First On Scene Media

23/01/2024

FATAL CRASH AT CARRAJUNG LOWER

Victoria Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash which occurred in Carrajung Lower this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to Hyland Highway about 2.50pm after reports a car had left the road, crashed into a tree and caught fire.

The yet to be identified driver of the car died at the scene.

The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, with dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

23/01/2024

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION INTO KEW DEATH

Detectives from the Homicide Squad are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Kew on 23 January.

Emergency services were called to a residence on A’Beckett Street where a man was found with injuries about 10am.

The man, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.

A 56-year-old Kew man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries where he remains under police guard.

Police believe the parties involved were known to each other.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

23/01/2024

FATAL CRASH AT BROADMEADOWS

Victoria Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash that claimed the lives of two people in Broadmeadows this morning.

Officers first received reports of a vehicle driving at excessive speed in the area prior to the collision.

No pursuit was initiated, and no attempts were made to intercept.

A short time later, the vehicle lost control and crashed into a pole and caught fire on Camp Road just after 5.30am.

Police managed to conduct CPR on the driver at the scene, before they were taken to hospital and died a short time later.

The driver is yet to be formally identified.

A yet-to-be formally identified passenger also died at the scene.

Investigators located two fi****ms inside the stolen vehicle.

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives will investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and are keen to speak to any witnesses.

Anyone with dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

23/01/2024

NOARLUNGA DOWNS SCHOOL BREAK-IN ARRESTS

SA Police
Two men have been arrested after allegedly breaking into a southern suburbs primary school early this morning.

About 5.15am on Tuesday 23 January, police were called to a Noarlunga Downs primary school after multiple alarm activations.

Southern District patrols were quickly on scene at the Canterbury Crescent school when they heard noises coming from the main administration building. Two men were seen attempting to flee from the area. One suspect was quickly arrested nearby and following an extensive search the second suspect was located on Taranaki Crescent.

Police will allege the men gained access to the building by smashing the front glass door. The men removed a cash till and trashed the interior of the office.

A 27-year-old man from Hackham West and a 38-year-old man from Plympton Park were arrested and charged with aggravated serious criminal trespass, carrying offensive weapon, property damage and theft. Both men were refused police bail and may appear in Christies Beach Magistrates Court later today.

22/01/2024

SUSPICIOUS GYM FIRE AT CAULFIELD NORTH

Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded to a structure fire on Hawthorn Road at Caulfield North.

Firefighters were alerted by Triple 000 calls shortly before 5:30am and arrived to find the Bayside Health & Fitness Centre well alight on the second floor.

Twenty five appliances attended the scene and crews fought the fire and protected nearby properties.

Local residents were evacuated at the height of the blaze, and Hawthorn Road remains closed to traffic.

22/01/2024

HEAT WIN

Brisbane Heat are off to the final against the Sydney Sixers after a 54 run win against the Adelaide Strikers.

It ends in Queensland, but a run to be proud of in 💙

22/01/2024

SERIOUS CRASH AT LOGAN CENTRAL

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a serious two-vehicle crash in Logan Central overnight, on January 21.

Initial investigations indicate a red Ford Falcon was travelling north along Bardon Road around 11pm when it crashed with a white Toyota Hi-Ace van travelling in the opposite direction.

A 23-year-old male driver of the sedan and two male passengers, aged 23 and 21, suffered life-threatening injuries.

A 35-year-old female driver of the van, and a 63-year-old male passenger, also suffered life-threatening injuries.

All five people have been transported to hospital for treatment.

Anyone with information or vision of the crash, or the moments leading up to it, are urged to contact police.

22/01/2024

SERIOUS CRASH AT PARK RIDGE

Police have declared a crime scene following a serious traffic crash at Park Ridge overnight, January 21.

Initial investigations indicate a man was driving a white hatchback on Rural Street around 9.30pm, before the vehicle has hit a pedestrian and then crashed into a garage and subsequently hit another parked vehicle inside.

