Serious assault at Devon Park

Source: New South Wales – News

Police are investigating an assault at Devon Park this morning.

About 4.30am this morning (Monday 23 June) emergency services were called to Belford Avenue after reports a man had been assaulted.

When police arrived, they located a 28-year-old man who had been stabbed. He was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

It is early in the Investigation anyone with further information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Budget invests in tourism and events

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The ACT Government will support the revitalisation of Telstra Tower.

In brief:

  • The 2025–26 ACT Budget is investing in Canberra’s tourism, hospitality and events sectors.
  • This will help city is grow as a destination for both tourism and business.
  • This story outlines the targeted investment included in the Budget.

The 2025–26 ACT Budget will support Canberra’s tourism, hospitality and events sectors.

Targeted investment will help attract more visitors and events to Canberra. It will:

  • support Canberra’s growing visitor economy
  • strengthen the city’s national profile
  • deliver high-quality events that benefit the whole community.

This will help ensure the city is well-placed to grow as a visitor and business hub.

Telstra Tower – an iconic landmark

The ACT Government is committed to returning Telstra Tower as part of the Canberra tourism experience.

The tower is one of Canberra’s most recognisable landmarks. The Government is partnering with Telstra to support its revitalisation. This will include a modern, commercially viable fit-out.

The Government is working towards finalising an operational agreement with Telstra.

Supporting Canberra’s tourism industry

The Government is supporting the Territory’s tourism industry with:

  • continued operational support for the Canberra Convention Bureau
  • an Aviation Stimulus Fund to improve flight access to the capital
  • continuing the Major Events Fund
  • support for core activities of Brand Canberra, the National Capital Educational Tourism Project, and in-market tourism representation
  • support for major events. These include Enlighten, Floriade, New Year’s Eve, and Windows to the World, returning in 2025.

Support for international engagement

The Budget also includes support to continue the ACT’s international engagement activities. These include:

  • trade missions
  • business export support
  • international partnerships, with a focus on business, education and tourism opportunities.

The investment is part of the ACT Government’s broader plan to grow Canberra’s economy and support local jobs.

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Arrest after officer struck at RBT

Source: New South Wales – News

A female driver was arrested last night following investigations into an incident earlier this month when a police officer was struck by a car at a driver testing station.

Just before 4pm on Monday 9 June (Kings birthday public holiday), a Ford Falcon sedan was stopped at a driver testing site on Curtis Road, Munno Para.

The female driver allegedly drove off at speed, hitting a police officer, and then colliding with another vehicle a short distance away.

The officer sustained a leg injury and has since returned to work.

Enquiries identified the Ford sedan was stolen from Freeling in May.

Following extensive investigations, police attended a northern suburbs address yesterday evening, Saturday 21 June, and allegedly found the woman hiding in a caravan in the rear yard.

The 33-year-old woman was arrested and charged with illegal use, driving disqualified, recklessly cause harm to another, leave the scene of a crash and numerous other traffic offences.

She was refused police bail and will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on Monday 23 June.

Arrests – Aggravated Burglary – Palmerston

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Northern Territory Police have arrested 5 youths after they allegedly forced their way into a Palmerston home and stole 2 vehicles early this morning.

At 1:16am the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received information that a number of offenders armed with edged weapons had entered a home in Rosebery.

Earlier the victims had locked themselves in a bedroom before the offenders smashed the bedroom door with a machete and demanded money and keys to 2 vehicles.

After locating the keys the offenders left the scene and a short time later they allegedly burgled a shop at Frances Bay where they stole a large quantity of alcohol.

General Duties officers attended the Rosebery home and a crime scene was established.

Members from Strike Force Trident and the K9 unit were also called out before the stolen vehicles were located on police CCTV and tracked.

Police then engaged in a short pursuit in Palmerston before the offenders stopped the vehicles and ran.

The K9 unit then tracked the offenders to an address in Moulden where police arrested a 15-year-old male, 17-year-old male and three 16-year-old males.

