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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 24-year-old male in relation to an alleged indecent assault that occurred in Alice Springs yesterday evening.

It is alleged an adult female was indecently assaulted by a male known to her near the Todd River in the vicinity of Undoolya Road. The offender fled the scene prior to police arrival.

This morning, police officers located and arrested the 24-year-old at a residence in Musgrave Street, Gillen.

He remains in police custody with charges expected to follow.

Source: Australia Bureau of Meteorology

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning – Southeast Queensland

for DAMAGING WINDS

For people in parts of Southern Downs, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley and Western Downs Council Areas.

Issued at 2:34 pm Thursday, 28 May 2026.

Damaging winds with storms over the Darling Downs.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:30 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds were detected near Millmerran, Jondaryan, the area east of Dalby and Bowenville. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to southeast. They are forecast to affect Pittsworth, the area southwest of Toowoomba and the area northwest of Toowoomba by 3:00 pm and Toowoomba, Allora and the area south of Toowoomba by 3:30 pm.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 3:35 pm.

A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts. Other warnings may be current.

Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Source: Australia Bureau of Meteorology

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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning – Southeast Queensland

for DAMAGING WINDS

For people in parts of Southern Downs, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley and Western Downs Council Areas.

Issued at 2:34 pm Thursday, 28 May 2026.

Damaging winds with storms over the Darling Downs.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:30 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds were detected near Millmerran, Jondaryan, the area east of Dalby and Bowenville. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to southeast. They are forecast to affect Pittsworth, the area southwest of Toowoomba and the area northwest of Toowoomba by 3:00 pm and Toowoomba, Allora and the area south of Toowoomba by 3:30 pm.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 3:35 pm.

A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts. Other warnings may be current.

Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is continuing to investigate the death of a 57-year-old male on Len Kittle Drive in Alice Springs last week. A Task Force has been formed to investigate his death which includes Major Crash and Regional Crime Detectives.

Around 8:10pm on Wednesday 20 May 2026, the 57-year-old male was captured on dashcam footage walking south on Len Kittle Drive near the BMX track. Police can confirm the family of the deceased male has agreed to an image from the dashcam footage being released.

It is believed he was struck and killed by a vehicle about 350 metres south of this location, near the Men’s Shed building at Blatherskite Park. He was wearing a dark-coloured top and light-coloured pants. 

His body was located at 9:25pm and emergency services were called.

The Task Force has identified 12 vehicles on Len Kittle Drive that evening between 8:10pm and 9:25pm.

Police are keen to speak to any occupant of those vehicles, if they haven’t already made contact. If you believe you were a driver or occupant of one of these vehicles, please contact police on 131 444 or attend your local police station.

Anyone who witnessed the crash, or who has dashcam or CCTV footage from the area between 8:10pm – 9:45pm, is also urged to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P26144819. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Source: Australian Capital Territory Policing

Domestic building contracts and engineered stone

From 1 July 2024, the supply or installation of certain engineered stone products is banned. This includes engineered stone products, such as kitchen or bathroom benchtops, panels or slabs.

Builders and building owners must not use banned engineered stone products in a building project.

If your contract includes supplying or installing an engineered stone product that is now banned, talk to your builder or supplier.

If the engineered stone product that was to be installed is now banned, it is in your interests to agree to a contract variation that will substitute the supply and installation of an alternative product.

Note: a contract variation may either increase or decrease the cost of your build. It may also cause delays, as your builder will need to source the new products you select.

We encourage both sides to negotiate for a fair outcome. For information and tips about reaching an agreement, see Building disputes, defects and delays.

If you can’t resolve a dispute about a contract, the free service from Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria may help.

A builder must not vary a domestic building contract unless:

For more information about the ban and guidance for builders, visit the WorkSafe website.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Northern Territory Police responded to a large disturbance in Wadeye yesterday, during which officers deployed OC canisters to disperse two groups engaged in fighting.

