Month: September 2025

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Two vehicles clamped and two motorbikes seized in first few days after launch of Police Operation Full Stop

Monday, 15 September 2025 – 11:28 am.

Police have clamped two vehicles and seized two motorbikes in the first two days since the launch of Operation Full Stop – an ongoing police initiative targeting persistent and dangerous driving in the Clarence Municipality.
Yesterday (Sunday), police seized an unregistered trail bike following a head-on crash about 2.30pm on Duntroon Drive at Rokeby.
Acting Inspector Penny Reardon said, “a trailbike carrying a 19-year-old rider and a 17-year-old pillion passenger collided head on with a car, in a crash that could have easily ended in tragedy.”
“Both the rider and pillion were ejected from the bike and with only the pillion wearing a helmet – it’s lucky neither were seriously hurt.”
The driver and passenger of the vehicle were not physically injured.
“Riding unlicensed and unregistered trailbikes on public roads, especially without proper safety gear is reckless, and puts lives at risk.”
Police have seized the trailbike, and the rider will be proceeded against for multiple traffic related offences.
“Police announced Operation Full Stop last Friday, and it’s disappointing that in the first two days after the launch, we had this dangerous and reckless incident, and a further two in the Southern area on Friday night.”
About 7pm on Friday night, a motorcycle was detected travelling at 150km/h in the 80km/h zone on the Brooker Highway at Derwent Park. Police have seized the bike for 28 days, and the 21-year-old rider has been charged with several offences.
Later Friday night, about 10pm, police clamped two vehicles for 28 days following hooning offences at Cambridge Park. One offender has been located and will be summonsed for the offences, and investigations are ongoing to locate the other.
“Police will continue to target dangerous and reckless behaviours on the roads, and urge anyone who witnesses incident to report them for investigation.”
Matters can be reported to police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.
Video footage can also be provided to police through our online portal at www.police.tas.gov.au/report.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The NT Police Force has arrested a 61-year-old male following a disturbance in Alice Springs on Saturday.

Around 1:30pm, police received reports of a male allegedly assaulting a 77-year-old male unknown to him in a carpark of a hardware store on the corner of the Stuart Highway and Power Street.

The victim was allegedly struck to the chest, causing him to fall and hit his head on the concrete. The 61-year-old male offender fled the scene prior to police arrival but was arrested later that evening at a residence in East Side.

The victim did not require medical treatment.

The offender has since been charged with Aggravated assault and was remanded to appear in Alice Springs Local Court today.

Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP2500091712. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Source: New South Wales Ministerial News

Ancient Roots in the New World is a new exhibition celebrating the beauty, history and symbolism of the olive tree (Olea europaea), opening on Thursday, September 18 at Dudley House on View Street.

Curated by Ceilidh Meo, the exhibition brings together a diverse group of emerging and established Bendigo region artists and craftspeople including Amanda Peluso, Andre Sardone, Ben Wrigley, Ilka White, Isstra Bevilacqua, Jill Connors, Kim Lowe, Lauren Starr, Linda Hermens, Rhayven Jane, Sharon Greenaway, and Sue Wyer.

The exhibition features works across a range of media: sculptural and industrial installations, performance art, drawing, textiles, ceramics, and items made from olive trees such as beads, teas, oil, soap and pickled fruit.

It also highlights Bendigo’s UNESCO City and Region of Gastronomy designation and one of its signature products, olives and olive oil, with a video featuring olive oil production and a small-scale olive oil press installation, specially donated for the exhibition from environmental education centre CERES in Brunswick.

Curator Ceilidh Meo said the exhibition was inspired by the daily-changing beauty of her own olive grove.

“The aim is to showcase the bounty, beauty, history and symbolism of the olive tree through food and artworks made from or inspired by local specimens,” Ceilidh said.

“Olives have a long and venerable history in human culture. This exhibition is about bringing a sense of the sacred back to our food – a sense of appreciation and wonder for the abundance around us and the people who create it.

“Ancient Roots in the New World is also a fundraiser for startup costs for the Long Road Olive Co-operative LTD, a not-for-profit co-operative of small-scale olive growers with between 1-3,000 trees. Artworks are not expected to be donated by the artists. 

“Instead, the artists will set a reserve price for their works, with a silent auction to run throughout the opening week of the exhibition. The Long Road Olive Co-operative will take a 30% commission on the final price of the works at the completion of the auction. This means that ultimately the artists could earn a higher price for their works than through traditional sales channels.”