A fire has then started, and the two cars were engulfed in flames.

The driver of the hatchback has left the scene before emergency crews arrived.

A 28-year-old Park Ridge man was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with serious injuries.

Investigations are ongoing into the incident and anyone with information or dashcam vision is urged to contact police.

22/01/2024

THREE ARRESTED OVER HAMPTON EAST DEATH

Homicide Squad detectives have arrested three people following the death of a man in Hampton East yesterday afternoon.

Emergency services were called to an address on Wickham Road about 3.45pm on 21 January, after a 33-year-old Ashburton man was located unresponsive.

The man was then transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries where he later died.

Three people were arrested at the scene.

The 27-year-old Hampton East man, 28-year-old Berwick man and 25-year-old woman of no fixed address are assisting police with their enquiries.

The parties are believed to be known to each other.

The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

21/01/2024

BODY OF MISSING MAN FOUND AT SLEAFORD

SA Police are preparing a report for the coroner after the body of a man was located at Sleaford this morning.

About 4.10pm on Friday 19 January, police and emergency services were called to Mary Ellis Wreck Beach, southwest of Port Lincoln after seven people were caught in a rip and unable to return to shore.

Six people were helped from the water and were treated by paramedics at the scene. Four children were taken to a local hospital for treatment.

A 43-year-old Roxby Downs man who was with the group was unable to get to shore and was reported missing.

Emergency services commenced a search for the man utilising PolAir, Volunteer Marine Rescue and State Emergency Service drones and ground crews.

Sadly, just before 8:30am Monday 22January, the missing man was located deceased on a beach nearby.

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and police are preparing a report for the coroner.

Police would like to thank all persons who assisted in the search.

21/01/2024

HOUSE FIRE AT HOLDEN HILL

SA Metropolitan Fire Service crews responded to a structure fire on The Parade at Holden Hill overnight.

Firefighters were alerted by a Triple 000 call at 1:50am and arrived to find a single storey home well alight with flames through the roof.

The occupants evacuated priot to MFS arrival, and one was treated by oxygen therapy for possible smoke inhalation and transported to hospital.

Six appliances and one command car attended the scene, and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus and using high pressure lines worked to extinguish the fire in forty minutes.

Fire Cause Investigators will attend the scene to determine a cause, and the fire started in a shed which spread to the main house.

Damage is estimated at $400,000.

21/01/2024

MAN CHARGED AFTER FATAL CRASH AT DUNMORE

NSW Police
A man will front court today, charged following a fatal crash in the State’s Illawarra region last night.

About 10pm yesterday (Sunday January 21 2024), emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash involving a truck and motorcycle scooter in the southbound lane of the Princes Highway, Dunmore, 12km north-east of Shellharbour.

Police will allege the heavy rigid truck collided with the rear of the motorcycle scooter, approximately 1 km south of the Shellharbour Road overpass.

Two females were ejected from the scooter, the pillion passenger – believed to be a 23-year-old woman - died at the scene.

The woman is yet to be formally identified.

NSW Ambulance Service paramedics responded treating the 23-year-old female rider for shoulder injuries and significant grazes. She was airlifted to St George Hospital in a serious condition.

Officers attached to Southern and metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit attended, establishing a crime scene, before commencing investigations.

The 48-year-old male truck driver was taken for mandatory testing, before being conveyed to Oak Flats Police Station.

The man was charged with dangerous driving occasioning death, negligent driving occasioning death and cause bodily harm by misconduct.

The man was refused bail to appear at Wollongong Local Court today (Monday 22 January 2024).

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

21/01/2024

KATOOMBA FINAL UPDATE, 12:55PM: The Great Western Highway's open again after this earlier crash.

Traffic's returning to normal in the area, and on Bells Line of Road.

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KATOOMBA: The Great Western Highway is closed in both directions at Katoomba due to a truck and car crash near Explorers Road.
Avoid the area, use Bells Line of Road instead and allow extra travel time.
B-doubles are being parked.

