Month: July 2025

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Call for information – Hit and Run – Darwin City

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force are calling for information in relation to a hit and run in Darwin City overnight.

Around 12:30am, a man, aged in his 50’s, was crossing Mitchell Street near the intersection of Nuttall Place when he was struck by a blue Toyota Hilux dual cab utility.

The impact tossed the male into the air, causing him to land on a nearby stationary car before hitting the road.

The Hilux failed to stop at the scene and continued down Mitchell Street, running a red light at the corner of Mitchell and Daly Streets, before exiting the CBD via Daly and the Stuart Highway. 

Multiple witnesses rendered assistance to the victim.

The driver of the vehicle that the pedestrian was thrown into stopped at the scene and waited for police. 

Emergency Services attended and treated the male at the scene before taking him to Royal Darwin Hospital for assessment of his injuries. He currently remains in a stable condition.

Police are working to identify the driver of the vehicle and are urging them to make themselves known to police.

Police are asking anyone with information to make contact on 131 444 and quote reference P25180688. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

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Call for information – Aggravated unlawful entry – Alice Springs

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force are calling for information in relation to an aggravated unlawful entry that occurred in Alice Springs overnight.

At 7.50pm, police received a report that up to 5 unknown offenders, armed with edged weapons, had smashed open the front door of a residence Schaber Road, Connellan, after arriving in what is believed to be a dark blue sedan.

Two of the offenders demanded keys from the occupants before stealing keys from a table and fleeing in the sedan.

No injuries were reported.

Multiple police units attended, and a crime scene was declared.

Strike Force Viper are continuing to investigate the incident.

Detectives are urging anyone with information to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference P25180418. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

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Call for information – Aggravated Burglary – Katherine

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information after an aggravated burglary occurred in the vicinity of the industrial area in Katherine East this morning.

Around 3am, police received a report that three buildings, including an armoury at a government facility had been unlawfully entered by unknown offenders in the industrial area of Katherine East.

Inside the armoury, the offenders allegedly stole an amount of ammunition, with no firearms reported stolen. NT Emergency Services was also targeted, with the offenders attempting to steal rescue equipment. The offenders fled after police responded to the alarm.

A crime scene was established, and investigations are ongoing.

Katherine Criminal Investigation Branch urge anyone with information about the incident, including CCTV and dashcam footage, to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP2500068174.

Anonymous reports can be made via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/

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Invermay man charged with firearms and drug offences

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Invermay man charged with firearms and drug offences

Saturday, 5 July 2025 – 10:13 am.

A man has been charged with multiple firearms and drug offences after police seized two illegal firearms, ammunition, a stolen vehicle and a quantity of drugs in a search in Bridgenorth.
Police attended and searched an address in Bridgenorth on Thursday 3 July while investigating reports that two vehicles, a grey Mitsubishi Outlander and a red Mitsubishi Mirage, had been stolen from the residence.
Subsequent investigations led to a person of interest being located and arrested a short time later.
During the search and arrest police located a .22 rifle, a loaded pistol, ammunition, one of the stolen vehicles (Mitsubishi Outlander), and a quantity of illicit drugs.
The 39-year-old Invermay man was arrested and has since been charged with multiple offences including breaches of bail, drug and firearm offences, and resisting arrest.
He was detained to appear in court at a later date.
Anyone with information about the outstanding stolen vehicle, a red Mitsubishi Mirage (registration D28SU), is urged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au. Please quote OR779172.

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Athllon Drive upgrades progress

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Enabling work will make the future construction work safer for workers, as well as path and road users.

In brief:

  • Enabling works have begun on the southern section of the Athllon Drive Duplication project.
  • These will prepare the Athllon Drive corridor for the project’s main construction.
  • The work will take around six months to complete (weather permitting).

Work has begun on the second package of enabling works for the duplication of the southern section of Athllon Drive.

The work will prepare the Athllon Drive corridor for the main construction of the duplication between Sulwood Drive and Drakeford Drive in Kambah. This is a key link connecting Tuggeranong and Woden.

