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…
Police investigating deliberately lit fire at Queenstown
Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire which destroyed a car and damaged a residence in Queenstown this morning. Emergency Services were called to Dilger Court about 5am, where a car (in a carport attached to a residence) was on fire. Tasmania Fire Service crews extinguished the fire and determined it was deliberately lit. …
Taskforce Saturate charges 55 people in December
December was a busy month for Taskforce Saturate in southern Tasmania, capping off a successful year. Acting Inspector Danny Jackson said the Saturate team continued to focus on people who repeatedly commit crimes, and those who ignore conditions imposed by police and the courts. “In December, the taskforce laid a total of 157 charges against…
Fatal crash – Main Road, Perth
Sadly, a woman has died in a crash at Perth this morning. Police and emergency services responded to reports of a crash on Main Road about 9.45am, where a silver Honda CRV had struck a pole and two parked cars. Sadly, the woman driver aged in her 30s died at the scene. Police are investigating…
Young drivers urged to keep themselves safe on our roads these holidays
As Operation Safe Arrival continues across Tasmania, police and road safety advocates are urging young drivers to keep themselves safe these holidays. Assistant Commissioner Adrian Bodnar said young drivers are at a higher risk of being involved in crashes. “Studies show that the first six to 12 months on P-plates sees one of the highest…