21/01/2024

SHELL COVE FINAL UPDATE 04:50am: All southbound lanes on the Princes Highway have reopened after the earlier crash.

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SHELL COVE: The Princes Highway is closed southbound at Shellharbour Rd due to a car and motorcycle crash. Diversions are in place .

Southbound light vehicles are being diverted at Albion Park Rail to use, Jamberoo Rd to South Kiama Dr then rejoin Princes Hwy. Heavy vehicles will be parked. Expect delays.

21/01/2024

🚨🚨HIGHWAY CLOSED 🚨🚨

KOLONGA - KOLAN RIVER BRIDGE - BRUCE HIGHWAY

Emergency Services are on scene at single-vehicle crash with critical injuries on the Bruce Highway at the Kolan River Bridge.

Advice is that the Bruce Highway is closed in both directions at Kolonga, north of Gin Gin, following a serious single vehicle traffic crash. Motorists are urged to avoid the area or expect delays.

21/01/2024

MAN ARRESTED AFTER PURSUIT IN STOLEN UTE AT DUBBO

NSW Police
A man is due in court today charged after police pursued a stolen ute around Dubbo this morning.

Officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District initiated a pursuit about 1:20am (Sunday 21 January 2024), when the driver of a ute on the Newell Highway failed to stop when directed.

The pursuit was terminated a short time later when the driver allegedly reached speeds of more than 200km/h. Police will allege the same ute was subsequently sighted on numerous occasions in the Dubbo area travelling at high speed over the following 25 minutes.

Road spikes were deployed on the Mitchell Highway about 1.45am, deflating the ute’s front tyres. The driver continued into the township before the ute left the road near the L.H. Ford Bridge and stopped.

The 39-year-old male driver was arrested a short time later after being chased down by police.

The man, from Dubbo, was taken to Dubbo Police Station where he’s been charged with take and drive conveyance without consent, police pursuit – not stop – drive recklessly, and four counts of predatory driving.

He has been bail refused to appear at Dubbo Local Court today (Sunday 21 January 2024).

Checks revealed the ute was stolen from a business on the Mitchell Highway near Dubbo last night (Saturday 20 January 2024).

21/01/2024

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20/01/2024

FIVE CHARGED OVER HOME INVASIONS IN MELBOURNE’S WEST

Police charged five people with more than 140 offences following a series of home invasions in Melbourne’s west last year.

Following an extensive investigation, detectives from Brimbank’s Crime Investigation Unit executed eight warrants in December and arrested eight young men.

Three men, aged 18, were each charged with around 30 offences each including multiple counts of aggravated home invasion, burglary, theft of motor car and intentionally causing injury.

Two teens, aged 16 and 17, were charged with more than 45 offences including aggravated home invasion and theft of motor car.

The arrests followed a dozen alleged home invasions this year including:

• An aggravated home invasion in Albanvale on 18 May.

• An aggravated home investigation and theft of car in Keilor Park on 24 May. The stolen vehicle was later located burnt out in Brookfield.

• An aggravated home invasion and theft of car in Altona Meadows on 16 August.

• An attempted aggravated home invasion in Sunshine on 23 August.

• A burglary and theft of car in Sunshine on 11 October.

• An aggravated home invasion in Braybrook on 11 October which left a male occupant with serious injuries to his hand.

• An aggravated home invasion and theft of car in Kings Park on 17 October.

• An aggravated home invasion and theft of two vehicles in St Albans on 20 October. One was returned to the owners the next day and the other was located burnt out Braybrook.

• An attempted home invasion in Sunshine West on 11 November.

• An aggravated home invasion in Deer Park on 16 November.

• An aggravated home invasion in Delahey on 16 November which left a male occupant with serious injuries to his face.

• An aggravated home invasion and theft of car in St Albans on 22 November.

