Month: September 2025

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

National Police Remembrance Day ceremony to honour fallen officers

Monday, 29 September 2025 – 8:01 am.

Police will pause today to honour fallen officers at National Police Remembrance Day ceremonies across Australia and the South-West Pacific region.“On National Police Remembrance Day today, we pause to remember police officers who are no longer with us. The loss of a colleague has a marked and lasting impact across our ranks, as well as on the broader policing family,” said Deputy Commissioner Jonathan Higgins.“National Police Remembrance Day enables the community as a whole to reflect and honour the memory of police officers who have died while performing their duties or while serving.“This year’s commemoration holds a heightened and sombre significance as Tasmania Police and the wider Tasmanian community mourn the loss of numerous members including one of our own in the line of duty as well the recent deaths of two police officers in Victoria in the line of duty.“This year we honour Constable Keith Smith, who was fatally shot in the line of duty in north west Tasmania in June this year.”A Tasmanian contingent including Commissioner Donna Adams and Constable Keith Smith’s family and colleagues, are attending the national ceremony in Canberra, where Constable Smith’s name will be officially added to the National Police Memorial.“At today’s ceremony at the Tasmania Police Academy, we also remember Sergeant Adam “Rex” Eastley, who sadly passed away suddenly, from a medical condition in southern Tasmania in April 2025,” Deputy Commissioner Higgins said.“In memory of Constable Smith and Sergeant Eastley, as well as other fallen officers before them, the Tasman Bridge and the Wrest Point Casino in Hobart will be lit blue in recognition of their service and sacrifice.“Solemnly we will stand in solidarity at Remembrance Day ceremonies, to honour and remember the brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives while serving their community.“We also remember past colleagues who have lost their battles with illness or have fallen through other circumstances.“We extend our condolences to the loved ones of those who have fallen. We will continue to stand united with them and ensure the legacies of those that have passed are forever preserved.”“As we commemorate officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice, we are reminded that every dedicated man and woman who wears a police badge often put themselves in danger, to protect their community,” said Deputy Commissioner Higgins.“These deaths remind us of the challenging, and at times, dangerous nature of police work – and the unpredictable path that the men and women of our police services choose to walk on behalf of the community every time they start a shift.“I’d like to pay tribute to the members of Tasmania Police who put themselves in harm’s way every day to keep the Tasmanian community a safe place to live and visit.”

Source: New South Wales – News

Police are investigating a car fire at Christies Downs last night.

About 11.40pm Sunday 28 September, police and MFS were called to Finian Road following reports of an abandoned car on fire in the car park of a unit complex.

On arrival the fire had already began to spread to other two other vehicles.

The blaze was quickly brought under control however the abandoned Ford sedan was completely destroyed and the other two nearby cars significantly damaged.

Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing however anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or on 1800 333 000.

Source: New South Wales – News

Emergency services responded to reports of a fire in a building on Tapleys Hill Road, Fulham just after 3.30am on Monday 29 September.

Police found the premises appears to have been broken into and a fire started inside.

The interior of the restaurant sustained damage, however firefighters were able to prevent the spread of fire to neighbouring businesses.

Western District CIB detectives and fire cause investigators will attend the scene this morning to try to establish the cause of the fire.

Anyone who saw any suspicious vehicles or activity in the area overnight, or has any dashcam or CCTV footage that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersa.com.au

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Source: New South Wales – News

Four-year-old August (Gus) was last seen at his homestead, about 40km’s south of Yunta, at 5pm on Saturday 27 September.

Gus is Caucasian with long blond curly hair. He was wearing a grey sun hat, a cobalt blue t-shirt with a yellow minion on the front, light grey long pants and boots.

Yorke Mid North Police commenced a search of the area that night with the assistance of PolAir and the infra-red camera but were not able to locate the little boy.

Police completed an extensive ground search yesterday with assistance of SES volunteers and utilising trailbikes, ATV’s and a drone covering a 2.5km radius search area from where Gus was last seen.

PolAir continued the aerial search throughout last night.

In additions to yesterday’s resources, Water Operations police will head to the scene this morning to conduct a search of dams and tanks on the property while Mounted Operations Unit will assist in the ground search.

Anyone with information that may assist police is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or on 1800 333 000 and quote reference #250513.

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Investigations continue into woman’s death in Hobart

Sunday, 28 September 2025 – 11:17 am.

Investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in her 30s in Hobart on Friday.
The scene at Hobart Rivulet near Molle St has now reopened.
Police are continuing investigations to determine the cause of death.
Anyone with information about this matter, or who saw a woman in her early 30s in the rivulet area between Molle Street and Warneford Street on Friday 26 September is asked to contact police on 131 444.
Information can also be supplied anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Youths charged after stealing alcohol and car

Sunday, 28 September 2025 – 9:16 am.

Three youths have been charged and released on bail after allegedly stealing approximately $370 worth of alcohol from BWS Prospect Vale on Saturday 27 September 2025.The youths fled the store in a stolen gold Toyota Avalon.The vehicle was later located in Launceston after it collided with a parked car in Kings Meadows.Fortunately, no injuries were reported.The stolen alcohol was recovered and returned to the store, and the vehicle seized by police.The youths were arrested nearby without incident.
Anyone with information or footage of this vehicle 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). Reference 000222-27092025.

