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…
Project Booyah donates chicken coop to Brightside Farm Sanctuary
Project Booyah Huonville will today donate a chicken coop built as part of a construction project to local animal rescue farm, Brightside Farm Sanctuary. Nine teenagers aged between 15 and 16 from the current Huonville Project Booyah program recently completed a construction project led by community engagement staff from Bunnings Warehouse Kingston. The group worked…
Structure fire 44 Windsor Street Glenorchy
At 10:09pm Friday 4th of May 2018 Tasmania Fire Service as well as Tasmania Police were called to attend a structure fire at 44 Windsor Street Glenorchy. At the time of the fire the occupants of that address were home and have evacuated the address without injury. Tasmania Police are treating the fire as suspicious…
Serious Single Vehicle Crash – Bass Highway, Travellers Rest
At 8:25pm, on Friday 4th of May 2018, police attended the Bass Highway, Travellers Rest, in relation to a single vehicle crash. The sole occupant of the vehicle, a 25 year old male from the Launceston area, was transported by Ambulance Tasmania to the Launceston General Hospital in a critical condition. Initial investigations indicate that…
Intermittent issues nationally- Triple Zero calls
We are aware of intermittent problems nationally with Triple Zero (000) this morning – if you require emergency assistance for any emergency call Triple Zero FIRST, if this doesn’t get through, call the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 and you will be transferred to the relevant emergency service. The intermittent issue with Triple…