During the warrants this month police also arrested a 28-year-old Kurunjang man and charged him with cultivating and possessing cannabis.

He was bailed to appear before Sunshine Magistrates’ Court on 22 April 2024.

Another 17-year-old boy was arrested and released pending summons.

Two of the 18-year-old men charged, from Footscray and Caroline Springs, were bailed by the courts and will re-appear before Melbourne Magistrate’ Court on 25 March 2024.

The third 18-year-old man, also from Caroline Springs, was remanded to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 25 March 2024.

The 16-year-old and 17-year-old boys charged were bailed to appear before a children’s court a later date.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Quotes attributable to Brimbank Crime Investigation Unit Senior Constable Samantha D'agostino:

“Everyone has a right to feel safe and secure in their own home. We take these kinds of offences extremely seriously and will investigate thoroughly until we can hold people to account.”

20/01/2024

MAN CHARGED AFTER STABBING AT CABOOLTURE SOUTH

Police have charged a man following an alleged wounding incident outside an address at Caboolture South on January 20.

It will be alleged around 8.30pm a 40-year-old male victim was walking along the footpath on Dickson Road when a 50-year-old man has arrived in a vehicle and the pair have engaged in an altercation.

During this incident, the younger man sustained a serious stab wound to his abdomen.

It is then alleged the 50-year-old man has left the scene in the same vehicle he arrived in.

Emergency crews arrived shortly afterwards, and the 40-year-old man was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

A man was taken into custody a short time later at an address in Elimbah.

Police say both men are known to each other.

A 50-year-old Elimbah man has been charged with wounding in a public place and driving under the influence of alcohol (BAC 0.159%).

He is expected to appear before the Caboolture Magistrates Court on Monday, January 22.

Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident or may have relevant dashcam/CCTV vision of the area to come forward.

20/01/2024

FATAL CRASH IN MELBOURNE CBD

Prahran Highway Patrol officers are investigating a fatal collision in Melbourne this morning.

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Queens Road about 12.45am.

The woman died at the scene.

The male driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene and is assisting police with their enquiries.

He did not sustain any injuries.

The circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be established and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

20/01/2024

FATAL CRASH AT BAGOT WELL

SA Police
A man has died in a crash on the Thiele Highway.

Just after 12.30am today (Sunday 21 January), police and emergency services were called to an area about 10km northwest of Kapunda after reports that a Toyota ute had crashed and rolled in a paddock.

The driver and sole occupant, a 29-year-old Eudunda man died at the scene.

The Thiele Highway is closed between Anlaby Road and School House Road while Major Crash officers examine the circumstances of the collision.

The man’s death is the second life lost on South Australian roads this year, compared with eight at this time last year.

20/01/2024

SIXERS WIN

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20/01/2024

On 20 January 2024, the Minister for Police declared an emergency situation in the Gregory District for the communities of Timber Creek, Kalkarindji and Yarralin.

20/01/2024

STRIKERS WIN 💙

The Adelaide Strikers have beaten the Perth Scorchers chasing 156 in a knockout round at the . Jake Weatherald made 57, while Lloyd Pope took 4/24 and Player of the Knockout.

Adelaide Strikers will play Brisbane Heat in the Challenger.

The first domino falls

20/01/2024

NT EMERGENCY SERVICE MESSAGE: WATCH and ACT

LOCATION: Victoria River

UPDATE: 7

ALERT LEVEL: Watch and Act - There is a heightened level of threat. Conditions are changing and you need to start taking action now to protect you and your family.

INCIDENT TYPE: Flood.

INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 20/01/2024 18:34:00

RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA:
⚠You may become isolated
⚠Property damage and destruction
⚠Livestock and other animals and pets may become isolated
⚠Fast flowing flood water can contain objects that may injure or trap you
⚠Flood water may contain toxic waste, chemicals and dangerous animals.