These enabling works will make it safer for workers, as well as path and road users, when the main construction takes place.

This phase of the project will include:

  • relocating underground services
  • upgrading active travel paths
  • construction of new path connections
  • improving path lighting.

The work will take around six months to complete (weather permitting).

The Athllon Drive Duplication project

The project will see the duplication of 2.4 kilometres of Athllon Drive between Sulwood Drive and Drakeford Drive in Tuggeranong.

Athllon Drive is a vital road for people living in Canberra’s south.

Two rapid bus routes, cyclists and around 2,000 vehicles currently use this road every hour during peak periods.

The duplication will:

  • improve travel times for all transport modes
  • improve safety for walking, cycling, public transport and driving
  • not preclude light rail which may be constructed in this transport corridor in the future.

To find out more about this project, visit the Built for CBR website.

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Annual Issues and Opportunities Workshop

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Mental Health Australia hosted an Annual Issues and Opportunities Workshop for members of the National Register of Mental Health Consumer and Carer Representatives (National Register) and the National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum (NMHCCF).  

Over the years, these two-day workshops have supported the development of representatives’ advocacy, policy development and leadership skills of mental health consumers and carers participating in national policy initiatives. The workshops have also provided important networking opportunities for representatives.  

The 2025 Annual Issues and Opportunities Workshop was the final workshop for these two national groups. The Commonwealth Government has funded two peak bodies, one for consumers and one for carers, meaning the funding for the National Register of Mental Health Consumer and Carer Representatives (National Register) and the National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum (NMHCCF) ceased as of 30 June 2025.  

The final meeting was held in Canberra on Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 May 2025 and was attended by 57 mental health consumer and carer representatives, and staff from Mental Health Australia.  

The theme chosen for this final Annual Workshop was Celebrating our Past and Building Our Future. The program encompassed different speakers, thought-provoking sessions on moving forward without the formal structure of the groups, and opportunities for participants to celebrate their achievements.  

This report provides highlights from the two-day event and a summary of the key themes from the workshop and through the workshop evaluation survey.

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Consumers and Carers

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National Register of Mental Health Consumer & Carer Representatives 

Please note: The National Register program ceased on 30 June 2025.  

The National Register was established in 2007 and was a project at Mental Health Australia, funded by the Australian Government Department of Health until 30 June 2025.   

The National Register was a pool of trained mental health consumer and carer representatives from across Australia, who worked at the national level to provide a strong consumer and carer voice in the mental health sector.  

Members of the National Register used their lived experience, knowledge of the mental health system and communication skills to advocate and promote the issues and concerns of mental health consumers and carers.  

If you are seeking lived experience representatives, please contact the lived experience peak bodies: the National Mental Health Consumer Alliance and Mental Health Carers Australia.  

 

National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum

Please note: funding for the National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum (NMHCCF) ceased on 30 June 2025. 

For 23 years, the National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum (NMHCCF) was the combined national voice for mental health consumers and carers participating in the development of Australian mental health sector and its services. 

The NMHCCF functioned under the auspices of Mental Health Australia. 

The NMHCCF gave mental health consumers and carers the opportunity to meet, form partnerships and be involved in the development and implementation of mental health policy reform. 

While the NMHCC has now ceased operations, you can visit the NMHCCF website to access a range of position statements, advocacy briefs, and resources. 

 

Annual Issues and Opportunities Workshop

Mental Health Australia hosted an Annual Issues and Opportunities Workshop for members of the National Register and the now concluded National Mental Health Consumer & Carer Forum (NMHCCF). While the NMHCCF has now ceased operations, you can visit the NMHCCF website to access a range of position statements, advocacy briefs, and resources. 

These two-day workshops aimed to further develop the representative skills of mental health consumers and carers already participating in national policy initiatives. In particular, the workshops were designed to develop representatives’ advocacy, policy development and leadership skills. They also provided an opportunity to discuss national issues important to mental health consumers and carers, as well as network and share representative experiences.  

Information about previous Annual Issues and Opportunities Workshops, including the annual Issues and Opportunities Workshop reports are available here.  