Three youths have been charged and released on bail after allegedly stealing approximately $370 worth of alcohol from BWS Prospect Vale on Saturday 27 September 2025.The youths fled the store in a stolen gold Toyota Avalon.The vehicle was later located in Launceston after it collided with a parked car in Kings Meadows.Fortunately, no injuries were reported.The stolen alcohol was recovered and returned to the store, and the vehicle seized by police.The youths were arrested nearby without incident.
Anyone with information or footage of this vehicle 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). Reference 000222-27092025.

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Walker dies following Cradle Mountain rescue

Saturday, 27 September 2025 – 11:45 am.

An overnight operation to rescue a group of walkers at Cradle Mountain National Park is now complete.Emergency services were contacted about 3.30pm Friday afternoon by another walking party, who found the group in difficulties and suffering from the cold. The group are Chinese nationals visiting Tasmania.Sadly, one female member of the group is confirmed deceased.Weather conditions are extreme and prevented a helicopter deployment. Police Search and Rescue members, SES, PWS and Ambulance Tasmania walked in late yesterday afternoon to locate the group.
They camped with the group last night, and the search and rescue party assisted them to walk out this morning. The other members of the group are in good condition.
“This is a tragic outcome for a group of visitors to Tasmania. Unfortunately, they were not prepared for bushwalking and found themselves overwhelmed by the extreme weather conditions,” said Inspector Steve Jones.“The group did not have appropriate equipment including a personal locator beacon and were unable to call for assistance when they first realised they needed help. Fortunately, another group of walkers found them and rendered valuable assistance with the limited supplies they had.”“Tasmania’s weather can change very quickly, particularly in the alpine areas. This means there are times such as this when we can’t deploy the helicopter and it takes time for a ground search and rescue team to walk into remote areas,” he said.The assistance of other walking parties, along with SES, PWS, and Ambulance Tasmania, has been invaluable in preventing further fatalities.Advice for bushwalkers• Tasmania Police offers the following advice in reminding bushwalkers of the potential risks in the Tasmanian wilderness.• Police strongly advise bushwalkers to ensure they carry sufficient warm clothing and food, and emergency communication devices. A Personal Locator Beacon and preferably also a two-way messaging emergency device (known as a ‘SEND’ – Satellite Emergency Notification Device) should also be carried. Take sufficient resources even if you are only undertaking a day walk.• Ensure you’re prepared with appropriate equipment – take a map and torch, clothing and footwear to suit any conditions. Have a waterproof jacket; adequate food and water and first-aid kit.• Research your intended trip. Ensure the trip is within your abilities and fitness level, and you have a route plan, map and check the expected weather forecast. Note that some walks are extremely demanding and should not be conducted without sufficient experience, and ensure you are mentally and physically prepared.• Check for weather warnings and if there is inclement weather on the way, please reconsider your plans• Let someone know before you go. Ensure someone knows your route and expected return time.• Always carry a fully charged mobile phone and consider a portable charger to extend battery life. Batteries do not last as long when cold and mobile navigation apps deplete batteries quicker than other apps.• Be aware that a PLB is a one-way communication device only and the nature of the emergency will not be known by rescue authorities.• Be mindful that assistance may take some time to arrive depending on the location and weather. You must be prepared to survive until assistance arrives.• Be flexible and have a contingency plan. Be prepared to turn back or change plans if severe weather is forecast or eventuates during the walk, or the trip is harder than you thought. Making the decision to push on when you should turn back can put you in danger.

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Investigations continue into death of woman in Hobart

Saturday, 27 September 2025 – 9:16 am.

Investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in her 30s in Hobart yesterday.
Police were called about 4.30pm after a passerby saw a body in the Hobart Rivulet, near Molle Street.
The scene remains closed. Police are keeping an open mind as to the cause of death and further investigations are underway including deployment of police divers and door knocks.
Police have identified the woman and are in contact with her family.
Anyone with information about this matter, or who saw a woman in her early 30s in the rivulet area between Molle Street and Warneford Street on the afternoon of Friday 26 September is asked to contact police on 131 444.
Information can also be supplied anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Suspicious house fire at 48 Tottenham Road, Gagebrook

Saturday, 27 September 2025 – 9:10 am.

Police are investigating a suspicious house fire that occurred shortly before 11pm on Friday 26 September 2025 on Tottenham Road in Gagebrook.Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service attended the scene and the fire was extinguished. The house was not occupied at the time of the fire and nobody was injured.The house sustained extensive damage as a result of the fire. The fire did not spread and there is no damage or risk to adjacent properties.Anyone with any 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: New South Wales Community and Justice

Body of woman located in Hobart Rivulet

Friday, 26 September 2025 – 9:41 pm.

An investigation is underway after a body was located in the Hobart Rivulet, near Molle Street, late this afternoon.A person walking on the rivulet track contacted police around 4.30pm to report a deceased woman in the water.The area has been closed and Police, including detectives and specialist resources, are at the scene. People are asked to avoid the area.An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the death.Anyone with information about this matter, or who saw a woman in her early 30s in the rivulet area between Molle Street and Warneford Street on Friday 26 September is asked to contact police on 131 444.Information can also be supplied anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au