A review of police surveillance operations, prompted by a botched operation at Risdon Prison in 2017, is currently underway and is expected to be completed by early next year. Former Tasmanian Director of Public Prosecutions Damian Bugg will lead the review, which will investigate the period during which privileged conversations between inmates and lawyers were […]
Sat Oct 14, 2023 - 3:00amTasmania has clinched a historic victory at the AFL National Inclusion Carnival held in Brisbane. For the first time ever, the Tasmanian Devils triumphed in the Grand Final, securing a nail-biting 34/30 win that was assured in a dramatic last quarter. Coming from behind to topple South Australia by a slender margin of four points […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 6:15pmA car found submerged in the Derwent River has left locals puzzled and authorities investigating today. The small white vehicle was discovered at Cornelian Bay this morning, sparking questions about how it ended up in the water. Tasmania Police are working to identify the owner and to remove the vehicle from the water, but could […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 3:30pmThe driver of a ute towing a horse float has walked away from a crash on the Channel Highway without any serious injuries this morning. Police say the road is completely blocked near Flowerpot and ask motorists to avoid the area. “The driver of the vehicle received non life threatening injuries and the horse does […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 12:30pmPolice have charged two 14-year-olds and one 15-year-old after they allegedly drove across the Bowen Bridge at 200km/h – 120km/h over the 80km/h limit – before evading police. The unlicensed teenagers are also alleged to have entered multiple homes across the city from New Norfolk to Howrah, Rokeby and Lindisfarne to steal car keys and […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 11:39amThe Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning for hikers planning wilderness adventures in Central and Western Tasmania this weekend. Snowfall is expected to reach as low as 600m in some areas, making mountains on the West Coast cold and dangerous. The BOM predicts that the “hazardous conditions” will worsen from Saturday afternoon through to […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 11:00amA 26-year-old pedestrian has been killed after a two-car crash on the corner of Margaret and Fredrick Streets in Launceston around 9:20pm last night. Police say the young man died at the scene, while his 46-year-old friend was transported to hospital with serious injuries. Emergency services were on scene within minutes, closing the Roda for […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 8:06amA crashed ute, towing a trailer, has brought traffic to a standstill in the Rosny area of the Tasman Highway this morning. Police say the left-hand lane heading east towards Cambridge is currently blocked and ask motorists to expect lengthy delays. Friday morning traffic has come to a stop in the area, with queues stretching […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 7:58am“He’ll be grounded forever”: Police have shut down a ‘massive’ high school party in Taroona overnight, resulting in ‘hundreds’ of young students dispersing out across nearby roads and onto buses. One parent, who was forced to collect her son and his friends, told Pulse she estimated over “20 officers and over 300 kids” were on […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 7:00amMetro bus mechanics have taken to the streets to rally community support for a new pay deal, chanting the message ‘Fund, Fix and Save Metro’. Jacob Batt, a representative from the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union, argues that supporting mechanics will lead to more buses back on the road and reduce cancellations. “The public are sick and […]
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