Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The new Gungahlin Community Centre will meet the needs of a growing population. (Artist’s impression)
In brief:
Construction has begun on the new Gungahlin Community Centre.
Construction is expected to be complete in early 2026.
In the interim, Gunners Place will continue to service the community.
Construction on the new community centre in Gungahlin has begun.
The new centre will meet the needs of the rapidly growing Gungahlin community.
It will be used for a variety of occasions and functions.
Features will include:
a dedicated work hub
meeting and activity rooms
multiple art workshops and studios
outdoor green spaces
a large multi-purpose community hall
kitchen facilities.
The new facility will also include a dedicated youth centre which will provide tailored training, education and recreational services.
It will be conveniently located in the heart of the Gungahlin Town Centre. There will be accessible public parking on site with secure bike parking and end-of-trip facilities available to use.
Gunners Place – a temporary community centre
In the interim, Gunners Place will continue to service the Gungahlin community.
The temporary community centre – run by Barnardos Australia – has been located on Gribble Street in Gungahlin since December 2023.
Services based there include:
Northside Community Services
Relationships Australia
Multicultural Hub Canberra.
Gunners Place will remain until construction of the new community centre is complete in early 2026.
To view the designs for the Gungahlin Community Centre and stay up to date with construction progress, visit the Built for CBR website.
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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
NT Police have arrested and charged a 44-year-old male after he hit a pedestrian and did not stop to render assistance nearby the Mandorah Jetty on Saturday morning.
About 1am, police received reports of a pedestrian strike that left a male with a serious leg injury. Belyuen Clinic staff attended the scene to provide first aid assistance while the Palmerston general duties members deployed to the scene.
Upon police arrival, further reports were made of the vehicle allegedly driving erratically losing control prior to the incident. The pedestrian was evacuated to Royal Darwin Hospital via Careflight for medical treatment of his leg injuries.
Police later located and arrested the male and subsequently located and seized the vehicle. He has since been charged with
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The Northern Territory Police Force are investigating the death of a 58-year-old male involved in a single vehicle crash that occurred last night about 500 metres North of Emerald Springs on the Stuart Highway.
Around 8:55pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of a truck that had collided with a tree. Upon police arrival, initial investigations suggested the driver had hit a bull and veered off the road.
Investigations remain ongoing with police on scene of the crash.
The Stuart Highway will be temporarily closed at the crash site for a duration of time this morning as further investigations are conducted, and the vehicle is retrieved.
The lives lost on Territory roads now stands at 11.
Fatal Car V Pedestrian Crash, Bass Highway, Travellers Rest
Sunday, 11 May 2025 – 6:37 am.
At approximately 10pm on Saturday the 10th May 2025, a crash occurred on the Bass Highway at Travellers Rest with a West bound Mercedes Benz striking a pedestrian on the highway. The crash scene was attended to by emergency services however the pedestrian, a 28 year old male from Devonport, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the Mercedes Benz submitted to mandatory drug and alcohol testing following the crash.
Numerous specialised police investigators and forensics attended the crash scene and are investigating the circumstances of the crash and death.
Police are appealing for members of the public who observed a pedestrian on the highway at Travellers Rest prior to the crash or the manner of driving of the Mercedes Benz or who have relevant dash cam footage, to contact Northern Crash Investigation Services. Reference OR 774563.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
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It has had significant impact on advancing the status of women and girls in the ACT.
This is through educational programs, campaigns and projects, including:
petitioning to mandate teaching gender equality in schools
a Sports Puberty Program and Period Dignity project. This contributed to the early thinking about the ACT Government’s commitment to free period products.
“[This award] is so important because it will help me to expand the program,” Lauren said.
Jayanti Gupta is the founder and presenter of Gender Equity Matters, a weekly 2XX radio program.
Jayanti provides women with training in radio presentation and leadership skills. She has broadcast about issues relating to gender, women and girls in the ACT.
Jayanti is the Founder and Chair of the Integrated Women’s Network (IWN). She is also one of the founders of Integrated Cultures ACT Inc.
“I always like to fight for the underdog, and I realised that women are not getting the same rights as men,” Jayanti said.
2025 ACT Young Woman of the Year Award
Anjali Sharma– climate change activist
Anjali Sharma co-introduced the Climate Change Amendment (Duty of Care and Intergenerational Equity) Bill.
She also coordinated the Melbourne School Strike and was lead litigant in a court case that found the Federal Government had a duty of care towards future generations (later overturned).
She works to develop the capacity of young women as climate activists in the ACT. Anjali is currently leading a team of young women in Canberra to advocate for and champion the Duty of Care Bill.
“… the need to tackle [climate change] is focused on people, including women and young people, and the rights of all these communities to thrive and prosper the way generations before us have been able to,” Anjali said.
Youths charged in relation to aggravated robbery at Prospect
Saturday, 10 May 2025 – 10:51 pm.
Police have charged two youths in relation to an aggravated robbery at a shop at Prospect Marketplace yesterday (Friday).
Police will allege that around 2.10pm, two youths entered the store and stole a quantity of money.
During the incident, a man in the store sustained minor injuries when they reportedly attempted to restrain a youth.
A 14-year-old from Invermay and a 16-year-old from Newstead have been charged with aggravated robbery and appeared before the Youth Justice Court today.
You can also find plenty of places that run workshops and classes. Some of these include:
Note: This is but a small selection on what you can find in our crafty capital.
Why craft?
Whichever your craft of choice, it likely offers benefits beyond the final product.
The activity is known to improve wellbeing. Crafting of all kinds can promote mindfulness, relieve stress and improve dexterity for people of all ages.
Crafting groups also allow people to
build social connections
learn new skills
volunteer their time and talent
practise English.
And of course, it’s lots of fun.
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