Exhibition highlights include:

• Goddess of the Grove – interactive diorama with olive branches, providing a backdrop against which participants can be photographed
• Ode to Athena – soundscape retelling the myth of Athena and the olive tree
• Peace, Prosperity and Purpose – textile triptych exploring olive symbolism
• Sculptural works created from olive wood

The free exhibition opens at Dudley House, 60 View Street on Thursday, September 18 with an official celebration at 6pm on Friday, September 19. All are welcome.

The exhibition is supported by the City of Greater Bendigo’s Artists on View program.
 

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Man charged in relation to burglary and stealing at Hobart jewellery store

Monday, 15 September 2025 – 10:33 am.

Detectives from South East Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a 33-year-old man with a number of offences in relation to a burglary and stealing at a jewellery business on Murray Street in Hobart on 13 July 2025. 
The man was arrested and charged following an investigation that included a number of searches conducted across the Southern district relating to the crime. 
A number of exhibits were located during the searches and seized by police. The stolen watches and jewellery are still outstanding. 
The man has been charged with a series of offences including Stealing, Burglary and Motor Vehicle Stealing and he will appear in court in November 2025. 
Anyone with information in relation to the location of the outstanding stolen watches and jewellery is asked to contact South East CIB on 131 444 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 0000 – quote OR779855. 

Source: Australian Attorney General’s Agencies

Today, I’m proud to announce the launch of the $50 million Accessing New Markets Initiative (ANMI). It delivers on a key Albanese Labor Government election commitment to open new and previously overlooked export markets for Australian businesses.

Through ANMI, Australian businesses will get practical, targeted support to identify new partners and customers.

It will ensure Australian exporters aren’t just reacting to change – they’re getting ahead of it.

The Albanese Government is working hand-in-hand with industry to make sure this initiative delivers real value and meets the needs of businesses and sectors impacted by changing global trade. 

Austrade will design tailored support to peak industry bodies and their members. Support to Australian exporters will be fast, flexible and targeted, including additional programs such as in-market trade advisors, enhanced offshore events, and new strategic initiatives.

ANMI builds on what the Albanese Labor Government has already delivered for Australian exporters, including:

• Removing over $20 billion in trade impediments on our exports to China – allowing farmers, fishers, miners and winemakers back into this market at higher volumes than ever before.
• Legislating a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates – which will deliver over $600 million in additional annual exports into the Middle East.
• Unlocking a record $53 billion in two-way trade with India last year, after legislating our first trade agreement with India.
• Delivering an additional $2 billion in Southeast Asia trade outcomes over the last two years for Australian businesses.

Quotes attributable to Minister Farrell

The world is shifting. Trade flows are changing, and global competition is increasing.

With one in four Australian jobs supported by trade, the Albanese Labor Government’s trade diversification agenda remains a key focus in our second term.

This is a smart, timely, and forward-looking investment in Australian business. It’s about helping our exporters compete globally and build resilience.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

NT Police are calling for information in relation to a large disturbance that occurred in Tennant Creek yesterday afternoon.

Around 1:55pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received reports of a large crowd fighting at a football oval on the corner of Ambrose Street and Stuart Street.

It is alleged some members of the crowd were armed with various weapons and were actively involved in the fighting.

Police responded and the group was dispersed. Two adult females were conveyed to Tennant Creek Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries to their heads.

A short time later, police received a report that members of the crowd had allegedly attended a residence nearby, however, had dispersed prior to police arrival.

No arrests have been made at this stage, and investigations are ongoing.

Police urge anyone with information, including with footage of the incident, to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference NTP2500091944. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

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Ahead of a high-risk fire season across much of Victoria, CFA is highlighting the example of community preparation in Boho earlier this year as a model for all Victorians living in bushfire-prone areas.

Submitted by	CFA Media

Source: Mental Health Australia

Work will start from next week to repair the next stage of landslip damage on Lawrence Hargrave Drive between Coalcliff and Stanwell Park.

Source: Australian Department of Communications

As part of National Child Protection Week, AUSTRAC is reminding financial services providers of the critical role they play in detecting child sexual exploitation for financial gain.
AUSTRAC collects and analyses suspicious matter reports shared by financial service providers, like banks, remitters, digital currency exchanges and payment platforms, and these reports form the basis of financial intelligence used to detect transactions linked to for-profit child abuse.

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Man taken into custody in north west Tasmania

Saturday, 13 September 2025 – 9:35 pm.

A 46-year-old man is in police custody following an incident today at a house at Penguin, in the state’s North-West.
About 10am on Saturday, police were called to a suburban residence in the Penguin area following reports a man inside was armed with a weapon.
The man was alone in the residence at the time and there was no risk to the wider public.
Specialist resources were deployed during the day and the incident was resolved peacefully on Saturday afternoon, with the man taken into custody.
Police would like to thank residents of the surrounding area for their patience and assistance during the incident.