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Source: Tasmania Police

Two people charged following police operation in Devonport

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 – 12:51 pm.

Two people have been charged with trafficking following a police operation at the Spirit of Tasmania terminal yesterday.Members of Western Drugs and Firearms Unit identified a vehicle of interest disembarking the vessel in Devonport on Tuesday morning (23 June), before the vehicle allegedly evaded police.The vehicle was located in Moriarty a short time later and two Risdon Vale women – aged 22 and 28 – were taken into custody without incident.A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered approximately 976 grams of crystal methylamphetamine (ice) and 53 grams of cocaine.The women have been charged with trafficking and driving offences and were detained to appear in the Devonport Magistrates Court later today.Detective Inspector Michelle Elmer said by seizing the quantities of illicit substances found during yesterday’s police were preventing about 9,800 individual street deals.“These are not only illegal substances, they are also dangerous and have the potential to bring significant harm to the Tasmanian community,” she said.“Tasmania Police will continue to target offenders who attempt to deal with illicit substances in Tasmania by conducting both targeted and random screening of persons transiting the state by sea and airports.“Stopping these drugs before they reach our streets has prevented further harm to the Tasmanian community.”Anyone with information about illicit substances is urged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au

Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority

A man has been rescued from a three-metre-deep sinkhole following a multi-agency operation on Raymond Island on Monday evening.

Local resident Bruce Miller and his wife, Liz Miller, a wildlife rescuer, had left the road on what they thought was an animal trail while assisting injured wildlife when he stepped onto a concealed opening.

“I didn’t see a hole, and I don’t think there was one showing. I think it had grown over, but it was obviously not strong enough to support my weight,” Bruce said.

CFA crews were called to the incident shortly after 6pm on 22 June, with five units responding alongside VICSES, Fire Rescue Victoria, Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria.

On arrival, crews found Bruce conscious and breathing, floating in water at the bottom of a well, around three metres below ground level.

CFA District 11 Commander Tony Ford said the hole’s exact origins had not been confirmed, but locals believed it may have been a well dug many years ago.

“The walls of the hole were beginning to crumble, so crews were concerned that getting too close to the edge could cause more soil to collapse onto Bruce or cause a rescuer to fall in,” Tony said.

A friend who arrived before emergency services lowered a rope into the hole, which Bruce secured around his chest.

“CFA and VICSES volunteers worked together to devise a safe rescue plan using ladders, allowing Bruce to climb out without placing additional pressure on the unstable edges.

“They worked extremely well together to bring Bruce to safety,” Tony said.

The incident was declared safe at 6.56pm, with Bruce assessed by Ambulance Victoria and cleared to return home.

Bruce said the fall happened quickly.

“There was that helpless feeling of falling, trying to hold onto the sides and having things come down around me,” he said.

He initially tried to climb out but slipped and fell back into the water below.

“I decided I wasn’t going to try that again, so I found an area that felt solid, wedged myself in and waited,” Bruce said.

“A huge thank you to the first responders, without them things could’ve turned out very differently,” he said.

Submitted by	CFA Media

Source: Government of Western Australia

A new pop-up community space has opened outside the Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre (WLCC), giving residents a first look at how the town centre could evolve into a people-focused destination.

Source: Airservices Australia

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The Social Policy and Legal Affairs Committee is holding hearings over two days commencing today in Melbourne as part of its inquiry into the relationship between domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) and suicide. These hearings follow the Committee’s earlier public hearings in Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart and Sydney.

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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) will hold a public hearing for its inquiry into the Agreement between Australia and the Kingdom of Spain for the Mutual Protection of Classified Information of Defence Interest at 11.20am on 22 June 2026.

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The Joint Standing Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme will hear from representatives of the Department of Social Services at a public hearing in Canberra on Thursday, 25 June 2026, as part of its inquiry into the continuing operation of the Scheme.

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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport will hold a roundtable hearing with councils from the Northern Territory and the Kimberley region of Western Australia this week as part of its inquiry into local government funding.

Source: Tasmania Police

Police charge rider following Penguin crash

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 – 9:44 am.

A 27-year-old Spreyton man has been charged following a single motorcycle crash at Penguin in May.
Police were called to the incident about 3.50pm on Monday, 18 May, after a motorcycle crashed on a train line at Penguin Road, Penguin.
Officers attended and located the rider at the scene. Investigations established the man was unlicensed and the motorcycle was unregistered.
The rider was taken into custody for the purpose of a blood test. Subsequent analysis returned a reading of 0.310, more than six times the legal limit.
The man was arrested on warrant yesterday, and charged with exceeding the prescribed alcohol limit, driving while not the holder of a licence and using an unregistered motor vehicle.
He was bailed to appear in court at a later date and issued a Road Safety Disqualification Notice for a period of 24 months.
Inspector Adam Spencer said the incident highlighted a number of serious risks to the community.
“This was a serious incident where a rider made a number of dangerous and unlawful decisions before getting on the road,” Inspector Spencer said.
“The man returned a blood alcohol reading more than six times the legal limit, placing not only himself at significant risk but also anyone else who could have been in the area.”
“Driving while unlicensed, in an unregistered vehicle, demonstrates a complete disregard for road safety laws.”
“It’s fortunate this crash did not result in more serious consequences.”
“Police will continue to hold motorists to account, and we remind all road users that alcohol and riding or driving simply do not mix.”

Source: Tasmania Police

Man charged over Tynwald Park oval damage and other offences

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 – 9:25 am.

A 20-year-old Bridgewater man has been charged with a raft of offences, including causing damage to Tynwald Park oval in New Norfolk over the weekend.
The man was arrested in Gagebrook yesterday, following inquiries made by detectives from Bridgewater CIB.
He was safely taken into custody with the assistance of specialist resources and was remanded to appear in court today.
Police will allege the man is responsible for a range of burglaries and motor vehicle stealings committed in the Bridgewater, Glenorchy, and broader southeast areas of Tasmania.
Among other offences, he has been charged with:

23 counts of breach of bail conditions
1 count of aggravated burglary
4 counts of burglary
6 counts of stealing
3 counts of motor vehicle stealing
1 count of attempted motor vehicle stealing
1 count of destroy property
3 counts of operate vehicle in public place in an unnecessary execution of speed, acceleration or loss of traction
2 counts of evade police (aggravated circumstances)