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Tuesday, 13 January 2026 - 11:11 am.

Two people arrested and charged following firearms incident

Two people have been arrested and charged following a firearms incident at Syme Street, South Hobart, yesterday (January 12). As a result of investigations by detectives from South East CIB, an 18-year-old man from Berriedale and a 17-year-old youth from Greater Hobart were both arrested and charged last night with attempted aggravated burglary. Police will…

Monday, 12 January 2026 - 10:38 pm.

Man drowns at Kettering

Sadly, a 79 year old man from the Tasman Peninsula has died after a drowning incident at Kettering in the state’s south this evening.   Police and emergency services were called to the beach shortly about 6.20pm after reports a man had fallen in the water from a vessel.   Sadly, despite efforts from bystanders and medical…

Monday, 12 January 2026 - 12:12 pm.

High risk drivers in Tasmania’s north west caught, charged and off the road

Over the past week, Western District police have detected a series of serious driving offences across the North West, leading to multiple charges and the confiscation of several vehicles, some for indefinite periods. Key incidents include: Tuesday, 6 January A 36-year-old Burnie man was caught driving while disqualified and tested positive for drugs. His vehicle…

Monday, 12 January 2026 - 12:08 pm.

Charges laid after firearms incident in South Hobart

Update: Police have charged a 25-year-old man after a firearms incident at Syme Street, South Hobart overnight. As a result of investigations by detectives from South East CIB, a 25-year-old man from South Hobart was arrested this morning and has since been charged with commit an unlawful act with intent to cause grievous bodily harm,…

Saturday, 10 January 2026 - 1:22 pm.

Man charged after incident at Staverton Road, Promised Land

A 46-year-old man from north west Tasmania has been charged with escaping police custody, evade police, assault, and traffic offencesafter an incident in the Lake Barrington, Staverton Road, Promised Land area last night (9 January). The man, who was wanted by police in relation to unresolved matters, was taken safely into custody about 8.05pm after he was…

Thursday, 8 January 2026 - 5:49 pm.

South East CIB charge two men with manslaughter following altercation in Elizabeth Street Mall

Detectives from South East CIB have charged two men with manslaughter following an altercation in the Elizabeth Street Mall on Tuesday night which has resulted in the death of a man. Police will allege the two men – aged 31 and 20 – physically assaulted another man about 9pm and knocked him to the ground.…

Thursday, 8 January 2026 - 11:50 am.

Police praise crowd behaviour at Devonport Cup

Tasmania Police has praised the behaviour of about 5500 people who attended the 2026 Devonport Cup at the Spreyton Racecourse yesterday. Police had a strong presence the event, with members from Uniform, Criminal Investigation Branch and Drugs & Firearms Unit areas patrolling the grounds to assist with public order and to provide reassurance. The drug…

Thursday, 8 January 2026 - 10:11 am.

Man dies after ATV crash in Railton

Sadly, a 20-year-old man has died after a single quad bike crash in Railton last night (7 January). The man was riding on a forestry road between Tasmanite Road and Pump House Road at Railton with a group of friends when it is believed the quad bike he was riding has left the road before…

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 - 6:42 pm.

Police investigating serious single truck crash at Lonnavale

Police are investigating a serious single vehicle crash involving a Volvo FM series Prime Mover at 6.50am today on Denison Road, Lonnavale. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 6:55am. Preliminary investigations indicate the vehicle rolled onto its side. At this stage police believe that speed was not a factor. The 59-year-old…

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 - 1:35 pm.

Man rescued from waters off Ulverstone following boating incident

A 74 year old north-west man has been rescued from waters off Ulverstone this morning following a boating incident. Police and emergency services were called about 6.35am following a report of an unmanned adrift boat in the water near the Tasma Parade boat ramp in West Ulverstone. About the same time, two members of the…

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