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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

A 22-year-old male has been arrested and charged in relation to drug offences in Alice Springs on Friday.

On Friday 6 March, police from the Southern Drug Investigation Unit (SDIU) intercepted a package allegedly containing 58 grams of cocaine at a post office in Alice Springs.

Around 4:25pm that afternoon, a 22-year-old male was arrested at the scene after he attended the post office and collected the package.

Police subsequently executed a search warrant at the offender’s residence on Palm Circuit and located several items supporting drug supply.

The 22-year-old was charged with:

• Possess Schedule 1 Dangerous Drug (Commercial Quantity)
• Supply Schedule 1 Dangerous Drug (Commercial Quantity)

He was remanded in custody to appear in the Alice Springs Local Court today.

Anyone with information regarding the supply and distribution of illicit drugs is urged to contact police on 131 444. 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 led a team effort involving members of the community to rescue a man in floodwaters in Beswick on Saturday following major flash flooding of the Waterhouse River.

Around 2pm, a 40-year-old male reportedly ignored emergency warnings amid mandatory evacuations at Bottom Camp and walked into the floodwaters, allegedly after being curious about the depth.

The male quickly became fatigued trying to swim in the fast-flowing water. He gripped onto a partially submerged gum tree, keeping only his head above the waterline and began yelling for assistance.

A member of the community heard the shouting and alerted local police who were able to source a boat from locals.

A/Sgt McDonald maintained observation while Constable Laumatia boated out to the male and was able to grab hold of him and haul him safely into the boat.

The male was physically exhausted after the ordeal but appeared to have not suffered any injuries.

Superintendent, Central Division, Virginia Read said “The Northern Territory Police Force strongly urge people to stay out of flood waters. The risk of injury, sickness and death are too high – if it’s flooded, forget it.” 

“Thank you to all those people in Beswick who have worked together and assisted police with relocating people to drier ground.”

Source: Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission

On International Women’s Day 2026 we’re celebrating 50 years of women’s participation in the Australian Antarctic Program.
Three trailblazers smashed the ‘Antarctic ice ceiling’ in January 1976, travelling on the Thala Dan to Casey station as part of Australia’s Antarctic Program for the first time.
While many women had travelled to Macquarie Island previously, women had been excluded from Australian Antarctic expeditions until then.
The official line was that there were no facilities for women and the climate was too hostile.

The International Women’s Year in 1975 aimed to end discrimination against women and helped catalyse equal access for women to Antarctica.
While it has not been a smooth road for the inclusion of women in the Australian Antarctic Program, women’s contributions have become integral to every aspect of Australian Antarctic science, operations and international relations.
Learn more about the challenges and rewards they experienced in the video above, and our feature ‘Icebreakers – 50 years of women in Antarctica’.
This content was last updated 18 minutes ago on 8 March 2026.

Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development

The Federal Court has ordered Mobil Oil Australia to pay $16 million in penalties for making false or misleading representations about the fuel sold at nine petrol stations in north and central Queensland, in breach of the Australian Consumer Law.

Mobil admitted that for varying periods between August 2020 and July 2024 it made false or misleading claims to consumers through branding and signage which indicated that the fuel being sold was ‘Mobil Synergy Fuel’ containing certain additives. In fact, Mobil Synergy Fuel was not sold at these nine sites, and the fuel supplied at these sites was the same or substantially the same as unadditised fuel at other non-Mobil retail sites.

These false or misleading representations to consumers were made through a range of signage and branding at the nine petrol stations that promoted the benefits of Mobil Synergy Fuel, with statements such as:

• “Protect your engine from the first fill”
• “[Mobil Synergy Fuels] contain additives designed to improve engine performance by helping vehicle engines run more smoothly”
• “[The additives] help to remove harmful deposits from vital engine parts”,

as well as signage comparing Mobil Synergy Fuel to unadditised fuel.

“Petrol is an essential good for most households, and there is no way of knowing what you’re putting in your tank other than relying on the signage provided by the retailer,” ACCC Deputy Chair Mick Keogh said.

