Month: June 2026

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating an aggravated robbery that occurred in Alice Springs on Friday evening.

Around 8:15pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that an off-duty police officer had been robbed by a male youth armed with an edged weapon in the Gap.

It is alleged the offender threatened the victim with the edged weapon, before stealing their wallet and fleeing the scene.

Members from Strike Force Viper and general duties responded, however, the offender remains outstanding.

Strike Force Viper has carriage of the investigation and anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference P26154015. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.

Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority

Members of The Basin Fire Brigade have gathered to celebrate the announcement of a builder being appointed to construct their new fire station.

Submitted by	CFA Media

Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority

Members of The Basin Fire Brigade have gathered to celebrate the announcement of a builder being appointed to construct their new fire station.

Submitted by	CFA Media

Source: Prime Minister of Australia

he Albanese Labor Government has secured another 40 million litres of additional diesel for Queenslanders, through an agreement between Export Finance Australia (EFA) and independent supplier Freedom Fuels.

This shipment is due to arrive to Brisbane in June for onwards distribution to regional Queensland. This is in addition to 16 separate shipments already secured in partnership with Ampol, BP Australia, IOR and Viva Energy.

Combined, this brings the total amount of additional fuel shipments through the Government’s new Fuel and Fertiliser Security Facility to approximately 690 million litres of diesel and approximately 150 million litres of jet fuel across 17 additional shipments.

EFA has partnered with Ampol, BP Australia, Freedom Fuels, IOR and Viva Energy to make these 17 additional cargoes of diesel and jet fuel possible so far. More shipments are expected under these agreements.

Under its Strategic Reserve powers, the Albanese Government has also now supported an additional approximately 205,000 tonnes of agricultural grade urea through agreements between EFA, CSBP and Incitec Pivot.

Through these measures and ongoing negotiations with industry, the Albanese Government is securing essential fuel and fertiliser supplies to safeguard Australians from the impacts of continuing global volatility, and to keep our nation and our people moving.

Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

“In the face of global instability, we are leaving no stone unturned as we work to keep Australia moving, working and flying.

“This is a win for regional Queensland when they need it most, through a partnership between our Government and a business with demonstrated and reliable pathways to ensure fuel gets to farmers and growers who need it.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Trade Don Farrell

“By underwriting additional fuel purchases, the Albanese Government is helping to keep our road transport and farm machinery moving at a time of supply volatility.

“This particular purchase of diesel will provide confidence to tourists planning to undertake road trips to regional Queensland.”

Quotes attributable to Minister Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen

“Our Government is continuing to do everything we can to secure our fuel security, to shield Australians from the impacts of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

“This 40 million litres of extra diesel will ensure that we keep households, farmers and businesses in regional Queensland moving.”

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Northern Territory Police in Katherine have seized multiple firearms, drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Local Katherine members, supported by the Northern Substance and Intelligence Desk (NSAID) and Dog Operations Unit, targeted offenders involved in illicit drug activity and the unsafe storage of firearms.

A 24-year-old man will face court after allegedly returning a positive roadside drug test while driving and being found in possession of methamphetamine. Police subsequently executed a search warrant at his property, where they located and seized seven unsecured firearms and ammunition.

The man has been charged with a range of drug and firearms offences and is due to appear in court in August.

Northern Territory Police remind all firearms licence holders to ensure firearms are stored in accordance with Northern Territory legislation and that their details remain up to date with the Firearms Registry.

Source: Australian Capital Territory Policing

Opioid overdose is the leading cause of drug-related death in Victoria and it can happen to anyone.

Naloxone is a free, easy-to-use medication that can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose. You can use naloxone even if you’re not sure whether someone has taken opioids

Naloxone is legal, suitable for people of all ages, is non-addictive, non-intoxicating and cannot be misused.

Overdose can affect people taking prescribed opioid medicines like, fentanyl, people using illicit drugs, or people who unknowingly take substances that contain opioids. Highly potent synthetic opioids like nitazenes are also making overdoses faster and more difficult to predict and are being found in substances such as cocaine, ketamine and MDMA.

Carrying naloxone means you can act in an emergency and help save a life.

As part of a $95.11 million Statewide Action Plan to reduce drug harms and expand care, the Victorian Government is trialling 20 naloxone dispensing machines across the state until June 2027. This includes 10 machines in metropolitan Melbourne and 10 in regional and rural communities.

