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Source: ACT Police

Last update: Thursday, 25 December 2025 4:19pm

Original publication: Thursday, 25 December 2025 4:19pm

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Police will be out in force across the Northern Territory on New Year’s Eve to ensure Territorians and visitors welcome the New Year safely and enjoy a positive night out.

There will be multiple targeted police operations focusing on traffic safety and antisocial behaviour.

Operation Boone will see police deployed across the Greater Darwin region, particularly within the CBD and nightclub precincts.

Both Katherine and Alice Springs will have additional police on the beat throughout the celebrations, with a strong focus on early intervention and engagement.

Motorists can also expect to see Random Breath Testing stations and highly visible patrols as police work to ensure everyone gets home safely.

Commissioner Martin Dole said “There will be a significant police presence across the Territory to manage the number of revellers and issues associated with extended trading hours.

“In addition to these New Years operations, Operation Quinn and Operation Ludlow II are still ongoing.

“The vast majority of people attending pubs and clubs are well behaved and simply want to enjoy a night out with friends.

“Unfortunately, there are still some who don’t know, or choose to ignore, their alcohol tolerance, and others who fail to make safe arrangements to get home and selfishly get behind the wheel of a car.

“Our message is simple, police are there to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable night. We ask that people look after one another, drink responsibly and plan how they will get home safely.

“There will be a lot of people in urban centres and many trying to leave at the same time. With some forward planning, options are available including staying in a hotel, arranging a sober driver, ordering an Uber, or utilising the Darwin bus service, taxis or minibuses.”

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Police have apprehended three male youths following a series of aggravated burglaries that occurred in Katherine overnight and this morning.

Around 7:40am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that three male youths had allegedly unlawfully entered a secondary school on Chambers Drive. A staff member was alerted after the campus alarm was activated and contacted police.

It is alleged that while inside the premises, the youths damaged several doors and stole a small amount of cash from a donation box.

Police attended and located the three males aged 9, 9 and 10.

Some of the stolen cash was recovered by police.

The 10-year-old male has been charged with two counts of Aggravated burglary, and the two 9-year-old males will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act 2005.

Further investigations identified the males had allegedly been involved in three additional aggravated burglaries in Katherine this morning and last night.

Around 4:15am, the three youths allegedly unlawfully entered a facility on the corner of Lindsay Street and, Katherine Terrace and caused significant damage to the property doors before fleeing the scene.

Between 2am and 4am this morning, it is alleged the males attended a fast-food restaurant on First Street where significant damage was caused to the property.

On Monday evening, 29 December, sometime before 10:30pm the three males, along with four additional males, are also alleged to have been involved in an aggravated burglary at a facility along the Stuart Highway. A door and multiple items inside were damaged and two sets of keys stolen. Four suspects remain outstanding in relation to this incident.

Police have recovered the keys taken from the facility.

Investigations are ongoing and police urge anyone with information to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25354716.

Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has located the previously reported missing 48-year-old man safe and well.

He was located a short time ago in the vicinity of Engawala Community. He has been conveyed by helicopter to a local clinic for a precautionary assessment.

Police would like to thank the public for their assistance.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force Search and Rescue Section has safely located two males aged 55 and 62 following a vehicle being swept off the roadway near Ngukurr on Thursday 25 December.

On Sunday 28 December around 8:30pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that two males were stranded at Boomerang Lagoon Outstation, approximately 51 kilometres northeast of Ngukurr.

Police were advised that on Christmas Day, a vehicle carrying four adults males attempted to cross a flooded creek crossing on the Numbulwar access Road when it was washed off the crossing. All occupants were able to exit the vehicle safely. Two of the males walked back to Ngukurr to raise the alarm, while the remaining two males stayed at the outstation.

Local police attended and confirmed all roads into the area were impassable due to floodwater and additional resources were requested to assist with the search.

Today, a helicopter carrying Ngukurr police was deployed and located both males approximately six kilometres from Boomerang Lagoon Outstation. They were conveyed back to Ngukurr, where they were assessed at the local health clinic.

The vehicle was also observed from the helicopter fully submerged in flood waters.

Acting Senior Sergeant Christopher Harden said, “Thankfully we had a great outcome here and there were no serious injuries.

