Category: MIL-OSI

Source: South Australia Police

A car and truck collided just before 3pm on Friday 31 October on Sandy Church Road, Sandilands, near the intersection of Davies Road.

Sadly, a 3-year-old girl, who was a passenger in the car, died at the scene.

The driver of the car, a 31-year-old local woman, was airlifted to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening, injuries.

The truck driver, a 71-year-old Yorke Peninsula man, was not physically injured in the crash.

Major Crash investigators attended the scene and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

The child’s death is the 74th life lost on South Australian roads so far this year.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation into the fatal crash can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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Source: Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission

After six days at sea, we arrived at the edge of the fast ice – the thick ice attached to land – and RSV Nuyina really showed its icebreaking capability, hitting the edge at around 9 knots and cutting a swathe through.

The noise inside the ship is incredible as it forces its way through ice that’s up to 1.6m thick.
As we got closer to Davis research station, we came through what’s known as ‘iceberg alley’ – iceberg after iceberg on each side of us, massive in scale, some porcelain smooth, some jagged, shot through with pale blue and aqua.
We parked up in the ice about a kilometre from Davis, the gangway went down, and we could walk straight off the ship on to a frozen landscape. It’s the strangest sight – a huge ship ‘landlocked’ in ice.
A road and a pedestrian walkway were marked in the ice and we began resupply. The cranes bring containers up from hold and place them on trucks, and the trucks head to the station. It will take us just over a week to set Davis up with food, fuel and water for the year ahead.
Project groups on the ship also have work to do while resupply happens. One group drilled a hole in the ice to put a remote underwater vehicle down to look at marine life on the seafloor.
Another group spent hours retrieving data on sea level rise from a tide gauge near the station and wildlife ecologists travelled to Gardener and Warriner island to check on how local penguin populations are faring.
Everyone who doesn’t have project work to do helps with resupply. Some people head to the station to do ‘slushie’ or kitchen hand duty. Others help unpack containers or walk the fuel line, in shifts, as diesel is transferred from the ship to the station.
In total, we’re unloading 500 tonnes of cargo – including 12,600 eggs, 500 kilos of bacon and 600 kilos of cheese – 140,000 litres of water and around 800,000 litres of fuel.
In one day, expeditioners helped unpack a tonne of meat and 10 tonnes of flour!
All the focus is on resupply once it starts so we marked Halloween early with a dress-up quiz. The jellyfish won the costume prize.
There are always a few curious Adelie penguins scooting by the ship on their bellies and we even had a visit from some elegant emperor penguins, who did not appear impressed or surprised.
This content was last updated 1 day ago on 31 October 2025.

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Friday, 31 October 2025 1:23pm

Original publication: Friday, 31 October 2025 1:23pm

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Friday, 31 October 2025 9:46am

Original publication: Friday, 31 October 2025 9:45am

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Thursday, 30 October 2025 12:39pm

Original publication: Thursday, 30 October 2025 12:39pm

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Thursday, 30 October 2025 10:43am

Original publication: Thursday, 30 October 2025 10:43am

Source: Australian Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry

A major step forward in busting congestion in Brisbane’s north is underway, with a new contract awarded to deliver significant upgrades to the Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway.

The Gateway to Bruce Upgrade (G2BU) will tackle long‑standing congestion and safety issues on one of North Brisbane’s busiest transport corridors.

The project combines the delivery of the $1 billion Gateway Motorway, Bracken Ridge to Pine River upgrade and the $948 million Bruce Highway (Brisbane – Gympie) Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road upgrade (Stage 1).

These works are jointly funded, with the Australian Government investing more than $1.5 billion and the Queensland Government investing $389.6 million.

The upgrade involves providing additional lanes on the Gateway Motorway, improving the motorway curve at Bracken Ridge and upgrades to the Bruce Highway interchange with the Gateway Motorway and Gympie Arterial Road, south of the Pine River.

The contract has been awarded to Gateway Connect Joint Venture (GCJV) – a partnership between CPB, BMD and Georgiou, with designers GHD and BG&E.

With significant population growth driving increased travel demand, traffic volumes through this corridor are expected to rise by around 50 per cent by 2041.

