A man has been arrested over the alleged one-punch attack on NBL player Harry Froling in the New South Wales Illawarra region.

Froling allegedly left Fever Nightclub on Crown Street in Wollongong, a popular nightlife district, around 2am on Sunday.

The 24-year-old was then allegedly punched by a man who was then seen walking off with a group of women.

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"I called the security guards to come and they called the police and ambulance," a witness said.

Froling was taken to Wollongong Hospital after hitting his head on the pavement.

Hours earlier, Froling had faced off against his brother during the Brisbane Bullets' win over the Illawarra Hawks.

He allegedly refused a CT scan before he self-discharged and travelled back to Brisbane with his teammates.

Shortly after landing in Brisbane, he presented to Prince Charles Hospital where he was rushed into surgery, after suffering a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain.

A 19-year-old man was arrested after attending Wollongong Police Station about 3.20pm today.

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Froling's NBL team the Brisbane Bullets said they are working with police and the NBL Integrity Unit to investigate the circumstances of the alleged assault.

"Harry is currently recovering from an incident that occurred following the team's away game in Wollongong and will miss the remainder of the NBL23 season," the club said.

"As an investigation is underway, the club is not in a position to make any further comment, other than to say the players, coaches and staff all send their well wishes to Harry and his family."

A teenage boy has died after he fell approximately 15 metres from a cliff at Coogee Beach in Sydney's east.

Emergency services went to the cliffs at Dunningham Reserve after reports the boy had fallen at 4.10pm.

"The teen was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, however, he could not be revived and died at the scene," police said in a statement.

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It's believed the boy was 17 years old.

An embattled mayor has warned "there will be no Alice Springs left" if the federal government does not step in to address the Northern Territory town's crime crisis.

Matt Paterson said "senseless and destructive behaviour" was a continual problem in Alice Springs.

"The flavour of the month right now is edged weapons, but before that it was ram-raids of buildings," he told Today.

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"We have seen many businesses broken into and smashed up."

Paterson has called for federal intervention to help with policing, involving the AFP or even the military.

He acknowledged there were plans in place for "generational change" in tackling the roots of the crisis, but said "immediate peace" was also needed.

Last year, the territory government ran a policing operation which saw 40 extra officers on the ground in Alice Springs.

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"What that did, it had a positive effect for the community," Paterson said.

"There was a perception of safety and visual presence of police. We need that back."

The problem, he said, was one of resources – the NT government and NT Police did not have the ability to make such a program sustainable in the long-term.

Paterson also called on the government to reinstate the Stronger Futures legislation, which was lifted in the middle of last year.

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A number of Indigenous camps in the town weren't able to access alcohol under that legislation, but Paterson claimed crime had increased since the legislation was removed.

"I think that more people that do understand the complexities that we face in Alice Springs, the better," he said.

"It needs to get better. We need help. As I said, people are leaving Alice Springs in droves.

"If we don't address it, there will be no Alice Springs left."

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to visit Alice Springs with him, comparing the situation to a "natural disaster".

Dutton said he had spoken to Indigenous elders, business owners, and whistleblowing public servants who were "at breaking point".

"It's a law and order and crime problem and we want those kids to grow up in a safe environment, and the prime minister has the resources, has the ability, and should show the leadership to deal with this issue," he said.

He said it the issue was "beyond politics".

"This is a problem that's been years, decades in the making. There's goodwill on both sides to fix it," he said.

Government Services Minister Bill Shorten said the problem needed everybody working together.

"There's no doubt that parents don't feel safe, the kids don't feel safe. That's what really matters, making people feel safe," he said.

Albanese will visit Alice Springs later today.

Restrictions on alcohol purchases are among a number of new measures announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and First Minister Natasha Fyles to combat surging crime levels in Alice Springs.

Fyles said while not everyone will be happy with the announcement, it will lead to lower levels of offending in the region.

"I do ask the community to understand that we do not take these decisions lightly," she said.

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"These are measures to reduce the amount of alcohol in our community. It is a decision that police fully support and by reducing that amount of alcohol we will reduce the harm.

Takeaway purchases of alcohol will be prohibited on Mondays and Tuesdays, and will only be permitted between 3pm and 7pm on the remaining days. Each person will have a one transaction limit per day.

The measures will come into effect immediately, and be in place for three months.

A Central Australian regional controller will also be appointed to ensure all levels of government are working to assist the broader Central Australian community.

We have agreed to establish a central Australian regional controller and that person will be Dorrelle Anderson," Albanese said.

"Dorrelle is the right person for the job, someone who is very experienced and someone who is familiar with this local community. (She) will have the responsibility to make sure that we get federal and state programs coordinated in the best possible way."

The announcement came following a meeting between Albanese and community leaders to discuss rising rates of alcohol-fueled violence, which in turn came after a plea from local mayor Matt Paterson and calls from Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to address the crisis.

Paterson has previously called for the reinstation of legislation that limited access to alcohol for many remote communities.

The legislation, known as Stronger Futures, expired six months ago, and data released by NT Police last week shows a recent increase in crime.

Assaults in Alice Springs have risen over the last year, according to the data, including a 53 per cent jump in alcohol-related assaults. 

The figures show commercial break-ins and home invasions also increased by over 50 per cent in the year up to November 2022. 

Baker Darren Clark said he has been targeted by vandals 41 times in three years.

"People are tense, anxious, scared, their lives have been shut down, they're prisoners in their own homes," Clark said.

"It doesn't let up, there's a lot of senseless damage."

Paterson has also called for federal intervention to help with policing, involving the AFP or even the military.

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Last year, the territory government ran a policing operation with 40 extra officers on the ground in Alice Springs, but staff shortages made it unsustainable in the long-term.

"It needs to get better. We need help. As I said, people are leaving Alice Springs in droves," Paterson told Today this morning.

"If we don't address it, there will be no Alice Springs left."

Professor John Boffa from the People's Alcohol Action Coalition said he supported alcohol reduction measures.

"We need to bring back what works, we need to bring back the successful alcohol reduction measures."

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A pregnant woman has suffered serious injuries after being punched multiple times in the face at a popular games arcade on the Gold Coast's main strip.

The mother, who is five months pregnant, was in line with her husband and two children on Cavill Avenue on December 30 when a woman took issue with her being ushered forward by a staff member.

Police said the woman argued she was first and the family allowed her to be served, but allegedly punched the 37-year-old mother seven times after being asked to stop making rude gestures toward the family.

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Police described the mother's injuries as serious and said she needed dental surgery. 

CCTV of a woman in a blue body suit has been released by police.

Officers wish to speak to the woman. 

Anyone who recognises her is encouraged to contact police. 

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