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Man charged with stalking ex-partner

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Friday, 9 January 2026 10:49am

Original publication: Friday, 9 January 2026 10:49am

A 45-year-old man has been charged with stalking his ex-partner and breaching a family violence order.

Police will allege the man breached a family violence order prohibiting him from contacting his ex-partner by sending her multiple emails between December and January.

The incidents were reported to police and on Wednesday (7 January 2026), the man was located in a carpark in Gungahlin.

When police attempted to arrest the man, he allegedly ran from the officers before being apprehended a short distance away.

He will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Friday, 9 January 2026), charged with nine counts of contravening a family violence order, aggravated stalking, attempting to escape from arrest, resisting a territory public official, and possessing an offensive weapon.

ACT Policing stands ready to assist victims experiencing family violence.

If you are in this situation – when it is safe to do so – please contact police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency, or contact a support service who can assist with crisis support, safety planning and advice.

If you require assistance, you can contact:

  • Triple Zero (000) in an emergency or life-threatening situation.
  • Police Assistance on 131 444 if it is a non-emergency, but you require police assistance.
  • The Domestic Violence Crisis Service provides a 24-hour crisis line, advice, safety planning and information every day of the year and can be reached on 02 6280 0900.
  • The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre provides a 24-hour crisis line and can be contacted on 02 6247 2525
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Man to face court for alleged sexual assault

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Friday, 9 January 2026 9:42am

Original publication: Friday, 9 January 2026 9:42am

A 30-year-old man will face court after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman known to him at a party last year.

Police will allege in June (2025), the man attended a party in Moncrieff and sexually assaulted the woman while she was asleep.

The incident was reported to police and yesterday (Thursday, 8 January 2026), a search warrant was executed on the man’s vehicle.

He will face the ACT Magistrates court today (Friday, 9 January 2026), charged with reckless sexual intercourse without consent and committing an act of indecency without consent.

If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, you can report to police by attending a police station or calling 131 444.

You can also submit an online report for historical sexual assault for incidents that occurred more than six months ago.

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UPDATE Have you seen Jeremy Thurling? LOCATED

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Thursday, 8 January 2026 8:13pm

Original publication: Thursday, 8 January 2026 12:16pm

UPDATE: Thanks Canberra, the missing 47-year-old man we posted about earlier today has been located safe and well this evening.

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ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing 47-year-old man Jeremy Thurling.

Jeremy has not been seen or heard from since this morning, 8 January 2026, and is last believed to be in Kowen Forest.

He is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 180cm (5’11”) tall, with a heavy build and bald head.

Police and Jeremy’s family hold concerns for his welfare, and are requesting the public’s assistance to locate him.

Anyone who has seen Jeremy, or who may have any information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact ACT Policing on 131 444. Please quote reference number 8268707.

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Man facing court for driving offences

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Thursday, 8 January 2026 12:35pm

Original publication: Thursday, 8 January 2026 12:35pm

A 31-year-old Chisholm man will face court today after his alleged reckless driving resulted in a single vehicle collision.

About 11.00am yesterday (Wednesday, 7 January 2026) the man was allegedly driving his white Mitsubishi Lancer at speed and weaving in and out of traffic along Drakeford Drive in Bonython.

The man then allegedly lost control of the Mitsubishi Lancer causing it to hit a curb and roll a number of times, flattening a pedestrian crossing handrail and pulling a light pole from the ground.

About 11.15am police were called to the collision where they searched the man seizing two knives and an axe.

He was placed under arrest and transported to hospital with minor injuries.

The man will face the ACT Magistrates court today (Thursday, 8 January 2026) charged with property damage, use unregistered and uninsured vehicle, possess knife without reasonable excuse, reckless driving and numberplate issued to another vehicle.

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MEDWAY DRIVE, COOBER PEDY (Building Fire)

Source: South Australia County Fire Service

COOBER PEDY

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11 Jan 2026 16:47

Coober Pedy Structure Fire

The CFS has responded to a structure fire in Coober Pedy in the Outback of South Australia.

CFS volunteers on 2 trucks prevented the fire from spreading to adjacent properties and will remain on scene to monitor the fire into this evening.

South Australian Police are on scene supporting crews and monitoring traffic. Roads have been closed in the immediate area including the corner of Hutchison Street and Marcia Street. It is unknown when roads will be reopened.

Smoke is impacting roads and houses in the area, and visibility may be reduced. To ensure your safety and that of firefighters and other emergency personnel who are working in the area, please do not enter the area and keep windows closed.

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Arrest – Domestic violence and traffic offences – Darwin

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a man for serious domestic violence and traffic offences in Darwin earlier today.

Around 7:30am this morning, police received reports that a 33-year-old man was making violent threats against a woman who known to him at a residence in Wanguri.

Police attended the residence, however, the man had fled the scene.

An arrest plan was formulated and around 2pm, officers located the man driving a damaged vehicle near the Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility. A pursuit was initiated, and the vehicle was safely apprehended in an open area on the outbound lane of the Stuart Highway, Knuckey Lagoon.

The man fled the vehicle on foot and was promptly arrested by attending members.

No injuries were reported.

