Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Prime Minister of Australia

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning. Can I begin by acknowledging the bravery of the Socceroos, and they certainly gave everything on the field there in Seattle, and I’m sure I speak on behalf of all Australians. When we say we’re proud of you, we look forward to the game against Paraguay, and to us qualifying through to the next round. So, to Tony Popovic and all the Socceroos, well done. It’s tough having a home game, of course, for the United States, but certainly the way that they played out the entire 90 minutes, plus six, plus a little bit extra for the referee, getting, getting cramped. Something I haven’t seen before on a football field there. It was something that was an extraordinary effort and we are proud of you. And for all the Australians as well, who are there cheering on the Socceroos, it’s fantastic to see such strong support for our national team. And I do note the pride that’s there in them. Chanting out as well that, we have free health care, was a particularly good chant, I think that certainly warmed my heart. It is something that we should be really proud of as a nation and clearly our fans over there are and demonstrated that. I’m joined, of course, by my Minister for the weekly update when it comes to fuel. From the very outset of the conflict in the Middle East, my government has worked really hard to shield Australians from the worst impacts. We’ve said, even though the conflict is on the other side of the world and we were not protagonists, the impact has been felt right around the world with an increase in fuel prices, the greatest the world has ever seen, and an impact, of course, on supply as well. And we’ve worked really hard to ensure that Australia remains resilient and that Australia remains prepared for this. My government is focused on building Australia’s resilience to global challenges and working to deliver cost of living relief. And that includes new cost of living measures coming in from the first of July, including, of course, the tax cut for every single Australian taxpayer. Today I can announce also that Export Finance Australia has secured with the private sector an additional 50 million litres of diesel and that this shipment is now headed for Port Botany. That brings, since February, through Export Finance Australia, the figures of securing nearly 800 million litres of diesel, 155 million litres of jet fuel and 340,000 tonnes of fertiliser. This is a context, of course, where prior to Easter, the Coalition and the right-wing parties were all saying that it was inevitable that there would be restrictions on people’s access to petrol and diesel and that there would be restrictions brought in. What we’ve done is work really hard and I want to pay tribute to the Minister, but also to our private sector partners who’ve made sure that we’ve been able to secure, up to this point, really successfully, the fuel that Australia needs. And since February 28th, of course, we’ve seen an actual increase in the amount of fuel that’s here in Australia compared with then, rather than a decrease. I will go through with the Minister now. We’ll go through every one of the latest weekly figures and then we’re happy to take some questions.
 
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Source: Government of Victoria 3

What is the issue?

Since January 2026, there have been six cases of acute liver injury in Victoria in people who have used an unapproved peptide product, labelled as Retatrutide.

These products include:

• Retatrutide
• Reta
• R-10, R-20

Investigations are ongoing; however, it is believed similar cases may have been reported in some other Australian jurisdictions.

These products have been purchased online, through friends and through social media accounts. Retatrutide is an experimental drug not approved for sale as a safe medical product in Australia. It is marketed widely online for muscle growth, fat loss, recovery and anti-ageing.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) published a warning last month on the risks of importing unapproved peptide products online.

Unapproved peptides, such as Retatrutide, have not been assessed by the TGA for safety, quality or effectiveness. These products, particularly when they are injected, can carry significant health risks, including contamination, infection, local tissue damage or potentially life-threatening reactions.

The clinical presentation of the cases reported to date suggest additional contaminants may be contributing to the observed liver toxicity in the products. Further investigation of the contents of these products is underway.

Who is at risk?

• People who have bought products labelled Retatrutide, Reta, R-10 or R-20.
• People using peptide products bought online, through social media or overseas.
• People using unapproved or experimental peptide products.

Images: Examples of products linked to liver toxicity

Symptoms and investigations

Patients have experience various symptoms including:

• tiredness or malaise
• jaundice
• abdominal pain
• dark urine
• abnormal bruising

Investigation results include abnormal liver function tests showing transaminitis with possible raised bilirubin and coagulopathy.