WHAT TO DO:
⚠Enact your household emergency plan now
⚠Prepare your property now - secure loose items
⚠Monitor conditions via www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings/
⚠Avoid the area - do not enter flood waters
For emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500.
In a life threatening situation call 000.
Take extra care on the roads, visit https://roadreport.nt.gov.au for latest road conditions.

LOCATION/S AFFECTED:
📍 Upper Victoria River
📍 Victoria River between Armstrong River and Wattie Creek
📍 Victoria River between Battle Creek and Armstrong River
📍 Victoria River below Battle Creek

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
Areas of heavy rain are expected across the catchment during the next few days. In the Upper Victoria catchment river level rises with minor to moderate flooding is expected. River levels are approaching the 1991 record levels in the lower Victoria River at Victoria River crossing.

River levels are currently above some road crossings including: Victoria River at Victoria Highway Crossing; Wickham River at Williams Crossing; Victoria River at Dashwood Crossing and further downstream at Coolibah Crossing.

The situation will continue to be monitored. Warnings will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for the North Western and parts of Central NT.

A Severe Weather Warning for heavy, locally intense rainfall is current for Gregory and parts of the Carpentaria, Barkly and Tanami districts, including the Victoria River catchment.
Areas of flooding may adversely affect road conditions. Check road conditions before travelling.

Upper Victoria River:
River levels are elevated and renewed river rises are likely during the next few days.

The Victoria River at Kalkarindji is currently at 7.30 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (9.00 metres). The Victoria River at Kalkarindji may exceed the minor flood level (9.00 m) Saturday evening.Further rises possible with forecast rainfall.

Victoria River between Armstrong River and Wattie Creek:
River levels are falling along the Camfield River and are likely to remain above the bridge deck over the next few days.

Victoria River between Battle Creek and Armstrong River:
River levels are rising along the Victoria River between Battle Creek and Armstrong River. Dashwood Crossing is currently at 17.58 metres and rising. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

Victoria River below Battle Creek:
River levels are elevated along the Victoria River below Battle Creek. The Victoria River at the Victoria Highway Crossing is currently 23.79 metres and rising, above the bridge deck level (19.50 metres). Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 21/01/2024 11:00:00

20/01/2024

SHED FIRE AT SALISBURY

SA Metropolitan Fire Service and SA Country Fire Service crews responded to a structure fire on Evan Avenue at Salisbury.

Firefighters were alerted by a Triple 000 call at 4:30pm and arrived to find a six metre x ten metre double shed fully involved in fire at the rear of the property.

Three MFS appliances and one command car, supported by one Salisbury CFS appliance attended the scene and crews worked to bring the fire under control in fifteen minutes and a further twenty five minutes to fully extinguish.

Fire Cause Investigators and SAPOL attended the scene and are investigating the cause of the fire.

20/01/2024

The Stuart Highway is CLOSED between:
• Roper Highway and Mary Anne Dam turn off
• Tennant Creek Railway Station turn off and Devil’s Marbles/Karlu Karlu.
The Victoria Highway is CLOSED between:
• Manbulloo Airfield Access and the WA border.

Always check roadreport.nt.gov.au to stay up to date with the latest information

20/01/2024

HOUSE FIRE AT MANSFIELD PARK

SA Metropolitan Fire Service crews responded to a structure fire on Gateshead Crescent at Mansfield Park.

Firefighters were alerted by Triple 000 calls at 1:52pm and arrived to find a single storey duplex home issuing smoke and flames from the front of the property.

Five appliances and one command car, along with twenty one firefighters attended the scene, and took twenty five minutes to extinguish the fire.

One male patient has been transported by SA Ambulance Service crews with smoke inhalation.

Fire Cause Investigators were called to determine a cause, and has been deemed undetermined but not suspicious.

Damage is estimated at $200,000 to the duplex of origin, and another $50,000 to the duplex next door after fire spread into the roof.

19/01/2024

SIXERS WIN

How about that, fans?!

The men in magenta are heading to The Final in .