A ‘dead body’ that triggered a police response in Tasmania’s northwest over the weekend turned out to be a discarded sex doll. The Advocate reported that the doll, which was discovered in a bag at Flowery Flat near Smithton, was believed to have been discarded by its owner and discovered by innocent passersby. “As is […]
Tue Jun 13, 2023 - 5:46pmPenguin woman Erin Hodge has been missing for over a week, with Police concerned for her safety and whereabouts. The 39-year-old was last seen on May 31 and authorities are now appealing to the public for information on her whereabouts. It is believed Hodge may be in the Launceston area, but authorities have so far […]
Thu Jun 8, 2023 - 2:30pmA man has died after a serious, three vehicle head-on crash on the Bass Highway in Northern Tasmania tonight. The man was pronounced dead at the scene near Camp Clayton shortly after 8pm on Thursday night. Police say a silver Mazda BT50 Ute and a silver Holden Commodore collided head on in the Devonport-bound lanes, with […]
Thu May 11, 2023 - 10:21pmA man has died after a serious, three vehicle head-on crash on the Bass Highway in Northern Tasmania tonight. The man was pronounced dead at the scene near Camp Clayton shortly after 8pm on Thursday night. Police say a silver Mazda BT50 Ute and a silver Holden Commodore collided head on in the Devonport-bound lanes, with […]
Thu May 11, 2023 - 8:40pmPolice 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 - 10:17amA 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…
Mon May 8, 2023 - 8:24amPolice are on the hunt for a driver who hit a police car and fled the scene in Northern Tasmania earlier this week. The vehicle, a silver Holden Commodore with Queensland plates, was reportedly driving dangerously through heavy traffic when it hit a stationary police car on the Bass Highway. Police say the crash happened […]
Fri May 5, 2023 - 3:18pmA young Tasmanian driver is in hot water after being caught driving 70km/h over the speed limit on the Bass Highway on Friday. The 2nd year provisional driver was caught at around 5:40pm doing 180km/h in a 110km/h zone near Prospect. Police say the male driver will be prosecuted for high-speed driving offences, which could […]
Mon May 1, 2023 - 11:30amA former member of an outlaw motorcycle gang has been charged with drug trafficking following a ‘significant bust’ at a Spreyton property on Monday. The 44-year-old man was arrested after a search warrant was executed and a significant amount of cannabis, both plants and dried product, was seized. Police say the accused will appear in […]
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