Source: Australian Ministers for Education
The TGA has issued a direction notice to Cholrem Pty Ltd and its executive officer to cease advertising a therapeutic good not entered in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG). They were also directed to cease advertising such goods in a way that contravened the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code, and for indications relating to heart disease and stroke, amongst others.
Source: ACT Police
Last update: Monday, 18 August 2025 8:28am
Original publication: Monday, 18 August 2025 8:28am
ACT Policing is alerting Canberra businesses and members of the public following instances of counterfeit currency being passed to local businesses and private sellers.
Since December last year (2024) police have recorded more than 80 counterfeit cash incidents, with the most recent occurring last week (Thursday, 14 August 2025).
Offenders have targeted a variety of businesses using larger banknote denominations of either $50 or $100. The offenders often use the fake notes to purchase low value items – receiving the balance in legitimate notes.
Police have also received reports of the counterfeit currency being used to purchase items on Facebook marketplace.
Detective Acting Superintendent of Intelligence, Toby Seppings said these counterfeit banknotes may appear genuine at a first glance but often lack key security features found in Australian currency.
“Often the counterfeit currency has COPY or PROP written on the banknote in small letters and they lack the key security features of legitimate cash,” said Det. A/Supt. Seppings.
“When handling cash, especially large notes, people should check for any inconsistencies before accepting them as payment.”
To check security features on Australian banknotes:
For more information on these security features, visit the Reserve Bank of Australia website.
If you come across a banknote that you suspect is counterfeit, please contact police by attending your local police station or calling 131 444 with any relevant information or CCTV if possible.
Anyone with information about the sale or use of counterfeit banknotes is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.
Source: ACT Police
Last update: Sunday, 17 August 2025 10:09am
Original publication: Sunday, 17 August 2025 10:09am
ACT Policing is seeking witnesses after a chemical substance was allegedly released inside a City nightclub early this morning.
About 1:30am this morning (Sunday, 17 August 2025) police were alerted to an incident inside a licenced premises on Alinga Street, where an unknown chemical substance was allegedly released.
When police arrived, many patrons were exiting the premises with breathing difficulties along with eye and skin irritation.
Police evacuated the premises and ACT Fire and Rescue attended to perform a HAZMAT response.
With the help of witnesses, police quickly identified a 20-year-old woman as a person of interest.
She was located by police a short time later and placed under arrest.
A search of her possessions allegedly located a can of oleoresin capsicum spray inside a black handbag. Police believe this was the substance released.
The woman has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon with intent and acting causing public harm. She will appear in court at a later date.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 8135007. Information can be provided anonymously.
Source: ACT Police
Last update: Saturday, 16 August 2025 11:25am
Original publication: Saturday, 16 August 2025 11:25am
A 24-year-old Belconnen man has been charged following a two-car collision last night.
At around 9:20pm last night (Friday, 15 August 2025), police were called to a two-vehicle collision on Long Gully Road in Isaacs.
Police allege the driver of a white Toyota Hilux was travelling east bound on Long Gully Road at speed and on the wrong side of the road.
The Hilux then collided head-on with a blue Hyundai, causing the Hyundai to crash into a metal barrier.
ACT Ambulance Service attended and transported the driver of the blue Hyundai and his young daughter, who was a passenger, to hospital for a medical assessment.
Police arrested the driver of the Hilux a short time later and he was taken to The Canberra Hospital to be medically assessed.
Whilst at the hospital, the man submitted an alcohol breath test which showed a reading of 0.173.
The man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Saturday, 16 August 2025) charged with negligent driving, driving under the influence of alcohol, not giving assistance following a collision and breach of bail.
Source: ACT Police
Last update: Saturday, 16 August 2025 9:57am
Original publication: Saturday, 16 August 2025 9:57am
Two girls aged 16 and 14 will face the ACT Children’s Court today (Saturday 16 August) following the pursuit of a stolen vehicle and the alleged assault of two police officers.
At about 2pm yesterday (Friday, 15 August 2025) police spotted an alleged stolen red Lexus 300H at a petrol station in Phillip.
Police followed the vehicle and a short time later engaged in a pursuit through multiple suburbs.
About 2:30pm, the vehicle lost control on Ginninderra Drive in Flynn and collided with a light pole.
Police arrested the driver and passenger at the scene.
The driver, a 14-year-old girl, will face the Children’s Court this morning, charged with three counts of aggravated furious/dangerous driving, drive motor vehicle without consent, minor theft, being an unlicenced driver and breach of bail.
The 16-year-old passenger was taken to North Canberra Hospital under police guard.
Around midnight last night, the girl became aggressive towards two police officers.
She allegedly spat in the face of one officer and then kicked the other officer in the chest.
A short time later, the girl was transferred to the ACT Watch House.
She will also face court today charged with two counts of assault frontline community service provider, ride motor vehicle without consent, and breach of bail.