“We considered it very likely that some people chose to fill up at these petrol stations because they thought they were getting a different quality of petrol with particular benefits for their car engine.”

“The Mobil Synergy Fuel and Synergy technology signage at the affected sites was a total falsehood, as this petrol wasn’t supplied to these sites,” Mr Keogh said.

The nine Mobil petrol stations where this conduct occurred were in the north and central Queensland towns and suburbs of Aitkenvale, Barcaldine, Berserker, Biloela, Guthalungra, Proserpine, Rasmussen, Rural View and Yeppoon.

Mobil co-operated with the ACCC, admitted liability and agreed to make joint submissions with the ACCC to the Court about proposed orders, including penalties.

The Court also made declarations and other proposed orders, including that Mobil publish corrective notices, implement a consumer law compliance program, and contribute to the ACCC’s costs.

Examples of Mobile Synergy branding and product claims

Background

Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd is a supplier of petroleum, diesel and other fuel products to retailers in Australia. It is ultimately owned by the Exxon Mobil Corporation, which is headquartered in Texas, USA.

On 17 December 2024, the ACCC instituted proceedings against Mobil Oil Australia.

The ACCC’s case was brought solely against Mobil Oil Australia, not the individual retailers operating the nine sites.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two people following a disturbance in Kilgariff, Alice Springs.

While responding to a separate incident in the area around 11:45pm on Friday, police were approached for assistance regarding a nearby disturbance.

A group of up to seven people approached police, including a male allegedly armed with an edged weapon.

Police issued verbal directions for the male to disarm and drew a taser as part of these directions.

A female offender attempted to disarm an officer holding the taser.

A crowd formed around police and hindered arrest attempts by allegedly pushing and shoving members.

A witness assisted by removing the edged weapon, which was subsequently seized by police.

The 21-year-old male who was allegedly armed with the edged weapon was arrested as well as the 30-year-old female who allegedly interfered with police.

Both offenders allegedly resisted arrest before they were brought into custody, where they remain.

No police members were injured.

Investigations are ongoing to identify additional co-offenders.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. 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 holds concerns for the welfare of 43-year-old Colin, who has not been seen since last week.

Colin was last seen in Alice Springs on Thursday 26 February and was reported missing to police yesterday.

He is described as being of Caucasian in appearance, approximately 180cm tall, with a stocky build and grey facial hair. Colin has a distinct spiderweb tattoo on his left elbow.

Police and his family hold concerns for his welfare and anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference NTP260002171.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

A 47-year-old woman has been arrested and charged following an aggravated assault in Darwin City last week.

Around 9:45pm on Friday, 27 February, a 57-year-old male was allegedly pushed by a female, causing him to fall backwards and hit his head on the concrete outside a premises on Mitchell Street.

He was transported to Royal Darwin Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

The alleged offender, who is believed to be known to the victim and fled the scene, was located and arrested on Tuesday, 3 March following initial investigations.

She has been charged with Recklessly Endangering Serious Harm and is due to appear in court today.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Detectives from the Major Crash Investigation Unit are continuing to investigate a fatal pedestrian strike that occurred on the Stuart Highway, Pinelands on Friday 27 February 2026.

Around 10:20pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a male pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle on the inbound lane of the Stuart Highway, Pinelands.

Major Crash detectives are appealing for witnesses who may have been in the area or anyone with dashcam, especially those who may have witnessed any pedestrians between Foundation Road and McMillans Road between the times of 10:00pm and 10:20pm, to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP2600020410.

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 a 20-year-old male who escaped from NT Corrections while under the custody of G4S in Alice Springs on Monday.

Members from Strike Force Viper, the Fugitive Task Force and general duties located and arrested the offender this morning at a residence in Ilparpa.

He has been conveyed to the Alice Springs Watch House and is expected to be charged with Escape from lawful custody.

Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority

Members of the Glenlyon Brigade during a training session

For the first time in more than 40 years, Glenlyon Fire Brigade will field a running team at the VFBV CFA State Firefighter Championships next month.

Submitted by	CFA Media