A Tasmanian man who allegedly stole multiple vans, trucks, excavators and white goods with a combined value of $300,000 has been charged after his ‘mega crime spree’. Police say the 35-year-old man from East Devonport has been charged with close to 40 offences after a ‘significant amount of stolen property’ was found at an Acacia […]
Wed Apr 19, 2023 - 11:49am‘Clarence’ the tiny forest bat was recently found stuck in a sticky flypaper trap, struggling to stay alive, in Tasmania’s Huon Valley. The bat from Franklin was covered in glue and taken to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary’s clinic where it was washed multiple times to remove the glue. Clarence is now being taken care of by […]
Wed Apr 19, 2023 - 10:54amTwo teens and a woman have been charged with aggravated armed robbery after an incident at a Glenorchy store yesterday. Police say a youth wearing a balaclava allegedly entered the Chapel Street store armed with a knife shortly before 4pm, stealing cash and cigarettes before fleeing with another teen in a grey Holden driven by […]
Tue Apr 18, 2023 - 12:51pmTasmania Police have recovered a vehicle that is believed to have been driven into the doors of the Clarence Plains Police Station early this morning. The incident occurred at around 5:30 am and police have been investigating the matter since. In a statement, they confirmed that officers have found a white Ford Courier ute in […]
Tue Apr 18, 2023 - 11:11amA Hobart Police station has been left ‘extensively damaged’ after an unknown vehicle deliberately rammed into its front doors overnight. Police say a motor vehicle has been deliberately driven into the front entrance doors of the station at around 5:30AM. “The front doors to the public enquiry office were extensively damaged,” a spokesperson said. “No police […]
Tue Apr 18, 2023 - 10:41amA number of sheep are understood to have been killed and others injured after a truck rolled on a northern Tasmanian road this afternoon. Police say the crash on Meander Valley Road between Exton and Westbury has left the driver of the truck with minor injuries, while some injured sheep are receiving veterinary treatment at […]
Mon Apr 17, 2023 - 3:23pmA Hobart man who defrauded investors out of close to $2 million has been sentenced to prison after an ASIC investigation. A former ‘Gold Coast property scheme promoter’, Anthony Keith Silver, also known as Tony Silver was today sentenced to eight years and six months imprisonment for fraud totalling $1.815 million. The sentence follows an investigation by […]
Mon Apr 17, 2023 - 12:55pmAmbulance Tasmania paramedic Harrison has just completed an incredible test of endurance, finishing third in the Indian Pacific Wheel Race, a gruelling solo, unsupported ride from ocean to ocean across Australia! Riding his bike over 5,475 kilometers from Perth to Sydney, Harrison competed against 24 other riders and completed the race in a remarkable 21 […]
Mon Apr 17, 2023 - 11:48amA pair of walkers who ‘became disoriented’ after embarking on what was meant to be a day walk near Deloraine in Tasmania’s north have been found today. The husband and wife set off on Syd’s Track on Thursday and spent two nights in the wilderness before the alarm was raised. Police say the couple were […]
Sat Apr 15, 2023 - 6:59pmIt’s been announced some of Australia’s biggest dance artists are heading to Hobart for the return of Revel Warehouse Party, and now is your LAST chance to grab tix at a heavily discounted price! Human Movement, James Pepper, Luen and Bella Claxton are just some of the signature acts set to hit The Goods Shed on May […]
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