Author: MIL-OSI Publisher

Source: Prime Minister of Australia

n Anzac Day, we pause to carve out a sacred moment from the noise of daily life and, together, acknowledge our debt to Australians who have gone to war in our name.

In every corner of the world made hallow by our fallen, and at marches and war memorials across Australia, from the biggest cities to the smallest country town, we gather in respect and reflection, gratitude and reverence, solemnity and pride.

One hundred and eleven years after the first Gallipoli landing, Anzac Day not only retains its hold on our hearts, it is alive and thriving thanks to a new generation, their imaginations seized by the gravity of all that was asked of Australians no older than them. 

From that most fateful of shores, Anzac Day has come to stand for generations of Australians who have served. It holds within it a universe of stories told in flesh and blood, in courage and fear, in resilience and camaraderie. Stories written in deserts and jungles, in cities and villages, in burning skies and seas and mud.

These are stories told in letters home, and in the tragic eloquence of letters that stopped coming. We find them in diaries that remain as alive today as when they were written, and as heartbreaking when they suddenly fall into the silent finality of empty pages.

Whether we’re at dawn services or watching the marches, we remember all who were lost and everyone they left behind.

We remember all who lived to keep fighting and all who finally made it home, but with the battle raging forever in their hearts.

We reflect on all they went through and all they were up against, and we give thanks for the difference they made just when the world needed it most.

It is story that continues to be written every single day. We give thanks to our veterans and for all you have given. We thank all Australians serving now, and we thank your families, who know both the pride and the burden.

Time and time again, Australians at war have embodied all that is greatest in our national character. And through the sheer power of their example, they have reminded us that even when peace seems elusive, it is always worth fighting for.

So we keep tending the flame of memory, ensuring its glow touches generations to come. And as night loosens its grip on the world, we await the light of the brighter dawn that was their promise to us.

Lest we forget.

This opinion piece was first published in The Daily Telegraph on Saturday, 25 April 2026. 

Source: Prime Minister of Australia

very Anzac Day, we pause to carve out a sacred moment from the routines of daily life and, in solemnity and pride, come together as a nation to acknowledge our debt to Australians who have gone to war in our name.

At war memorials across our continent, from the biggest cities to the smallest country town, Australians begin gathering before first light. We gather in respect and reflection, gratitude and reverence. And we gather in every corner of the world made hallow by the sacrifice of our fallen – from Kokoda to the Western Front to the Dardanelles.

One hundred and eleven years after the first Gallipoli landing, Anzac Day not only retains its hold on our hearts, it is alive and thriving thanks to a new generation, their imaginations seized by the gravity of all that was asked of Australians no older than them. Some are descendants, but many are not. Yet whether or not the branches of their family trees bear relatives in uniform, young Australians carry within them a connection to Anzac Day, instinctively grasping how central it is to our shared identity as a people and a nation.

Even as the lives of so many of those we commemorate recede ever farther into history, it is a connection with an emotional power that shows no signs of diminishing.

And so we gather, and we think back to those Diggers huddled in their boats in the hushed darkness before that distant dawn. From that most fateful of shores, Anzac Day has come to stand for generations of Australians who have served. It holds within it a universe of stories told in flesh and blood, in courage and fear, in resilience and camaraderie. Stories written in deserts and jungles, in cities and villages, in burning skies and seas and mud, in the ferocity of battle and the cruelty of prison camps.

These are stories told in letters home, and in the tragic eloquence of letters that stopped coming. We find them in diaries that remain as alive today as when they were written, and as heartbreaking when they suddenly fall into the silent finality of empty pages. Whether we’re at dawn services or watching the marches, we remember all who were lost and everyone they left behind. We remember all who lived to keep fighting and all who finally made it home, but with the battle raging forever in their hearts. We reflect on all on they went through and all they were up against, and we give thanks for the difference they made just when the world needed it most.

