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Crime & Safety
Incidents, road safety and Tasmania Police updates — sourced from official releases.
Man Dies in Kindred Mower Incident
A man in his 70s has tragically died following an incident involving a zero-turn mower on a private property in Kindred this afternoon.
Crime & SafetyMan Charged Over Multiple Fires Across Northern Tasmania
A man has been charged in connection with at least 11 deliberately lit fires, including a significant blaze at Breadalbane, following a police investigation.
Crime & Safety Tasmanian Parliament Passes Gun Law Overhaul Amidst Cap Debate
Tasmania's lower house has passed significant firearms law reforms, but a contentious proposal to cap gun ownership was rejected.
Crime & SafetyKimberley Boy's Two-Day Medical Flight Delay Sparks Regional Health Concerns
An eight-year-old boy with serious head injuries in Western Australia's Kimberley region reportedly waited two days for an emergency medical flight to Perth.
Crime & SafetyHobart Provisional Driver Charged After Claremont Crash
A 23-year-old Hobart man faces charges after allegedly drink-driving following a crash in Claremont overnight.
Crime & SafetyTwo Charged Over Alleged Ouse Crime Spree
Tasmania Police have charged a man and a woman following a series of alleged incidents in the Ouse area yesterday, including burglary and attempted robbery.
Crime & SafetyMan Charged, Another in Custody Following Glenorchy Wounding Incident
Tasmania Police have charged one man and taken another into custody after an alleged wounding incident in Glenorchy on Sunday.
Crime & SafetyMan Charged Following Burglary at Exton Commercial Property
A 27-year-old man has been charged by Tasmania Police in connection with a recent burglary at an Exton commercial premises.
Crime & SafetySecond Man Pleads Not Guilty in Coles Bay Home Invasion and Arson Case
A second man has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from an alleged home invasion and arson at Coles Bay in July.
Crime & Safety Tungatinah Power Station Fire Contained, Energy Supply Assured
Emergency crews have brought a significant fire at Tungatinah Power Station under control, with Hydro Tasmania confirming no risk to the state's energy supply.
Crime & SafetyHooning Crackdown Sees Vehicles Seized, Clamped in Hobart
Tasmania Police have seized two vehicles and clamped two others for 28 days following a series of hooning incidents reported in North Hobart last Friday.
Crime & SafetyMan Charged with Murder Following Huonville Woman's Death
A Huonville man has been charged with murder after an 85-year-old woman was found deceased at a residence on Stride Street on Sunday.
Crime & Safety Man in Custody Following Aggravated Carjacking in Moonah
Tasmania Police have confirmed a man is in custody after an aggravated carjacking occurred on Main Road, Moonah, this evening.