Month: November 2025

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Two caught drug driving as police target OMCGs

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Thursday, 6 November 2025 4:28pm

Original publication: Thursday, 6 November 2025 4:28pm

ACT Policing has caught two men drug driving and issued defect notices after targeting Outlaw Motorcycle Gang activity in the ACT.

About 2:20pm yesterday (Wednesday 6 November) police received information that an interstate-based Outlaw Motorcycle Gang was travelling through Canberra and had stopped at a service station in Hume.

A vehicle check point was set up on the Monaro Highway with officers from Road Policing, Proactive Policing and Taskforce Invidia stopping the riders to conduct drug and alcohol testing, and vehicle checks.

Two men tested positive to methamphetamine in roadside screening and were taken to the City Police Station to undergo further testing.

Four motorcycles were issued major defect notices and were not permitted to travel further on ACT roads. One rider was also issued an infringement notice for driving with a suspended licence.

Officer in Charge of Drugs and Organised Crime Acting Inspector Laura Howe said police have a zero-tolerance approach to OMCG members breaking the law in Canberra.

“We want any criminal group entering Canberra to know that if you engage in criminal activity while you are here, you will be arrested and charged and put before the courts,” Acting Inspector Howe said.

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Man charged after multiple weekend burglaries and vehicle break-ins

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Thursday, 6 November 2025 1:23pm

Original publication: Thursday, 6 November 2025 1:23pm

A 24-year-old man from Ngunnawal has been charged following more than a dozen residential burglaries and vehicle break-ins in North Canberra over a single weekend.

Between Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August (2025), several homes and vehicles in O’Connor, Lyneham and Downer were broken into, with multiple items including wallets and bank cards stolen.

Police allege the man used the stolen bank cards to purchase other items.

On Tuesday 28 October (2025), a search warrant was conducted at the man’s residence in relation to a previous incident involving upskirting and theft, where police also recovered four cards that were stolen in August.

The man, who is subject to bail conditions, was arrested at his residence yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 5 November).

He has been charged with various offences including four counts of unlawful possession of stolen property and two counts of obtaining property by deception. He is expected face the ACT Magistrates Court today.

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Man charged after allegedly drugging former partner

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Thursday, 6 November 2025 11:22am

Original publication: Thursday, 6 November 2025 11:08am

A 34-year-old Watson man has been charged after allegedly forcing his former partner to consume drugs.

Between April and July (2025), police allege that the man coerced his then partner into consuming drugs on three separate occasions, despite the woman repeatedly declining.

On 28 September (2025), police allege the man slapped her in the face and damaged a wall and floorboards at her residence.

The woman reported the incidents to police and last night (Wednesday, 5 November 2025), officers attended a residence in Watson and placed the man under arrest.

The man has been charged with three counts of administer a drug dangerous to a person, two counts of aggravated common assault and two counts of property damage.

He will face the ACT Magistrates Court today.

ACT Policing stands ready to assist victims experiencing family violence.

If you are in this situation – when it is safe to do so – please contact police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency, or contact a support service who can assist with crisis support, safety planning and advice.

If you require assistance, you can contact:

  • Triple Zero (000) in an emergency or life-threatening situation.
  • Police Assistance on 131 444 if it is a non-emergency, but you require police assistance.
  • The Domestic Violence Crisis Service provides a 24-hour crisis line, advice, safety planning and information every day of the year and can be reached on 02 6280 0900.
  • The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre provides a 24-hour crisis line and can be contacted on 02 6247 2525
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Man charged after allegedly 3D printing firearms

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Thursday, 6 November 2025 12:09pm

Original publication: Thursday, 6 November 2025 9:45am

A 24-year-old man will face court today after allegedly 3D printing firearms and firearms parts.

On Monday (3 November 2025), police were called to a home in Taylor after a firearm and ammunition were found in a shoebox by an occupant.

Police allege the 24-year-old man, who used to live in the home, used his 3D printer to print the firearm and other firearms parts.

Officers seized the 3D printed handgun, firearms parts, ammunition, and a laptop computer.

Yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, 5 November 2025), the man was arrested in Gungahlin and conveyed to the ACT Watch House where he was charged with unauthorised manufacture of firearms, possess a prohibited firearm, failing to comply with firearms storage requirements, and possess ammunition.

ACT Policing would like to remind all community members that the creation of firearms or firearm parts using 3D printers or any other equipment is illegal. All items used to create a firearm are also subject to criminal asset confiscation including printers, machines, phones, and computers.

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Charges – Domestic violence – Tennant Creek

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested and charged a 27-year-old male in relation to serious domestic violence offences committed in Tennant Creek.

Around 6:30am on Saturday 1 November, it is alleged the offender physically assaulted his female partner in bushland in Tennant Creek. During the assault, the victim allegedly fell unconscious and was dragged further into the bushland where the assault continued.

The pair returned to a residence in a nearby Camp where the victim called police after the offender briefly left.

Upon police arrival, a separate 19-year-old male who was wanted for questioning for unrelated matters was at the residence and hid inside the roof cavity with the alleged offender. Both allegedly made threats to harm police and caused damage to the ceiling of the residence. With assistance from a police negotiator, both exited the roof after 90 minutes without further incident.

The victim was flown to Alice Springs Hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The 19-year-old male was arrested and has been charged with Aggravated Assault. He will appear in court on 18 November 2025.

Detectives from Tennant Creek Investigations took carriage of the investigation and two crime scenes were established.

