Month: September 2025

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information after a 58-year-old male was seriously injured in Katherine on Saturday evening.

Around 1:25pm, Sunday 7 September, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a male had been located suffering head injuries on Callistemon Drive.

He was located by a passerby who transported him to Katherine Hospital. He was subsequently flown to Royal Darwin Hospital for further treatment in a serious but stable condition.

It is believed the injury occurred on Saturday 6 September, between 9pm and 9:30pm when the victim was walking along Callistemon Drive.

Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Branch are investigating and urge anyone with information or CCTV footage in the area to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP2500089547. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

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Source: New South Wales Ministerial News

The City of Greater Bendigo is inviting residents to help shape the 2026–2027 Budget by completing a short survey about what matters most to you.

The Budget funds over 60 essential services that support daily life in the community including bin collections, looking after parks and gardens, road maintenance, early learning centres, public events and tourism, planning and environmental health services, arts venues like the Ulumbarra Theatre and much more.

The City also maintains $3.4B of important community infrastructure, including bridges and recreational facilities.

Around 60% of Budget revenue comes from rates, with the remainder from user fees and government grants.

Mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf encouraged residents to get involved in the short Budget survey.

“The City does not have as much money available to fund new projects compared to pre-COVID times. Costs have gone up a lot more than our income from rates, grants, charges and fees over the past five years and that gap is increasing,” Cr Metcalf said.

“With increasing needs in our community and rising costs including materials and other expenses, we may need to consider further options for managing costs in the future.

“The 2026-2027 Budget survey is available on our online engagement platform Let’s Talk Greater Bendigo, and residents are asked to select five areas that the City looks after that matter to you.

“Feedback will be reviewed alongside other Budget factors, including existing commitments and multi-year projects. It is also important to realise that Budget planning is ongoing and shaped by community input all year-round, not just this public engagement at the end of each year.

“Around 80% of requests to customer service by phone, online requests, or in person are driven by community needs, and those everyday interactions help guide decisions and shape the Budget in real time because those lodged requests are assessed. City staff also review infrastructure to plan renewals and upgrades to ensure they meet current and future needs.”

The survey closes on Monday October 20.

To give your feedback, head to:

Source: New South Wales Ministerial News

The City of Greater Bendigo’s YO Bendigo youth program is on the move in September and will relocate to new premises located at 41 Mundy Street just a few doors down from the existing premises at 45 Mundy Street.

To enable the relocation, YO Bendigo will be closed between Monday September 22 and Friday September 26 and will reopen on Monday September 29, at new premises on the second floor of 41-43 Mundy Street, above the Old Green Bean Café on the corner of Mundy Street and Lyttleton Terrace and just across the road from the City’s offices in the Galkangu Gov Hub.

City of Greater Bendigo Director Healthy Communities and Environments Jess Howard said in 2024, YMCA Victoria gave notice that the City’s lease at 45 Mundy Street would not be renewed when it expires in October 2025.

“Fortunately, we have successfully secured new premises for YO Bendigo on the second floor of 41 Mundy Street – just across the road to the City’s offices in the Galkangu Gov Hub,” Ms Howard said.

“The new premises feature lift and stair access, meeting and activity rooms, kitchenette and toilet facilities.

“While the move to the new office location will result in some minor program disruption and some small changes to the existing service offerings, it does present exciting opportunities for new ways of working for the YO Bendigo team.

“Young people from diverse backgrounds participate in YO Bendigo’s programs and are welcomed into a safe, inclusive youth space. The new premises will also be home to the City’s Youth Council.

“The City is looking forward to an exciting new chapter for YO Bendigo when the move takes place later this month.”

For more information, visit:

Source: New South Wales Ministerial News

YO Events are proud to present the 2025 BendiGLOW Youth Fest – a free neon, glowing, music, art and skate celebration of young people set to take place at Bendigo Exhibition Centre from 3pm – 9pm on Saturday September 20, 2025.

BendiGLOW will feature a Battle of the Bands, free learn-to-skate workshops, art workshops, laser tag, UV facepainting, market stalls, food trucks and more.

Presented by young people for young people, this vibrant event will be lit with UV lighting to create a glowing experience for all attendees. Want to really shine? festival-goers are encouraged to wear neon, white, or bright colours to make the most of the UV effect.

