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Source: Tasmania Police

Structure Fire – Warring Street, Ravenswood

Sunday, 21 June 2026 – 11:54 am.

Police are investigating a fire at a property in Warring Street, Ravenswood, overnight.
Police were called about 12.10am.  The unit is part of a complex, which is unoccupied.
Initial investigations indicate the fire was deliberately lit.
Police would like to hear from anyone who has information about the incident, or CCTV or dashcam vision in the Warring St area between 11:15pm and 12:15am.
Please contact police on 131 444 and quote OR808701.
Information can also be provided to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: Tasmania Police

High Range Speeding – Launceston CBD

Sunday, 21 June 2026 – 8:57 am.

On Friday 19 June, Northern Road Policing Services conducted a targeted operation in the Launceston CBD focused on hooning.
Just after 10 pm, they intercepted a white Volkswagon Golf R after it was detected travelling at almost twice the speed limit along George Street.
The driver was clocked at 77 km/h in a signed 40 km/h area while it was still raining.
The 40 year old male driver from Newstead was issued with a fine of $615 and 5 demerit points. He was just 1 km below the automatic 3 month disqualification period.
Police would like to remind motorists to always obey speed limits and drive to the conditions.
Remember that police could be down the road or around the next corner, so always drive responsibly to help look after everyone on our roads.

Source: Tasmania Police

Fatal motor vehicle crash, Hillwood

Saturday, 20 June 2026 – 8:51 am.

A 52-year-old George Town woman has died after a two-vehicle crash at Hillwood yesterday.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Batman Highway near the intersection of Craigburn Road at 2.55pm.
Two vehicles, a Subaru station wagon and a Hyundai hatchback, were involved in the collision.
The 42-year-old male driver of the Subaru was transported to the Launceston General Hospital by ambulance, and is in a stable condition.
The driver of the Hyundai was sadly declared deceased at the scene.
Investigations are continuing into the cause of the crash. It appears the Suburu has veered into the lane of the oncoming Hyundai.
Batman Highway was closed for several hours while investigations were conducted.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or may have dash cam footage 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

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two men following a violent disturbance that occurred in Yuendumu on the weekend.

At 1am on Saturday, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received multiple reports of a large group of people fighting, some armed with weapons, as well as multiple vehicles on fire.

Local police attended and the group was dispersed. Two vehicles were observed to be completely burnt and one severely damaged.

No injuries were reported to police and two men aged 19 and 36 were subsequently arrested.

A large group reformed a short time later, however, was dispersed again by police.

Both offenders have since been charged with:

• Arson
• Recklessly Endanger Serious Harm
• Take Part in an Unlawful Assembly
• Going Armed in Public
• Damage Property

They were remanded to appear in the Alice Springs Local Court today.

Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference P26175437, or attend their local police station. 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

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested and charged a 25-year-old male following a domestic violence incident in Palmerston in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Around 12:55am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a vehicle had crashed through a fence and struck a pedestrian in Palmerston.

The driver allegedly fled the scene on foot.

Multiple police units responded including members from the Dog Operations Unit, Strike Force Trident, Road Policing and Palmerston general duties.

An adult female victim was located at the scene and conveyed to the Royal Darwin Hospital by St John Ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.

Patrols of the area were conducted and the 25-year-old driver, who is the partner of the victim, was located and arrested without incident.

He has since been charged with:

• Recklessly Endangering Life
• Aggravated Assault
• Breach DVO
• Damage to Property
• Drive Under Influence of Alcohol

He was remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court today.

If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or Lifeline 131 114.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash in Nhulunbuy yesterday.

Around 5:15pm, police received a report that an off-duty emergency worker had come across a Toyota Landcruiser that is believed to have rolled on the inbound lane of Dhupuma Road, East Arnhem.

St John Ambulance deployed to the scene and an 81-year-old man was located deceased.

A crime scene was established and investigations into the crash remain ongoing.

Police are urging anyone with information, particularly motorists in the area with dash-cam between 12pm and 5:15pm yesterday to contact police on 131 444 or visit your local station. Please quote reference P26176954.

The lives lost on Territory roads currently stands at 14.

Source: Prime Minister of Australia

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Source: Prime Minister of Australia

he Albanese Government will extend fuel excise relief for another month, making petrol and diesel 16 cents per litre cheaper versus normal prices for July, saving Australians around $11 per tank.
 
This is more temporary support that will help take the sting out of petrol prices and help Australians with the cost of living.
 
In addition, the Albanese Government will reduce the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge by 16 cents for the same period to help truckies keep Australia moving.
 
We acknowledge the contribution of the States and Territories to use their GST revenue to fund a 5.7% portion of the fuel excise cut over the last three months and will seek support from the states for July at National Cabinet on Monday.
 