Recommendations

For the general public

• Do not use unapproved peptide products that have not been prescribed by a medical practitioner.
• Anyone who has purchased Retatrutide previously should not use the product and should dispose of it safely.
• Anyone who has used Retatrutide and has developed unusual or unexpected symptoms should seek medical care promptly. In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
• Dispose of any needles in an approved sharps container and return them to a Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) or participating pharmacy. Do not put needles in household rubbish or recycling. Find your local Needle and Syringe Program.
• The Victorian Poisons Information Centre can be contacted 24/7 on 13 11 26 to provide more information about poisons and what to do in suspected cases of poisonings linked to this product.
• In Australia, most peptides are prescribed medications and should only be taken under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
• Prescription medications should only be purchased from a licensed pharmacy or chemist.
• People who continue to use Retatrutide should be alert for symptoms and arrange review with their GP for consideration of liver function tests

For health professionals

• Be alert for patients with abnormal liver function tests or any signs or symptoms of an acute liver injury who have used the unapproved peptide product, Retatrutide.
• Ask patients who present with compatible signs and symptoms about peptide use. Consider asking any patients about their use of online products including peptides.
• Collect specific information about the product including the name, advertised ingredients, recommended and actual dose taken and place of purchase. Where possible, obtain a sample or photos of the product and packaging.
• For any patients presenting with compatible illness, inform the Victorian Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 who can provide clinical and specific testing advice.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

A 48-year-old female has been arrested and charged following a police pursuit in Alice Springs last night.

Around 10:35pm, a Southern Traffic Operations unit attempted to conduct a traffic apprehension on a white Ford Ranger for the purpose of conducting a random breath test on Barrett Drive.

The vehicle failed to stop, and a pursuit was initiated. The vehicle travelled onto Stephens Road before it failed to negotiate the South Terrace intersection and crashed into a brick retaining wall. The vehicle was travelling at approximately 30km/h during the crash.

As members approached the vehicle, the offender reversed and drove from the scene.

Police investigations commenced and the vehicle and offender were later located in Amoonguna.

The 48-year-old was arrested and has been charged with:

• Dangerous Driving in a Pursuit
• Failing to Remain After a Crash
• Failing to Supply Sample – Alcohol
• Failing to Provide Sample – Drugs

She was remanded to appear in court on Monday 22 June.

Source: Tasmania Police

Kayakers rescued in south-west wilderness

Friday, 19 June 2026 – 5:28 pm.

Tasmania Police Search and Rescue officers have today assisted two Queensland men who struck difficulty on a kayaking trip on the Huon River, deep in the state’s rugged south-west wilderness.
The men raised the alarm about 1.20pm today by activating their Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).
They were located up a steep cliff, northwest of the Cracroft River junction about 3.20pm by a crew on the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, and transferred to the Royal Hobart Hospital.
Pictures available here.
Due to the significant rainfall and rising river, the conditions meant the men had to abandon the kayaks and walk to shore after being immersed in the cold water.
Both males were suffering symptoms of hypothermia and very fatigued, but otherwise not injured.
Search and Rescue Sergeant Bernard Peters said the men had been walking in the bush for some time after abandoning their kayaks.
“This incident proves once again the importance of being prepared for venturing out in the Tasmanian wilderness. Things can, and often do go wrong, and you need to be equipped for an emergency,” Sergeant Peters said.
“Thankfully in this situation, the men had sufficient equipment for the difficult conditions and were equipped with a personal location device which meant we were able to accurately pinpoint their location when they called for our help.”
The men had been on a kayaking adventure on the Huon River which began on Monday.
“They were in serious danger of succumbing to hypothermia after being exposed to those cold and wet conditions,” Sergeant Peters said.
He said the men did the right thing in carrying a PLB and calling in the authorities when there was still sufficient daylight to utilise helicopter resources.
Police re-iterate the need to carefully monitor the impending weather and reconsider plans if necessary.
The two kayaks have yet to be located but if found, can be reported to police on 131 444.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 26-year-old man in relation to a domestic violence incident that occurred in Alice Springs this morning.

At 5am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report of an assault at a residence in Jay Creek. It is alleged a 26-year-old man, armed with a stick and an edged weapon, had assaulted his partner aged in her 30s as well as another woman and a teenage child who intervened in the assault.

The victims left the scene and were met near Alice Springs by police and St John Ambulance. The child suffered a minor laceration to their arm, and the women both suffered multiple non-life-threatening injuries. All three were conveyed to Alice Springs Hospital.

