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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Source: South Australia Police

Our furry family members give us love, laughs and loyal companionship – the least we can do is make sure they’re properly registered.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on the Stuart Highway earlier today.

Around 8:35am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received a report of a single vehicle crash on the Stuart Highway about 20 kilometres north of Erldunda. The vehicle involved was carrying two occupants and had allegedly rolled.

Emergency services responded and an adult male was declared deceased at the scene. The passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was conveyed to hospital for assessment.

A crime scene has been declared, and both lanes of the Stuart Highway remain closed while investigations are ongoing.

The closures are expected to remain until at least 5pm today and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Detectives from the Major Crash Investigation Unit urge anyone with information to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25257248.

The lives lost on Territory roads now stands at 29.

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

25 new constables boost Tasmania Police ranks

Friday, 26 September 2025 – 3:23 pm.

A former paramedic, an ex-truck driver, and a disability support worker are among the 25 new police officers who graduated today from the Tasmania Police Academy.
Ranging in age from 19 to 50, the 15 men and 10 women bring various experiences to policing, but all now share the common goal of keeping the public safe and serving their Tasmanian communities.
Commissioner Donna Adams and Acting Commander Education and Training Vanessa Castle were among senior officers in attendance at the police academy at Rokeby to congratulate the new constables on their achievements.
Recruits will be assigned to Burnie, Devonport, Launceston, Hobart, Bellerive and Bridgewater stations.
Constable Claire Eaton, of Hobart, and Constable Patrick Denny, also of Hobart, have been awarded the dux of course and runner-up dux of course, respectively.
Acting Commander Castle said the new officers had worked hard over a 28-week training course and were ready to begin serving the community.
“I congratulate all our recruits on their graduation. While they should be justly proud of their efforts so far, this is just the start of their journey with Tasmania Police,” Acting Commander Castle said.
“Our recruits are stepping into roles which are anything but ordinary, with each shift offering a new opportunity to serve and engage with our communities.”
The police constables bring a range of past career and life experiences to their new roles.
Dux of the course Constable Eaton, 24, is starting her policing career after previously studying in Canberra and working as a soccer referee. She will be station at Bridgewater.
Runner-up dux of course Constable Denny, 25, previously worked as a radio dispatch officer with Queensland Police. He will be stationed at Hobart.
Constable Eaton said she was excited by the opportunities ahead and thanked the support of her recruits over the 28-week course.
“I’ve always been really passionate about giving back and getting involved in the community and when I started considering the idea of police, it just felt right,” Constable Eaton said.
“I love nature and the cold, so what could be a better choice than Tassie.”
“I am really excited to see where my career goes with Tasmania Police and I am looking forward to learning the job and just getting stuck in.”
Also graduating on Friday was Lynda Deverell, 46, of Burnie.
Constable Deverell, whose husband is a serving police officer in the Western district, previously had a 25-year career as a registered nurse. She will be stationed at Burnie.
“I just woke up one morning and I said to my husband ‘I just want a career that is new and exciting’,” Constable Deverell said.
“My husband is a career police officer, he’s been in the force 25 years. I just really respect the role, I wanted to see what he did, and I haven’t looked back. I’m really excited to take on this journey.”
Friday’s ceremony marked the fourth graduating class of new constables in 2025, with 22 constables graduating in January, 15 constables in April, and 30 in July.
Acting Commander Castle said policing was a dynamic and rewarding career and encouraged people interested in becoming a Tasmania Police officer to take the next step.
For more information about Tasmania Police recruitment, visit https://recruitment.police.tas.gov.au/

Caption: New Tasmania Police constables Patrick Denny, left, Claire Eaton, Bethany Reid and Lynda Deverell at the police academy at Rokeby.

Source: Mental Health Australia

More than 1000 pieces of feedback were received by Transport for NSW in relation to the Yass Road, Bungendore Road and Ellerton Drive intersection in Queanbeyan East, with most supporting the need for an upgrade.

Source: Mental Health Australia

Transport for NSW is building the Pitt Town bypass to take traffic, including heavy vehicles out of the town centre. This will make travel safer and more efficient for all road users.

For upcoming work to relocate existing utilities and build the northern roundabout, Old Pitt Town Road between Cattai Road and Airstrip Road will be temporarily closed for approximately five months from 20 October 2025. While Old Pitt Town Road is closed in this area, temporary detours will be in place.

