395…
Youth Rescued From New Norfolk Floodwaters
Search and Rescue members on board the Westpac Rescue Helicopter this afternoon rescued a 15-year-old boy from flood waters at Tynwald Park, New Norfolk. Due to the speed and depth of flood waters, SES and police ground crews were unable to rescue him, resulting in the Westpac Rescue Helicopter being dispatched. A Tasmania Police Search…
Be aware of hidden hazards following weather event
If you’re returning to your homes for the first time since the weather event in greater Hobart, please be mindful of hidden hazards. If you get home and think your home has been water damaged and the power is still on, contact TasNetworks for advice on 132004. If your power has been restored, be aware…
Emergency services respond to extreme weather event
Emergency services are continuing to respond to an extreme weather event in the greater Hobart area overnight. While conditions are expected to ease in the south later this afternoon, motorists are strongly urged to avoid unnecessary travel in the CBD, New Town and Sandy Bay areas. As the weather event leaves Tasmania, heavy rain which…
Emergency services respond to extreme weather event
Emergency services are continuing to respond to an extreme weather event in the greater Hobart area overnight. Several people were rescued by emergency crews, with Tasmania Fire Service crews assisting Police in rescuing two people whose car became stuck in flood waters in Risdon Road, New Town, when they attempted to drive through it. Fire…
Storm event – greater Hobart area
Flood Event – greater Hobart area Overnight, the greater Hobart area has experienced an extreme weather event. Motorists are strongly urged to avoid unnecessary travel in the CBD, New Town and Sandy Bay areas. Major roads in the CBD are significantly affected by floodwaters and debris, and power outages are affecting some traffic lights. The…
Aggravated Armed Robbery – Mowbray Hotel
Launceston CIB is investigating an alleged aggravated armed robbery at the Mowbray Hotel and Sports Bay last night. Two men entered the hotel armed with a small axe and a large knife, at approximately 8:55pm and gained entry behind the counter, striking a male employee to the head. They fled the scene with a quantity…
Arson – 4/52 Herbert Street, Invermay, 8 May 2018
On Tuesday, emergency services attended a house fire at a Housing Tasmania property located at 4/52 Herbert Street, Invermay. The fire destroyed the property valued at approximately $250,000. Investigators determined the fire to have been deliberately lit and on Wednesday, detectives from Launceston CIB charged a 53 year old Invermay woman with arson. The woman…
Two Motorcyclists Arrested Following Excessive Speeding On Brooker Highway Granton On Tuesday 8 May 2018
Two motorcyclists have had their motorcycles seized for three months after being detected travelling in excess of 80kph over the speed limit. Members of the Operation Saturate taskforce detected a ‘P1’ licenced motorcyclist and a learner licenced motorcyclist travelling at 160kph in a 100kph zone after they overtook an unmarked police car just after 9pm…
Traffic delays expected at Barrington due to Australian Masters Rowing Championships
Changes in traffic conditions are expected in the Lake Barrington area due to the Australian Masters Rowing Championships being held from 9 to 13 May. During this time, and in the days leading up to the event, there will be significantly more traffic on the roads coming from all areas of the state. Organisers are…