Currently, around 160,000 vehicles travel daily between the Moreton Bay Region and north Brisbane via the Gateway Motorway, Bruce Highway and Gympie Arterial Road.

Quotes attributable to Treasurer Jim Chalmers

“We’re backing the Bruce with billions in the Budget, and this major milestone means we’re making progress,” he said.

“This is a big investment in easing congestion in our communities and growing the Queensland economy.

“It will better connect the Bruce Highway and the Gateway Motorway and that will deliver big benefits for Brisbane.

“As a Queenslander I know how important the Bruce is to our state.

“The Bruce transports people, goods and opportunities and links local communities and economies right around regional Queensland.

“As Treasurer and as a Queenslander I’m especially proud of the billions we’ve found to back the Bruce.”

Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King

“The project will support growing traffic demands and improve safety on the National Highway.

“We are committed to bolstering the economy in Queensland through strategic infrastructure investment.

“This commitment by the Australian Government will greatly benefit freight movement, local and regional commuters, and holiday makers.

“Without additional capacity, this vital section of the national highway will face longer periods of heavy congestion.”

Quotes attributable to Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg

“The upgrades will deliver real benefits for communities across Brisbane, Moreton Bay and the Sunshine Coast.

“Traffic comes to standstill on this section every morning and afternoon.

“We’re taking action – this is a real plan backed by real investment – to tackle congestion on this notorious stretch of road.

“The upgrade is about reducing travel times for motorists travelling between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast and helping those heading to the airport or back home to Moreton Bay.

“The Gateway to Bruce Upgrade is a prime example of how we’re investing to deliver for Queenslanders and making a real difference in their lives.”

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Petrie Emma Comer

“This investment is critical for our growing region, and the Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway are two of the busiest roads in South East Queensland, and they are only going to get busier. I’m proud of the investment by the Federal Government, delivered in partnership with the Queensland Government.

“This investment in our critical road infrastructure will play a massive role in increasing safety and reducing travel times, something I know local residents have been asking for.”

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 38-year-old man in relation to multiple unprovoked aggravated assaults that occurred in Stuart Park last week.

Between Friday 17 October and Wednesday 22 October 2025, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received multiple reports that an unknown man attended a unit complex on Winston Street multiple times, assaulting two people on separate occasions and causing property damage.

It is alleged the offender assaulted the first victim, punching him to the head several times before the victim was able to retreat and secure himself inside his unit. The offender fled the scene, returning the following day and smashed the victim’s vehicle windscreen.

On Tuesday 21 October, the offender again returned to the unit complex, allegedly armed with an offensive weapon and was reported to have been looking through the windows at the complex.

The following day, the offender allegedly returned to the location and waited in a vacant parking bay before approaching a man who was unlocking his front door. The offender punched the man multiple times before placing him in a headlock and continuing to assault the victim until he fell to the ground. Witnesses disturbed the offender, who then kicked the victim to the head before fleeing the scene.

Police attended the scene following each incident and Strike Force Trident took carriage of the investigation. The offender is not believed to be known to the victims.

This morning, around 9:55am, Strike Force Trident, with assistance of the Territory Response Group, executed a planned of the offender at a shopping complex along Freds Pass Road.

During the apprehension, the offender failed to comply with instruction and a taser was successfully deployed.

He was subsequently taken into custody without further incident. He was medically assessed and conveyed to the Palmerston Watch House.

He remains in police custody with charges expected to follow.

Police urge anyone with information about the incidents to make contact on 131 444 quoting reference number NTP2500105217. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Source: South Australia Police

Police, including Major Crime and Water Operations Unit, along with SES attended the property this morning.

The operation to drain the main dam into the southern dam commenced at 9.15am today.  It took about three and a half hours to drain the large dam, pumping water at approximately 15,000 litres per minute.  A total of 3.2 million litres of water was removed from the dam.

Police divers have thoroughly searched the main dam and the holding dam, including clearing of weed beds, however, there was nothing of significance found.

The 3.2 million litres of water was then pumped back into the dam, with very little loss of water in the process.

Police thank SES for their invaluable assistance in this operation.

Source: South Australia Police

The collision occurred just before 3pm on Friday 31 October on Sandy Church Road, Sandilands, near the intersection of Davies Road.

There are reports of serious injuries.

Motorists should avoid the area.