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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested 16 youths as part of an operation addressing property-related crime in Katherine.

Between Wednesday 15 and Friday 17 October 2025, Katherine Police and partner agencies conducted an operation targeting reports of property offending in the CBD area.

Katherine Police Social Order teams, along with Circuit Breaker and Kalano Community Association, maintained a high-profile presence across the three days, engaging with more than 38 youths, many of whom were reconnected with family or responsible adults, while conducting patrols.

Strike Force Cerberus, investigated several recent burglaries, stolen motor vehicles, breach of bail and associated offences, resulting in 16 youths being arrested and charged with a total of 40 offences, including:

• Driving, using or riding a motor vehicle without consent
• Aggravated burglary
• Aggravated robbery
• Theft
• Armed with an offensive weapon
• Damage to property
• Breach of bail
• Enter with intent to commit offence
• Publishing material about offending conduct

Acting Sergeant Rebekah Styles said, “This operation forms part of ongoing efforts to reduce property crime and enhance community safety in the region.

“Police continue to work closely with the community to identify and apprehend those responsible for offending behaviour.

“When people commit property offences, they undermine the sense of safety for Katherine residents, create unnecessary financial strain for local businesses, and negatively impact the community.

“If you choose to engage in this behaviour, Strike Force Cerberus will be knocking on your door.”

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested three female youths in relation to an incident in Darwin City overnight.

Around 8:55pm, police received reports that a 26-year-old female was allegedly assaulted by three female youths along the Esplanade.

It is alleged the group of youths were attempting to steal the victim’s bag; however, they were disturbed by a taxi driver who stopped his vehicle where the assault was taking place.

The alleged offenders subsequently fled the scene and later boarded a Metro Bus from Darwin CBD.

Police attended, and with assistance from CCTV operators, located the bus and conducted a traffic apprehension on Daly Street.

During the arrest of the three youths, the offenders allegedly assaulted two police officers. One of the offenders spat on an officer and then assaulted the second officer by scratching their arm and kicking them to the chest.

All three offenders were taken into custody with charges expected to follow.

Investigators from Strike Force Trident urge anyone with information in relation to this assault to make contact on 131 444 quoting P25278100. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Source: Mental Health Australia

Road users are advised of changed traffic conditions for drainage repairs on The Northern Road and Parker Street, between Bradley Street at Glenmore Park and Jamison Road, South Penrith. 

The changes are necessary to improve safety for road users by improving quality of the stormwater drainage system. 

We will work for up to eight-night shifts from Monday 20 October to Thursday 13 November 2025, weather permitting.

Work hours are 8pm to 5am, Sunday to Thursday. We will not work on Friday or Saturday nights.

There will be temporary traffic changes while we complete this work. This includes lane closures and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h. 

Please drive and ride to the conditions and follow the directions of signs and traffic controllers. 

Thank you for your patience during this time.

For the latest traffic updates across the network download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Police investigating deliberately lit fire which damaged building on Barrack Street, Hobart

Friday, 17 October 2025 – 3:20 pm.

Police are investigating a fire – believed to have been deliberately lit – which damaged a building in the Hobart CBD area this morning. 
About 6am, emergency services responded to reports of the fire on Barrack Street.  
Police would like to speak to anyone with information in relation to the fire, suspicious activity in the area around the time, or CCTV or dash cam. 
Information can be provided direct to South East CIB on 131 444 and quote OR787715. 
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopprstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000.

Source: Mental Health Australia

Road users are advised of changed traffic conditions on Elizabeth Drive, 400m east of Martin Road, Kemps Creek.

The changes are necessary to repair concrete railing on a bridge. 

We will work for up to six-night shifts between Monday 20 October and Thursday 6 November 2025, weather permitting. 

We will work between 8pm and 5am from Sunday to Thursday. We will not work on Friday or Saturday nights.

Elizabeth Drive will remain open while we work, however for the safety of our crew there will be temporary traffic changes while we complete this work. This includes lane closures and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h. 

Please drive and ride to the conditions and follow the directions of signs and traffic controllers. 

Thank you for your patience during this time.

For the latest traffic updates across the network download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.

Source: New South Wales – News

About 4.30am on Wednesday 20 August, police and fire fighters were called to Marion Road, South Plympton following reports of a structure fire.

The building was destroyed, and the business remains closed, unable to trade.

Southern District CIB detectives and fire cause investigators attended and examined the scene.  The fire is being treated as suspicious.

CCTV shows two unknown masked people climbing on the roof of the restaurant shortly before the blaze takes hold.  The suspects then run from the scene.

Anyone who recognises the suspects or has any information that may assist the investigation into this arson 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 Community and Justice

Tasmania Police and AFP charge two men in child exploitation crackdown

Friday, 17 October 2025 – 2:08 pm.

Two men have been charged and two others are subject to further investigation following a targeted operation by the Tasmanian Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team (JACET).
JACET officers from Tasmania Police and the Australian Federal Police, executed five search warrants across the north and north-west of Tasmania last week.
During the operation, police located and examined over 200 digital devices, seizing 20 for detailed forensic analysis.
As a result, two men were arrested and charged with child exploitation offences. The 24-year-old from Newnham and 23-year-old from Perth will appear in court at a later date.
Online child abuse is a serious crime type. Tasmania Police, with the support of its partners, is committed to interrupting these crimes and keeping our children safe.
If you have seen inappropriate behaviour online that you suspect is child abuse, report it:
• If the child is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).
• Make a report to police on 131 444
• Report online to the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) https://www.accce.gov.au/report

Source: Mental Health Australia

Road users are advised of changed traffic conditions on the M7 Motorway in Cecil Hills between 8pm Friday 24 October and 10pm Sunday 26 October 2025.

If work cannot take place at this time, we will work on one of the following weekends: 

• from 8pm Friday 31 October to 10pm Sunday 2 November 2025, or
• from 8pm Friday 7 November to 10pm Sunday 9 November 2025

There will be temporary right lane closures along the M7 Motorway near Elizabeth Drive Bridge, Cecil Hills for the M7 Motorway bridge concrete pour activities.

Vehicles travelling under a permit must not travel off the approved route listed in their permit unless an updated permit is obtained from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).

Please keep to the speed limits and follow the direction of traffic controllers and signs.

Transport for NSW thanks road users for their patience during this time.

For the latest traffic updates across the network download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.

Source: Mental Health Australia

Road users are advised of changed traffic conditions for drain repairs on The Northern Road, between Marylands Link Road 1 and Marylands Link Road 2, Bringelly. 

The repairs are necessary to improve the quality of the stormwater drainage system which will reduce the flood risk and make maintenance easier in the future. 

We will work for up to eight-nights from Sunday 9 November and Thursday 27 November 2025, weather permitting.

Work hours are from 8pm to 5am, Sunday to Thursday. 

We will not work on Friday or Saturday nights.

There will be temporary traffic changes that will include lane closures, and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h. Traffic control will be in place to assist pedestrians and road users if required.

Please drive and ride to the conditions and follow the directions of signs and traffic controllers. 

Thank you for your patience during this time.

For the latest traffic updates across the network download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.

Source: Australian Department of Communications

AUSTRAC has released reforms guidance to help current and future reporting entities comply with changes to the AML/CTF legislation.
From 1 July next year, thousands of new businesses will come under the AML/CTF regime, including real estate agents, accountants, lawyers and dealers in precious metals and stones. For current reporting entities, the new laws will come into force on 31 March 2026.