“This is a timely reminder that if the road is flooded, forget it. No destination is worth your life.”

Source: Tasmania Police

Southern Tasmanian youth charged with possession of child exploitation material

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 – 4:14 pm.

Following detection of the sharing of child exploitation material on the social media platform, Kik, Tasmania Police commenced an investigation and identified a male youth suspect residing in Tasmania. 
The Tasmanian Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team (JACET), comprised of the High-Risk Child Exploitation Unit and the Australian Federal Police, executed a search warrant with the assistance of the Community Protection and Offender Reporting (CPOR) team in Southern Tasmania today.
During the search, police examined numerous digital devices, locating a large amount of serious child exploitation material on the youth’s mobile phone. As a result, the youth was arrested and charged with possession of child exploitation material. He has been bailed to appear before the court at a later date, and is subject to strict conditions.
Australian children under the age of sixteen are now restricted in their use of social media, including the Kik platform. Tasmania Police urges parents and carers to not rely solely on these restrictions to keep young people safe online. They also recommend following the five top tips from ThinkUKnow:
1. Have open conversations, often
2. Supervision is essential
3. Be approachable if your child needs help
4. Check privacy settings
5. Know how to report
Visit ThinkUKnow for more information about these top tips and more.
Online child abuse is a serious crime. Tasmania Police, with the support of its partners, is committed to stopping these crimes and keeping our children safe. If you have seen inappropriate behaviour online that you suspect is child abuse, report it:
• If the child is in immediate danger, call 000.
• Call 131 444
• Report online to the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) https://www.accce.gov.au/report

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has successfully rescued two people who were stranded on the Plenty Highway, approximately 100kms west of the QLD border.

Around 1pm on Sunday 28 December, police were notified that a vehicle with two occupants had experienced a mechanical failure and required assistance. Police attempted to drive to the location from Harts Range, however, were forced to turn back due to floodwaters rendering roads impassable.

Yesterday morning, police deployed a helicopter from Alice Springs to the location and located the pair safe and well around 10:30am. The man aged in his 70s and his teenage granddaughter had been travelling to Queensland when they experienced issues with their vehicle.

Police returned the pair to Alice Springs via helicopter where they could make arrangements to have the vehicle recovered.

Acting Senior Sergeant Chris Harden said, “The pair did everything right and were well-prepared for their journey, travelling with all the appropriate equipment. As a result, they were able to handle an unforeseeable circumstance and safely waited in place until police arrived to assist.

“This incident highlights the importance of being well-prepared when embarking on remote road trips; make sure you carry plenty of food and water, read the NT Road reports and carry a means of remote area communication, such as a phone with satellite communication capabilities.”

Source: Tasmania Police

Police investigating Gagebrook wounding incident

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 – 2:59 pm.

Police are investigating a wounding incident at Gagebrook where a man reportedly received a non-life-threatening injury to his leg.
Police were called to a private residence in Emily Place just before 3.20pm Monday 29 December after reports a firearm had been discharged.
Nobody was present at the address when police arrived and a crime scene was declared.
Investigations are ongoing and police are asking anyone who may have seen a person riding a green and black road bike in the Gagebrook area near Emily Place shortly after 3.20pm Monday to contact 131 444 and quote OR 793646.
Crime Stoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au
Police believe this was a targeted incident involving parties known to each other.

Source: New South Wales Ministerial News

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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force’s Search and Rescue Section (SRS) is currently conducting a search operation for missing 48-year-old man, Davey, who was last sighted at Engawala Community last week.

Davey was last seen walking into bushland east of Engawala Community on Wednesday 24 December.

Community members, alongside members from a nearby cattle station, conducted unsuccessful searches for Davey, and he was reported missing to police yesterday afternoon.

Davey is described as being of Aboriginal in appearance, with a thin build and black/grey hair, and was last seen wearing a grey shirt and dark pants.

Police resources have been deployed from Harts Range and Alice Springs, and a search operation is currently ongoing in the vicinity of Engawala Community. Search taskings are being carried out with aerial and drone assets supporting ground search teams made up of local police resources, including ATVs and motorbikes, alongside community members.

Anyone with information about Davey’s whereabouts is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference NTP2500128421.