Month: May 2025

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Obstetrician charged by police

Friday, 23 May 2025 – 5:16 pm.

Detectives from the Family and Sexual Violence Division of Tasmania Police have today charged a southern-based obstetrician with sexual offences.
The man has been charged with one count of indecent assault and one count of assault with indecent intent.
The offences are alleged to have occurred in 2022 and 2025 in the Hobart area. Other alleged sexual related offences are currently under investigation.
The man has been stood down by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) prior to today’s charges.
Following charges being laid, the man is scheduled to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on September 1.
It is acknowledged that alleged offences of this nature are deeply disturbing, and Tasmania Police encourages anyone with information about sexual abuse to come forward and report, regardless of the passage of time.
Reports can be made directly to police on 131 444, by visiting a police station or Arch (http://arch.tas.gov.au/). If your report relates directly to a medical practitioner, you can also report to AHPRA.
Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au

Source: New South Wales – News

About 3.45pm on Friday 23 May, police and emergency services were called to Gosford Street and Ryde Street after a pedestrian was stuck by a car.

The pedestrian sustained serious injuries and was rushed to hospital.

Traffic restrictions are in place at the intersection of Ryde Street and Gosford Street and motorists are asked to avoid the area.

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Two in custody following Launceston CBD incident

Friday, 23 May 2025 – 3:48 pm.

Two people are in custody assisting police after an alleged incident involving an imitation firearm in Launceston CBD earlier today.
Shortly after midday, police received reports of a man in possession of what was believed to be a handgun while in the CBD with another man.
The men left the area in a small silver Holden hatch before the vehicle was quickly intercepted by police and they were safely taken into custody.
An imitation firearm was located within the vehicle and seized.
Nobody was physically injured or threatened during the incident and the men remain in custody assisting police.
Investigations are ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission

The Australian Government is committed to leading the way in Antarctic environmental protection. We strive to continuously improve our environmental stewardship and minimise the environmental impacts of our operations. As such, and in accordance with our international obligations under the Antarctic Treaty system, the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) is assessing the environmental impacts of the Australian Antarctic Program’s aviation operations on the Antarctic environment (areas south of 60°S).

The AAD has prepared a draft Initial Environmental Evaluation (IEE): Australian Antarctic Program Aviation Operations 2025-2030.
This IEE considers the potential environmental impacts of all Australian flights in the Antarctic Treaty area in support of the Australian Antarctic Program, for the coming five years. This includes intracontinental and intercontinental airplane flights, helicopters, operation of the Wilkins ice runway, airdrops and some remotely-piloted aircraft activities.
The AAD invites members of the public to submit comments on the draft IEE document. Comments should focus on potential environmental impacts of the proposed activities (south of 60°S) and/or suggest additional, specific ways to reduce the environmental impacts of the proposed activities.
Please note that this environmental assessment process is unrelated to the recently released Approach to Market for the provision of Antarctic Aviation Services.
The closing date for public comment is 5:00pm AEST on 13 June, 2025. 
Please submit comments and/or questions on this draft IEE to the AAD’s Antarctic and Environmental Regulation Section via email: eia@aad.gov.au 
Or via mail:
Gillian Slocum
Director, Antarctic and Environmental Regulation Section
Policy and Strategy Branch
Australian Antarctic Division
GPO Box 3090, Canberra City ACT 2601
This content was last updated 15 hours ago on 23 May 2025.

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Source: New South Wales – News

The complaint related to two allegations that police used excessive force and one allegation about the use of unprofessional language.

As part of the inquiry, the Body Worn footage of all officers present at the incident was reviewed in its entirety in order to assess the full set of circumstances, in context.

The police officer captured in public footage of the incident was also interviewed in relation to their actions.  The officer has since resigned from SAPOL to pursue alternative employment, however that decision was unrelated to the incident or this inquiry.

