Category: MIL-OSI

Source: New South Wales Ministerial News

The City of Greater Bendigo and Family Immunisation & Travel Specialists (FITS) Clinic are partnering to provide another satellite “pop-up” travel immunisation clinic for the wider Greater Bendigo community from 9am to 4pm on November 13, at the Strathdale Community Hub, 155 Crook Street Strathdale.

City of Greater Bendigo Community and Environment Manager Sue Harrison said the satellite clinic will specifically provide local access to the BCG (Bacillus Calmette–Guérin) vaccine, a live vaccine used to prevent tuberculosis (TB) particularly in babies and young children, without the need to travel to Melbourne.

“These types of immunisations are recommended for those travelling to countries with a high incidence of tuberculosis,” Ms Harrison said.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity for parents with young children who are intending to travel overseas to these countries in the future to receive the necessary travel vaccines in Greater Bendigo.

“This is the second pop up clinic to take place this year in Greater Bendigo.  The first clinic we held in May was very popular as people living in regional Victoria usually have to travel to Melbourne to get their travel immunisations as the service is not normally offered in regional Victoria.

“FITS is Victoria’s largest private travel clinic for kids, comprising a team of paediatricians and immunisation nurses who specialise in travel medicine and immunisation and there will be costs associated with receiving the BCG vaccine.”

Patients must obtain a referral from their own doctor to attend the clinic.

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Alexandra Group training – Photo Adam Kamenek

On Sunday 12 October, brigades from across the Alexandra Group came together at Eildon Fire Station for a comprehensive training exercise designed to strengthen operational skills and teamwork ahead of the fire season.

Members participated in two concurrent sessions: a hoselay and pumping exercise using the Eildon fireboat; and a command and control session focused on incident management, communication planning, and fireground decision-making.

The morning also included an in-depth discussion about burnover procedures and an impressive remotely piloted aircraft system (also called a drone) demonstration, showcasing how technology can enhance situational awareness and safety on the fireground.

The event was led by experienced instructors, including Tony Scicluna AFSM, Andrew Feagan and Mark Kohler, with support from designated strike team leaders who coordinated timings, to ensure smooth transitions between activities. They also worked closely with instructors to manage vehicles and logistics throughout the day.

DGO Training for Alexandra Group Shannon Roach said the event was designed to offer something valuable for everyone.

“We wanted to create a day that catered to all levels of experience, hands-on, relevant, and different from regular brigade training. The focus was on practical learning, teamwork, and improving how we operate together at a group level,” Shannon said.

The exercise provided members with an opportunity to engage in realistic, scenario-based situations while strengthening relationships between brigades. 

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Source: Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission

The Australian Antarctic Program’s (AAP) recruitment campaign for the 2026/27 season is officially open, featuring jobs across a range of trades and professions.
Successful applicants will become expeditioners in the Australian Antarctic Program and will help run Australia’s three scientific research stations in Antarctica – Davis, Mawson and Casey, on sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island or on scientific voyages.
The recruitment campaign offers the opportunity to live and work in a part of the world that few people ever get to see.
Contracts are available from four months to 12+ months long across a range of roles, including electricians, carpenters, mechanics and chefs as well as specialists in science, aviation and information technology.

Casey Station Leader Andy Warton said being a part of a tight knit Antarctic community is an incredible experience.
“Antarctica tests you — physically, mentally, emotionally. But the rewards are incredible,” he said.
“It’s a once in a lifetime adventure. You’ll make friendships that last for decades, and you’ll see and experience things that you would have never imagined.
“The work is hard and the isolation takes some getting used to, but I feel an enormous amount of pride in being a part of Australia’s Antarctic mission.”
AAD Director of Expeditioner Services Gina Woodward said the Australian Antarctic Program looks for applicants who are well suited to small community living, but are also technically proficient in their field.
“There’s an extensive recruitment process to find the right candidates,” she said.
“This is an opportunity that most people can only dream of, to become an Australian Antarctic expeditioner. With that opportunity comes enormous responsibility.
“Our expeditioners help protect and understand an incredible part of the natural world – a landscape and marine environment unlike anything else on the planet.”
“It’s a massive sacrifice being so far from family and friends, but the rewards are a lifetime of adventure stories, friendships and memories.”
Applications to live and work in Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic as part of the Australian Antarctic Program close Sunday 16th November at 11.30pm.
Apply now.
This content was last updated 19 minutes ago on 14 October 2025.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested an 18-year-old male in relation to a disturbance that occurred in Wadeye yesterday morning.

