Month: May 2025

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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two males in relation to a large kava seizure in Galiwinku on Tuesday afternoon.

Around 1:35pm, police conducted a lawful search of a premises in Galiwinku Community after receiving intelligence that kava was being distributed in the area.

During the search, police located and seized 235kg of kava and over $15,400 in cash. Two males aged 28 and 35 were arrested at the scene and have been charged with Poses Commercial Amount of Kava and Supply Commercial Amount of Kava.

They have been remanded in custody and will appear at Darwin Local Court on 01May 2025.

Police continue to urge anyone with information about the supply of alcohol or drugs to our communities to make contact on 131 444. Alternatively, you can make an anonymous report to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has impounded a vehicle in relation to hooning offences in Berrimah last week.

On Friday 25 April 2025, a white Holden Commodore utility was witnessed conducting a burnout along McMillans Road.

The vehicle has since been impounded under anti-hooning legislation and the driver has been issued an infringement notice for the following offences:

• Drive vehicle causing loss of traction
• Damaging surface of road or public place
• Drive in a disorderly manner

Superintendent Rick Magree said, “This behaviour is dangerous, reckless and will not be tolerated”

“It risks not only a fine, but serious injury or death either for yourself or for others on the road.”

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a male in relation to a domestic violence incident in Tennant Creek on over the weekend.

About 8:30pm Saturday 26 April 2025, police received reports of a domestic disturbance at a residence where a female was allegedly kicked to the head multiple times by her male partner, who was wearing steel cap boots at the time.

Police and St John Ambulance attended; however, the alleged offender fled prior to their arrival.

St John Ambulance conveyed the victim to Tennant Creek Regional Hospital for medical assessment, where she was later transported to Alice Springs Hospital for further treatment.

On 30 April 2025, police located and arrested the 46-year-old alleged offender who has been charged with Recklessly endanger serious harm, Threats to kill and Possess offensive weapon at night.

He has been remanded to appear in Tennant Creek Local Court on 1 May 2025.

If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800RESPECT (1800737732) or Lifeline 131 114.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 39-year-old male in relation to a domestic violence and assault police incident that occurred overnight in Darwin City.

Around 7:25pm, police received a report of a domestic violence incident at a residence on Tomaris Court. It is alleged that a 39-year-old male was assaulting his female partner with a metal bar.

Police attended the scene where the alleged offender was identified, and subsequently apprehended. During the arrest, the man became violent and attempted to flee, biting one of the officers on the arm and drawing blood. OC spray was then deployed on the offender.

During the apprehension, the victim and other onlookers also became aggressive toward police, with some bystanders allegedly punching an officer in the back of the head. 

While being placed into the police vehicle, the man allegedly kicked out at both officers multiple times.

Both assaulted officers were assessed at the scene. The officer who was bitten was transported to Royal Darwin Hospital for treatment and blood testing.

The 39-year-old male remains in custody and currently assisting police with their enquiries.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, support services are available, including 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) and Lifeline 13 11 14.

Acting Commander of Police David Moore said, “To think, these officers attended to assist, only to be violently attacked, is deeply concerning.

“Our police do not deserve to be assaulted while protecting and serving the community.

“Biting another person is not only disgusting, but the flow on effects emotionally and potentially to the health of our members is abhorrent.

“This behaviour is despicable, and it will not be tolerated.”

Source: Australian Capital Territory Policing

A director of a rental accommodation services company is facing court on charges of operating a rooming house without a licence.

A rooming house is a building where one or more rooms is available to rent by four or more people. They are an affordable and comfortable rental option for many people but some of their residents are among the state’s most vulnerable.

It is alleged that Susan Trinh, the sole director of Impactz Pty Ltd, and the company, committed several offences under the Rooming House Operators Act 2016 and the Residential Tenancies Act 1997.

Along with operating a rooming house without a licence, it is alleged they also failed to:

• lodge bonds with the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority
• complete signed bond lodgement forms and provide them to the renter
• provide renters with two copies of the condition report before they moved in, which an operator must do if they accept a bond from a resident.

Consumer Affairs Victoria Director Nicole Rich said that Trinh and her company dealt largely with international students and workers.

Rich said the renters in these cases were particularly vulnerable, often living in a foreign country away from family and other support networks, and would likely find it more difficult to voice a complaint or pursue their rights.

Operating a rooming house without a licence is a serious criminal offence with significant penalties.

There are currently 1,650 registered rooming houses and 1,294 licensed rooming house operators in Victoria.

If you’re concerned a rooming house does not meet the minimum standards, you can report it. If your concern is about health standards, contact your local council.

This matter is listed for a mention on 23 June 2025 at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.

Source: New South Wales Government 2

1 May 2025

Who does this notice affect?

Import-related biosecurity treatment stakeholders, including all importers, brokerages, onshore approved arrangement holders, overseas government and industry treatment providers, relevant domestic state and territory government agencies, and other shipping, freight, and logistics peak industry bodies.

What has changed?

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We’ve reviewed our advice and continue to advise do not travel to Niger. There’s ongoing political instability following a military takeover in July 2023. Protests and civil unrest could occur and turn violent quickly without notice. Avoid government buildings, demonstrations, large crowds and political gatherings. The overall security situation remains highly volatile, and movement restrictions may be implemented at short notice.

There’s a high risk of terrorism, and terrorists may target places visited by foreigners, government buildings and security facilities. There’s a high risk of kidnapping across Niger and foreigners have been targeted.

Some land borders remain closed, and others may close without warning. Trying to leave Niger by land borders is likely to be dangerous. Authorities have been conducting increased security checks on foreigners arriving in Niger by air. This may result in your passport being held by authorities for several days (see ‘Safety’).

Source: New South Wales Government 2

1 May 2025​ 

Who does this notice affect? 

​​Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including Master Consolidators, vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers and principal agents— associated with shipping or importing goods that require increased intervention during the 2024-25 BMSB risk season. ​

What has changed? 

The 2024-25 BMSB risk season ended on 1 May…