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Source: Tasmania Police

Drivers urged to be responsible on the roads

Saturday, 1 November 2025 – 10:18 am.

Tasmania Police have urged drivers to be responsible and safe on the roads this weekend. It’s a long weekend in Northern Tasmania, and many people are travelling during this period.
“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility, and we need everyone to do their part,” said Acting Inspector Marty Parker.
“Tragically, we have already had one fatal crash and another serious injury crash in the north of the state yesterday. Our thoughts go out to the families of the people involved.”
Before you get behind the wheel this weekend, plan to drive to get home safely:

Obey the speed limit – it’s there for a reason.
Pay attention – one moment of distraction is all it takes to cause a crash.
Rest if you’re tired – arriving late is better than not arriving at all.
Buckle up every person in the vehicle – seatbelts save lives.
Never drive after drinking or taking drugs – you’ll be putting more than your life on the line.

“Be aware not just of your own driving behaviour, but also be aware of the actions of other road users,” he said.
“There’s a high chance of rain in the north on Monday, so drivers should take extra care on wet roads and slow down.”
“This long weekend police will be proactively out on our roads, but road safety is everyone’s job. Drive to the conditions, pay attention, wear your seatbelt, stop and rest before you get tired and never drive after drinking or taking drugs,” he said.
Everyone wants to arrive home safely.

Source: Tasmania Police

Fatal crash on Bass Highway, Elizabeth Town

Friday, 31 October 2025 – 10:30 pm.

Sadly, a 20 year-old man has died following a crash on the Bass Highway today just north of Elizabeth Town.
Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 3.50pm.
Initial inquiries indicate the man was travelling south on the Bass Highway on a red Honda Motorcycle when he has collided with the wire safety barriers and lost control.
Anyone with information or relevant 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.
Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones. A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Source: Australia Government Statements – Agriculture

03 November 2025

Who does this notice affect?

All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment during this planned maintenance period.

All users of the Cargo Online Lodgement System Business to Government (COLSB2G) system during this planned maintenance period.

All shipping agents or operators of maritime conveyances who will be required to report pre-arrival information during…

Source: South Australia Police

About 6am on Monday 3 November, police were called to the intersection of Oliver Road and Currie Road at Pinkerton Plains after reports a motorcyclist crashed through a fence and into a paddock.

Currie Road is closed between Coleman Road and Mudla Wirra Road along with side roads at the intersection with Oliver Road. Please avoid the area.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Darwin River this afternoon.

Around 12:50pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a quadbike carrying a 38-year-old man and an 11-year-old boy collided with a tree while travelling through a mango farm in the Darwin River district.

Police and St John Ambulance attended and located the man with leg injuries and the 11-year-old boy unresponsive. CPR was immediately commenced; however, the boy was declared deceased at the scene.

The 38-year-old man was conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital for treatment.

The Major Crash Investigation Unit has carriage of the incident and investigations are ongoing.

Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25294992.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

A 39-year-old man has been arrested in relation to an incident that occurred in Alice Springs early this morning.

Around 12:30am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a man who had earlier been removed from licensed premises on Todd Street had returned to the location allegedly armed with an edged weapon.

It is alleged the male attempted to gain entry to the premises; however, staff were able to secure themselves inside and contact police.

Upon police arrival, the alleged offender entered a white Toyota Hilux and drove away at speed.

A short time later, officers located the vehicle stationary at Morris Soak Camp. As police exited their vehicle, the offender allegedly accelerated toward them, colliding with the bullbar of the police car before fleeing the scene.

Additional resources were deployed, and a short pursuit was initiated before the vehicle came to a stop on Musgrave Street in Gillen. The driver abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot before being located nearby by police and arrested without further incident.

The 39-year-old man remains in police custody with charges expected to follow.

No police members were injured during the incident, and the police vehicle sustained minor damage.

Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP24*109070. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Northern Territory Police are calling for information in relation to an indecent assault that occurred this morning in Alice Springs.

Around 7:20am, an off-duty police officer observed a male allegedly indecently assault a female in the area of Ross Park Oval and subsequently reported the incident to police.

The alleged offender was arrested a short time later and investigations are ongoing.

Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information that could assist with investigations to make contact on 131 444 and quote reference number P25294849. 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 26-year-old male has been arrested following multiple domestic violence incidents in Tennant Creek overnight and this morning.

On Friday evening around 9:30pm, police received a report that a male had allegedly assaulted two people known to him at a residence in the community.

It is alleged that the male attended the location and punched an adult female, believed to be his ex-partner, to the head. He then assaulted another male at the location to the head with an edged weapon before he fled the scene.

Both victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and the male victim was later treated at Tennant Creek Hospital.

Today, around 11:50am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that the alleged offender returned to the residence and assaulted the female victim multiple times.

It is alleged the offender attended the residence armed with a rock and struck the victim several times to her head and body. The victim was able to escape to her house and secure herself inside with the offender attempting to force his way inside before again fleeing the scene.

Police and St John Ambulance attended, and the victim was conveyed to Tennant Creek Hospital for treatment.

A 26-year-old man was later arrested in relation to both incidents and remains in police custody with charges expected to follow.

Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25294046. 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 (1800737732) or Lifeline 131 114.

Source: Ministers for the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

An Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) funded Amber Electric project is accelerating the adoption of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology as the first of 50 V2G-capable chargers is installed in a residential setting.

The project will enable electric vehicles (EVs) to operate as “batteries on wheels”, turning EVs into more than just a mode of transport and providing Australians with flexibility, savings and increased control over their energy use.

ARENA CEO Darren Miller said this was a potential game changer for Australia’s energy system.

“This is a landmark moment for Australia’s energy system. Vehicle-to-grid technology has the potential to transform how we think about and deploy energy storage and grid support. By enabling Australians to participate in the energy market through their EVs, we’re unlocking new value streams and building a more resilient, renewable-powered future.”

Amber Electric Co-CEO Chris Thompson said this installation shows what vehicle-to-grid technology will look like for everyday Australians.

“With millions of EVs expected on our roads in just a few years, we have an unprecedented opportunity to turn those batteries on wheels into a viable solution for grid stability and renewable energy storage,” Mr Thompson said.

“Through Amber, homeowners maintain complete control while having the potential to make significant savings. When households participate in the energy transition, they should benefit directly – and that’s exactly what this technology delivers.”

ARENA has spearheaded the push to unlock the potential of V2G in Australia. The Amber Electric project is the latest in a series of Australian-first studies and projects funded by ARENA since 2019. The 2025 National Roadmap for Bidirectional EV Charging sets out the highest-priority government and industry actions required to commercialise V2G in Australia by 2030.

Unlocking V2G is a core focus under the Driving the Nation Program. Visit the funding page and read the latest Program Guidelines for details on how to apply.

ARENA media contact:

media@arena.gov.au

Download this media release (PDF 174KB)

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the Roper Gulf Region yesterday afternoon.

Around 2:35pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of a single-vehicle crash along the Roper Highway, approximately 1km west of the Minyerri turn-off.

A member of the public located an unresponsive adult male and commenced CPR until police and St John Ambulance arrived. The five remaining occupants were able to self-extract from the vehicle and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The 75-year-old driver was later pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Major Crash Investigation Unit is enroute, and investigations are ongoing. The Roper Highway remains closed in both directions and delays are expected to continue into late Saturday afternoon. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Police urge anyone with information to make contact on 131 444 quoting reference number P25293056. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.

The lives lost on Territory roads now stands at 36.