South Esk flooding for Longford and Launceston
Tasmania’s north region has experienced significant rainfalls over the past months. Water tables and river catchments are at capacity. The State Emergency Service advises that there are flood warnings for the North Esk, South Esk, Meander and Macquarie Rivers. The South Esk is in major flood. Flood levels are expected to peak at Longford at…
Protest at veneer ship in Hobart
At 4.30am on Wednesday 17 August five people attempted to unlawfully board the vessel “Matsusaka” at Macquarie Wharf No.3.
Charges over house burglaries
A 32 year old Glenorchy man has been charged in relation to the burglary of 4 houses.
Framework for discipline
Tasmania Police has implemented a disciplinary framework to assist in dealing with any instance of drink driving by police officers.
Meander crash
At about 9:45am today, police were called to a single vehicle crash on Cheshunt Road, Meander.
Missing Person Located
At approximately 8.10am this morning, police received several calls in relation to a sighting of missing child Connor Menzie on Old Forcett Road near Pendall Drive and Alomes Drive, Forcett.
Drug and firearms seizure
A 67 year old Buckland male has been charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance and with firearm offences. He will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on a later date.
Firearms stolen
Between approximately 8.00am and 5.30pm on Monday 8th August 2011 a home at Blackmans Bay was burgled and a number of high powered firearms were stolen.
East Launceston burglaries
On Tuesday 2 August 2011 a 22 year old Kings Meadows man was charged with breaking into cars and houses in the Newstead and East Launceston areas.
Kingston division
At the time the budget was released in June Tasmania Police outlined a comprehensive strategy to deal with the cuts.