Large shark spotted at Binalong Bay

Tasmania Police have alerted the community a “large” shark has been spotted near the main beach of a community on the East coast this morning. FULL DETAILS>>>

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Shark sighting at Tasmanian

Wednesday, June 1

Tasmania Police have alerted the community a “large” shark has been spotted near the main beach of a community on the East coast this morning.

The shark sighting occurred around 10am near main beach, Binalong Bay.

Police said the reporting person described the shark as “large”, and advised it was travelling “north to south”.

People are urged to take care if they’re in the water in that region.

Man in custody after alleged drunken trip

Tuesday, May 31

Drivers were forced to swerve out of the way as a man allegedly driving in a dangerous manner tried to evade police on Hobart city streets early Tuesday.

A Claremont man, 28, has been charged with a string of offences after the incident which began on Sandy Bay Rd about 12.40am on Tuesday and involved allegedly dangerous driving through Hobart, then north along the Brooker Highway to Claremont.

Tasmania Police said the charges included dangerous driving, evading police with aggravating circumstances and exceeding the prescribed alcohol limit.

Early Tuesday morning, police tried to intercept a white Holden Statesman sedan on Sandy Bay Rd.

Police allege the vehicle failed to stop, and was then driven in an “extremely dangerous manner” through Hobart and along the Brooker Highway.

Sergeant Angus Dobner said the male driver was located at his home address following the incident and taken into custody. He was breath tested and returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.121 per cent. His vehicle was impounded.

“The risk this man’s (alleged) actions caused to other road users was significant, and thankfully the outcome wasn’t worse,” Sgt Dobner said.

“Police will continue to investigate all incidents of dangerous driving and hold these offenders to account.”

“Several vehicles had to take evasive action as a result of this man’s driving and police have spoken with some of them however, we would still like to hear from anyone who witnessed this vehicle or may have relevant dash cam footage.”

Information can be provided to police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.

Home destroyed by fire

Sunday, May 29

A fire has completely gutted a Tasmanian home this afternoon, with emergency services currently on scene.

Tasmania Fire Service were called to a structure fire at Whisky Rd, St Leonards, just after 1pm.

Crews from Launceston and Ravenswood are attending along with Tasmania Police.

It’s understood all occupants of the home made it out with no reported injuries.

The blaze was able to be put out by crews but the house has suffered extensive damage after it was fully engulfed.

The frame and roof of the home have been badly damaged, with a car near the house also sustaining significant damage.