Month: September 2025

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two male youths in relation to an attempted motor vehicle theft in Coolalinga yesterday.

Around 4:30pm, five male youths were observed allegedly attempting to steal a white Toyota Landcruiser from a car park at a business in Coolalinga. The vehicle stalled before the offenders fled the scene on foot.

Strike Force Trident and general duties members responded and commenced investigations. An off-duty police officer sighted the alleged offenders a short time later on Bow Hunters Road in Virginia, and two males aged 14 and 16-years-old were subsequently arrested.

They have since been charged with Aggravated Robbery, Engage in Violent Conduct, Drive/Ride/Use a motor vehicle without consent and Breach of bail. They are due to appear in court at a later date.

Investigations are ongoing to identify and locate the outstanding offenders.

Strike Force Trident have carriage of the investigation and urge anyone with information to contact 131 444. Please quote reference P25257637. 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

The Northern Territory Police Force is continuing to investigate a fatal crash that occurred yesterday on the Stuart Highway about 23 kilometres north of the Erldunda Roadhouse.

The crash is believed to have occurred sometime between 8.00am and 8.30am. The vehicle involved in the single vehicle crash was a dark grey Chevrolet Camaro and it was carrying two occupants while travelling south on the Stuart Highway.

A 42-year-old male was found deceased by emergency services on arrival and the second occupant, a 37-year-old male, received serious but non-life-threatening injuries. He was admitted to hospital and is in a stable condition.

The next of kin of the deceased have been contacted, and both the deceased and survivor are Northern Territory residents. A file is being prepared for the NT Coroner.

Major Crash Detectives are seeking information from members of the public who may have seen the south bound Chevrolet Camaro, have dash cam footage, or were in the vicinity of Erldunda at the time of the crash.

Anyone with information is urged to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25257248.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Three female youths have been arrested following an aggravated robbery in Tennant Creek this morning.

Around 6:45am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received a report of an assault at a grocery store on Paterson Street.

It is alleged an adult female employee had attended the site and was entering the store via a rear door when three female youths approached her. They attempted to take her handbag from her, resulting in her being thrown to the ground and injuring her shoulder. One of the offenders allegedly produced a knife during the altercation.

The offenders stole an apron from the victim and fled the scene on foot, discarding the apron a short distance away.

The victim was conveyed to hospital for assessment by a fellow staff member.

General duties members responded and located and arrested the three female youths aged 14, 14, and 16-years-old. They remain in police custody with charges expected to follow.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P25268303. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating a death in Darwin.

Around 11:15pm last night, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received a report that a woman had been found unresponsive on a walking path in the Casuarina Coastal Reserve.

Emergency services responded, however the 52-year-old woman was declared deceased at the scene.

Her cause of death is not being treated as suspicious, and detectives from the Crime Division have carriage of the investigation.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Source: New South Wales – News

Just before 8am Saturday 27 September, police and emergency services were called to Yappara Road following reports of a single vehicle crash.

Major Crash investigators are making their way to the scene.

Road closures are in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area.

Source: Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission

Australia’s icebreaker RSV Nuyina has made its way down the River Derwent and is heading for Casey research station – the first of three stops on its 52-day research and resupply voyage.
The ship has 99 expeditioners on board, almost 40 crew, three inflatable boats and two helicopters.

“There are really three stages to this voyage,” Voyage Leader Samantha Climie said.
“When we get close to Casey, we’ll fly some of the Traverse and Million Year Ice Core crew off, so they can get an early start on those projects.
“Some of the Wilkins Aerodrome crew will be flown off too, to help prepare and open the ice runway.”
The helicopters will also fly in some critical cargo that is too fragile to be included in an airdrop, planned for mid-October.
Once the fly off is complete, the ship will head to Heard Island for ten days to conduct a range of science, environmental management and research activities.
Then it’s on to Davis research station for an over-ice resupply.
RSV Nuyina ‘parks’ in thick sea ice about a kilometre from the station and is then unloaded by truck and tractor.
It will take just over a week to transfer 500 tonnes of cargo – including 12,600 eggs, 500 kilos of bacon and 600 kilos of cheese – 140,000 litres of water and around 800,000 litres of fuel.
“Importantly, we’re also taking people down, so we’re inserting next season’s team, who will spend a year in Antarctica, and bringing the winterers home,” Ms Climie said.
“We will leave the helicopters at Davis, and later in the summer they will fly across to Mawson station, meaning we touch every Australian Antarctic station with this voyage.”
Sam Climie lives in Tasmania and started her Antarctic career as a watercraft operator and then a Deputy Voyage Leader.
She led her first voyage at the age of 25 and has recently returned from Oxford in the UK, where she was a Rhodes Scholar, studying climate law and policy.
“It takes a lot of people to make a voyage like this happen and a lot of it happens behind the scenes,” she said.
“Support staff and crew do an incredible job making it all happen.”
The ingoing Davis Station Leader is Jenny Bonser from Adelaide, who was most recently Director of Operational Services at South Australia Police.
“I’ve also spent the last 30 years as a volunteer firefighter with the Morphett Vale Country Fire Service,” she said.
“My professional skillset is planning, organisation and operations delivery, with a focus on emergency management, and my passion is for leading people.”
Ms Bonser said professionally, the station leader role is a chance to bring all her skills and experience together.  
“Personally, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the beauty of Antarctica and contribute to the amazing science program,” she said.
“I am very excited about Midwinter celebrations – it’s a uniquely Antarctic experience.
“Of course, I’ll miss my friends and family but I think I’ll probably miss some other things too, like patting dogs and petrichor (the smell of rain after a hot spell).”
This content was last updated 24 minutes ago on 27 September 2025.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Source: South Australia Police