Investigations are continuing.

Police are urging anyone who may have information about the incidents to contact police on 131 444 as soon as possible and quote reference number P25167478.

Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Serious crash at Meadows

Source: New South Wales – News

Two men have been injured in a serious crash at Meadows overnight.

About 2am Sunday 22 June, police and emergency services were called to Morris Road at Meadows following reports that a car had collided with a tree.

The driver of the Toyota ute, a 28-year-old man from the Mid North, sustained life threatening injuries while his passenger, a 47-year-old man from Meadows was critically injured. Both men were transported to hospital for treatment.

Morris Road is currently closed between Brookman Road and Arunga Road while Major Crash investigators examine the scene. Road users are asked to avoid the area.

Port Noarlunga South home break-in

Source: New South Wales – News

Police are investigating a break-in at Port Noarlunga South this morning and have released CCTV of the suspects and their getaway scooter.

Three unknown males attended an address in Aldam Road, Port Noarlunga South about 8.30am on Saturday 21 June.  One suspect waited outside on a scooter while two males entered the home and confronted the four occupants.

Three victims were assaulted during the incident and sustained minor injuries.

The offenders stole a Playstation 5 and two wallets before getting back on the silver and black scooter, described as similar to a Yamaha NMAX 155, and heading west along Aldam Road.

They were all dressed in black, with their faces covered.

Southern District CIB detectives are investigating.

Anyone who recognises the trio or scooter or has dashcam or CCTV footage that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Domestic Violence Stabbing – Alice Springs

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Northern Territory Police are calling for information after a 25-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed multiple times with an edged weapon by her partner in Alice Springs early this morning.

At 4:43am this morning NT police received information that a woman had been stabbed outside a store on Todd Street.

CCTV captured a 32-year-old man, who is believed to be known to the woman, stabbing her multiple times, but the footage was not sufficiently clear enough to establish the nature of the weapon used, or the severity of the injuries sustained.

The offender fled prior to police attendance and the victim got into a vehicle, which was leaving as police arrived.  That vehicle, a white commodore with a white decal across the front windscreen, is believed to be involved in the incident.

Therefore, the condition of the victim could not be established, however, it is likely the victim has sustained substantial injuries.

A crime scene was declared and investigations remain ongoing.

The victim and the offender have now been identified and police are urging anyone who may have witnessed, or who have information about the incident to contact police on 131 444 as soon as possible and quote reference number NTP2500063207

Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Man arrested for aggravated robbery in West Lakes car park

Source: New South Wales – News

A man was arrested after allegedly trying to steal a woman’s car at knifepoint at West Lakes this morning.

About 8.40am on Saturday 21 June, the victim, a woman aged in her 60s, was seated in her parked car in a car park on Bower Road, West Lakes when she was approached by a man.

The man opened her car door, presented a knife and demanded the car keys.  The woman screamed, alerting witnesses and the suspect ran away.

It will be alleged he was located a short distance away by patrols.

Police Dog Bandit and Water Operations Police were called in to search the area to locate items discarded by the offender as he fled the scene.  PD Bandit located a backpack and other items, while divers are searching the canal and surrounds for the knife believed to have been discarded.

A 19-year-old Semaphore Park man was arrested and charged with aggravated robbery.  He will be interviewed by Western District CIB detectives and has not yet applied for bail.

Serious Assault – Dundee Beach

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

A man has been flown to Royal Darwin Hospital for treatment after a serious assault at Dundee Beach late last night.

Shortly after 11pm the Joint Emergency Services Communications Centre received a report of an alleged assault on a 55-year-old man by a group of people after a minor vehicle crash. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.

As a result of the alleged assault, the victim suffered serious injuries to his face.

General Duties police, St John Ambulance and a CareFlight helicopter attended the scene before the man was flown to RDH where he underwent surgery.

A crime scene was declared, and investigations are ongoing.

The offenders remain outstanding, and police urge anyone with information to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference P25166318. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.