The machines will be available 24/7 and each naloxone packet contains two nasal sprays with one dose in each. Sometimes more than one dose is required to reverse a single overdose. The naloxone nasal sprays are easy-to-use and come with clear instructions.

Naloxone dispensing machines have now been installed at the Alfred Emergency and Trauma Centre, Bayside Health in Melbourne and Sunshine Hospital, Western Health in Brimbank with additional sites to be rolled out in the coming months at:

•  Bendigo Community Health Services in Greater Bendigo
•  Gippsland Lakes Complete Health Lakes Entrance in East Gippsland
•  Primary Care Connect in Greater Shepparton
•  Your Community Health East Reservoir in Darebin
•  Latrobe Community Health Service Morwell in Latrobe
•  Ballarat Community Health in Ballarat
•  Sunraysia Community Health Service in Mildura
•  Gateway Health in Wangaratta

The remaining local-government areas targeted for this trial include Frankston, Maribyrnong, Greater Geelong, Bass Coast, Greater Dandenong, Melbourne and Yarra.

Machines will be placed in locations with high drug harms and supported by approved naloxone providers, ensuring more Victorians can access this life-saving medication when it matters most.

The naloxone dispensing machine trial will help expand access to this life-saving medication and support more Victorians to respond in an emergency.

To learn more about free naloxone, visit the Free naloxone page on Better Health Channel.

Source: Tasmania Police

Emergency services rolling up their sleeves to save lives

Monday, 1 June 2026 – 8:42 am.

Emergency Services in Tasmania are coming together and rolling up their sleeves for the annual Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Emergency Services Blood Drive with the aim of saving 2390 lives in honour of the late Constable Keith Smith.
‘Team 2390’ will see members from emergency services including Tasmania Police, Tasmania Fire Service, Tasmania SES, and Forensic Science Service Tasmania, joining with Ambulance Tasmania to donate as much blood and plasma as they can – with the community encouraged to join.
Commander Marco Ghedini said the initiative honours the memory of Constable Keith Smith, a valued colleague of Tasmania Police who is remembered for his strong commitment to helping others.
“As we approach the first anniversary of the passing of Constable Keith Smith, we’re coming together and rolling up our sleeves to save lives in his honour.”
“Keith wore badge number 2390 and to honour his life and service our collective goal is to save 2390 lives through blood and plasma donations in this year’s Emergency Services Blood Drive.”
The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood event will run from 1 June to 31 July, with the community invited to join team 2390 to help save lives in Keith’s honour.
“On behalf of Tasmania Police, I thank our emergency service partners who are joining with us to save lives in Keith’s honour, and I invite the community to join us.”
“Donating blood or plasma is a simple way we can all come together to help our community and save lives.”
“We’re calling on all Tasmanians to support team 2390 and donate blood or plasma in honour of Keith.”
“Keith made a difference to the lives of others; and every donation will make a difference to the lives of others in his honour.”
To join team 2390 and help save lives in Keith’s honour – visit https://my.donateblood.com.au/app/jointeam and search Team 2390, or ask your local donor centre to add you to the Team 2390 Lifeblood Team when you attend.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The first Police Public Safety Officer (PPSO) squad has joined Operation Ventura as part of their practical, on-the-job training ahead of graduating later this month.

Set to graduate on 26 June, the new recruits recently had the opportunity to put their training into action at the Palmerston Bus Interchange, working alongside experienced officers in a high-visibility policing operation.

Now in its third week, Operation Ventura has continued to deliver strong results targeting anti-social behaviour in known hotspots across Palmerston, with more than 40 arrests made and more than 680 litres of alcohol seized and disposed of.

Superintendent Katie Hatizimalis said the operation provided invaluable experience for the recruits while strengthening the police presence in the community.

“Territorians will see these new recruits graduate in just a few weeks, before they begin working in public places, around public housing and transport location and at public events across the Territory,” Superintendent Hatizimalis said.

“Having recruits participate in police operations as part of their training is incredibly valuable because it gives them real-world experience responding to challenging situations, while also allowing them to engage with the community and provide a visible deterrent to anti-social behaviour.”

The latest Operation Ventura statistics

Activity	As at 30 May 2026
Persons moved on	1246
Alcohol litres tipped out	685
High visibility patrols	686
Arrests	40
Protective custody apprehensions	33
Banned drinker orders issued	35
Wandings	469
Weapons seized	16
Infringements issued	16