Launceston floods update
The flood threat to low lying areas of Launceston has eased, however water levels are expected to remain high throughout the weekend.
Launceston flood update – 5.30 a.m.
Police and SES have continued to monitor water levels and flood levees in the South and North Esk Rivers overnight. No problems have been detected in the Launceston area. The Tamar River at Launceston is expected to peak between 7am and 10am. High tide is at 7.10 am and will raise the levels by 0.45 m.
Tasmanian Officers return from New Zealand
A group of 11 Tasmania Police officers has returned to the state today after a two week deployment to Christchurch in the aftermath of last month’s earthquake.
Launceston flood update – 9 p.m.
Police and SES are continuing to monitor to water levels and flood levies in the South and North Esk Rivers. The Tamar River at Launceston is expected to peak between 3 to 7am
Launceston flood advice
Tasmania Police wish to advise residents of the Invermay and Inveresk areas in Launceston that flood waters in the North and South Esk Rivers continue to rise and that there is a possibility that the evacuation of low lying areas may be required.
Longford flooding
Flood levels in the Longford area continue to rise, with an expected peak around 6.00pm this evening.
Police recruit graduation course
44 new police constables have graduated from the Tasmania Police Academy after completing a demanding 35 week police recruit course.
Road weather alerts
A road weather alert has been issued for Tasmanian Roads by the Bureau of Meteorology advising that heavy rain may cause slippery driving conditions, flash flooding and reduced visibility in the state.
Serious crash Tasman Highway
Approximately 5.20pm on Tuesday the 22nd of March, 2011 a blue Daihatsu Charade crashed into a power pole on the Tasman Highway, Sorell.
Murder – suicide at Dynnyrne
Police found the bodies of two people in their twenties when they were called to a unit in Baintree Avenue last night.