Category: MIL-OSI

Source: State of Victoria Local Government 2

Greater Bendigo small businesses who may be considering their next work ute, van or fleet car are invited to a free breakfast event to get practical advice before they lease or buy.

The City of Greater Bendigo is holding a EVs for Work: What to Know Before You Lease or Buy breakfast from 7am to 9am Wednesday June 24, 2026 at Spring Gully General Store, 134 Spring Gully Road.

Climate Change and Environment Manager Michelle Wyatt said the breakfast event is designed for local business owners, managers and fleet decision-makers who want clear, useful information about whether an electric vehicle could work for their business.

“Attendees will be able to see EV work vehicles up close, hear from speakers with direct experience, and ask questions about charging, range, payload, running costs, novated leases and day-to-day use,” Ms Wyatt said.

“The free breakfast session will have an EV van, ute and fleet car on display and will feature short presentations and time for discussion and small business networking.

“The event is part of the City’s Beat the Power Bills Business Program and is intended to help businesses make informed decisions before replacing or adding work vehicles.

“Many businesses are interested in electric vehicles but want practical information they can apply to their own operations. Businesses are telling us they want straightforward, real-world information before they make a decision on their next work vehicle.

“The aim of the breakfast is to help local businesses understand the financial benefits of using an EV for work compared with other vehicles and what to check before they lease or buy.

“It will give people the chance to see some currently available electric light commercial vehicles in person, hear local experience and ask direct questions about the issues that matter most in day-to-day business use.”

Speakers at the breakfast will include Adam Nicoletti, owner of Spring Gully General Store, sharing insights from his own EV journey and nearly seven years of Tesla ownership, John Harvey from the City of Greater Bendigo speaking about the City’s experience with EV fleet vehicles and charging infrastructure, and James Humphreys, Fleet Manager at La Trobe University, speaking about lessons from fleet transition in practice.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has charged a 29-year-old female in relation to a structure fire that occurred in Pinelands last week.

Around 8:20pm on Wednesday night, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of a fire at a storage yard on the Stuart Highway in Pinelands.

One building on the premises, which contains 20 separate storage units, was fully engulfed. 

The fire was fully extinguished shortly after 5am Thursday morning. A crime scene was established and the fire was being treated as suspicious.

The alleged offender was arrested on Thursday evening and was subsequently charged with the following:

• Arson
• Ram-raid
• Trespass
• Aggravated burglary
• 2 x Damage to property

She was remanded in custody to appear today.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is continuing efforts to address community unrest in the Barkly region and is calling on residents and partner agencies to help reduce escalating tensions.

In recent weeks, tensions between family groups have resulted in several serious incidents, including the death of a 21-year-old man.

Local police have been engaging with community members and key stakeholders, including Licensing NT, to address anti-social behaviour and reduce the risk of further violence in Tennant Creek. Local licensed premises voluntarily ceased take away liquor sales on Friday and Saturday out of cultural respect.

Amid concerns of payback and rising tensions, police conducted a targeted operation over the weekend focused on criminal activity, particularly the carrying of unlawful weapons.

Senior Sergeant Mick Fields said police conducted wanding operations throughout Tennant Creek and surrounding areas.

“For the past 48 hours, we had crews out conducting wanding operations across the Tennant Creek township and surrounding areas.

“Police did not locate any weapons throughout that period. This was a great result and testimony to the unified community support from Tennant Creek residents.”

“We want people to make better choices because right now a community is grieving the loss of a young man because of the decisions made by others.”

“We understand emotions are running high, but further violence will only create more victims, more grief and more pain for families and the community.”

NT Police have maintained a strong presence across the Barkly region since Friday, to prevent further violence and keep the community safe, including: 

• Arrested 8 people

• Conducted more than 300 random breath tests

• Conducted 16 roadside drug tests

• Detected one 51-year-old male driver who returned a positive result for THC, amphetamine and methamphetamine

• Issued 5 Banning Notices. 

Source: Prime Minister of Australia

he Australian Government welcomes the agreement by the United States and Iran.