The 26-year-old offender was subsequently arrested in the vicinity of the hospital, where he received treatment for an injury to his arm suffered prior to arrest. He remains under police guard with charges expected to follow.

Around 1:20pm, police investigating the incident attended Jay Creek and discovered the residence had been burnt down. A crime scene was established, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference NTP2600058963. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.

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

Woman charged over Warrane serious crash

Friday, 19 June 2026 – 4:57 pm.

A 26-year-old woman has today been charged with a serious driving offence following a single vehicle crash at Warrane in which a male person was struck by a car.
Investigating officers from South East CIB this afternoon charged the Warrane woman with Causing Grievous Bodily Harm by Dangerous Driving. She has been detained in custody to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on Saturday, 20 June, 2026.
The man, a 29-year-old from Warrane, has undergone surgery and remains in Royal Hobart Hospital with serious internal injuries.
The charges stem from an incident on Bounty Street, Warrane, about 1.10am Friday in which a vehicle – a white Holden Commodore station wagon – struck the man while he was standing in the front yard of a residential property.
Police allege the vehicle had left Bounty Street and crashed through a boundary fence of the same property, before reversing back on to Bounty Street for a distance, and then driving forward hitting the man and crashing into the house before coming to a stop against a fence.
There were no other injuries reported.
Investigations are continuing.
Police can confirm the man and the woman are known to each other and it is understood they have been in a relationship for several years. As such, the incident is being investigated as a serious family violence incident.
Anyone with information, or CCTV footage of the incident, is asked to contact police on 131 444. Quote Offence Report 808542

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 35-year-old male following reports Kava was being sold by an individual in the Galiwinku community.

Around 8:35am this morning, Galiwinku members conducted a search of an address under the Kava Management Act.

A 35-year-old male was located at the address in possession of a commercial quantity of Kava and was arrested.

Close to 14kg of Kava was seized as well as $13,300 in cash.

He was charged with Possess commercial quantity of Kava and remanded to appear on Monday 22 June 2026.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 35-year-old male following reports Kava was being sold by an individual in the Galiwinku community.

Around 8:35am this morning, Galiwinku members conducted a search of an address under the Kava Management Act.

A 35-year-old male was located at the address in possession of a commercial quantity of Kava and was arrested.

Close to 14kg of Kava was seized as well as $13,300 in cash.

He was charged with Possess commercial quantity of Kava and remanded to appear on Monday 22 June 2026.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

A 43-year-old male has been arrested and charged following a domestic violence incident and subsequent police pursuit that occurred in Alice Springs yesterday evening.

Around 10:20pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a male was allegedly assaulting his partner at a residence in Kilgariff.

Upon police arrival, it was established the offender and victim had left the scene in a Holden Commodore. A short time later, a Road Policing Unit sighted the vehicle travelling west along Bradshaw Drive and a pursuit was initiated. The pursuit was subsequently terminated due to safety concerns as the Commodore began driving erratically.

Tyre deflation devices were successfully deployed on the vehicle further along Bradshaw Drive and the vehicle continued through the intersection at Larapinta Drive and crashed into a stormwater drain. The victim and a second adult male passenger were located at the crash location and conveyed to the Alice Springs Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The 43-year-old offender fled from the vehicle on foot and was arrested nearby in scrubland. He was also conveyed to the Alice Springs Hospital for assessment of non-life-threatening injuries.

He has since been charged with:

• Multiple traffic offences including Drive Dangerous Manner Pursuit
• Engage in conduct that contravenes DVO
• Aggravated assault
• Recklessly endangering serious harm

He was remanded in custody to appear in court on Monday 22 June.

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: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force can confirm the lives lost on Territory roads in 2026* has risen to 13 following a fatal single vehicle crash last month.

On Friday, 8 May 2026, a 57-year-old male was negotiating a right-hand turn on his motorcycle from Tiger Brennan Drive onto Garamilla Boulevard, Darwin City when he is believed to have lost control, collided with the kerb and subsequently struck a signpost.

No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved in the crash.

On Sunday, 31 May 2026, he sadly passed away in hospice care/hospital.

Investigations into the crash have since determined that the man died as a result of the single-vehicle crash.

The Lives Lost on Territory Roads tally now stands at 13 for this year.