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Source: Tasmania Police

Bridgewater Police continue targeted operations to tackle dangerous and reckless driving

Monday, 5 January 2026 – 11:11 am.

Bridgewater Police are continuing to conduct targeted operations across the area to address dangerous and reckless driving, with two vehicles clamped and four motorcycles seized over the weekend.
“Tragically last year, a devastating number of people lost their lives on our roads, and we need everyone to do the right thing to help us keep everyone safe,” said Inspector Luke Horne.
“Disappointingly, the message does not seem to be getting through to some motorists.”
“Over the weekend, police conducted targeted operations across Bushy Park, New Norfolk, Brighton and Bridgewater with our officers issuing infringement notices to 21 drivers and clamping two vehicles and seizing four motorcycles.”
As part of these operations, the following charges were laid:

A 48-year-old Herdsmans Cove man was charged with high-range drink driving (he returned a reading of 0.165), disqualified driving, and other traffic offences. His motorcycle has been seized indefinitely, and an application will be made for it to be forfeited to the State.
A 25-year-old Bridgewater man had his vehicle clamped for three months and will be summonsed for hooning-related offences.
A 23-year-old Mangalore man had his vehicle clamped for 28 days and will be summonsed for hooning-related offences.
A 16-year-old male from Gagebrook has been proceeded against under provisions of the Youth Justice Act for evading police.
A 54-year-old West Moonah man was charged with driving a motor vehicle while exceeding the prescribed alcohol limit following a random breath test in Brighton.
A 25-year-old Derwent Park man was charged with driving while disqualified, riding a motorcycle without wearing a helmet, and using an unregistered motor vehicle.
A 33-year-old Gagebrook man was charged with evading police (aggravated circumstances) and driving while not the holder of a driver licence.
A 23-year-old Bridgewater man was charged with evading police.
A 31-year-old Pontville man was charged with driving while his licence was suspended, using an unregistered motor vehicle, and stealing.

“Those people who choose to drive or ride in a reckless or dangerous manner are making deliberate decisions that place not only themselves, but innocent members of the public, at serious risk of death or injury from a crash,” said Inspector Horne.
“Bridgewater Police will continue to take strong enforcement action against those who place the community at risk.”
“Reckless driving, hooning and disqualified driving will not be tolerated, and we ask anyone who witnesses these acts to report them to police.”
“Working together, police and the community can prevent tragedy and ensure everyone gets home safely.”
Police urge anyone who witnesses reckless or dangerous driving to report it by:

Calling police on 131 444 for incidents occurring now or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency
Submit dashcam footage at taspol.au.evidence.com
Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au for anonymous reports

When reporting, please include as much detail as possible, including vehicle registration, make, model, colour and location.

Source: Australia Government Statements – Agriculture

5 January 2026

Who does this notice affect?

Port operators and other entities at first points of entry (FPOE), including airport and seaport authorities, military bases and fixed base operators, wharf operators, terminal operators and marina operators.

What has changed?

The department’s first points of entry (FPOE) biosecurity awareness online training packages for seaports and landing places have been updated…

Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority

CFA has transformed its Fire Safe Kids program into two new, curriculum-aligned and developmentally appropriate programs.

The new programs were shaped through extensive consultation to better reflect today’s classrooms, emerging fire risks and strengthened child-safety standards.

CFA’s previous children’s education program, Fire Safe Kids (FSK), was developed in 2011. It consisted of a series of classroom lessons and a truck and fire hose activity. But many things have changed since 2011.

Classrooms look different, children interact with more digital media and have shorter attention spans, and they have more electronic devices in their homes. In addition, houses are consumed by fire more rapidly than they were 20 years ago, giving children less time to safely exit. Research shows that children need to be taught fire safety messaging appropriate to their age.

Over the past two years the Community Engagement team has redeveloped the children’s program following feedback from members, educators and parents to better understand the challenges and successes of FSK. Then consultative groups were established with volunteers and regional and headquarters staff to provide additional valuable insights.

The result is two new programs and a suite of resources that better reflect our understanding of child development, improve our compliance with child safety standards, align with the latest curriculum and include prevention of emerging fire hazards.

Truck Time

The fire truck activity is now a standalone program called Truck Time, consisting of hands-on activities for children such as climbing into the cabin or on the back of the truck, seeing how fire hoses work, looking at equipment in the lockers and learning about simple fire safety messaging. 