Battle of the Bands finalists Spinach and Rocket, Electric Heads, Deathcap, Apples, Around the Fall, Bunk Brain, Two Steps Forward and Dead Silver will be competing on the day to win awesome prizes.  So come support and cheer on these young bands, and see who takes the first prize spot!

Winners will be announced at the end of the event, following performances by our two young headline acts: The Chans and The Unknown.

Live Music Bendigo from Phoenix FM will be broadcasting Battle of the Bands sets live from BendiGLOW – so if you can’t make it in person, tune in to Phoenix FM 106.7 on the day to hear the bands give it their all.

BendiGLOW Youth Fest is supported by Amplify and Victorian Youth Fest, both Victorian Government initiatives that support young people to get involved in their community by planning and running drug, smoke, vape and alcohol-free music and cultural events for other young people.

Entry is free but donations are welcome to support YO Events Programs.

BendiGLOW Youth Fest will be safe and secure with no pass-outs.

Attendance is welcome by young people, friends, families, the community, and anyone keen to support the next generation of music!

For more information, visit:

Source: Mental Health Australia

The north-west region’s largest heavy vehicle rest area is now open, marking the completion of a three-year project to upgrade the Newell Highway between Narrabri and Moree with all sections of the highway now open to traffic.

The jointly funded Newell Highway Heavy Duty Pavement Upgrade spans more than 20 kilometres along this important regional freight route.

The upgrades have included intersection improvements, widened road shoulders and five new overtaking lanes, creating a safer and more efficient journey for all drivers.

Read the full media release here.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Northern Territory Police have arrested nine youths following the theft of a motor vehicle in Alice Springs yesterday.

Around 5:50pm, a white Ford Falcon station wagon was stolen during a burglary in Gillen.

About 9:30pm, the vehicle was observed driving dangerously through the Alice Springs CBD, including Todd Mall.

With the assistance of CCTV operators, officers tracked the vehicle before successfully deploying tyre deflation devices at two locations south of the Gap.

The vehicle, with three deflated tyres, came to a stop near Commonage Road.

Seven male youths, aged 11, 12, 12, 12, 12, 14, 15 and two female youths 12 and 16 years, attempted to run from the scene but were all apprehended as a result of a well-executed arrest strategy.

Four of the youth have been released and are expected to be placed on a diversion program, while five youths are expected to be charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

One offender may also face charges under Section 276H of the Criminal Code relating to posting and boasting about offending behaviour on social media.

This outcome reflects the outstanding work of all officers involved in bringing the matter to a swift and safe resolution.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Northern Territory Police are calling for information in relation to a serious assault that occurred in the Alice Springs CBD early this morning.

Around 12:55am, police received reports of an 18-year-old male being assaulted by a large group near a 24-hour store on Todd Street.

When police arrived at the scene the offenders fled towards the Royal Flying Doctor Service lawns

The victim was initially treated at the scene before being conveyed to Alice Springs Hospital, where he was later found to have a serious brain injury. He remains in a stable condition.

The offenders remain outstanding and investigations are ongoing, including a review of available CCTV footage.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP2500089410.

Anonymously may also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source: New South Wales – News

The coin is a 2022 Australia decoration Christmas beetle 50c coin (pictured below) and is suspected to be stolen.

Police wish to return the coin to its rightful owner.

Anyone who recognises the coin or has information on its owner is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on www.crimestopperssa.com.au or on 1800 333 000

Reference number 81465.

Source: Mental Health Australia

Road users are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from Tuesday 16 September 2025 at the intersection of The Horsley Drive and Justin Street, Smithfield for maintenance work. 

The work will involve replacing sections of asphalt, repainting the road markings and reinstating traffic loop detectors at the intersection of The Horsley Drive and Justin Street, Smithfield.

Work will be completed between Tuesday 16 September and Thursday 16 October 2025, weather permitting.

We will be on site for up to four night shifts, working between Sunday to Thursday, 8pm and 5am, the next day. 

We will not work on Friday nights, Saturdays or the Monday 6 October public holiday.

There will be temporary traffic changes to make sure the work zone is safe. Lane closures, stop/slow, contra flow and a 40km/h speed limit will be in place for the safety of our workers and motorists. 

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