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Source: Tasmania Police

Taskforce Scelus detect drug drivers during targeted road safety operation

Wednesday, 19 November 2025 – 2:40 pm.

Police detected 10 drug drivers during a targeted road safety operation in the Western District this week.
Officers from Taskforce Scelus targeted drug driving during the two-day operation on Monday and Tuesday.
Acting Inspector Martin Parker said seven of the 10 drivers who returned a positive result for illicit drugs had been intercepted by police on the first day.
“Across the two days, officers from the taskforce intercepted drivers at Devonport, Burnie, Shorewell, Penguin, and West Ulverstone, with positive results for illicit substances including cannabis, opiates, and methylamphetamine,” he said.
Acting Inspector Parker said one of the drivers was arrested and charged after he allegedly attempted to run from police and refused a drug test.
The 41 year old Wynyard man was charged with drive whilst disqualified, possess a controlled drug, refuse oral fluid test, refuse breath analysis, fail comply with a direction to submit to an oral fluid analysis, resist a police officer, hinder conveyance and assault police. He was detained to appear in court.
“The nine other drivers will receive a summons to attend court at a later date for Road Safety (Alcohol & Drugs) offences,” Acting Inspector Parker said.
“It is extremely disappointing for us to detect 10 motorists driving under the influence of drugs over the past two days. Driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol puts all road users at risk.”
Since July 1, Western District Police have also detected 133 drink drivers, with 20 of those drivers returning readings above 0.15.
“Tasmania Police is committed to road safety enforcement, and we will continue to target drink and drug drivers. We want every road user to return home safely to their families.”
Anyone with information about dangerous driving 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: Tasmania Police

Police investigating suspicious structure fire at Glenorchy

Wednesday, 19 November 2025 – 2:38 pm.

Police are investigating a suspicious structure fire at a residence in Glenorchy last night.
Emergency services were called to the fire in Tolosa Street about 11.00pm after reports of a house on fire.
Tasmania Fire Service contained the fire before an investigation determined it was deliberately lit.
Nobody was inside the structure at the time, and police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers Tasmania on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously. Please quote OR790509.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Two male youths have been arrested in relation to an assault that occurred in Alice Springs earlier today.

Around 9:10am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that an employee at a business in a shopping centre on Hartley Street was assaulted by two male youths. It is alleged as the 25-year-old female arrived at work, one of the offenders threatened her while the other offender punched her to her arm.

The offenders, aged 10 and 13, fled the scene. The victim experienced pain in her arm but did not require medical attention.

Police responded and conducted patrols of the area. The offenders were subsequently located and arrested on Bath Street around 10am.

The 13-year-old male remains in custody. The 10-year-old male was dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act 2005.

Police urge anyone with information to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P25312202. 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

A 16-year-old male has been arrested following an incident that occurred in Bagot Community this morning.

Around 6:30am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received multiple reports of a male youth allegedly yelling outside a residence within the community, holding an edged weapon, and attempting to enter the residence.

It is alleged that the offender threw a gas bottle at the residence while another male attempted to deescalate the situation before the offender fled the scene.

Police attended and later located and arrested the 16-year-old offender.

Investigations are ongoing and police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444, quoting reference number P25312123. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Source: Mental Health Australia

The State Government is continuing to plan and deliver the critical infrastructure regional NSW needs and deserves, today announcing that planning is underway to rebuild the State Heritage-listed Crankies Plain Bridge, increasing its load limit while protecting its heritage charm.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to an aggravated assault that occurred in Katherine overnight.

Around 12am this morning, police received a report that a 42-year-old male had been located with stab wounds on Acacia Drive near Casuarina Park in Katherine East. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and investigations are ongoing to identify the circumstances of the incident.

Police received reports that earlier in the evening, between 11pm and 12:30am, a white 4WD was allegedly chasing a motorcycle on Acacia Drive. Police are investigating if the two incidents are linked.

Anyone with CCTV footage of any activity around Martin Terrace, Acacia Drive and Gregory Court between 9pm on Tuesday 18 November and 2am on Wednesday 19 November 2025, is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP2500114884.

CCTV, electronic recordings or dash cam footage can also be uploaded here: https://ntpol.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/ntp2500114884 or via the QR code below.

Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Source: Mental Health Australia

The State Government is one step closer in delivering the $30 million Marshalls Creek Bridge replacement, with construction of the new bridge foundations to kick off on in late November.

Source: South Australia County Fire Service

Issued on
19 Nov 2025 13:08

Issued for
BLACK SPRINGS in the Gilbert Valley, 5km north-west of Waterloo.

Warning level
Advice – Avoid Smoke

Action
Smoke from BLACK SPRINGS is in the Hardings Road, Barrier Highway and Powerline North Road 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: Government of Australia Capital Territory

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has charged a man with historical sexual offences in Alice Springs.

Detectives from the Crime Command will allege that in October 2021, a 44-year-old man indecently assaulted a woman who was known to him at a residence in Alice Springs.

It will also be alleged that in January 2024, the man sexually assaulted another woman who was known to him at a separate residence in Alice Springs.

Police were made aware of the allegations in February 2024 and commenced investigations.

The 44-year-old was arrested this morning and has since been charged with:

• 1 x Sexual Intercourse Without Consent
• 2 x Act of Gross Indecency

He was remanded to appear in Alice Springs Local Court this morning.