Source: New South Wales – News
A driver has received a massive fine and lost his licence for six months after being caught speeding on the Eyre Peninsula on Saturday evening.
Just before 5.30pm on Saturday 27 September, police detected a white SUV travelling at 179 km/h in a 110 km/h zone on the Lincoln Highway, Middleback Range.
The driver, a 21-year-old Mansfield Park man, was issued with an expiation notice totalling $2059 for excessive speed and a six-month instant loss of licence.
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Source: New South Wales – News
Two teenagers were involved in a single vehicle crash at Cavan overnight.
Just before 1am on Sunday 28 September, a car left the road and collided with a tree on Port Wakefield Road, Cavan.
The driver, an 18-year-old man, was not injured.
His passenger, a 16-year-old girl, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital by ambulance. Fortunately, her condition is not believed to be life-threatening at this time.
The Toyota sedan was towed from the scene.
Investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information 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: New South Wales – News
A driver was taken to hospital after crashing into a house at Clearview overnight.
Emergency services responded to Hampstead Road, Clearview just before 3am on Sunday 28 September by reports of a crash.
A black Holden sedan clipped another car on Hampstead Road, Clearview, near the intersection of Chauser Street.
The Commodore then careened into the front of a house on Hampstead Road, then rolled onto its roof.
The collision also ruptured the gas main at the front of the property. The occupants of the house were not injured but had to be evacuated due to the gas leak.
Emergency crews worked to free the woman from her overturned Holden, and she was rushed to hospital by ambulance.
Fortunately, the 32-year-old Stepney woman’s injuries do not appear to be life-threatening at this time.
The driver and passenger of the Toyota Camry, a 30-year-old Paralowie man and a 31-year-old Paralowie woman, were not injured.
Both vehicles were towed from the scene and Hampstead Road was reopened to traffic around 4am.
The front of the house sustained significant damage and SES attended to reinforce the structure to allow the occupants to return home.
Investigations into the crash are ongoing.
Police thank the members of the public who rushed to provide first aid and assistance to the injured driver.
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Source: New South Wales – News
A man has died in a crash at Lameroo this morning.
Just before 8am Saturday 27 September, police and emergency services were called to Yappara Road following reports that a Ford SUV had left the road and rolled.
Sadly, the driver and sole occupant, a 53-year-old local man, died at the scene.
Major Crash officers attended and are investigating the circumstances of the crash.
Yappara road was closed for several hours, however, re-opened around 3pm.
The man’s death is the 64th life lost on South Australian roads this year.
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two male youths in relation to an attempted motor vehicle theft in Coolalinga yesterday.
Around 4:30pm, five male youths were observed allegedly attempting to steal a white Toyota Landcruiser from a car park at a business in Coolalinga. The vehicle stalled before the offenders fled the scene on foot.
Strike Force Trident and general duties members responded and commenced investigations. An off-duty police officer sighted the alleged offenders a short time later on Bow Hunters Road in Virginia, and two males aged 14 and 16-years-old were subsequently arrested.
They have since been charged with Aggravated Robbery, Engage in Violent Conduct, Drive/Ride/Use a motor vehicle without consent and Breach of bail. They are due to appear in court at a later date.
Investigations are ongoing to identify and locate the outstanding offenders.
Strike Force Trident have carriage of the investigation and urge anyone with information to contact 131 444. Please quote reference P25257637. 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 Northern Territory Police Force is continuing to investigate a fatal crash that occurred yesterday on the Stuart Highway about 23 kilometres north of the Erldunda Roadhouse.
The crash is believed to have occurred sometime between 8.00am and 8.30am. The vehicle involved in the single vehicle crash was a dark grey Chevrolet Camaro and it was carrying two occupants while travelling south on the Stuart Highway.
A 42-year-old male was found deceased by emergency services on arrival and the second occupant, a 37-year-old male, received serious but non-life-threatening injuries. He was admitted to hospital and is in a stable condition.
The next of kin of the deceased have been contacted, and both the deceased and survivor are Northern Territory residents. A file is being prepared for the NT Coroner.