It is story that continues to be written every single day. We give thanks to our veterans and for all you have given. We thank all Australians serving now, and we thank your families, who know both the pride and the burden.

Time and time again, Australians at war have embodied all that is greatest in our national character.  Even in the darkest depths of war, our soldiers, sailors and aviators have kept aglow the light of mateship, humour, compassion and fairness. And through the sheer power of their example, they have reminded us that even when peace is at its most elusive, it is always worth fighting for. The years keep marching on relentlessly, yet just as time does not stop, neither do we. We keep tending the flame of memory, ensuring that it keeps burning so brightly that its glow touches generations to come. And we give thanks for the light of every bright dawn that was their promise to us.

Lest we forget.

This opinion piece was first published in The Australian on Saturday, 25 April 2026.

Source: Prime Minister of Australia

n Anzac Day, we pause to acknowledge the debt all of us owe to Australians who have gone to war in our name.

Across our continent, from the biggest cities to the smallest country town, and in every corner of the world made hallow by the sacrifice of our fallen, we gather in respect, reflection, gratitude and pride.

One hundred and eleven years after the first Gallipoli landing, Anzac Day has come to stand for every generation of Australians who have served.

At dawn services and marches today, we renew our solemn promise to remember all those young Australians who did not grow old and everyone they left behind. 

We remember all who lived to keep fighting and all who finally made it home, but with the battle raging forever in their hearts.

We reflect on all they went through and all they were up against, and we give thanks for the difference they made just when the world needed it most.

We give thanks to our veterans for all you have given. 

We thank all Australians serving now, and we thank your families, who take on both the pride and the burden.

Time and time again, Australians at war have embodied the courage, selflessness and mateship that define our national character.  

What their legacy proves to us is that even when peace seems elusive, it is always worth fighting for. 

So we gather. And as we give thanks for the light of every bright dawn that was their promise to us, we keep tending the flame of memory. 

Lest we forget.

Source: Prime Minister of Australia

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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to an alleged indecent assault that occurred in Alice Springs earlier today.

Around 5:15am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a woman staying at a hotel on Barrett Drive was indecently assaulted by an adult man not known to her.

The man entered the room through a rear sliding door before fleeing the scene on foot.

The offender is described as being approximately 20-years-old, dark complexion, medium build, with a scruffy hair style, and facial hair. He was wearing a grey and black coloured t-shirt and light-coloured pants.

The offender remains outstanding and investigations are ongoing to identify and locate him.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P26119926. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.

Source: Australian Capital Territory Policing

The former owner of Ray White Oakleigh has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $600,000 for misleading property sellers and buyers.

Consumer Affairs Victoria’s Underquoting Taskforce investigated the agency after multiple complaints.

Between February 2022 and November 2023, White Ray Oakleigh Pty Ltd (trading as Ray White Oakleigh) advertised 9 properties in Rowville, Mulgrave, Bentleigh East and Blackburn South at well below market value.

Its contracts with vendors often included a standard commission for when the property sold up to the vendor’s reserve, but much more for any amount above – up to 25%. After vendors signed, agents convinced them to re-set a lower reserve –- inflating their commissions when the property sold for more.

Ray White Oakleigh deliberately advertised the properties not only well below the ultimate selling prices, but at prices it didn’t believe the properties would sell for.

Consumer Affairs Victoria and Ray White Oakleigh presented text messages to the court between agents, showing they believed properties would sell for considerably higher prices.

Justice John Snaden noted the likely harm caused to the vendors and to prospective buyers wasting time and resources. He found Ray White Oakleigh had engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct and made false and misleading representations.

The company has not operated Ray White Oakleigh since 2025. It admitted the conduct and cooperated with Consumer Affairs Victoria in the court proceedings.

Consumer Affairs Victoria Director Nicole Rich welcomed the penalty.

“Selling someone’s home is a great responsibility. Agents who manipulate the process for their own gain are undermining the integrity of the industry, and can expect to face serious legal consequences,” she said.