Truck Time is best delivered at community events, school fetes and fire station open days, but can also take place during school hours. However, it should be delivered on a separate day to Fire Wise Kids because research shows that when truck activities are delivered on the same day as classroom fire safety programs, children are distracted in the classroom and forget those important messages. 

The training for CFA members consists of a 30-minute eLearning module that explains the new Truck Time guidelines, CFA’s child safety and OHS requirements, and ensures Truck Time is a safe, inclusive and enjoyable experience for everyone. All members delivering Truck Time also need a current Working with Children Check.

“The Truck Time eLearning module was useful for clarifying exactly what we can and can’t do with the kids. It cleared up a lot of misinformation,” North Warrandyte Brigade Community Safety Coordinator Martin Anderson said.

“The child safety risk assessment template and the truck safety procedures helped streamline the whole process and brigade members could be confident that we were providing the kids with a fun, educational and safe experience.

“More than 80 three and four-year-olds attended four different Truck Time sessions at our station and everyone really enjoyed the experience. Afterwards, the kids sent us lots of pictures that they had drawn of the visit to say thanks.

“The experience creates lifelong memories and connections with local brigades. Some of our current members still remember their trip to North Warrandyte’s station when they were at kinder.”

Fire Wise Kids

Fire Wise Kids is CFA’s new in-classroom program delivered by CFA members. The five new 30 to 60-minute lessons cover the most important aspects of fire safety for children including smoke alarms, exiting safely, home hazards, calling Triple Zero, basic fire science, outdoor fire safety, and more. These lessons are tailored to age groups from kindergarten to Year 4.

The lessons have been developed with child development, learning styles, individual needs, curriculum and fun in mind. The lessons consist of a mixture of explaining with visual resources, questions and answers, and physical activities. These work together to ensure children learn and remain engaged throughout the lesson. Topics are separated to ensure they are age and developmentally appropriate.   

Paul Webster, a Fire Wise presenter and captain of South East Region Community Safety Brigade, can see the benefit of the updated program.

“Giving kids an education about fires and emergencies is important as ever. With Fire Wise Kids and Truck Time we can separate the lesson and truck experience to achieve better education,” Paul said. “Plus, we can educate kids in a fun way.”

Fire Wise Kids lessons are reinforced by providing the children with a pack to take home that includes a Family Fun activity book, sticker sheet and certificate. 

Submitted by	News and Media

Source: Tasmania Police

FATAL CRASH – BRIDGENORTH ROAD, LEGANA

Sunday, 4 January 2026 – 9:37 pm.

Police are investigating a fatal car crash at Legana which occurred about 4pm today.
From initial investigations, it appears a 25-year-old man from Legana was driving a grey coloured Audi along Bridgenorth Road when the car left the roadway and collided with two large trees.
The driver suffered critical injuries and sadly died at the scene.
The cause of the crash will be investigated including if speed was a factor. At this stage it appears the driver was not wearing a seat belt.
There were no passengers in the vehicle and no other vehicles involved.
Police wish to thank members of the community who provided first aid at the scene, along with the patience of motorists whilst police investigated the crash with parts of Bridgenorth Road closed for about three hours.
Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and loved ones of the man.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Anyone with information in relation to the crash, or relevant dash cam footage, is asked to contact police on 131 444 (Reference OR 794135).

Source: Tasmania Police

Reported Firearms Incident – Gagebrook

Sunday, 4 January 2026 – 8:24 pm.

Gagebrook residents may notice an increased police presence currently in the area of Sattler Street, as officers investigate a potential firearms incident.
Police are investigating a report that a man sustained a gunshot wound to the lower leg about 5.45pm. He was transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital for medical treatment.
A person of interest allegedly left the area in a silver or blue mid 2000’s Kia Sportage SUV shortly after the incident.
If anyone has information that would assist the police investigation, they are asked to contact Glenorchy CIB on 131 444 and quote OR794136.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000.

Source: Tasmania Police

Fatal single vehicle crash – Devonport

Thursday, 1 January 2026 – 7:55 am.

Sadly, a rider has died following a serious single-vehicle crash at Don in the state’s North-West overnight.
Police and emergency services were called to the scene on Don Heads Road just after 8pm after reports an e-bike had crashed into a pole.
With permission from the next of kin, police can confirm the teen rider sadly died at the scene.
Investigations into the crash are ongoing and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Our thoughts are with the rider’s family and loved ones.