Around 9:30am, local police were alerted to an incident occurring within the community by a distressed female. While speaking with the female, police observed a male displaying aggressive behaviour nearby before he allegedly armed himself with an edged weapon and ran towards police.

Police directed the male to drop the weapon, which he complied with before being taken into custody without further incident.

No injuries were reported.

The 18-year-old has since been charged with two counts of Assault Police, Breach of a DVO, Being Armed in Public, and Armed with an Offensive weapon. He was remanded in custody to appear in court on 15 October 2025.

Police urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them on 131 444 and quote reference number NTP2500101991. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Source: New South Wales – News

About 2.30pm on Friday 10 October, police were called to Tantanoola Road at Tantanoola after reports a Mazda ute had crashed into a tree.

The driver and sole occupant, a 37-year-old man from Mount Gambier, sadly died in the crash.

Major Crash Investigators flew to the scene to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Tantanoola Road was currently closed between Kongorong-Tantanoola Road and the Princes Highway but was reopened just after 10pm.

The man’s death is the 70^th life lost on SA roads this year.

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Two charged with aggravated assault over Claremont incident

Monday, 13 October 2025 – 4:05 pm.

Police have charged two men with aggravated assault following an incident at Claremont on Saturday night in which a shot was fired at the window of a house, and it is alleged a woman living there was assaulted.
The incident happened about 11.50pm on Saturday after up to four men arrived at the Claremont address, with one man reportedly in possession of a shortened firearm.
During the disturbance, one shot was fired at a window and separately, a woman was allegedly assaulted. 
There were no serious physical injuries reported.
Police are calling for information that can help identify the alleged offenders who were travelling in a black Holden Commodore station wagon.
Anyone who observed the incident, or has CCTV or dashcam footage, can contact police on 131 444. 
Anyone with information about the incident, or the offenders, can contact police or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or online at www.crimestopperstas.com.au 
Detectives have arrested two men from southern Tasmania – aged 37 and 43 – and charged them with two counts each of aggravated assault, among other charges.
Further information is sought about two other men in the vehicle on Saturday night.
Police said all parties were known to each other and there was no threat to the general public.
Detectives from Glenorchy CIB, uniformed officers from Glenorchy, Bridgewater and Bellerive stations, plus specialist resources, were involved in searches on Sunday. 
One suspect was arrested at Bellerive early Sunday, while a second man was taken into custody on Sunday afternoon and has been detained for court.

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Investigation into armed robbery at Howrah

Monday, 13 October 2025 – 3:51 pm.

Police are investigating the armed robbery of a bottle shop on Rokeby Road, Howrah, on Sunday night in which a man threatened a store attendant and stole cash and property.
About 8pm, a man entered the ‘Bottle-O’ bottle shop at 469 Rokeby Road armed with what appeared to be a firearm, and demanded money.  
The staff member was not physically injured in the robbery.
The offender left the area on foot a short time after 8pm. 
He is described as male, about 167cm tall (5’6”), white skin and was wearing a hooded jumper, black puffer jacket, black cargo pants and white sneaker-style shoes.
If anyone witnessed a man fitting this description, noticed someone acting suspiciously in the area at the time of the robbery, or has information about the incident, they should contact police on 131 444.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au

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Members of the Golden Square Fire Brigade have gathered to celebrate the much-anticipated official opening of their new fire station, alongside highly appreciative community members.

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Source: New South Wales – News

The collision occurred on Brighton Road, Seacliff Park just after 12 noon today, Monday 13 October.

Southbound traffic on Brighton Road will be closed.  Police will establish a contraflow, however, delays can be expected in both directions.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any dashcam or CCTV footage that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to a motor vehicle crash that occurred in Coolalinga Sunday afternoon.

Around 3:05pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a white single cab utility turned right from the Coolalinga Central access road onto the Stuart Highway and proceeded the wrong way against the flow of traffic.

The utility then allegedly collided head-on with a white Toyota Prado, causing substantial damage to both vehicles.

Police attended the scene, and no medical treatment was sought from the vehicle occupants.

The 36-year-old male driver of the utility allegedly refused to provide a sample of breath for roadside testing and was arrested and charged with the following:

• Drive manner dangerous
• Fail to comply with breath test request
• Fail to provide breath for analysis
• Driver under the influence of alcohol

He was bailed with conditions to appear in Darwin Local Court on 21 October 2025.

Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dash cam footage, to contact them on 131 444 and quote reference number NTP2500101796.

Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.