The 27-year-old male was subsequently arrested and has since been charged with:

  • Unlawfully Cause Serious Harm
  • Reckless Conduct Endanger Serious Harm
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Choking, Strangling or Suffocating
  • Threats to Kill
  • Breach DVO
  • Damage to Property

He has been remanded in custody to appear before the Tennant Creek Local Court on 16 January 2026.

Senior Sergeant Michael Fields said, “We will not accept this behaviour in our community.

“NT Police take domestic violence incredibly seriously and will continue to relentlessly pursue perpetrators and bring them to justice.”

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.

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Fatal crash on Eyre Highway near Kimba

Source: South Australia Police

A woman has died following a crash near Kimba this morning.

About 8.30am on Friday 7 November, police were called to the Eyre Highway, Moseley after reports that a Toyota Hilux campervan and a Toyota Landcruiser ute collided.

The driver of the Hilux campervan, a 77-year-old woman from Queensland, sadly died at the scene. Her passenger, an 81-year-old Queensland man, sustained serious injuries in the crash.

The driver of the Landcruiser, a 66-year-old Port Augusta man, was also seriously injured.

Both men were flown to hospital in Adelaide however their injuries are not considered life threatening at this time.

Major Crash Investigators attended the scene to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash.

The highway remains closed while Major Crash investigators remain at the scene.

The woman’s death is the 76th life lost on SA roads this year.

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HORROCKS HIGHWAY, SPRING FARM (Building Fire)

Source: South Australia County Fire Service

SPRING FARM

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07 Nov 2025 18:05

Spring Farm – Structure and Grass Fire

The CFS is working to extinguish a farmhouse and multiple shed fires, which has extended into a grass fire at Spring Farm near Clare, in the Clare Valley of South Australia.

Approximately 30 CFS firefighters are currently working on the fireground, supported by 5 aircraft, including firebombers and observational aircraft.

This fire is currently not under control, and will continue later in to the evening.

Smoke is expected to be impacting roads in the area, and visibility may be reduced. To ensure your safety and that of firefighters and other emergency personnel who may be working on and around roads in the area, please do not enter the area unless necessary.

Roads are currently open around this incident however this may change at short notice. Continue to monitor road closures at: traffic.sa.gov.au

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Applications are open for the 2026 annual health board appointments

Source: Australian Capital Territory Policing

07/11/25

Applications are now open for part-time board director and chair roles at public health services and hospitals.

Board directors play an important role in Victoria’s health system. They help lead public health services and shape how health care is delivered across the state.

We’re pleased to invite applications for:

  • Public health services, including Ambulance Victoria
  • HealthShare Victoria
  • the Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health
  • public hospitals, including multi-purpose services and Early Parenting Centres.

We choose applicants based on their personal and professional qualities, skills, knowledge and experience.

We welcome applications from people of all ages and abilities, First Nations people, people from all cultural and language backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities, and those living in rural and regional Victoria. We believe boards work best when they reflect the diversity of our community.

Visit the board applications page to learn more and apply.

Applications close on Sunday 23 November, 2025.

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382-2025: Update to Live Laboratory Animal Import Permit Validity

Source: Australia Government Statements – Agriculture

7 November 2025

Who does this notice affect? 

​​Importers, brokers, customs agents and freight forwarders​ 

What has changed? 

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) has completed a review of the biosecurity risks to Australia and will increase the permit validity for live laboratory animals. 

From Start ASAP with no end date, the department will begin to grant import permits for live laboratory animals…

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Time to start thinking about avoiding mosquito bites

Source: Australian Capital Territory Policing

November marks the start of mosquito season across Victoria. As the weather warms, and with the last of the spring rains, mosquitoes start to breed and will then start to bite.

Mosquitoes can spread serious disease such as Japanese encephalitis and Buruli ulcer – and avoiding mosquito bites is your best protection.

It’s ideal to get into the habit of applying mosquito repellent when we go outside – especially at dawn and dusk. It is also important to clean up around the home and look to empty any containers or areas of stagnant water that can lead to mosquito breeding.

The best mosquito repellents contain DEET or Picaridin and it is best applied on top of your sunscreen. And don’t forget the kids – for young children, apply repellent to their clothes and avoid their hands and face to reduce the chance of them ingesting the repellent.

The diseases that can be transferred by mosquitoes can be serious, and some can be fatal.

We trap and monitor mosquitoes across the state weekly, looking for diseases that the mosquitoes are carrying this season. We monitor for the presence of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), Murray Valley encephalitis virus, Ross River virus, Barmah Forest virus and West Nile (Kunjin substrain) virus. This helps the department to assess the risk of mosquito-borne diseases and generates public health advice so local communities, holiday-makers and livestock managers can be aware of the risks.

Our Chief Health Officer Caroline McElnay said, “diseases like Japanese encephalitis and Buruli ulcer can have serious health impacts, but they are preventable.”

For Japanese encephalitis, a free vaccine is available for eligible Victorians, if you live in the north of the state or work in the area, talk to your doctor to see if you’re eligible. And if you have already been vaccinated, speak to your doctor to see if you need a second dose.

Melburnians, particularly those living in or visiting coastal areas around the bay, including the Bellarine and Mornington peninsulas, should also be mindful of the bacteria that causes Buruli ulcer.

The bacteria can be passed to humans by mosquito bites or through interaction with soil infected with possum poo when gardening. So, wearing gardening gloves and avoiding mosquito bites is the best prevention from Buruli ulcer.

More information is available on the Better Health Channel External Link .