Australia has long called for de‑escalation and an end to the conflict, including in Lebanon. As we have said, the longer this war goes on, the greater the impact will be.

Continued restraint and constructive engagement will be essential to prevent further escalation and secure a lasting agreement.

We are pleased the agreement between the US and Iran includes steps towards reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the restoration of freedom of navigation. While full recovery will take time, restoring this vital trade corridor is essential to easing pressure on energy prices and economies, including in our region.

We will continue to do all we can to shield Australians from the worst impacts of this conflict. Australia now has more fuel in its reserves than ever and we will continue to work hard to ensure we have adequate supply.

We encourage all parties to use this opportunity to pursue a durable and lasting peace through dialogue and diplomacy. Iran must address longstanding concerns about its nuclear program and the threat it poses to international security.

We commend the efforts to date of Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and other mediating countries.

Australia will continue to engage with international partners to promote peace, stability and security in the Middle East.

Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development

Ugg footwear retailer Christofi Investments has paid $39,600 in penalties after the ACCC issued it with two infringement notices for allegedly making misleading pricing claims on the Ugg Originals and Ugg Australia Classic websites.

The infringement notices related to Christofi having advertised classic ugg slippers and platform uggs at an apparently discounted price alongside a higher strikethrough “was” price.

The ACCC alleges that these claims were false or misleading in breach of the Australian Consumer Law because the products had not been offered for sale or sold at the higher price claimed in the advertisements in a reasonable period beforehand.

“The ACCC was concerned that consumers were likely to have been misled by the Ugg websites’ claims they were getting ugg boots and slippers at a genuine discount, when we allege this was not the case,” ACCC Commissioner Luke Woodward said.

“It is a breach of Australian Consumer Law to mislead consumers about products or pricing. We remind retailers that the ACL applies just as much to online stores as it does to bricks and mortar stores.”

“The ACCC continues to actively pursue cases involving misleading pricing practices by supermarkets and other retailers. False pricing claims do not just cause harm to consumers, they harm competing retailers who present their prices fairly and accurately.”

Christofi owns the Ugg Australia Classic website and administers the Ugg Originals website and advertised the Ugg products with allegedly misleading was/now pricing claims on both websites.

The ACCC was alerted to the conduct by consumer complaints to its Infocentre. 

Images of the advertisements on the Ugg Australia Classic and Ugg Originals websites in November 2025

 

Background 

Christofi is an Australian based retailer of Ugg footwear and Ugg related products, with an online presence as well as 26 physical stores across Australia.

Christofi owns the Original Ugg Australia Classic website, www.uggaustraliaclassic.com.au and administers the Ugg Originals website, www.uggoriginals.com.au.

This matter is not related to legal disputes about the Ugg or UGG trademarks between US-based and Australian companies in recent decades.

Note to editors 

The ACCC can issue an infringement notice when it has reasonable grounds to believe a person or business has contravened certain consumer protection provisions in the ACL.

The payment of a penalty specified in an infringement notice is not an admission of a contravention of the ACL.

Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development

Ugg footwear retailer Christofi Investments has paid $39,600 in penalties after the ACCC issued it with two infringement notices for allegedly making misleading pricing claims on the Ugg Originals and Ugg Australia Classic websites.

The infringement notices related to Christofi having advertised classic ugg slippers and platform uggs at an apparently discounted price alongside a higher strikethrough “was” price.

The ACCC alleges that these claims were false or misleading in breach of the Australian Consumer Law because the products had not been offered for sale or sold at the higher price claimed in the advertisements in a reasonable period beforehand.

“The ACCC was concerned that consumers were likely to have been misled by the Ugg websites’ claims they were getting ugg boots and slippers at a genuine discount, when we allege this was not the case,” ACCC Commissioner Luke Woodward said.

“It is a breach of Australian Consumer Law to mislead consumers about products or pricing. We remind retailers that the ACL applies just as much to online stores as it does to bricks and mortar stores.”

“The ACCC continues to actively pursue cases involving misleading pricing practices by supermarkets and other retailers. False pricing claims do not just cause harm to consumers, they harm competing retailers who present their prices fairly and accurately.”

