Category: MIL-OSI

Source: New South Wales Health – State Government

Laneway Festival will host an onsite drug checking service as part of the NSW drug checking trial, further strengthening harm reduction measures for festivalgoers.
Laneway Festival will be the eleventh festival to participate in the 12-month trial, with the festival taking place on Sunday 8 February 2026 at the Centennial Park.
The free and anonymous drug checking service allows festival patrons to bring a small sample of substances to be analysed on-site by qualified health staff.
Through rapid evaluation, patrons are provided with information about what was found in the sample, including potency where possible, in line with available technology. They also receive advice on how to reduce risks if they choose to take the substance.
Trained peer workers are available on site to provide tailored guidance about the risks, confidential support and information about additional support services.
While illicit drugs remain illegal in NSW, the trial acknowledges the reality of drug use at music festivals.
NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said the service is intended to help people make informed decisions to reduce drug-related harm but is not a guarantee of safety.
“This trial aims to inform individuals about substances, allowing them to avoid dangerous substances, discard high-risk drugs, make safer and more informed choices and potentially avoid serious health risks,” Dr Chant said.
“Our priority is to reduce harm and keep people safe.”
NSW Health is working closely with Laneway festival organisers and other stakeholders to ensure safe and effective implementation of the trial.
The organisers of Laneway Festival said their priority is always the safety and wellbeing of festival attendees.
“We are proud to be participating in the NSW drug checking trial at our Sydney event in 2026,” Laneway Festival Director Jessie Parker said.
“The safety and wellbeing of our patrons remains our highest priority, and this initiative forms part of our broader harm reduction efforts by supporting informed decision-making among festivalgoers.”
The NSW drug ​checking trial will include up to 12 music festivals through to the end of February this year when it will be independently evaluated.
The trial comes after the NSW Government’s Drug Summit concluded in December 2024. The Report on the 2024 New South Wales Drug Summit provided a priority action recommending a trial of music festival-based drug testing.
Further information can be found at NSW drug checking trial.
More information for young people around how to keep themselves and their friends safe at music festivals is available on Your Room.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has apprehended four offenders after an incident in Coconut Grove earlier in the week.

On Friday, Drug Dog Operations Unit officers responded to multiple disturbances at a car yard in Coconut Grove. One report involved a firearm and suspected drugs located within a vehicle.

Officers apprehended four adults at the scene, with additional assistance provided by Strike Force Trident and General Duties officers.

Subsequent drug searches resulted in the seizure of:

• A modified .22 calibre handgun
• A trafficable quantity of methamphetamine
• Two edged weapons
• Several bats
• $800 in counterfeit Australian currency

Police also recovered a stolen motor vehicle linked to an earlier theft in Fannie Bay.

Two men, aged 28 and 38, have each been issued a Notice to Appear for Possess schedule 1 drug in public place, due to appear in Darwin Local Court on 1 April 2026.

A 34-year-old female will be issued a Notice to Appear for Theft of a motor vehicle, due to appear in Darwin Local Court on 1 April 2026.

A 33-year-old male will be issued a Notice to Appear for Possess firearm while unlicensed, Possess counterfeit currency and Possess controlled weapon in public space. He is also expected to appear in Darwin Local Court on 1 April 2026.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force are continuing to respond to violent disturbances in the community of Wadeye.

Over the past 24 hours, police have responded to reports of large groups fighting within the community with various makeshift weapons, including window louvres.

Attempts by police to disperse the offenders have been ineffective, as large groups continue to reform and engage in further acts of violence and property damage.

Two police vehicles have been damaged by thrown projectiles.

At this stage, no injuries have been reported.

Additional police resources have been deployed to Wadeye to support local members and to manage the immediate risk to community safety.

Acting Commander Terry Zhang said, “Public resources cannot be sustainably managed with this type of behaviour occurring. While police will continue to respond and prioritise the protection of the community, it is clear that law enforcement alone cannot address the underlying causes of these senseless acts. A collective response involving families, community leaders, and the broader community is essential to bring this behaviour to an end.

“Ongoing behaviour of this nature places the broader community, innocent people, and essential services at serious risk and could ultimately result in the loss or disruption of critical services.”

Source: South Australia County Fire Service

Issued on
31 Jan 2026 19:11

Warning area
Clare in the Clare Valley, Mid North.

Warning level
Advice – Stay Informed

Action
Monitor local conditions and stay informed if you are in this area. Decide what you will do if the situation changes.

At this time there is no threat to life or property and firefighters are attending this fire.

