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Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Taskforce Respect has conducted 20 arrests and laid more than 55 charges in Glenorchy area in past month

Monday, 8 September 2025 – 1:20 pm.

Continuing to target anti-social behaviour and retail crime in the Glenorchy CBD area, Taskforce Respect has conducted 20 arrests and laid more than 55 charges in the past month.
“Taskforce Respect – with a focus on high-visibility policing and community engagement through foot patrols – is continuing to target anti-social behaviour and retail crime in the Glenorchy CBD area,” said Inspector Jason Klug from Glenorchy Police.
“Over the past month members of Taskforce Respect have conducted over 20 searches and laid more than 55 charges in relation to numerous offences in the Glenorchy CBD and retail area.”
“11 men and 17 women, including youths and adults, have been charged with a range of offences including stealing, unlawful possession of property, breaches of bail, and outstanding warrants.”
“Additionally, multiple formal directions have been provided to individuals conducting themselves in a disorderly manner.”
“Taskforce Respect and Tasmania Police Metro Officers will continue to work in conjunction to conduct high-visibility patrols throughout the Glenorchy CBD area whilst proactively engaging with community members and local retailers to reduce antisocial-behaviour, street offences and retail crime.”
“Everyone has the right to be safe in our community, and people can help police by reporting any illegal or anti-social behaviours witnessed.”
If you have information on a crime, please report to police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.
Information can also be reported to Crime Stoppers Tasmania anonymously at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000. 

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Source: New South Wales Ministerial News

A packed program for the 2025 Greater Bendigo Seniors Festival, which takes place from October 5 – 12 is now available.

A copy of the program can be picked up from the City’s Heathcote and Bendigo customer service and visitor centres, local libraries and neighbourhood houses or viewed online.

This year’s main festival showcase event is the Johnny Cash and June Carter Tribute Show, presented by the City of Greater Bendigo and the Victorian Government.  The show features husband and wife duo Mark and Joanne Caligiuri who will perform favourites such as Folsom Prison Blues, Ring of Fire and Walk the Line, as well as popular duets including Jackson and Long-legged Guitar Pickin Man.

This not to be missed concert will take place at 11am on Monday October 6 at the Capital, View Street, Bendigo.  Tickets are only $10 and are on sale now at the Capital Box Office or by visiting the GoTix website.

Other events featured in the program include workshops and information sessions, free film screenings, morning and afternoon teas, performances, exercise and self defence programs, come and try days, dancing, live music and more.

City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Andrea Metcalf said the theme for this year’s festival is Connect, Create, Celebrate.

“This year’s program is packed with a diverse range of either free or low-cost events with something for everyone,” Cr Metcalf said.

“This annual festival is a fantastic opportunity for older adults to get involved and try something different and I encourage them to grab a program, get involved and enjoy the activities on offer.”

Victorian Seniors Card holders can also take advantage of eight days of free public transport on all regional bus services, V-Line bus and train services and all Metropolitan train, tram and bus services from Sunday October 5 to Sunday October 12.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Over the weekend, the Northern Territory Police Force conducted screening operations in Kulgera targeting the flow of illicit substances into remote communities.

From Friday 5 September until Sunday 7 September 2025, police members from Kulgera Police Station, the Dog Operations Unit and Central Desert Division conducted a drug and alcohol detection operation on the Stuart Highway.

The detection area was in constant operation for 48 hours and screened vehicles entering the Northern Territory from South Australia.

During the operation, police conducted over 150 roadside breath tests as well as a large number of drug tests, licence checks and general vehicle inspections.

During the operation police located the following:

• A less than trafficable quantity of methamphetamine
• A less than trafficable quantity of cocaine
• 223 litres (approximately 2400 standard drinks) of alcohol bound for the restricted community of Ntaria (Hermannsburg)
• A prohibited weapon, being an extendable baton
• Several controlled weapons

Two arrests were made during the operation for four outstanding warrants with the offenders being conveyed to Alice Springs.

Three Notice to Appears were issued for:

• Possess a less than trafficable quantity of schedule one dangerous drug (cocaine)
• Possess a less than trafficable quantity of schedule one dangerous drug (methamphetamine)
• Possess a thing to administer a dangerous drug
• Possess a prohibited weapon
• Supply liquor to a general restricted area

Kulgera Remote Sergeant Darren Masters said, “Police will continue to monitor vehicles entering the Northern Territory to ensure road safety and to intercept any persons attempting to bring in prohibited items.

