Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Australian Capital Territory – State Government

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Source: Australian Capital Territory – State Government

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 25-year-old male in relation to a serious harm incident that occurred in the Darwin CBD on the evening of Wednesday 22 October 2025.

Since Wednesday, investigators from the Serious Crime Squad and Fugitive Taskforce undertook multiple lines of enquiry to identify and locate the offender, with a 25-year-old male being arrested by investigators from the Katherine Criminal Investigation Branch after it was discovered the male had allegedly fled Darwin shortly after the incident.

The 25-year-old remains in custody and is expected to be charged with:

2 x Acts Intended to Cause Serious Harm

1 x Possess / Carry / Use Controlled Weapon

1 x Armed with an Offensive Weapon

Police continue to urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444, particularly if you have dash-cam footage in the area between 6:20pm and 6:35pm on Wednesday. Please quote reference number P25283849. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Source: Australia Government Statements 2

Today I will travel to Vietnam to meet leaders including General Secretary To Lam and State President Luong Cuong and to lead a national delegation to sign the UN Convention against Cybercrime on behalf of Australia.

Vietnam and Australia are Comprehensive Strategic Partners and close friends. Our relationship is built on mutual strategic trust and understanding.

In Hanoi, I will discuss with President Cuong and Ministerial counterparts our shared priorities under the Australia-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including enhancing cooperation under our Memorandum of Understanding on Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology Cooperation.

Australia congratulates Vietnam for the first UN Convention to be signed in Vietnam, reflecting Vietnam’s strong international engagement and commitment to multilateralism, which Australia is pleased to support.

The UN Convention against Cybercrime is the first UN-endorsed instrument addressing cybercrime and is a significant step forward for the international community to work together.

Australia’s signature to the Convention is a demonstration of our commitment to combating all forms of cybercrime.

I look forward to joining other global leaders to discuss how we can work together to respond to the full spectrum of cybercrime and to promote a human rights-based approach to the implementation of the Convention.

Australia played an instrumental role in the negotiation of the Convention, advocating for new offences to address the significant harms caused by technology facilitated abuse such as the non-consensual sharing of intimate images and protecting children from online grooming and solicitation.

I will be joined during the visit by Jessica Hunter, Australia’s Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology.

Source: South Australia Police

If you are affected, your mobile network will contact you within 28 days to advise you of your options.

If you believe you could be affected then you can also contact your phone provider to check if your phone needs to be updated or replaced.

Check the list of affected devices here:

https://www.telstra.com.au/exchange/older-mobile-devices-calling-triple-zero-

https://www.optus.com.au/about/media-centre/media-releases/2025/10/customer-update-triple-zero-and-samsung-devices

Find out more about this issue at:

Https://www.tio.com.au/news/some-older-samsung-mobiles-have-issues-connecting-triple-zero

If you are still having issues contact the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman on 1800 062 058 or make a complaint online.

If you feel that you may need to contact emergency services while your phone issue is being fixed, notify a neighbour, friend or relative who has access to a more modern phone.

Identify where a phone booth is located close to your home with the following link:

https://www.telstra.com.au/find-us?search=payphone

Source: Tasmania Police

Police investigating serious crash at Ravenswood involving vehicle and motorbike

Friday, 24 October 2025 – 3:53 pm.

Police are investigating a serious crash at Ravenswood about 12.50pm today where a motorbike rider sustained serious injuries.  
Emergency Services were called to the crash at the intersection of Ormond Street and Faulkner Road, involving a blue Ford Fiesta and a black Triumph motorbike.  
The 34-year-old motorbike rider was transported by Ambulance to the Launceston General Hospital with what are reported to be serious injuries.  
At this stage, the road remains blocked while a crash investigation is conducted at the scene.  
Anyone with information in relation to the crash, or either vehicle travelling in the area prior to the crash, is asked to contact Launceston Police on 131 444 and quote ESCAD 154-24102025.  
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000.

Source: Tasmania Police

Police continuing to investigate a suspected targeted incident in Rose Bay area

Friday, 24 October 2025 – 3:37 pm.

Police are continuing to investigate a suspected targeted incident in the Rose Bay area this morning, where a man sustained a gunshot wound to the hand. 
Detective Acting Inspector Rick Newman said police were called to Ronnie Street around 10am after the injured man sought help from nearby residents. 
“Initial inquiries suggest the man was initially in the Rosny Hill area with the alleged offenders, who have then driven him and his vehicle to Ronnie Street,” Detective Acting Inspector Newman said. 
“We believe a struggle has then occurred inside the vehicle, which is when the gun has discharged.” 
“The offenders, who were wearing balaclavas, fled the scene in the man’s vehicle – a white Volkswagen Golf, registration L59PA.” 
“Police conducted a search of the Greater Hobart area, with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter utilised for a short time, however the vehicle and offenders have not yet been located.” 
Detective Acting Inspector Newman said the investigation is ongoing, with police following several lines of inquiry. 
“We recognise this incident may cause concern in the community, and I want to reassure the public that at this stage we believe this was a targeted incident.” 
“We ask anyone who sees the stolen vehicle to contact police immediately, and not to approach it or its occupants.” 
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference OR788322. 
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000.

Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority

The Fire Danger period will commence at 1am on Monday 3 November 2025 for the following municipalities.

Source: Australia Government Statements – Agriculture

24 October 2025

Who does this notice affect?

Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.

What has changed?

Following identification of critical non-compliance, we have listed CV Prisma Karya Linarius (AEI: ID0059MB) as ‘suspended’ on the…

Source: Australian Capital Territory Policing

The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Line provides Victorian families and carers of children from birth to school age with trusted information, advice and support.

Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including public holidays, the service is fully funded by the Victorian Government and is the only service of its kind in Australia.

Each year, the MCH Line answers more than 100,000 calls from parents and carers seeking advice about their child’s health, growth and development, breastfeeding, sleep, behaviour and their own wellbeing.

When parents and carers call the MCH Line, they’re connected to a qualified Maternal and Child Health nurse who can provide expert, confidential advice and reassurance – at any time of the day or night.

The MCH Line has a proud history, beginning as a volunteer-run service in 1974. Back then, MCH nurses ran the telephone line voluntarily, taking it in turns to take calls from their homes between 6pm and midnight. On Mother’s Day 1991, The MCH Line became a Victorian Government funded service, before expanding to a 24/7 service in 2000.

In 2025, the MCH Line is part of a suite of Victorian Government funded Maternal and Child Health and early parenting services helping Victorian families and children to thrive. This includes the 10 MCH Key Stages and Ages visits available to every Victorian child as part of the Universal MCH program, the Enhanced MCH program for families experiencing additional challenges, and Victoria’s 10 Early Parenting Centres, offering free support through specialised programs.

Children’s Week 2025

To mark Children’s Week 2025, the Department of Health has released a short video showcasing the dedicated team behind the MCH Line and the impact of their work.

For more information about the Maternal and Child Health Line, visit the Better Health Channel page or contact the MCH Line at any time on 13 22 29.