Original publication:Tuesday, 13 January 2026 10:23am
ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage following a single vehicle collision that occurred in Phillip on Saturday night.
About 6:40pm (Saturday 10 January 2026), a white Mitsubishi Triton, bearing NSW registration LOG747, was travelling at speed northbound along Athllon Drive before losing control, resulting in the vehicle flipping several times.
Police and emergency services attended the scene, with the three occupants of the Mitsubishi Triton transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed or has dashcam footage of the Mitsubishi Triton travelling in the Woden area or of the collision to come forward.
Anyone who can assist police should provide their contact details to Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT website, quoting 8271199.
Mpox cases continue to be detected in Victoria, other Australian states and territories and overseas.
To help protect the community, free mpox vaccination is available for a limited time at participating pharmacies across Victoria – without consultation-related fees.
Eligible Victorians are being encouraged to contact their local pharmacy to check if they are participating and have vaccine in stock.
Free mpox vaccination will also be available at some Midsumma events, including Midsumma Carnival and Victoria’s Pride Street Party, delivered by community partners. Bookings are available and walk-ins are welcome
Free mpox vaccination is also available at local GPs, sexual health clinics and local councils. Contact your healthcare provider to check they have vaccine in stock before making an appointment.
In Victoria, mpox vaccination is free and recommended for people at increased risk, including sexually active gay, bisexual or other men who have sex with men, sexually active transgender and gender diverse people, sex workers and sexual partners of people in these groups. No Medicare card is needed to be eligible for the free mpox vaccination.
Two doses of the mpox vaccine given at least 28 days apart are required for optimal protection, and people who have had one dose are encouraged to get their second dose.
Chief Health Officer Dr Caroline McElnay says that vaccination is one of the most safe and effective ways to reduce the risk of infection and severe illness.
“Mpox continues to be found in Australia and overseas. Vaccination is an important step people can take to protect themselves and others,” Dr McElnay said.
“With free vaccination becoming more accessible, now is a good opportunity for eligible people to check their vaccination status and complete their doses.”
“Calling ahead helps ensure services can manage demand and provide safe, timely access to vaccination.”
Anyone who develops symptoms of mpox such as rashes or skin lesions, fever, swollen glands, headache, muscle aches or pains, rectal pain or pain on passing urine should seek testing early through their local GP or sexual health clinic.
They should also avoid close physical contact with others until advised by their healthcare provider.
The Williamson Street footpath renewal is part of the City Centre Tree Interactions project. We’re committed to repairing our road infrastructure due to the damage of existing tree roots.
Scope of works
The works will occur on the north-east side of Williamson Street, Bendigo, between Myers and Mollison Streets.
It will include new tree pits, concrete kerb, and standard city centre asphalt and bluestone paved footpath. There will be a total number of six carspaces constructed (with a loss of 3 existing carspaces).
Tree removal and new planting
Three existing trees, Plantanus x acerifolia (London plane tree) will be removed and replaced with four Zelkova serrata (Japanese elm) with improved conditions for tree growth.
Funding
The City Centre Tree Interactions project is funded by the City of Greater Bendigo.
Timeline
The works are anticipated to commence mid-January 2026 and be completed by June 2026.
This warning replaces previous warning – Advice issued on 15 Jan 2026 13:56
Issued on 15 Jan 2026 14:22
Warning area Buckleboo RoadKimba Township, Kimba Golf Club, Eyre Highway, Cowell-Kimba Road, Fancis Road, Venning Road, and Venus Bay Road in the Eastern Eyre Peninsula South Australia.
Warning level Advice – Avoid Smoke
Action Smoke from Kimba is in the Kimba Township area.
Smoke can affect your health. You should stay informed and be aware of the health impacts of smoke on yourself and others.
Symptoms of exposure includes shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing, burning eyes, running nose, chest tightness, chest pain and dizziness or light-headedness.
If you or anyone in your care are having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention from your local GP. If your symptoms become severe, call 000.
More information will be provided by the CFS when it is available.
Warning area Kimba Township, Eyre Highway, Cowell-Kimba Road, Fancis Road, Buckleboo Road, Venning Road in the Eastern Eyre Peninsula South Australia.
Warning level Advice – Avoid Smoke
Action Smoke from Kimba is in the Kimba Township area.
Smoke can affect your health. You should stay informed and be aware of the health impacts of smoke on yourself and others.
Symptoms of exposure includes shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing, burning eyes, running nose, chest tightness, chest pain and dizziness or light-headedness.
If you or anyone in your care are having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention from your local GP. If your symptoms become severe, call 000.
More information will be provided by the CFS when it is available.
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested an 18-year-old male in relation to property offences in Alice Springs.
Around 4:50pm, Strike Force Viper and general duties officers attended an address on Kilgariff Crescent to conduct a planned arrest of a male allegedly involved in recent property offending.