We welcome the agreement this week by the United States and Iran, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
 
The extension to the fuel excise cut we’ve announced today recognises that economic and fuel stability recovery will take time, and our action provides a graduated return to normal settings for the fuel excise.
 
We’ll continue to do what we can to shield Australians from the worst impacts of this conflict including securing additional fuel from our partners.
 
Despite the welcome and substantial drop in the price of petrol recently, we recognise people are still under pressure.
 
This extra month of fuel discount will help Australian motorists and businesses with the cost of living as this support tapers off.
 
We announced a three-month cut to the fuel excise of 32 cents per litre back in March alongside reducing the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge to zero and deferring the next scheduled increase by six months.
 
The 16 cents a litre extension to the fuel tax cut that we’ve announced today will reduce the cost of a 65L tank of fuel by around $11.
 
On top of our other cost of living help including more tax cuts for every taxpayer, this will make a meaningful difference when it comes to helping Australians make ends meet.
This cut will commence from 1 July and run to 2 August.
 
That means that from next month, we’ll have more temporary help with the cost of living in an extension to the fuel tax cut, and more permanent help with the cost of living in another round of tax cuts for every taxpayer, both beginning on July 1.
 
By tapering off the fuel tax cut, this will also help to manage demand at service stations towards the end of the month.
 
The cost of the extension to the fuel excise cut and the reduction in the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge will be around $400 million.
 
We’re slashing the fuel excise and the road user charge for truckies and we expect the savings to be passed on to Australians.
 
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is continuing to monitor fuel prices to help ensure that the lower excise rate is fully passed on at the bowser, backed by stronger penalties and additional enforcement resourcing.
 
In addition to today’s announcement, since the conflict in the Middle East began in February, the Albanese Government has taken swift action on fuel including:

• Allocating $2.9 billion to more than halve the fuel excise and reduce the heavy vehicle road user charge to zero for three months from 1 April to 30 June.
• Creating the $7.5 billion Fuel and Fertiliser Security Facility supporting additional supply and storage
• Boosting the Minimum Stockholding Obligation for all fuel types
• Providing $3.2 billion to establish the Australian Fuel Security Reserve and bring our total stocks of diesel and jet fuel to 50 days
• Securing nearly 800 million litres of diesel and 150 million litres of jet fuel through Export Finance Australia
• Legislating new ACCC powers to enable faster, coordinated industry responses during exceptional circumstances
• Releasing $1.1 billion in support for domestic production of low carbon liquid fuels
• Providing over $80 million to roll out more kerbside and regional EV chargers and electrify Australia Post’s delivery fleet
• Fair Work Commission Fuel Cost Recovery Chain Order, which came into effect on 21 April 2026, facilitating the ability of road transport businesses to pass on increased fuel costs through the contractual chain
• $1 billion Economic Resilience Program under the National Reconstruction Fund, providing zero‑interest loans to eligible SMEs, including heavy vehicle operators
• ATO support measures, including extended debt repayment arrangements for businesses facing fuel‑related financial pressures

Since the end of March, petrol prices in most capital cities are around 90 cents per litre lower and diesel prices in most capital cities are around $1 per litre lower. Since the conflict started at the end of February, petrol prices are lower in almost all capital cities and diesel prices are on average around 20 cents per litre higher.
 
Today’s decision recognises that although fuel prices have moderated significantly from their peaks, people remain under cost-of-living pressure.
 
Whether it’s slashing the fuel tax, slashing the road user charge for truckies or tax cuts for every taxpayer, we’re taking action to ease pressure on Australians.
 
Our economic plan is all about helping Australians with the cost of living, addressing inflation and making our economy more productive and extending the fuel excise is an important part of that plan.
 

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 30-year-old male following a domestic violence related aggravated assault in Katherine yesterday evening.

Around 8:50pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a male was assaulting his partner aged in her 30s at a residence in Katherine South.

Upon attendance, police identified both the victim and her father, aged in his 60s, had allegedly been assaulted by the offender with a blunt object. Both suffered serious injuries and were conveyed to Katherine District Hospital by St John Ambulance.

The male victim was subsequently further conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital in a critical condition.

The 30-year-old offender was arrested at the scene and assessed at Katherine District Hospital for minor injuries suffered prior to arrest. He remains in police custody and investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference P26176273. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.

If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or Lifeline 131 114.

Source: Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission

Three long-time contributors to Australia’s scientific and logistical endeavours in Antarctica have been awarded the prestigious Australian Antarctic Medal in recognition of their service to the Australian Antarctic Program.
The three medal recipients were announced by the Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, on a special Honours List for Midwinter’s Day.
The Australian Antarctic Medal, previously called the Antarctic Medal, is awarded for outstanding service in scientific research or exploration in connection with an Australian Antarctic expedition, or for support of such work.
The 2026 recipients of the Antarctic Medal are:
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