“Remote stations continually work in partnership with specialist sections such as the Dog Operations Unit to ensure the safety of residents and visitors to the Northern Territory.

“While most people were found to be doing the right thing, this is a reminder that police may be operating anywhere and anytime.”

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for witnesses in relation to a male offender who performed indecent acts in Alice Springs this morning.

Around 8:15am the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received a report of an adult male who was performing an indecent act in the direction of customers at a café in the Todd Mall.

An additional report was made by a female victim aged in her 40s who alleged the offender had exposed himself and performed an indecent act towards her on Leichhardt Terrace.

Police CCTV operators tracked the offender, and the 36-year-old was arrested by police a short time later. He remains in police custody.

Police urge anyone who witnessed the incidents to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P25239734. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Source: Australian Capital Territory Policing

07/09/25

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information after a 58-year-old male was seriously injured in Katherine on Saturday evening.

Around 1:25pm, Sunday 7 September, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a male had been located suffering head injuries on Callistemon Drive.

He was located by a passerby who transported him to Katherine Hospital. He was subsequently flown to Royal Darwin Hospital for further treatment in a serious but stable condition.

It is believed the injury occurred on Saturday 6 September, between 9pm and 9:30pm when the victim was walking along Callistemon Drive.

Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Branch are investigating and urge anyone with information or CCTV footage in the area to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP2500089547. 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

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Source: New South Wales Ministerial News

The City of Greater Bendigo is inviting residents to help shape the 2026–2027 Budget by completing a short survey about what matters most to you.

The Budget funds over 60 essential services that support daily life in the community including bin collections, looking after parks and gardens, road maintenance, early learning centres, public events and tourism, planning and environmental health services, arts venues like the Ulumbarra Theatre and much more.

The City also maintains $3.4B of important community infrastructure, including bridges and recreational facilities.

Around 60% of Budget revenue comes from rates, with the remainder from user fees and government grants.

Mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf encouraged residents to get involved in the short Budget survey.

“The City does not have as much money available to fund new projects compared to pre-COVID times. Costs have gone up a lot more than our income from rates, grants, charges and fees over the past five years and that gap is increasing,” Cr Metcalf said.

“With increasing needs in our community and rising costs including materials and other expenses, we may need to consider further options for managing costs in the future.

“The 2026-2027 Budget survey is available on our online engagement platform Let’s Talk Greater Bendigo, and residents are asked to select five areas that the City looks after that matter to you.

“Feedback will be reviewed alongside other Budget factors, including existing commitments and multi-year projects. It is also important to realise that Budget planning is ongoing and shaped by community input all year-round, not just this public engagement at the end of each year.

“Around 80% of requests to customer service by phone, online requests, or in person are driven by community needs, and those everyday interactions help guide decisions and shape the Budget in real time because those lodged requests are assessed. City staff also review infrastructure to plan renewals and upgrades to ensure they meet current and future needs.”

The survey closes on Monday October 20.

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Source: New South Wales Ministerial News

The City of Greater Bendigo’s YO Bendigo youth program is on the move in September and will relocate to new premises located at 41 Mundy Street just a few doors down from the existing premises at 45 Mundy Street.

To enable the relocation, YO Bendigo will be closed between Monday September 22 and Friday September 26 and will reopen on Monday September 29, at new premises on the second floor of 41-43 Mundy Street, above the Old Green Bean Café on the corner of Mundy Street and Lyttleton Terrace and just across the road from the City’s offices in the Galkangu Gov Hub.

City of Greater Bendigo Director Healthy Communities and Environments Jess Howard said in 2024, YMCA Victoria gave notice that the City’s lease at 45 Mundy Street would not be renewed when it expires in October 2025.

“Fortunately, we have successfully secured new premises for YO Bendigo on the second floor of 41 Mundy Street – just across the road to the City’s offices in the Galkangu Gov Hub,” Ms Howard said.

“The new premises feature lift and stair access, meeting and activity rooms, kitchenette and toilet facilities.

“While the move to the new office location will result in some minor program disruption and some small changes to the existing service offerings, it does present exciting opportunities for new ways of working for the YO Bendigo team.

“Young people from diverse backgrounds participate in YO Bendigo’s programs and are welcomed into a safe, inclusive youth space. The new premises will also be home to the City’s Youth Council.

“The City is looking forward to an exciting new chapter for YO Bendigo when the move takes place later this month.”

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