Road users will need to use the detours via Cattai Road, Pitt Town Dural Road and Airstrip Road.

Local access to properties on Old Pitt Town Road will be available at all times.

We appreciate the patience and understanding of road users and the community while these detours are in place.

View a larger version of the map here (PDF, 1.18 MB).

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

A 28-year-old male has been arrested in relation to an assault police and escape custody incident yesterday afternoon.

The alleged offender presented at the Wadeye Police Station and was taken into custody without further incident.

He remains in custody with charges expected to follow. 

An additional two males and one female have been arrested in relation to the incident with charges expected to follow.

Source: Australian Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry

The Albanese Government has re‑appointed seven eminent experts to advise the government on our broad and ambitious competition reform agenda.

Boosting competition and dynamism is one of the most important ways to make our economy more productive and lift living standards for workers.

That’s why we’ve reappointed Dr Kerry Schott AO (Chair), Dr John Asker, Mr Rod Sims AO, Mr John Fingleton, Mr David Gonski AC, Ms Sharon Henrick and Ms Danielle Wood as part‑time members of the Competition Taskforce Expert Advisory Panel.

The Panel was established in 2023 to provide expert guidance and advice on policy and implementation matters related to Treasury’s Competition Review.

Following their reappointments, their new terms will last until 24 February 2027.

The Panel has played a meaningful role in helping shape our competition agenda, from overhauling merger rules, revitalising National Competition Policy, banning non‑compete clauses and progressing a national licensing scheme for electrical trades people.

It will continue to play an important advisory role, particularly on the reform areas and ongoing work from the government’s Economic Reform Roundtable.

The government thanks them for their important contributions over the past two years, and for their continued service.

Source: Australian Green Party

As the weather continues to warm up, NSW Health is warning residents of the risk of asthma related to thunderstorms, particularly for people already prone to hay fever and asthma.
Thunderstorm asthma refers to episodes of asthma symptoms which occur when high pollen levels are combined with a thunderstorm.
In NSW, the peak period for a higher risk of thunderstorm asthma is between October and December, when pollen levels are higher and thunderstorms become more common with warmer weather.
Senior Staff Specialist in Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Professor Connie Katelaris, explained that thunderstorm asthma requires very specific conditions to occur together.
“We do know that specific thunderstorm conditions related to moisture and airflow can increase people’s exposure to high concentrations of very small fragments of pollen,” Professor Katelaris said.
“This exposure can trigger symptoms wheeze, chest tightness, breathing difficulty and cough. Symptoms can escalate very quickly and may become life threatening”
In NSW, high levels of rye grass pollen appear to be associated with thunderstorm asthma in some areas.
“Anyone with diagnosed asthma should continue to use their preventor and have access to their reliever medication during this high-risk period,” Professor Katelaris said.
“Even if you don’t have asthma, pollen is at its highest throughout spring and may spark problems in people with allergies like hay fever or those who have undiagnosed asthma.”
Thunderstorm asthma events can occur anywhere where there are both high pollen levels and thunderstorms. The greatest risk of thunderstorm asthma is in areas across southern NSW and the Riverina but events have been recorded west of the dividing range from Tamworth to Albury.
Residents in the Riverina area can register for an automated notification system​ which notifies registered residents by SMS or email of high thunderstorm asthma risk in the area.
There are some simple steps people can take now to prepare. These include:

if you have ever been diagnosed with asthma or have hay fever, make sure you have an up-to-date action plan in place, including how you should manage your symptoms if they flare-up.
if your child has asthma, provide any updated asthma action plans to your child’s preschool, childcare centre or school
check that you or your child’s asthma reliever medication and spacer is up-to-date and stored in an easy spot for you to get quickly
know the warning signs of asthma like wheezing, breathlessness, feeling tight in the chest or persistent cough and when to seek advice from your doctor or urgent emergency care
when there is high pollen and a thunderstorm, where possible remain inside and keep windows and doors closed.​

The symptoms of thunderstorm asthma can escalate very quickly and may become life threatening. These include:

difficulty breathing, laboured breathing making it difficult to speak in full sentences, or lips turning blue
asthma reliever medication providing little relief.​

In an emergency dial 000 to call an ambulance.
For more information on thunderstorm asthma, visit the NSW Health website​.​

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services