Month: November 2025

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The NT Police Force has charged a 41-year-old male in relation to drug offences in Alice Springs yesterday afternoon.

Around 4:30pm, while conducting a Drug Detection Area (DDA) operation, officers from Southern Drug Investigation Unit and the Dog Operations Unit apprehended a vehicle of interest travelling into Alice Springs.

The 41-year-old driver returned a positive roadside drug test and was arrested at the scene.

Officers subsequently conducted a lawful search of the vehicle and located 140 grams of methamphetamine, a knuckle duster and drug paraphernalia.

The offender has since been charged with:

• Supply schedule 1 dangerous drug – commercial quantity
• Posses schedule 1 dangerous drug – commercial quantity (110grams of methamphetamine)
• Driver with prohibited drug in body
• Posses a thing to administer drug
• Posses a prohibited weapon (Knuckle Duster)
• Self-administer dangerous drug
• Resist Police

He will appear in Alice Springs Court today.

A second vehicle was also apprehended during the DDA, resulting in the seizure of 70 litres of alcohol. A 56-year-old male was issued Driving Infringement Notice for:

• Posses cannabis public place
• 70 litres of alcohol seized and destroyed (destined for an Alcohol Protected Areas)

Detective Acting Sergeant Adrian George said, “Targeting the supply and distribution of dangerous drugs remains a priority for police.

“These substances continue to have a serious impact on the safety and wellbeing of the community and removing this amount of methamphetamine from circulation prevents significant harm.

“We will continue to disrupt the flow of dangerous drugs and remove offenders who seek to profit from causing harm.”

Source: Australia Government Statements – Agriculture

28 November 2025

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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has issued a Notice to Appear to a 43-year-old Alice Springs man after locating a prohibited firearm during a search yesterday.

On 27 November 2025, Southern Investigations executed a search warrant at a unit in Alice Springs following intelligence provided by the Firearms Policy and Recording Unit (FPRU). This operation was the result of close collaboration between FPRU and Alice Springs investigators, ensuring the successful detection and seizure of the prohibited item.

During the search, police located an Air Rifle and 300 ball bearings. 

The weapon and ammunition were seized, and the man was issued a Notice to Appear for:

• Possess firearm whilst unlicensed

• Failure to meet storage requirements

• Possess unregistered firearm

He is expected to appear in Alice Springs Local Court on14 January 2026.

Importing firearms, or firearm parts, without the correct permits is a serious offence under Commonwealth and Northern Territory legislation. Anyone found breaching these laws will be prosecuted.

If you are unsure about what can be legally imported, visit the Australian Border Force Importation Guidelines or contact ABF on 131 881.

These prohibited imports can be incredibly dangerous. If you know anyone who has imported these or other prohibited items, please contact NT Police on 131 444 or report anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Police have charged a 24-year-old male in relation to domestic violence and assault police offences that occurred in Wadeye on Thursday.

Around 3am, local police received reports that a male had allegedly assaulted his female partner at a residence within the community. Police attended the location and located an adult female suffering injuries to her face; however, the offender fled the scene prior to their arrival.

The victim was conveyed to the local clinic for treatment.

Police conducted a search for the offender, and around 4pm located him at a residence in the community. Upon police approach, he allegedly aggressively approached them, armed with a spear and a saw.

Officers instructed the offender to drop the weapons; however, the offender failed to comply and a taser was deployed. The taser did not make contact, and the offender continued attempting to evade apprehension, throwing projectiles at officers in the process.

A bystander intercepted the male, and he was taken into custody by police without further incident.

Prior to his arrest, it is alleged the male attempted to steal a vehicle in the community and smashed the windscreen in the process before fleeing on foot.

He has since been charged with multiple offences, including Aggravated assault, Breach of bail, and other associated charges. He has been remanded in custody to appear in Darwin Local court 1 December 2025. 

Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference NTP2500117459. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800RESPECT (1800737732) or Lifeline 131 114.

Source: Australian Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry

Today, the Albanese Labor Government has passed important laws that extend the instant asset write‑off, modernise our markets and protect consumers.

This will help small businesses to invest and grow, improve confidence in our markets and ensure a fairer energy market for Australian families.

We are extending the $20,000 instant asset write off until 30 June next year, which will boost cash flow and incentivise small businesses to invest in new equipment and technology.

Up to 4.1 million small businesses with turnover of less than $10 million a year will benefit from Labor’s extended instant asset write off.

The Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Financial Systems and Other Measures) Bill 2025 includes several other important changes, including:

• Extending laws to crack down on energy market misconduct and protect consumers
• Improving transparency around ownership of publicly listed companies
• Strengthening the Australian Charities and Not‑for‑profits Commission to protect integrity in the charity sector and maintain donors’ trust in the system.

Labor will always back in Australian small businesses, industries and workers, as part of our efforts to build a more productive and resilient economy.

Source: Government of Australia Capital Territory

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Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority

With the start of summer upon us, CFA is urging the community to act safely with nearly half of all bush and grassfires in Victoria being caused by reckless behaviour.

Submitted by	CFA Media

Source: Australia Government Statements 2

The Australian Government has announced new funding to improve essential services for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) in Solomon Islands.

The announcement comes during the 16 Days of Activism, an annual global campaign against GBV.

Investing in the prevention and elimination of GBV is one of the most effective ways to boost productivity, improve school attendance and retention, and build peaceful, resilient communities.

To support a strong, prosperous and peaceful Solomon Islands, Australia will invest an additional $2.5 million in the life-saving work of the Family Support Centre and Christian Care Centre.

These organisations have a long history of providing critical frontline services to survivors of GBV.

As part of Pacific Strong: Amplifying Action to End Violence Against Women and Girls, a new five-year regional initiative, this funding will expand and strengthen GBV response services in Solomon Islands.

Gender equality and freedom from violence are fundamental human rights – and are essential for peace, prosperity, and stability across the Pacific and in Australia.

Quotes attributable to Pacific Island Affairs Minister Pat Conroy:

“Australia stands firmly with the Pacific in efforts to prevent gender-based violence and support survivors.

“This investment is about creating a safer, better future for women and girls in Solomon Islands.”

Quotes attributable to the Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Nita Green:

“We are stepping up our support for gender-based violence response services in Solomon Islands.”

“This new program will have a profound impact for women and girl survivors and those at risk of violence, who count on the critical and lifesaving work of women’s rights organisations.”

The Albanese Government has invested more than any Australian government ever – more than $4 billion – in family, domestic and sexual violence.

The Government has also:

• Made the Leaving Violence Program permanent, so women have the financial support they need to leave abusive relationships
• Introduced legislation to make sure our social security system can’t be weaponised by perpetrators of abuse
• Funded programs that intervene earlier with men who want to change their behaviours
• Invested a further $25 million over five years to strengthen frontline services in the Pacific
• Invested $1.2 billion for emergency and transitional housing to ensure women can reach safety
• Invested a record $3.9 billion in legal services – including an extra $800 million with a focus on women and children experiencing family violence
• Supported the recovery of children who have experienced violence, investing $81 million for services like child-specific counselling
• Invested $82m to deliver innovative new approaches to better identify high risk perpetrators and share information about them across systems and state boundaries.
• Legislated 10 days paid domestic violence leave, so workplaces support women to stay financially secure and connected
• Made it illegal to fire someone because of their experience of domestic or family violence
• Launched an inquiry into domestic, family and sexual violence related suicide
• Established the National Higher Education Code to prevent and respond to Gender-based Violence in universities
• Implemented all the recommendations of the Respect@Work report, including the creation of a positive duty for employers to protect staff and customers from sexual harassment and abuse
• Reformed the family law system so it is safer, fairer and more accessible
• Boosted funding for 1800RESPECT by 40%
• Taken world-leading action to address the impact of online harms – including the social media ban and restricting access to predatory technologies like nudify apps and undetectable stalking tools.

Source: Australian Capital Territory Policing

27/11/25

Source: Tasmania Police

Two people rescued from Machinery Creek Canyon

Friday, 28 November 2025 – 9:28 am.

Two people have been rescued after suffering hypothermia while canyoning on Tasmania’s northwest coast yesterday.Authorities were notified shortly before 4pm, when a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) was activated near Machinery Creek Canyon.Inspector Steve Jones said a group of four canyoners had entered the canyon near Cethana, with two participants showing signs of hypothermia about three-quarters of the way through.“The group activated the PLB, and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to the area alongside search and rescue police and paramedics,” he said.“A paramedic was winched in to provide medical care, and the two affected individuals were stabilised and winched to safety.”“The remaining two participants continued and completed the canyon route.”Inspector Jones thanked the Cradle Mountain Canyon staff who offered their assistance, and said the quick activation of the PLB and coordinated response prevented a potentially serious outcome.“The group did the right thing by carrying a PLB and activating it when they needed help,” he said.“Conditions in Tasmania’s remote areas can change quickly, and hypothermia is a real risk even this close to summer”“If you’re heading into remote or rugged terrain, make sure you have the right gear, know your limits, and always carry a reliable way to call for help.”