More information will be provided by the CFS when it is available.

Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North East tomorrow, Sunday, 1 February 2026.

Submitted by	CFA Media

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 36-year-old male in relation to drug offences in Katherine.

Around 12:30pm yesterday, members form Northern Investigations Section stopped a suspicious vehicle travelling from Queensland into the Northern Territory along the Stuart Highway.

During the search of the vehicle officers located and seized:

• 1 kilogram of methamphetamine
• $4570 in Australian currency
• Ammunition

The 36-year-old male was arrested and charged with:

• Supply schedule one drug – Commercial quantity
• Possess schedule one drug – Commercial quantity
• Possess ammunition without permit
• Receive or possess tainted property
• Breach of Domestic and Family Violence Order

He was remanded to custody to face Katherine Local Court on 2 February 2026.

Detective Senior Sergeant Michael Ordelman said “ This arrest is the result proactive enforcement activities by detectives and Traffic Enforcement officers working in conjunction with the Dog Operations Unit.

“We continue to urge anyone with information to make contact with police on 131 444 or through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The NT Police Force has arrested and charged a 38-year-old female in relation to a domestic violence aggravated assault that occurred in Nightcliff earlier this week.

The 38-year-old was arrested yesterday at a residence in the northern suburbs and has since been charged with Unlawfully cause serious harm and Aggravated assault. She was remanded in custody to appear in Darwin Local Court on Monday 2 February 2026.

If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or Lifeline 131 114.

Source: Tasmania Police

Further items located that police believe are likely linked to Celine Cremer

Friday, 30 January 2026 – 6:01 pm.

Police have today located further human remains near Waratah on Tasmania’s west coast, as well as items of clothing that investigators believe are likely to belong to missing Belgian woman Celine Cremer.
Commander Nathan Johnston said the discoveries were made during continued search efforts along a section of the Arthur River near Waratah, in the same area where human remains were located earlier this week.
“Our police search and rescue experts were winched into the area by helicopter this morning, about 2.5 kilometres from Philosopher Falls, to conduct a detailed line search of the river,” he said.
“Today’s search resulted in the discovery of more bones, as well as clothing items – including a polar fleece jacket – that we believe are likely to belong to Celine.”
“As we’ve previously advised, formal forensic confirmation of identity will take time. However, the location and nature of the items found today indicate they are likely to be Celine’s.”
“We recognise how significant these developments are for Celine’s family, and we are ensuring they receive updates as sensitively and promptly as possible.”
“Our search team has continued to work into the early evening today, and the plan is for police to continue to methodologically search the area tomorrow.”
“We understand the strong public interest in this case and will provide further information to the community when we are able to do so.”
Media please note an interview opportunity will be available at 6:30pm, at Launceston Police Station.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 31-year-old male in relation to a stolen motor vehicle and pursuit that occurred in Palmerston on Thursday morning.

Around 11:30am, police received reports that a male had allegedly threatened a person known to him with an edged weapon before stealing the victim’s Toyota RAV4 and fleeing the scene.

Members from the Dog Operations Unit and Darwin Traffic Operations responded and located the vehicle travelling along Roystonea Avenue, where a pursuit was initiated through Gunn.

The pursuit was subsequently terminated for safety reasons as the offending vehicle was travelling 120km in an 80km zone along Roystonea Avenue towards Temple Terrace.

A short time later, the vehicle was located abandoned on Hannibal Circuit, Gray. The alleged offender fled into a nearby residence, where police attended and apprehended him without further incident.

He has since been charged with Aggravated robbery, Theft, Drive, use, ride motor vehicle without consent and was remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court today.

Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P26029524. 

Source: Tasmania Police

Vehicle seized after alleged hooning incident in Blackmans Bay

Friday, 30 January 2026 – 3:12 pm.

Kingston Police have seized a white Ford Falcon station wagon following reports of a vehicle hooning in Blackmans Bay last night.
The car was allegedly used in a hooning incident in Woodlands Drive at 11.30pm on Thursday, 29 January 2026.
The vehicle has been seized for a period of 28 days.
Police continue to target hooning drivers and warn offenders that when you are caught, you will be fined and separated from your car for a significant period of time. The minimum fine for an offence of aggravated evade police is in excess of $3000.
Police would like to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the driving behaviour or has dash-cam footage. Information can be provided by calling Kingston Police on 131 444, or report anonymously via Crime Stoppers Tasmania on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Please quote ESCAD: 053-30012026.
Thank you to the community for their assistance and information so far.