 

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Winter in the City brings the heat with delicious food, fire and free world-class entertainment

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

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Released 04/07/2025

With free daily entertainment, spectacular fire shows, and a celebration of local food and culture, the City Renewal Authority and local businesses have made Canberra’s City Centre the hottest spot in town these July school holidays.

From Saturday 5 July to Saturday 19 July 2025, City Walk will feature a 14-metre-wide stage hosting free performances up to five times a day including circus, theatre, musical comedy acts. Each evening is capped off by choreographed fire performances.

During the day, families can enjoy a variety of performances. Week one features the space-themed adventure of Mission to the Moon and the clever, acrobatic comedy of the Circus Firemen. In week two, the stage comes alive with the playful music of Lucky Jim and the renowned high-energy spectacle of Circus Oz ‘Non-Stop’.

After dark, the City Centre will light up with three fire performances. Local amateurs will open the show, followed by the headline display from Flux Entertainment, whose pyrotechnics have captivated audiences nationwide since their appearance on Australia’s Got Talent.

Winter in the City will wrap up in a special edition of The Forage on Saturday 19 July, bringing together Canberra’s best street food, live music, fire performances and shows from Circus Oz. From 12pm to 9pm, City Walk will be filled with the sounds, smells, and tastes of winter.

A marketing campaign highlighting the best of City and Braddon’s hospitality and retail businesses will run alongside the free entertainment program, encouraging Canberrans to enjoy a day or night out and support local traders.

Winter in the City is supported by the City Centre Marketing and Improvements Levy. More program information including show times is available at winter.inthecity.com.au .

Winter in the City

  • What: Free daytime family entertainment and nightly fire performances.
  • Where: City Walk, next to the City Centre merry-go-round.
  • When: 2pm–8pm daily, Saturday 5 July – Saturday 19 July 2025.
  • Cost: Free to attend. No bookings required.
  • More info: winter.inthecity.com.au

Quotes attributable to Michael Pettersson, Minister for Business, Arts and Creative Industries

“Last year, Winter in the City contributed an estimated $2.72 million to the City Centre’s economy. This is money spent in our local cafes, restaurants, retailers and bars. We hope to see an even greater contribution this year.”

This year’s program of free, world-class entertainment on offer, encourages people to come into the City Centre to shop, eat, and celebrate winter.”

“It’s all about creating a lively, welcoming atmosphere that Canberrans can enjoy and that benefits our city businesses.”

Quotes attributable to Belinda Neame, Founder, The Forage

“The Forage is back for its eleventh year and is teaming up with Winter in the City to bring an unforgettable mid-winter feast to Canberra’s City Centre.”

“This exciting collaboration will transform the city into a hub of sizzling street eats, cosy firepits, and live entertainment. Visitors can explore a curated lineup of food from some of Canberra’s best restaurants and mobile food and beverage vendors.”

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Michael Pettersson, MLA | Media Releases

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UPDATE #2: Arrest – Hit and run – Leanyer

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 43-year-old male after he handed himself into police in relation to a hit and run in Leanyer on Friday 27 June 2025.

The white Holden Commodore station wagon has been seized. He is expected to be charged with a number of offences later this evening.

Police would like to thank members of the public who called 131 444 to provide information.

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Firearms safe seized after search

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Firearms safe seized after search

Friday, 4 July 2025 – 4:14 pm.

A 55-year-old woman is facing a court summons for offences under the Firearms Act, with police alleging she was trying to sell a non-compliant gun safe on social media.
Acting on a public tip-off, police conducted a search of a property in southern Tasmania on Friday and seized a firearms safe along with an amount of ammunition that was not stored correctly.
Police allege the safe was non-compliant because it was easily penetrable and had an insufficient locking mechanism.
It is an offence under section 106A of the Firearms Act 1996, to advertise the sale of a firearms safe unless it complies with the requirements under the Act.
Having firearms and ammunition stored correctly in a compliant safe reduces the risk of these items falling into the wrong hands.
More information on storage and safekeeping can be found online at www.fas.police.tas.gov.au
Anyone with information about firearm offences 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.