Month: January 2026

Source: South Australia Police

A driver crashed into the drive-thru at a Firle fast-food restaurant overnight.

Police were called to the fast-food outlet on Glynburn Road, Firle at 3am on Sunday 18 January by reports of a crash.

The car being served in the drive-thru had crashed into a pole.

Luckily, the driver, a 19-year-old Kensington Park man, was not injured.

There was extensive damage to his Ford sedan and some damage to the business.

He was reported for driving without due care and will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

His car was towed from the scene.

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Source: South Australia Police

Youth and Street Gangs Task Force arrested four teenagers following investigations into bottle shop thefts yesterday.

It will be alleged about 12.15pm on Saturday 17 January, three suspects entered a Martins Road, Parafield Gardens liquor store, armed with a knife and stole alcohol.

Then at 4.45pm, two males allegedly stole alcohol from a drive-thru bottle shop on Seaview Road, Grange. One of the suspects allegedly had a knife concealed under his clothing.

No staff members were injured during either incident.

Police were called to the Glenelg jetty, just before 7.30pm by reports of an altercation following the theft of a mobile phone by a group of males.

Youth and Street Gangs Task Force tracked the stolen mobile phone to a Parafield Gardens address and made several arrests.

A 17-year-old Parafield Gardens boy and a 17-year-old Elizabeth Downs boy were arrested and charged with theft, unlawful threats and affray. An 18-year-old man was charged with theft, and a 19-year-old woman was charged with breach of bail.

Investigations into these incidents are ongoing.

One of the 17-year-olds was refused police bail and will appear in the Adelaide Youth Court on Monday. The others were bailed to appear in the Elizabeth Youth Court on 6 March, and the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on 31 March and 23 February.

Anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage of any of these incidents that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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Source: South Australia Police

Six youths were arrested after a robbery at Elizabeth South overnight.

Police were called to a supermarket on Philip Highway, Elizabeth South at 3.30am on Saturday 17 January by reports a woman had been robbed in the car park.

The woman was about to get out of her car to start work when she was allegedly approaching by a group of youths armed with a knife, who pulled her out of her car and demanded her car keys.

The youths were unable to take the car but stole her keys, cash and other personal property from the vehicle.

The victim, a 48-year-old woman, was not physically injured but shaken by the incident.

Police searched the area and conducted inquiries that led them to two nearby addresses where six boys were subsequently arrested.

The two 12-year-old and four 14-year-old boys were all charged with aggravated robbery and illegal use.

Four of the youths were bailed to appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on 27 February.

Two of the 14-year-olds were not granted police bail and will appear in the Adelaide Youth Court on Monday.

The woman’s car was towed from the scene for forensic examination.

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Source: Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission

Scientists are back on the ground at Heard Island after an enforced absence due to the weather. Making the most of brief weather windows on Tuesday and Wednesday, helicopter flights deployed 20 people to the island.

Scientists are back on the ground at Heard Island after an enforced absence due to the weather. Making the most of brief weather windows on Tuesday and Wednesday, helicopter flights deployed 20 people to the island.
The Atlas Cove camp was re-established and prepared for further helicopter operations. Scientists will continue their research on plants and invertebrates, as well as recording (and gathering) marine debris and waste at the old station.
Biologists were deployed to Fairchild Beach to conduct population surveys of seals with others deploying to Skua Beach to continue gathering data on different seabirds.
Researches from the Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future (SAEF) team went into Paddick Valley to continue their work on invertebrates and mapping the non-native grass species, Poa annua, using both ground and aerial surveys.
An ARTEMIS system was installed at Atlas Cove. This is an autonomous weather station equipped with a high-resolution camera that can provide real-time data and imagery back to Australia.
Four cage pallets of cargo were returned to the RSV Nuyina from Atlas Cove. This included a full cage of asbestos cleaned-up from the old station – an excellent result for the management of the island.
These science teams will stay ashore until Sunday, while the ship heads out to sea, southwest of the island, to conduct further marine science. This includes a planned midwater trawl, which samples sea life from six different depths within the water column.
Other work has continued during the bad weather days, despite strong winds. RSV Nuyina spent a day near the McDonald Islands, using drones to investigate wildlife populations. We found (and photographed) a huge macaroni penguin colony, king penguins, fur seals and elephant seals.
While scientists were remotely observing the island via drone, penguins, petrels and other birds came out to conduct their own investigation of our ship! They stayed at a comfortable distance, but gathered in significant numbers in the sky and on the water around us.
It will be fascinating to see what we achieve through the next phase of marine science, and hear from the terrestrial scientists on their return to the ship.
This content was last updated 17 hours ago on 17 January 2026.