Major Crash Detectives are seeking information from members of the public who may have seen the south bound Chevrolet Camaro, have dash cam footage, or were in the vicinity of Erldunda at the time of the crash.
Anyone with information is urged to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25257248.
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
Three female youths have been arrested following an aggravated robbery in Tennant Creek this morning.
Around 6:45am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received a report of an assault at a grocery store on Paterson Street.
It is alleged an adult female employee had attended the site and was entering the store via a rear door when three female youths approached her. They attempted to take her handbag from her, resulting in her being thrown to the ground and injuring her shoulder. One of the offenders allegedly produced a knife during the altercation.
The offenders stole an apron from the victim and fled the scene on foot, discarding the apron a short distance away.
The victim was conveyed to hospital for assessment by a fellow staff member.
General duties members responded and located and arrested the three female youths aged 14, 14, and 16-years-old. They remain in police custody with charges expected to follow.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P25268303. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating a death in Darwin.
Around 11:15pm last night, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received a report that a woman had been found unresponsive on a walking path in the Casuarina Coastal Reserve.
Emergency services responded, however the 52-year-old woman was declared deceased at the scene.
Her cause of death is not being treated as suspicious, and detectives from the Crime Division have carriage of the investigation.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Source: New South Wales – News
Police are responding to a serious crash at Lameroo.
Just before 8am Saturday 27 September, police and emergency services were called to Yappara Road following reports of a single vehicle crash.
Major Crash investigators are making their way to the scene.
Road closures are in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Source: Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission
Australia’s icebreaker RSV Nuyina has made its way down the River Derwent and is heading for Casey research station – the first of three stops on its 52-day research and resupply voyage.
The ship has 99 expeditioners on board, almost 40 crew, three inflatable boats and two helicopters.
“There are really three stages to this voyage,” Voyage Leader Samantha Climie said.
“When we get close to Casey, we’ll fly some of the Traverse and Million Year Ice Core crew off, so they can get an early start on those projects.
“Some of the Wilkins Aerodrome crew will be flown off too, to help prepare and open the ice runway.”
The helicopters will also fly in some critical cargo that is too fragile to be included in an airdrop, planned for mid-October.
Once the fly off is complete, the ship will head to Heard Island for ten days to conduct a range of science, environmental management and research activities.
Then it’s on to Davis research station for an over-ice resupply.
RSV Nuyina ‘parks’ in thick sea ice about a kilometre from the station and is then unloaded by truck and tractor.
It will take just over a week to transfer 500 tonnes of cargo – including 12,600 eggs, 500 kilos of bacon and 600 kilos of cheese – 140,000 litres of water and around 800,000 litres of fuel.
“Importantly, we’re also taking people down, so we’re inserting next season’s team, who will spend a year in Antarctica, and bringing the winterers home,” Ms Climie said.
“We will leave the helicopters at Davis, and later in the summer they will fly across to Mawson station, meaning we touch every Australian Antarctic station with this voyage.”
Sam Climie lives in Tasmania and started her Antarctic career as a watercraft operator and then a Deputy Voyage Leader.
She led her first voyage at the age of 25 and has recently returned from Oxford in the UK, where she was a Rhodes Scholar, studying climate law and policy.
“It takes a lot of people to make a voyage like this happen and a lot of it happens behind the scenes,” she said.
“Support staff and crew do an incredible job making it all happen.”
The ingoing Davis Station Leader is Jenny Bonser from Adelaide, who was most recently Director of Operational Services at South Australia Police.
“I’ve also spent the last 30 years as a volunteer firefighter with the Morphett Vale Country Fire Service,” she said.
“My professional skillset is planning, organisation and operations delivery, with a focus on emergency management, and my passion is for leading people.”
Ms Bonser said professionally, the station leader role is a chance to bring all her skills and experience together.
“Personally, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the beauty of Antarctica and contribute to the amazing science program,” she said.
“I am very excited about Midwinter celebrations – it’s a uniquely Antarctic experience.
“Of course, I’ll miss my friends and family but I think I’ll probably miss some other things too, like patting dogs and petrichor (the smell of rain after a hot spell).”
This content was last updated 24 minutes ago on 27 September 2025.