Acting Commander Kirsten Engels said “I would like to commend the members involved in this apprehension. Their actions have almost certainly prevented a serious domestic violence incident from occurring.”

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.

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Total Fire Ban for North East and North Central

Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North east and North Central districts tomorrow Monday,12 January 2026.

Despite tomorrow’s conditions in the North East and North Central being milder than we have seen there are still significant fires in the landscape.  

There will be light east to south easterly winds as firefighters continue to battle large blazes. 

A Total Fire Ban means no fire can be lit in the open air or allowed to remain alight from 12.01am to 11.59pm on the day of the Total Fire Ban.  

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said the TFB has been declared due to the fires still in the landscape. 

“Despite conditions easing we still need to mitigate all the risk we can so our focus can stay on the fires we already have in these districts,” he said. 

“We’re asking people to follow the strict conditions associated with the Total Fire Ban declaration. 

“I appreciate that a TFB can have an impact on communities and business but be assured these restrictions are reviewed on a daily basis. This ensures we get the right balance between mitigation against new fires in the landscape and the needs of communities 

“Understand how the increased fire risk will impact you and ensure your fire plan covers all possible contingencies.” 

Victorians can find out if it is a Total Fire Ban on the CFA website www.cfa.vic.gov.au, where it is usually published by 5pm the day before a Total Fire Ban.  

For more information on what you can and can’t do visit the Can I or Can’t I page on the CFA website.  

Victorians should also make sure they have access to more than one source of information.  

They include: 

  • The VicEmergency App 

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Arrests – Property Crime – Tennant Creek

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested 5 youths in relation to property offences in Tennant Creek over the Christmas and New Year period.

Twelve members from Strike Force Viper, Trident, Dog Operations and the Alice Springs Division deployed to Tennant Creek yesterday to strengthen NT Police Operation Ludlow II and the Safer Streets Patrols

Overnight, 5 youths were arrested in relation to property offending that had occurred across Tennant Creek in last 2 weeks.

Two males, aged 14 and 16, and a female aged 14, were charged with:

  • 2 x Aggravated burglary
  • 2 x Damage to property
  • 2 x Theft
  • 3 x Trespass
  • 1 x Breach of Bail
  • 1 x Shoplifting

All were bailed to appear in youth court at a later date.

One 15-year-old male was charged with:

  • 1 x Possess controlled weapon
  • 1 x Aggravated burglary
  • 1 x Damage property
  • 3 x Obtain benefit by deception
  • 1 x Receiving stolen property

He remains in custody awaiting a bail review. The final youth, a 15-year-old male, was released pending further investigations.

Acting Assistant Commissioner Brendan Muldoon said “These additional officers will be conducting high visibility patrols, targeting and apprehending identified property offenders, and assisting local Tennant Creek officers.

“The Community can expect to see us out and about and are encouraged to come up and say hello.”

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Man charged after incident at Staverton Road, Promised Land

Source: Tasmania Police

Man charged after incident at Staverton Road, Promised Land

Saturday, 10 January 2026 – 1:22 pm.

A 46-year-old man from north west Tasmania has been charged after an incident in the Lake Barrington, Staverton Road, Promised Land area last night (9 January).
The man, who was wanted by police in relation to unresolved matters, was taken safely into custody about 8.05pm after he was located by police using specialist resources.
No one was injured during the incident.
The man was detained in custody and appeared before the Devonport Magistrates Court this morning where he was remanded to re-appear via video link on Monday afternoon (12 January).
Anyone with information or dash cam footage of the vehicle should contact Devonport Police in 131444 or Crime Stoppers Tasmania on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au. Please quote: ESCAD: 353-09012026.

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Statewide Total Fire Ban continues tomorrow

Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for Victoria tomorrow, Sunday 11 January 2026.

A statewide TFB has been in place since Friday due to the Catastrophic fire conditions and will remain, despite cooler conditions tomorrow.

A Total Fire Ban means no fire can be lit in the open air or allowed to remain alight from 12.01am to 11.59pm on the day of the Total Fire Ban. 

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said the TFB has been declared because thousands of firefighters are on the ground battling fires across Victoria.

“There is a lot of fire in the landscape and it’s important we reduce any risks, which is why the statewide Total Fire Ban is staying in place,” Jason said.

“Conditions have eased but we have a long way to go to get the current fire situation under control.  

“I appreciate that a TFB can have an impact on communities and business but be assured these restrictions are reviewed on a daily basis. This ensures we get the right balance between mitigation against new fires in the landscape and the needs of communities.”

“It is extremely dynamic and we are asking Victorians to follow the strict conditions associated with the Total Fire Ban declaration.”

“Understand how the increased fire risk will impact you and ensure your fire plan covers all possible contingencies.”

Victorians can find out if it is a Total Fire Ban on the CFA website www.cfa.vic.gov.au, where it is usually published by 5pm the day before a Total Fire Ban.

For more information on what you can and can’t do visit the Can I or Can’t I page on the CFA website. 

Victorians should also make sure they have access to more than one source of information.

They include:

  • ABC local radio, commercial and designated radio stations of Sky News
  • The VicEmergency App
  • The VicEmergency website www.emergency.vic.gov.au
  • The VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226
  • CFA or VicEmergency Twitter or Facebook
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