“It’s particularly concerning that in this case, Ray White Oakleigh appeared to be aware that they were deceiving both their clients and potential buyers.

“This judgment confirms that the courts take underquoting conduct very seriously and will impose high penalties for breaches.

“Our underquoting taskforce will continue to pursue estate agencies and agents who try to manipulate property prices.”

If you come across practices in the property market you think are suspicious, including underquoting, report them to Consumer Affairs Victoria.

Source: Australian Capital Territory Policing

The former owner of Ray White Oakleigh has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $600,000 for misleading property sellers and buyers.

Consumer Affairs Victoria’s Underquoting Taskforce investigated the agency after multiple complaints.

Between February 2022 and November 2023, White Ray Oakleigh Pty Ltd (trading as Ray White Oakleigh) advertised 9 properties in Rowville, Mulgrave, Bentleigh East and Blackburn South at well below market value.

Its contracts with vendors often included a standard commission for when the property sold up to the vendor’s reserve, but much more for any amount above – up to 25%. After vendors signed, agents convinced them to re-set a lower reserve –- inflating their commissions when the property sold for more.

Ray White Oakleigh deliberately advertised the properties not only well below the ultimate selling prices, but at prices it didn’t believe the properties would sell for.

Consumer Affairs Victoria and Ray White Oakleigh presented text messages to the court between agents, showing they believed properties would sell for considerably higher prices.

Justice John Snaden noted the likely harm caused to the vendors and to prospective buyers wasting time and resources. He found Ray White Oakleigh had engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct and made false and misleading representations.

The company has not operated Ray White Oakleigh since 2025. It admitted the conduct and cooperated with Consumer Affairs Victoria in the court proceedings.

Consumer Affairs Victoria Director Nicole Rich welcomed the penalty.

“Selling someone’s home is a great responsibility. Agents who manipulate the process for their own gain are undermining the integrity of the industry, and can expect to face serious legal consequences,” she said.

“It’s particularly concerning that in this case, Ray White Oakleigh appeared to be aware that they were deceiving both their clients and potential buyers.

“This judgment confirms that the courts take underquoting conduct very seriously and will impose high penalties for breaches.

“Our underquoting taskforce will continue to pursue estate agencies and agents who try to manipulate property prices.”

If you come across practices in the property market you think are suspicious, including underquoting, report them to Consumer Affairs Victoria.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force have arrested two men after a replica firearm incident in Casuarina earlier today.

Around 4.50 pm, police received reports from a security officer that a white utility had driven past the Casuarina Bus Interchange and fired a replica handgun at a member of the public.

Security immediately reported the incident and police CCTV operators identified the vehicle registration.

The vehicle was registered to a residence in Adcock Crescent, Casuarina, where two men, both aged 18, were arrested without incident and the replica firearm was seized.

No injuries have been reported to police.

Investigations remain ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 and anonymous reports can be made through crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team (JACET) has arrested a 25-year-old man in the Northern Suburbs of Darwin in relation to child abuse material.

Around 7:05am yesterday, Detectives from JACET and the Australian Federal Police acted on information from the United States National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children and executed a search warrant at a residence in the Northern Suburbs of Darwin.

He was arrested and has been charged with:

• Possess or control child abuse material x 2
• Access child abuse material x 2
• Transmit child abuse material x 3
• Distribute animal sexual abuse and animal crush material x 1
• Failure to comply with reporting obligations x 12

He was further remanded in custody to next appear in court on 7 July.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating reports of a firearm being discharged at a residence near Hermannsburg earlier today.

Around 9:30am, police were notified of a disturbance at Wallace Rockhole near Hermannsburg.

It is alleged a 38-year-old male had discharged a firearm into the air after a disturbance where a group of people had gathered around his residence.

Police deployed to the area and assisted with dispersing the group. The firearm involved was seized by police as well as an additional six firearms that were subsequently located at the property.

No injuries were reported and investigations are ongoing at this stage.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P26118847. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.