BREAKING NEWS Tasmania Police officer shot dead in near Ulverstone
The male police officer was at a rural property when he was shot.
Tasmania Police said there is 'no ongoing threat to the wider community'.
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The Independent
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- The Independent
Police will not endorse activities of volunteer ‘force' launching patrols
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Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Pictured: Father who was gunned down behind pizza takeaway in 'drive-by shooting' - as police continue manhunt for killer in 'stolen car'
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The Independent
4 hours ago
- The Independent
Another 60 people to be prosecuted for ‘showing support for Palestine Action'
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