Month: September 2025

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a youth in relation to an aggravated assault in Darwin overnight.

Around 1am, police received a report that a 16-year-old male was refused entry to a nightclub in the CBD. The 16-year-old has allegedly then sprayed two security guards with OC spray, striking one guard in the forehead and the other to the back. Both guards did not feel any effects or require any medical treatment.

The youth was arrested by police and remains in custody with charges expected later today.

The OC spray used was seized by officers and has been found to be an illegal OC spray that cannot be purchased in the NT. Investigations into how the youth came into possession of it are ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference P2525496. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Man charged in relation to wounding incident at Devonport

Sunday, 21 September 2025 – 8:01 am.

Police have charged a 21-year-old man from East Devonport with common assault in relation to a wounding incident at Devonport overnight.  
Police will allege the man assaulted a 21-year-old man on Rooke Street about midnight.  
The victim was transported to the Launceston General Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.  
The charged man was bailed to appear before the Devonport Magistrates Court at a later date.  
Anyone with information in relation to the incident is asked to contact police on 131 444 and quote OR785517.  
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000.

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Man charged with dealing with property suspected of being the proceeds of crime

Sunday, 21 September 2025 – 7:50 am.

Police have charged a Mayfield man with dealing with property suspected of being the proceeds of crime after approximately one million dollars was located in a vehicle last night.
At 8.30pm, East Coast police conducting an RBT on a vehicle in Triabunna, and located approximately $1,000,000 cash in a cardboard box in the vehicle.
The 57-year-old male driver from Mayfield was arrested and later charged with dealing with property suspected of being the proceeds of crime.
Police will allege the cash is profits from the sale of illicit drugs in Tasmania.
This incident highlights the critical role frontline officers play in disrupting criminal networks and protecting the Tasmanian community.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers Tasmania anonymously through crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000.

Source: New South Wales – News

Efforts are continuing to contact another two Optus customers whose details were provided to SAPOL by the company.

As a result of the welfare checks that have been completed no further adverse outcomes have been reported.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for public assistance to locate 28-year-old Rodney Turner who absconded from police custody in Alice Springs today.

Around 12:15pm, Rodney escaped custody at the Alice Springs Hospital on Gap Road, The Gap, while there to receive treatment.

Alice Springs police are actively looking for him and he is urged to return himself into custody as soon as possible.

Anyone with information regarding the man’s whereabouts is urged to contact police on 131 444. You can make anonymous reports via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source: New South Wales – News

About 6.30pm Friday 19 September, police were called to Punch Bowl Lookout in the Onkaparinga River National Park following reports that a group of hikers had become stranded.

Southern District patrols responded and entered the park on foot, locating the teens in a gorge. Officers traversed steep and thickly vegetated terrain to access the group who were cold but not seriously injured.

Police hiked with the boys out of the gorge where they met SA Ambulance Paramedics who attended to assist. One of the teens was taken to hospital with minor injuries with the remaining boys returning home to their families.

As we move into warmer months, police remind all hikers to plan ahead, carry appropriate gear and stick to marked trails. If you become lost, stay in one place and contact emergency services on triple zero (000) for assistance.

Source: New South Wales – News

The Thiele Highway is currently closed at this location in both directions.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and find an alternative route.

Source: New South Wales – News

Police are not yet aware of the details of any deaths in SA as a result of the outage.

The circumstances of any death in SA will be investigated and a report prepared for the State Coroner in due course.

Source: Mental Health Australia

Road users are advised of changed traffic conditions on the M7 Motorway in Prestons from Monday 29 September to Friday 3 October, between 9pm and 5am, with contingency on Wednesday 8 October and Thursday 9 October 2025. 

The M7 Motorway will be closed to all traffic in one direction during works. The M7 Motorway will be open to all traffic in the opposite direction during each closure. Please see below table for work locations and dates.

Location	Closure direction	Date
M7 Motorway between Hoxton Park Road and Camden Valley Way	Northbound full closure	Monday 29 September Wednesday 1 October
		Contingency date: Wednesday 8 October
M7 Motorway between Cowpasture Road and Camden Valley Way	Southbound full closure	Tuesday 30 September Thursday 2 October
		Contingency date: Thursday 9 October

Vehicles travelling under a permit must not travel off the approved route listed in their permit unless an updated permit is obtained from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). Please keep to the speed limits and follow the direction of traffic controllers and signs.

For the latest traffic updates across the network, download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.

Source: Mental Health Australia

The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are getting on with planning for the Milton Ulladulla Bypass, today confirming key connection points between the Princes Highway and the new $940 million route.