Upon police approach, the alleged offender climbed into the roof cavity of the unit and refused to exit. During attempts to locate him, officers observed the male was in possession of an edged weapon.
A short time later, the offender kicked a hole through the ceiling and wall, causing him to fall onto the floor of the lower level. He then attempted to flee; however, a taser was successfully deployed, and he was arrested without further incident.
He has since been charged with Aggravated Robbery, Assault with intent to steal, Drive use motor vehicle without consent and Breach of Supreme Court suspended sentence and will face court 15 January 2026.
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating following a large disturbance that occurred in Wadeye early this morning.
Around 12am, Wadeye police members observed a large group of people, some of which were armed with edged weapons, gathered in a hostile confrontation on Perdjert Street. Officers also observed three separate vehicle fires.
Upon police arrival, the group initially dispersed. A short time later, a group of up to 100 people again formed, allegedly armed with edged weapons, and the confrontation continued.
At this stage, no injuries have been reported as a result of the incident,
Investigations into the incident remain ongoing and police urge anyone with information to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP2600004909. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Source: Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission
The Antarctic ‘ice ceiling’ was smashed in 1976 when three women ventured to the southernmost continent as part of Australia’s Antarctic Program (formerly ‘Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditioners – ANARE), for the first time.
The scene had been set the year before – the International Women’s Year – with a growing expectation that women should be treated equally. At the Australian Antarctic Division, the definition of equal included access to Antarctica.
Up until then women were denied participation in ANARE. The official line was that there were no facilities for women: no separate toilets or sleeping quarters, poor fitting clothing and a climate too hostile for women.
Some of these inconveniences were true. But they were used to legitimise the denial of women’s access to the inherently masculine Antarctic that had been described as the last bastion of men’s independence and no place for women.
Despite the challenges and obstacles to participation, today, women’s contributions have become integral to every aspect of the Australian Antarctic Program’s science and operations.
They are at the forefront of globally important climate science, and are critical to successful shipping, aviation and logistics, as well as to expeditioner wellbeing, climate policy and international relations.
This year we’re celebrating 50 years of women’s participation in the Australian Antarctic Program.
Learn more about the challenges and rewards they faced in our feature ‘Ice breakers – 50 years of women in Antarctica’.
This content was last updated 14 hours ago on 15 January 2026.
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two men following an extensive investigation into alleged property offending across the Darwin and Palmerston region.
On Monday 12 January 2026, Strike Force Trident, Serious Crime and the Dog Operations Unit attended an industrial yard in Woolner, where a 40-year-old male was taken into custody. Police executed a search warrant at the location and recovered a stolen Toyota HiAce van along with a large quantity of stolen property located within.
Later that evening, a 35-year-old male was also taken into custody after attending the same location.
On 13 and 14 January 2026, Strike Force Trident executed further search warrants at addresses in Moulden and Millner, resulting in additional stolen property being located and recovered.
It is alleged that between late November 2025 and early January 2026, the two males had varying involvement in dozens of thefts and burglaries across the Darwin and Palmerston region.
This offending is alleged to have included breaking into vehicles, storage lockers attached to unit complexes, industrial yards, business premises, residential houses, and multiple copper thefts.
As a result of the alleged offending, a Toyota HiAce van, a Mitsubishi Fuso truck, and property valued at more than $250,000 were stolen.
The 40-year-old male has since been charged with 60 offences including Burglary – Building and Theft and is currently remanded in custody to appear in Darwin Local Court on 16 January 2026.
The 35-year-old male has been charged with 13 offences including Theft and Obtaining Property by Deception and is remanded in custody to appear in Darwin Local Court 30 January 2026.
Further charges are expected as investigations continue.
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Dale Motter Barnard said, “Strike Force Trident remains in possession of a large quantity of recovered property and is actively working to return items to their rightful owners.
“Anyone who recognises property in the attached images is urged to contact police on 131 444 and quote job number NTP2500123210.”
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The Northern Territory Police Force seized a commercial quantity of cannabis in Galiwinku on Wednesday afternoon.
Around 4:10pm, Galiwinku Police conducted a lawful search of a property within the community after receiving intelligence that a shipment of cannabis had arrived by boat.
During the search, officers located and seized 1.42kg of cannabis, $2,000 in cash and one litre of alcohol.
A person of interest fled the location prior to police arrival and remains outstanding.
Superintendent Jody Nobbs said, “The cannabis seized had an estimated street value of more than $140,000.
“The sale of illicit substances in remote communities is financially predatory and has serious financial and social impacts on individuals and families.
“We will continue to vigorously pursue this individual and anyone else who seeks to profit from vulnerable communities.
“Anyone who has information about this incident is urge to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference number NTP2600004602.”
