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Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Learner rider intercepted at excessive speed on Bass Highway

Thursday, 3 July 2025 – 1:48 pm.

A 17-year-old learner motorcycle rider will appear in court and has had his bike seized after he was intercepted travelling 80km/h above the speed limit at Turners Beach yesterday.
Around 3.40pm police detected a Honda motorcycle travelling at 160km/h on the Bass Highway.
Taskforce Scelus intercepted the rider, who was a 17-year-old holder of a learner licence.
The rider was not displaying an L Plate, had an unroadworthy tyre on his bike, and was exceeding the maximum speed limit on his licence which was 80km/h.
“The behaviour of this rider was incredibly dangerous, and could have had devastating consequences,” said Detective Inspector Michelle Elmer.
“The rider has had his motorcycle seized for 28 days, and he will appear in court at a later date in relation to excessive speed, failing to display L plate, and the unroadworthy tyre.”
“Excessive speed, combined with inexperience, could have resulted in death or serious injury for the rider, and other road users.”
“Police urge all motorcycle riders to take responsibility for their actions every time they travel on the roads, and do the right thing to keep themselves and other road users safe.”

Source: New South Wales – News

The collision occurred at the intersection of the Stuart Highway and Olympic Dam Highway, Pimba just before 12.30pm on Thursday 3 July.

Road closures are expected, and motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.

The route will be closed for all heavy vehicles and heavy vehicle drivers are advised to pull over at the closest rest area.

Major Crash investigators are attending the scene.

Source: South Australia Police

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Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Police investigating serious crash at Myalla

Thursday, 3 July 2025 – 1:28 pm.

A driver remains in hospital after a serious vehicle rollover at Myalla in North West Tasmania overnight.
Police and emergency services were called to Scotts Road just before 11pm Wednesday 2 July after reports a car had rolled down an embankment.
The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was transported to the North West Regional Hospital with serious head injuries.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.
Anyone with information should contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Three men charged with Criminal Code Assault

Thursday, 3 July 2025 – 1:23 pm.

Police have today charged three men with Criminal Code Assault and destroying property following an incident outside Mood Food, Burnie, in the early hours of Wednesday 2 July.
Police allege the 18 year old, 19 year old and 41 year old men – all of Somerset – assaulted an 18 year old man and damaged his vehicle while in possession of a bat.
The victim was transported to hospital by ambulance, where he was treated for his injuries and discharged.
The three men were subsequently arrested later that day by members of the Western Criminal Investigation Branch, and have since been charged.
They will appear in the Burnie Magistrates Court at a later date.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au quoting Offence Report 778979. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

NT Police are calling for information following an aggravated robbery that occurred in Katherine early this morning.

Around 3:30am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that three unknown males had broken into a residence on Ronan Court wearing face coverings.

It is alleged that the group gained entry to the residence by throwing a brick through the rear sliding door. They were armed with an axe, a shovel and a metal pole. One of the offenders subsequently broke through a bedroom door using an axe. The female victim inside the room at the time yelled and her husband awoke.

At this time, one of the males entered the bedroom and stole several personal items. The male occupant then confronted the offenders, who began swinging their weapons toward the male. He was able to deflect their advances with a pole.

A short time later, the offenders fled the scene, and the male and female victims secured themselves within their residence.

Police attended and a crime scene was established. Both the male and female occupants were not injured during the incident.

The alleged offenders remain outstanding. Katherine Criminal Investigation Branch and Strikeforce Cerberus are investigating the matter.

Constable Matthew Ragless said, “The actions of these individuals are despicable, and incident was traumatising to the occupants of the residence.

“Police urge residents with information or CCTV footage to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP2500067393. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.”

Source: New South Wales – News

Police attended Sturt Street, Adelaide for an unrelated matter about 12.30am on Thursday 3 July.

It will be alleged officers located a gel blaster handgun, a taser, a machete, a flick knife and a double-edged knife during a search of the premises.

A 33-year-old Parafield Gardens man was arrested and charged with possess firearm (gel blaster) without a licence, possess prohibited weapon and possess dangerous article.

He was refused police bail and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court later today, Thursday 3 July.

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Source: New South Wales – News

About 1.20pm on Monday 30 June, Far North Highway Police detected a Ford Ranger travelling north at 125 km/h in a 110 km/h zone on the Stuart Highway at Kootaberra, about 50 kilometres north of Port Augusta.

Afer police conducted a u-turn and activated emergency lights to pull the vehicle over, the patrol saw a number of packages being thrown from the car windows.

A search of the vehicle and four occupants revealed a bong and small amount of loose cannabis.

Police recovered the discarded packages and found they contained approximately 1.2 kilograms of cannabis.

The four men, aged 19, 20, 20, and 22, all from interstate, were all arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled drug.

They were refused police bail and appeared in the Port Augusta Magistrates Court on 1 July, where three of the men were remanded in custody.

Anyone with information about illicit drugs in the community can report it anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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