Police are continuing a ‘planned operation’ today after executing a search at Deano’s Hilux Distributors in Northern Tasmania yesterday. The search was part of a broader Spreyton investigation that utilised a number of specialist resources, according to Inspector Kim Steven. During the search, police seized a ‘significant amount of drugs and stolen property’ and arrested […]
Tue May 9, 2023 - 10:30amThree Australian Warships have docked at the Port of Burnie this morning, bringing around 300 sailors to the city as part of their visit to Tasmania. The sailors have disembarked from the HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Brisbane and the HMAS Sydney, which are currently docked for refuelling. The Burnie City Council say the sailors arrived at the […]
Tue May 9, 2023 - 10:17amFire crews from across Hobart are battling a ‘significant’ structure fire at Robinsons Meats on Chapel Street in Glenorchy tonight. The Tasmania Fire Service say smoke was seen issuing from the building when crews arrived, with firies seen donning protective gear as they entered the premises. Authorities are urging residents to avoid the area near […]
Mon May 8, 2023 - 9:07pmWarner Bros have confirmed they will permit the use of the name ‘Tasmanian Devils’ for our state’s new AFL team, according to Seven. They say the Tasmanian Devil is an ‘iconic Looney Tunes character’ and Warner Brothers ‘appreciates the AFL’s acknowledgement and respect’ of their trademark, explaining they are looking forward to a “happy solution” […]
Mon May 8, 2023 - 7:13pmA young woman charged over a fatal road crash in Copping on Good Friday is now the subject of an arrest warrant after she failed to appear in court. Storm Cecilia Tientjes, 26, had been granted bail by the Supreme Court of Tasmania following the long weekend tragedy in which a woman lost her life […]
Mon May 8, 2023 - 7:07pmA 73-year-old woman has been found after she lost control of her car and hit a tree on Pelham Road over the weekend, spending 2 days alone in the bush. The woman swerved to avoid wildlife on Saturday afternoon, and was only located around 10am on Monday morning when a TFS member noticed her car […]
Mon May 8, 2023 - 5:20pmThe newly crowned King Charles of England has sent a letter to one of Tasmania’s oldest resident, Joyce Donnelly, on the same day of his coronation. Mrs Donnelly turned 105 years old and was surrounded by her family, friends and staff at the Umina Park aged care home in Burnie, where a party was held […]
Mon May 8, 2023 - 1:43pmA 14-year-old girl who vanished from Launceston last Sunday is still missing 7 days later, Police say. Shyanne-Lee Tatnell was last seen heading to visit a friend on Henry Street in Launceston, near the North Esk River, with the area subject to a number of searches over the weekend. Shyanne-Lee’s grandmother has pleaded for her […]
Mon May 8, 2023 - 11:06amA pedestrian has been seriously injured after a crash outside the North West Regional Hospital in Cooee this morning. The 60-year-old male was struck by a vehicle at around 6:25am on Monday. The driver of the vehicle was unharmed and is assisting officers with investigations, Police say.
Mon May 8, 2023 - 10:21amA planned police operation in Spreyton on Monday morning has led to the arrest of a man. Officers and specialist police resources undertook the operation at an industrial area in Kelcey Tier Rd, a spokesperson said. They say there is no threat to the wider community. More to come…
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