Subsequently, the two allegations of excessive force were not substantiated, however the allegation about the use of unprofessional language was substantiated.  Had the police officer involved not resigned from SAPOL, it is likely they would have been subject to management resolution under the Police Complaints and Discipline Act.

This inquiry is being overseen by the Office of Public Integrity.

As this incident is the subject of a complaint, the Police Complaints and Discipline Act would ordinarily prohibit the disclosure or publication of information in connection with it.

However, the Police Commissioner has determined to authorise both the disclosure and publication of the above information in relation to this complaint as it is in the public interest to do so.

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Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Man faces drug trafficking, stealing charges

Friday, 23 May 2025 – 1:59 pm.

A 36-year-old Tasmanian man has been charged with drug trafficking and stealing offences following an almost month-long police operation in the state’s south.
Police co-ordinating Operation Finger allege the man was responsible for a total of 68.6 grams of methamphetamine found in separate searches at two properties, with the combined quantity of drugs seized equivalent to about 680 individual street deals.
Also seized during the searches was ammunition and a significant quantity of allegedly stolen tools. The tools have been identified by previous reports to police and have since been returned to owners.
In the first search, of a property at Brighton on April 30, police will allege 35.6 grams of methamphetamine and a quantity of ammunition and power tools were found. The man was not present at the property at the time.
Further investigations into the man’s activities prompted police to launch a targeted operation to locate him.
On Wednesday this week, officers from Bridgewater CIB, with support from Glenorchy CIB and specialist resources, conducted a search of a property at Claremont.
Police will allege the man tried to avoid them by leaving the house and jumping multiple fences of neighbouring properties to escape, before he was located nearby.
It is alleged the man was responsible for a total of 33 grams of methamphetamine found in his possession and at a Claremont address.
Police have charged the man with a series of drug and theft-related offences, including trafficking in a controlled substance, possess controlled plant or its products, possess a controlled drug, unlawful possession of property, stealing and two counts of burglary.
The man is also facing two counts of computer-related fraud.
Investigations have also resulted in charges against two other people, including an 18-year-old man who is facing charges of burglary, attempted stealing, unlawful possession of property and possess a controlled drug.
A third man is facing a drugs charge for allegedly being in possession of about 530 grams of cannabis.
During the course of Operation Finger, support was also provided by Crime Stoppers.
If you wish to report a crime, call police on 131 444 or dial triple zero (000) in an emergency.You can also provide information anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Police investigating Mayfield house fire

Friday, 23 May 2025 – 1:52 pm.

Police are investigating a suspicious house fire at Mayfield overnight.
Emergency services were called to a residence in Hume Street just before 1am after reports of a fire.
Tasmania Fire Service contained the fire before an investigation determined it was deliberately lit.
Nobody was inside the house at the time and police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Information can be provided by contacting Northern CIB on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Taskforce Raven charge two youths over stealing incidents

Friday, 23 May 2025 – 1:13 pm.

Two youths have been separately charged in relation to 28 stealing offences after they were arrested by members of Taskforce Raven.
Members of the taskforce were on foot patrol the Launceston CBD yesterday when they arrested a 13 year old girl allegedly caught stealing from a business.
She was later charged with multiple offences including 21 stealing offences, 31 relevant contraventions, 5 counts of possess liquor under 18yrs, resist police and possess restricted substance.
Members of the taskforce then arrested a 17 year old girl and charged her with 7 stealing offences, 6 relevant contravention breaches, and 2 counts of possess liquor under 18.
Detective Acting Inspector Jason Jones said as a result of the foot patrols, taskforce members had cleared 28 offence reports – all related to shoplifting – in one night.
“Taskforce Raven is continuing to proactively target crime reduction, recidivist offenders, and youth crime across the Northern District,” he said.
“While the taskforce is just one of a range of strategies, we continue to see strong results being delivered by our members.”
Anyone with information can contact the taskforce on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au

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CFA is urging people in the west and south west of the state to be careful this Sunday, 25 May, with fire risk expected to be elevated.

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