Source: South Australia County Fire Service

PARILLA

Issued on
17 Jan 2026 13:44

Parilla Fire

The CFS is currently working to extinguish a grass fire 2km south of Parilla, in the Murraylands Region of South Australia.

This fire is causing smoke to drift in the area to the south of the Parilla township, and members of the community are urged to take care, particularly if driving.

CFS volunteers and Farm Fire Units are currently on scene at the fire.
The hard work of firefighters and local Farm Fire Units has prevented the fire from spreading to nearby properties.

To ensure your safety and that of firefighters and other emergency personnel who are working in the area, please do not enter the area unless necessary.

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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Northern Territory Police are calling for information after a woman was sexually assaulted in Alice Springs overnight.

About 9.16pm, police were notified that a woman in her 20s, who uses a wheelchair, had attended Alice Springs Hospital reporting a sexual assault.

Detectives from the Territory’s specialist crime unit attended and an investigation is now underway.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed suspicious behaviour in the vicinity of Stuart Highway, Braitling, or who has information or CCTV that could assist investigators, to come forward.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444, quote reference P26016739 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersnt.com.au.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Northern Territory Police have arrested a 14-year-old youth following 3 indecent assaults in Alice Springs this morning.

Around 7.20am an adult female who had just completed a run was standing on the footpath along Barrett Drive when she was approached from behind by the male youth riding a pushbike.

The male allegedly indecently touched the woman before fleeing the scene. The victim immediately contacted police.

Specialist units, including Strike Force Viper, the Southern Investigations Unit, and Alice Springs general duties members attended.

The offender abandoned the pushbike and fled on foot into the Todd River area, where he was pursued and arrested a short time later.

Police allege the 14-year-old male is also responsible for two earlier indecent assaults reported in Alice Springs this morning.

Investigations into the incidents are continuing and the youth remains in custody.

Anyone with information that may assist police is urged to contact 131 444 and quote reference number P26017194.

Anonymous reports may also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersnt.com.au.

Source: South Australia County Fire Service

GLENCOE

Issued on
16 Jan 2026 20:20

Hay Shed Fire

The CFS is responding to a Hay Shed Fire near Glencoe in the Lower South East, South Australia.

Approximately 18 CFS Firefighters on 5 trucks are currently working to extinguish the fire. This is causing a significant amount of smoke to be present around Kennedy Road and Overland Track area.

Hazards in the area may include reduced visibility due to smoke and emergency vehicles operating in the area. People with breathing difficulties should remain indoors and close windows and doors or move to a location where you wont be impacted by smoke.

Crews are expected to remain on scene for a number of hours to extinguish this fire.

Refer to the CFS website cfs.sa.gov.au for the most up to date information. .

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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has seized multiple firearms and ammunition in Ntaria on Thursday evening.

Around 9pm, Ntaria Police were conducting routine traffic patrols along Larapinta Drive when they came across a 29-year-old male parked on the side of the road.

Police stopped and spoke with the male, who stated he was hunting. The male informed police that he had a loaded firearm and ammunition inside the vehicle and directed officers to its location.

Police conducted a search of the vehicle and located the firearm and a quantity of ammunition that did not meet storage and safekeeping requirements. The firearm and ammunition were seized under the Firearms Act 1997.

The male further informed police that he had additional firearms and ammunition at his residence. Police attended the address and conducted a compliance check on the storage and safekeeping of firearms.

During the search, police located and seized an additional eight firearms and approximately 1,760 rounds of ammunition of varying calibre, all of which failed to meet storage and safekeeping requirements.

In total, nine firearms and approximately 1,760 rounds of ammunition were seized.

Investigations are ongoing.

Acting Senior Sergeant Leigh Yates said, “This is a great result and shows the impact proactive policing can have in the community.

“This also serves as a timely reminder of the importance for all Territorians to comply with storage and safekeeping requirements when in possession of firearms or ammunition.”

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested three males in relation to an aggravated assault in Adelaide River overnight.

Around 8:25pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a group of three males approached a 28-year-old male while he was seated in his vehicle at a service station along the Stuart Highway and allegedly smashed the driver’s side window with a hammer.

It is alleged the offenders continued to strike the vehicle, causing the window to shatter. The victim raised his arm to shield himself from further strikes; however, the offenders continued, resulting in injuries to the victim’s elbow. He then reversed the vehicle, and the offenders fled the scene on foot.

Police attended, and a short time later, located and arrested the three offenders aged 16, 18 and 19. 

The victim was assessed at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries.

The 16-year-old male was charged with driving offences and bailed to appear in court on 13 February 2026.

The two adult males were charged with Attempted aggravated robbery and Damage to property and were remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court today.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference number P26015408. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.