Anyone with dashcam footage of the red Lexus 300H being driven erratically around 2pm yesterday is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 8131519. Information can be provided anonymously.
Source: ACT Police
Last update: Friday, 15 August 2025 10:56am
Original publication: Friday, 15 August 2025 9:44am
A 39-year-old man has been extradited from South Australia to face perjury and other charges after allegedly providing false documents in court.
In 2020, police began an investigation into the man after he stole approximately $40,000 from a travel agency he was employed by.
The man pleaded guilty to burglary and theft offences in June 2023 and was scheduled to appear before court multiple times for sentencing.
Police allege the man provided false medical documents and information to delay his sentencing proceedings.
On Tuesday (12 August 2025), South Australian Police arrested the man at his home in Mount Barker.
Yesterday (Thursday, 14 August 2025), investigators from ACT Policing’s Major Crime Squad extradited him to the ACT.
He is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Friday, 15 August 2025), charged with four counts of perverting the course of justice, two counts of perjury, and giving false or misleading information.
Source: ACT Police
Last update: Thursday, 14 August 2025 11:13am
Original publication: Thursday, 14 August 2025 11:13am
A 45-year-old Greenway man will face court today charged with drug trafficking offences after search warrants were executed in Greenway and Duffy yesterday.
In April (2025), officers from Tuggeranong Police Station began an investigation into the man’s alleged involvement in drug trafficking and participating in a criminal group in the ACT.
Yesterday (Wednesday, 13 August 2025), officers executed search warrants on a vehicle and at residences in Greenway and Duffy where police seized:
The estimated street value of the seized drugs is approximately $30,000.
Police will allege the man has an ongoing customer base who rely on his supply of drugs.
The man – who was subject to good behaviour obligations from previous court convictions – was charged with two counts of drug trafficking, possessing a prohibited weapon, possession of ammunition, possessions of a declared substance without authorisiation and possession of property suspected of being proceeds of crime.
He is expected to appear before the ACT Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 14 August 2025).
If you have any information about the manufacture, distribution or sale of illicit substances in the community, please report that information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information can be provided anonymously.
Source: ACT Police
Last update: Wednesday, 13 August 2025 3:10pm
Original publication: Wednesday, 13 August 2025 3:10pm
ACT Policing has charged three teenagers after they allegedly drew Nazi symbols in a shopping centre bathroom.
On the evening of Thursday 19 June (2025), police were called to a bathroom at the South.Point shopping centre after graffiti depicting prohibited Nazi symbols was discovered.
Police located 18 Nazi Hakenkreuz symbols and three references to Adolf Hitler drawn on the walls of the bathroom.
Following an investigation by officers from Tuggeranong Police Station, police charged a 16-year-old boy, 17-year-old girl and 18-year-old woman each with the Commonwealth offence of cause Nazi symbol to be displayed. This offence carries a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment.
The 17-year-old and 18-year-old were also charged with trespass and defacing public property.
The 17-year-old girl and 18-year-old woman – who was underage at the time of the alleged offending – faced the ACT Childrens court on Monday (11 August 2025), while the 16-year-old boy is expected to face the ACT Childrens Court on 3 November (2025).
The display of prohibited symbols is an offence and will not be tolerated by ACT Policing. Anyone in the community with information about the display of prohibited symbols is encouraged to make a report to police.
Source: ACT Police
Last update: Wednesday, 13 August 2025 8:59am
Original publication: Wednesday, 13 August 2025 8:59am
A 28-year-old man has been extradited from NSW after failing to appear before court on a child sex offence charge.
The man was arrested in December 2024 after he allegedly sexually assaulted a child known to him.
He was charged with committing an act of indecency on a child under 10 and was bailed to appear before court in June 2025.
After he failed to appear, a warrant for his arrest was issued and in August, police identified he was living on the NSW south coast.
With assistance from New South Wales Police Force, the man was arrested in Nowra yesterday (Tuesday, 12 August 2025) and extradited to the ACT.
He is due to appear before the ACT Supreme Court today (Wednesday, 13 August 2025).
Source: ACT Police
Last update: Tuesday, 12 August 2025 3:47pm
Original publication: Tuesday, 12 August 2025 3:47pm
ACT Policing is seeking CCTV and dash-cam footage following an aggravated burglary in Dunlop earlier this month.
About 6pm on Saturday 2 August (2025) a group of offenders broke into a house in Dunlop and threatened a female resident with a knife.
Police have arrested and charged one of the alleged offenders but haven’t identified the other members of the group.
To assist with the investigation, police are seeking any CCTV or dash-cam footage from Triton Street, Branson Street and Polilight Street in Dunlop between 4:30pm – 6:15pm on Saturday 2 August 2025.
Anyone with CCTV or dash-cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 8126030. Information can be provided anonymously.
