Courts and Crime


Courts and Crime

$3,000 alcohol haul: Teenagers charged after alleged West Coast crime spree

Thousands of dollars worth of alcohol has been recovered after an alleged crime spree across a West Coast town earlier this month. Police allege that three youths from Rosebery were responsible for two burglaries in the town, which resulted in property damage and the theft of around $3,000 worth of goods on January 18. Multiple […]

Thu Jan 25, 2024 - 4:45pm
Courts and Crime

Tasmania Fire Service suspends volunteer firefighter over child abuse material claims

A volunteer firefighter from the state’s south has been suspended from the Tasmania Fire Service after he was allegedly found in possession of child abuse material. Acting Chief Officer Jeremy Smith confirmed on Thursday afternoon that the 48-year-old man was “immediately suspended from duty” on Wednesday night. He said the man has been charged with […]

Thu Jan 25, 2024 - 3:15pm
Courts and Crime

Kingston pet owner issues warning after cat has whiskers ‘cruelly cut off’

A Kingston woman is warning pet owners to be cautious after her cat had its whiskers, eyebrows and eyelashes maliciously cut off. His owner Maisie Harrison said when 1-year-old Lincoln returned home this week following an excursion outside, he was missing all of his whiskers. Speaking to Pulse, a heartbroken Harrison said she believes it […]

Wed Jan 24, 2024 - 5:35pm