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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on the Stuart Highway earlier today.

Around 8:35am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received a report of a single vehicle crash on the Stuart Highway about 20 kilometres north of Erldunda. The vehicle involved was carrying two occupants and had allegedly rolled.

Emergency services responded and an adult male was declared deceased at the scene. The passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was conveyed to hospital for assessment.

A crime scene has been declared, and both lanes of the Stuart Highway remain closed while investigations are ongoing.

The closures are expected to remain until at least 5pm today and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Detectives from the Major Crash Investigation Unit urge anyone with information to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25257248.

The lives lost on Territory roads now stands at 29.

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

25 new constables boost Tasmania Police ranks

Friday, 26 September 2025 – 3:23 pm.

A former paramedic, an ex-truck driver, and a disability support worker are among the 25 new police officers who graduated today from the Tasmania Police Academy.
Ranging in age from 19 to 50, the 15 men and 10 women bring various experiences to policing, but all now share the common goal of keeping the public safe and serving their Tasmanian communities.
Commissioner Donna Adams and Acting Commander Education and Training Vanessa Castle were among senior officers in attendance at the police academy at Rokeby to congratulate the new constables on their achievements.
Recruits will be assigned to Burnie, Devonport, Launceston, Hobart, Bellerive and Bridgewater stations.
Constable Claire Eaton, of Hobart, and Constable Patrick Denny, also of Hobart, have been awarded the dux of course and runner-up dux of course, respectively.
Acting Commander Castle said the new officers had worked hard over a 28-week training course and were ready to begin serving the community.
“I congratulate all our recruits on their graduation. While they should be justly proud of their efforts so far, this is just the start of their journey with Tasmania Police,” Acting Commander Castle said.
“Our recruits are stepping into roles which are anything but ordinary, with each shift offering a new opportunity to serve and engage with our communities.”
The police constables bring a range of past career and life experiences to their new roles.
Dux of the course Constable Eaton, 24, is starting her policing career after previously studying in Canberra and working as a soccer referee. She will be station at Bridgewater.
Runner-up dux of course Constable Denny, 25, previously worked as a radio dispatch officer with Queensland Police. He will be stationed at Hobart.
Constable Eaton said she was excited by the opportunities ahead and thanked the support of her recruits over the 28-week course.
“I’ve always been really passionate about giving back and getting involved in the community and when I started considering the idea of police, it just felt right,” Constable Eaton said.
“I love nature and the cold, so what could be a better choice than Tassie.”
“I am really excited to see where my career goes with Tasmania Police and I am looking forward to learning the job and just getting stuck in.”
Also graduating on Friday was Lynda Deverell, 46, of Burnie.
Constable Deverell, whose husband is a serving police officer in the Western district, previously had a 25-year career as a registered nurse. She will be stationed at Burnie.
“I just woke up one morning and I said to my husband ‘I just want a career that is new and exciting’,” Constable Deverell said.
“My husband is a career police officer, he’s been in the force 25 years. I just really respect the role, I wanted to see what he did, and I haven’t looked back. I’m really excited to take on this journey.”
Friday’s ceremony marked the fourth graduating class of new constables in 2025, with 22 constables graduating in January, 15 constables in April, and 30 in July.
Acting Commander Castle said policing was a dynamic and rewarding career and encouraged people interested in becoming a Tasmania Police officer to take the next step.
For more information about Tasmania Police recruitment, visit https://recruitment.police.tas.gov.au/

Caption: New Tasmania Police constables Patrick Denny, left, Claire Eaton, Bethany Reid and Lynda Deverell at the police academy at Rokeby.