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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two 17-year-old males in relation to a large disturbance that occurred in Santa Teresa on Tuesday afternoon.

Around 1pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of a disturbance occurring at a residence in the community.

It is alleged the incident began with an altercation between two female family members which then escalated to involve their respective male partners. During the altercation, a 19-year-old female suffered an injury to her head as a result of being hit with a rock.

During the incident, a 17-year-old male is alleged to have assaulted a 39-year-old female with an edged weapon causing a laceration to her leg and a second 17-year-old male is alleged to have thrown rocks at a nearby vehicle causing significant damage.

Police attended and observed a group of up to 100 people involved in the fighting who then allegedly began throwing rocks at the police vehicle.

Additional police resources were deployed and the group dispersed.

The 39-year-old female victim was conveyed to the local clinic with non-life-threatening injuries for treatment.

Both 17-year-old males were later located and arrested and have since been charged with offences including Aggravated Assault, Possess carry use a controlled weapon, and Causing damage to property. 

They have been remanded in custody to appear in court 29 January 2026

Superintendent Conan Robertson said, “We are working closely with the community to restore calm and community safety.

“We urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P26027449. 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 new Darwin Centralised Social Order Concept, implemented on 30 October 2025, has seen a marked increased in proactive policing across the greater Darwin region.

Coordinated through the Territory Safety Division (TSD), the Centralised Social Order Concept brings together all social-order resources across Darwin, Palmerston, and Casuarina under a single operational framework. The model focuses on early interdiction, coordinated tasking, and targeted enforcement against the key drivers of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and alcohol-related harm.

Since the rollout of the concept, the TSD and contributing members from Greater Darwin and Specialist Services have delivered measurable and sustained outcomes for the community, including:

• 7,339 litres of alcohol seized and destroyed
• 829 Banned Drinker Orders issued
• 287 persons taken into Protective Custody
• 263 arrests
• 149 infringement notices issued
• Over 5,000 targeted proactive patrols conducted

Senior Sergeant Joshua Cunningham of the Territory Safety Division said the coordinated model has strengthened the NT Police Force’s ability to respond to ASB across the Greater Darwin region.

“The centralised structure has allowed us to direct resources where they are most needed, reduce duplication, and deliver a consistent and highly visible response across all regions. Our members have worked tirelessly and the impact is clear, fewer alcohol-related incidents, improved safety in public spaces, and a safer community.”

The NT Police Force will continue this coordinated approach, ensuring the Centralised Social Order Concept remains a key element in reducing crime and improving community safety. The TSD will build on the success already achieved, strengthening partnerships and delivering proactive, high-impact policing across the region.

Source: Tasmania Police

Body Located in Margate

Monday, 26 January 2026 – 2:30 pm.

UPDATE: 5.12pm: The man has now been identified.
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Police are seeking information about the identity of an elderly man found deceased in the water near Margate Marina earlier today.
Just after 11.30, police were contacted by a person boating nearby who had located a deceased person in the water.
There are no apparent suspicious circumstances, however, the man’s identity is not known.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen a man in his 90s in the area, or is concerned for the welfare of a friend or family member, to contact them on 131 444 and quote ESCAD Incident 000146-26012026

Source: Tasmania Police

Police investigating dangerous driving incident at Nubeena

Monday, 26 January 2026 – 12:48 pm.

About 9:30am on Saturday 24 January, police received a number of calls from members of the public about a vehicle driving on White Beach, Nubeena.
Witnesses reported that a white Mitsubishi Triton was being driven on the beach, with a dog in the driver’s seat and a man in the passenger seat.
Police attended and located the vehicle at a property. The dog and the man were nearby.
Police are investigating the incident and are keen to hear from further witnesses, including if anyone has vision or dashcam images.
Please contact police on 131444 or Nubeena Police Station 61188010.
Information can also be provided to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestoppperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.
Quote ESCAD Incident 000385-24012026

Source: Tasmania Police

Youth Proceeded Against for Ravenswood Fire

Monday, 26 January 2026 – 11:16 am.

A youth will be proceeded against under the Youth Justice Act in relation to a fire at Ravenswood yesterday.
The fire was reported about 1.30pm and Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police attended the property in Ravenswood Road.
It is estimated that the fire caused up to $400,000 to the property.
The building was occupied at the time of the fire, however everyone safely evacuated the property and no one was injured.

Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority

CFA’s newly formed Remote Arduous Firefighting (RAFF) unit is officially in action.

Submitted by	CFA Media

Source: Tasmania Police

Police calling for information following serious crash at Kyena

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 – 2:35 pm.

Police are calling for information in relation to a serious incident at Kayena in the state’s North East this morning.
Police and emergency services were called to Rowella Road shortly before 8am after reports a man had been hit by a vehicle following an altercation with the driver.
The driver of the vehicle, who contacted police, was not physically injured.
The injured man was taken to the Launceston General Hospital by ambulance where he remains in a critical, but stable condition.
The driver was taken into custody for the purpose of mandatory blood testing and is continuing to assist police with their inquiries.
Crash investigators remain at the scene.
Anyone with information or dash cam footage is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au

Source: Australia Government Statements 2

The Australian Government is increasing support to tennis in the Pacific under a renewed partnership with Tennis Australia.