Police attended the scene at around 5:30pm, and observed the groups armed with axes and other weapons, which were allegedly being thrown between the opposing groups.

Two 29-year-old men were arrested at the scene. Investigations into the incident remain ongoing to identify additional offenders involved in the disturbance.

Acting Senior Sergeant Mark Seiler said police responded swiftly and effectively to restore order and ensure community safety.

“NT Police will not tolerate violent behaviour that places members of the community at risk. We will continue to investigate this incident thoroughly and identify those responsible.”

Source: Australia Bureau of Meteorology

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES

For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:04 pm Thursday, 28 May 2026.

Isolated severe thunderstorms developing near the Central Highlands and western Wide Bay Burnett.

Weather Situation: An upper level low is approaching from the west, resulting in isolated severe thunderstorms developing this afternoon and spreading towards the east.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Theodore.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 4:05 pm.

Other warnings may be current.

Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Source: Australian Capital Territory Policing

Our renting taskforce is cracking down on rental providers and estate agents who commit rental law offences.

The taskforce uses intelligence and market analysis to monitor rental campaigns. It has powers to conduct targeted inspections and take enforcement action, including official warnings, infringements (fines), disciplinary proceedings against estate agents, and court actions for the most serious breaches.

The taskforce employs extra intelligence analysts, inspectors, investigators and lawyers.

The taskforce focuses on poor conduct and offences by rental providers affecting the safety, security and tenure for renters. These include:

• Advertising and renting out a property that doesn’t meet the rental minimum standards
• False advertising
• Not lodging bonds with the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority and excessive bonds
• Illegal notices to vacate
• Failure to provide a condition report
• Rental bidding.

It builds on our existing services to ensure renters and rental providers can:

• access information and advice about rental laws
• take action on their rights and obligations
• get help with rent increases.

Report an issue with an advertised rental property form

It is now easier to report potential offences to us in the Report an issue with an advertised rental property form. You can upload evidence such as photos and images.

Renting minimum standards

The rental minimum standards include things that people would reasonably expect in a home. These include a functional kitchen, lockable external doors, structural soundness and waterproofing.

Advertising and letting a new renter move into a rental property that doesn’t meet these standards is a criminal offence. The maximum penalties are over $11,800 for individuals and over $59,000 for companies.

False advertising and other misleading conduct may also be a breach of the Australian Consumer Law. Significant penalties apply for breaches of the Australian Consumer Law – up to $50 million for corporations and $2.5 million for individuals.

Source: Australian Capital Territory Policing

An estate agent’s representative who allegedly pressured home owners into signing contracts has agreed not to work in the industry for 6 months. 

Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) alleged Akashdeep Singh Purba door-knocked homes and offered sales contracts he presented as non-binding. Home owners who signed faced hefty costs if they later attempted to withdraw. 

CAV also alleged some contracts included clauses preventing home owners from listing their properties for sale with anyone else. 

Purba, 33, of Craigieburn, worked for VSS Estate Agents Pty Ltd (trading as The ELEET) between February and April 2023.  

Purba disputes the allegations and has made no admissions of wrongdoing. No findings of guilt or wrongdoing have been made against him. 

Under the agreed outcome, Purba will also complete education courses and pay $1000 to charities that support vulnerable Victorians. 

The matter will return to VCAT for an administrative mention in April 2027. 

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information to help find the owners of several stolen items.

On Friday 22 May 2026, members attached to Strike Force Lyra attended a hotel in Darwin City and arrested a 26-year-old male in relation to domestic violence offending, property offences and drug offences.

A search warrant was executed on the room of the male leading to the recovery of stolen property belonging to several victims.

Police located numerous other items believed to have been stolen that belonged to unknown victims, these items include:

• 6 x watches
• Mazda key fob
• 2 x pairs of sunglasses
• Macbook
• Microsoft tablet
• 3 x mobile phones
• Key ring with multiple keys and car key

Further charges are expected as victims are identified.

Anyone who may have missing property is urged to contact Police on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP2600048470