Christofi owns the Ugg Australia Classic website and administers the Ugg Originals website and advertised the Ugg products with allegedly misleading was/now pricing claims on both websites.

The ACCC was alerted to the conduct by consumer complaints to its Infocentre. 

Images of the advertisements on the Ugg Australia Classic and Ugg Originals websites in November 2025

 

Background 

Christofi is an Australian based retailer of Ugg footwear and Ugg related products, with an online presence as well as 26 physical stores across Australia.

Christofi owns the Original Ugg Australia Classic website, www.uggaustraliaclassic.com.au and administers the Ugg Originals website, www.uggoriginals.com.au.

This matter is not related to legal disputes about the Ugg or UGG trademarks between US-based and Australian companies in recent decades.

Note to editors 

The ACCC can issue an infringement notice when it has reasonable grounds to believe a person or business has contravened certain consumer protection provisions in the ACL.

The payment of a penalty specified in an infringement notice is not an admission of a contravention of the ACL.

Source: Tasmania Police

Forth man caught drink driving again

Monday, 15 June 2026 – 10:49 am.

A 43-year-old Forth man has been charged after being caught drink driving for potentially the third time in just over one week.
Inspector Adam Spencer said the man was most recently intercepted on William Street, Forth on Saturday.
“He was arrested for driving while disqualified and subsequently returned a breath analysis of 0.210 – more than four times the legal limit,” Inspector Spencer said.
“The first time this man was intercepted was on Friday, 5 June where he was also caught drink driving more than four times the limit and was arrested and charged.”
“He was then in a single vehicle crash two days later on Sunday, 7 June and had to be cut free from the vehicle by emergency services.”
“He was taken to the North West Regional Hospital and a blood sample was taken for analysis.”
“The man’s vehicle has now been clamped, and he will appear in court in October.”
Inspector Spencer said the repeated alleged offending highlighted the serious risk drink driving posed to the community.
“It is extremely concerning to see someone continue to make the same dangerous decision to get behind the wheel while heavily intoxicated,” he said.
“This level of offending shows a blatant disregard for the safety of other road users and emergency responders.”
“Police will continue to take strong action against those who choose to drink and drive.”
Information about dangerous driving on our roads should be reported to police at the time on 131 444, or Triple-Zero (000) in an emergency.
If matters cannot be reported at the time, footage can also be submitted to the evidence portal at police.tas.gov.au/report.

Source: Tasmania Police

Forth man caught drink driving again

Monday, 15 June 2026 – 10:49 am.

A 43-year-old Forth man has been charged after being caught drink driving for potentially the third time in just over one week.
Inspector Adam Spencer said the man was most recently intercepted on William Street, Forth on Saturday.
“He was arrested for driving while disqualified and subsequently returned a breath analysis of 0.210 – more than four times the legal limit,” Inspector Spencer said.
“The first time this man was intercepted was on Friday, 5 June where he was also caught drink driving more than four times the limit and was arrested and charged.”
“He was then in a single vehicle crash two days later on Sunday, 7 June and had to be cut free from the vehicle by emergency services.”
“He was taken to the North West Regional Hospital and a blood sample was taken for analysis.”
“The man’s vehicle has now been clamped, and he will appear in court in October.”
Inspector Spencer said the repeated alleged offending highlighted the serious risk drink driving posed to the community.
“It is extremely concerning to see someone continue to make the same dangerous decision to get behind the wheel while heavily intoxicated,” he said.
“This level of offending shows a blatant disregard for the safety of other road users and emergency responders.”
“Police will continue to take strong action against those who choose to drink and drive.”
Information about dangerous driving on our roads should be reported to police at the time on 131 444, or Triple-Zero (000) in an emergency.
If matters cannot be reported at the time, footage can also be submitted to the evidence portal at police.tas.gov.au/report.

Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority

CFA members have gathered with dignitaries and community members to officially open the Wendouree Satellite Station and celebrate the new next generation pumper.

Submitted by	CFA Media

Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority

CFA members have gathered with dignitaries and community members to officially open the Wendouree Satellite Station and celebrate the new next generation pumper.

Submitted by	CFA Media