This will help women and girls play more tennis and excel as athletes, coaches, officials and administrators.

The $1.2 million partnership will be delivered over four years through PacificAus Sports and help strengthen the governance of Pacific tennis organisations, give access to high-performance training and coaching and increase opportunities to compete throughout the region.

This builds on the success of existing initiatives, including the Pacific Women Leaders in Tennis program with an alumni of 40 women who have progressed into senior roles in tennis federations and boards.

The partnership will continue to strengthen connections between Australian and Pacific tennis organisations, bring communities together and support women to take up leadership roles on and off the court.

Quote attributable to the Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, the Hon Pat Conroy MP:

“Australia and the Pacific come together through a shared love of sport.

“The Australian Government is proud to build on our successful partnership with Tennis Australia, through PacificAus Sports, to support women’s tennis across the Pacific.”

Quote attributable to Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Assistant Minister for Tourism and Assistant Minister for Northern Australia, Senator the Hon Nita Green:

“Increasing the representation of women in leadership roles makes organisations more resilient and inspires other women and girls to pursue their dreams.

“The Australian Government is committed to backing Pacific women to take on leadership positions – not only within sporting bodies, but across all areas of public life.”

Quote attributable to Tennis Australia Director of Government, Social Impact and Stakeholders Relations Vicki Reid:

“We are proud of our strong connection with the Pacific and our collaboration with national federations to empower and develop women and girls in tennis.”

“This partnership with proven results, enables women and girls across the Pacific with the opportunity to play, coach and lead. Attracting and retaining more women and girls at all levels of the game helps to create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for all.”

About PacificAus Sports

PacificAus Sports is an Australian Government sports diplomacy initiative creating opportunities for Pacific athletes, coaches, officials and administrators to access high performance training and elite competition. The program partners with Australian national sports organisations to support a range of sports, including rugby league, rugby union, netball, football, AFL, cricket, tennis, basketball, and Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth sports. PacificAus Sports also partners with the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) to promote Pacific sport through ABC Television’s ‘That Pacific Sports Show‘ and ABC Radio’s ‘Fresh Off the Field‘. The high performance outcomes of PacificAus Sports are complemented by the Australian Government’s Team Up program, which focuses on sport for development in the Pacific. For more information about PacificAus Sports follow on Facebook.

 

Source: South Australia County Fire Service

Issued on
28 Jan 2026 12:37

Warning area
Goolwa South and Goolwa in the Southern Fleurieu.

Warning level
Advice – Avoid Smoke

Action
Smoke from Goolwa South house fire is in the Goolwa South and Goolwa area.

Smoke can affect your health. You should stay informed and be aware of the health impacts of smoke on yourself and others.

Symptoms of exposure includes shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing, burning eyes, running nose, chest tightness, chest pain and dizziness or light-headedness.

If you or anyone in your care are having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention from your local GP. If your symptoms become severe, call 000.

More information will be provided by the CFS when it is available.

Source: Australian Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry

New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show inflation has increased but remains much lower than its peak and much lower than we inherited.

This increase was unwelcome but unsurprising.

Temporary factors drove some of the tick up, with inflation still expected to decline over time.

Inflation has eased substantially since we came to office but is still higher than we’d like.

Headline inflation was 3.8 per cent through the year to the month of December. This compares to 3.4 per cent through the year to November.

The monthly measure of underlying inflation was 0.2 per cent in the month, down from 0.3 per cent in the previous month. In annual terms, it was 3.3 per cent.

The quarterly measure of underlying inflation was 0.9 per cent in the December quarter, down from 1.0 per cent in the September quarter. This measure of underlying inflation was 3.4 per cent through the year to the December quarter 2025, up from 3.0 per cent in the year to the September quarter.

Today’s data shows our inflation challenge reflects a mix of temporary factors and some more persistent pressures.

Temporary factors, like the end of energy rebates and a rise in travel prices, contributed to the result, and there are some more persistent pressures in areas like housing.

The data also reflects the recovery we’ve seen in the private sector.

We’ve seen around the world that inflation doesn’t always moderate in a straight line – having increased recently in some advanced economies.

When we came to office, headline inflation was 6.1 per cent and rapidly rising, it’s now much lower than that.

Underlying inflation was around five per cent but it is now much lower.

Under Labor, inflation is much lower than we inherited, economic growth is picking up, business investment is strengthening, unemployment is low, participation is at near record highs, real wages are growing, debt is down, and the budget is in better nick.

We’ve made a lot of progress together on the economy but the job’s not done because people are still under pressure and that’s why we continue to roll out responsible cost‑of‑living relief at the same time as we modernise Australia’s economy.

The three big economic priorities for the Albanese Government this year are addressing inflation, productivity and global uncertainty, and these figures show why that’s the right approach.