Source: New South Wales Health – State Government

NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case who was infectious while visiting locations across Sydney.
This is the third case of measles in travellers who have returned to NSW in the past week after visiting countries in South-East Asia where there are ongoing outbreaks of measles.
People who were on board the flight below or who attended the following locations should watch for symptoms of measles. These locations do not pose an ongoing risk.
29 December 2025:

Flight QF748, Adelaide to Sydney, arriving in Sydney at 10:30pm
Sydney Airport Domestic Arrivals Hall Terminal 3 from 10:30pm to 11:00pm.

Please watch for symptoms until 16 January 2026.
3 January 2026:

Concord Repatriation General Hospital Emergency Department from 1:00pm to 4:10pm.

Please watch for symptoms until 21 January 2026.
The two other recent cases of measles in returned travellers also visited several locations across northern and western Sydney. For a full list of the public exposure locations visit the NSW Health website.
Western Sydney Local Health District Acting Director of Public Health, Dr Conrad Moreira, said if you or someone you know visited the above locations at those times, you should monitor for symptoms.
“If symptoms develop, see your doctor or health service (including emergency department). Call ahead to let them know that you have had contact with measles, so you don’t spend time in waiting rooms with other patients,” Dr Moreira said.
“Symptoms to watch out for include fever, sore eyes, runny nose and a cough, usually followed three or four days later by a red, blotchy rash that spreads from the head and face to the rest of the body.
“It can take up to 18 days for symptoms to appear after an exposure, so it’s important for people who visited these locations to look out for symptoms for this period.”
Dr Moreira said the recent increase in measles cases in returned travellers is also an important reminder to people travelling overseas to areas with outbreaks to ensure you are fully protected.
“Measles is a vaccine preventable disease that is spread through the air when someone who is infectious coughs or sneezes,” Dr Moreira said.
“We want to remind the community to make sure they are up to date with their vaccinations. The measles vaccine can prevent the disease even after exposure, if given early enough.
“This should be a reminder for everyone to check that they are protected against measles, which is highly infectious.
“Anyone born after 1965 needs to ensure they have had two doses of measles vaccine. This is especially important before overseas travel, as measles outbreaks are occurring in several regions of the world at the moment.”​
The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and effective and is given free for children at 12 and 18 months of age. It is also free in NSW for anyone born after 1965 who hasn’t already had two doses.
Children under the age of 12 months can have a dose of MMR from six months of age if they are travelling overseas. Parents should consult their GP.
People who are unsure of whether they have had two doses should get a vaccine, as additional doses are safe. This is particularly important prior to travel. MMR vaccine is available from GPs (all ages) and pharmacies (people over 5 years of age).
For more information on measles, view the measles fact sheet or measles information for travellers.
People can also visit the Australian Government Smart Travelle​r website​ for information on health risks, including measles outbreaks relevant to their travel destination.
If you, or a loved one, is experiencing measles symptoms, or have questions about measles, please call your GP or healthdirect on 1800 022 222.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force hold concerns for the welfare of 11-year-old Vera.

Vera was last seen at her residence in Gray at approximately 9:45pm on Friday 2 January 2026. She is believed to be wearing a green shirt, blue leggings or pink shorts, red shoes and carrying a pink backpack.

Police urge anyone with information to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference number NTP2600001045.

Source: Tasmania Police

Fatal crash on Murchison Highway

Sunday, 4 January 2026 – 12:40 am.

Sadly, two people have died following a crash on the Murchison Highway 3rd January 2026.
Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 4.30pm. 
Initial inquiries indicate a white Mitsubishi Triton and a red Honda ATV (all-terrain vehicle) collided on the Murchison Highway, between Zeehan and Rosebery. 
Tragically, both people on the Honda ATV, a 15-year-old girl from interstate and a 38-year-old man from Rosebery, died at the scene. 
The driver of the vehicle, a 40-year-old man, was not physically injured and will be subject to mandatory drug and alcohol testing which is usual procedure.
A police investigation is underway in relation to the cause of the crash. 
Tasmania Police would like to thank the group of interstate tourists who stopped and rendered medical assistance at the scene.
Anyone with information in relation to the crash, or relevant dash cam footage that may assist, 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.
Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of both the deceased. A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Saturday, 3 January 2026 9:25pm

Original publication: Saturday, 3 January 2026 9:25pm