Category: MIL-OSI

Source: South Australia County Fire Service

BOOL LAGOON

Issued on
09 Jan 2026 05:46

Grass Fire Bool Lagoon Conservation Park

The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) advises that there is a bushfire in the Bool Lagoon Gaming Reserve 40 km south west of Naracoorte in the state’s South East.

The fire was caused by a lightning strike and has burned approximately 10 hectares of scrub. The fire is contained, however with the predicted fire weather there is a chance smoke will be visible during the day.

CFS volunteers and National Parks firefighters will be on scene monitoring during the day.

South Australia is experiencing a significant number of dry lightning strikes, and the CFS urges anyone who sees an unattended fire to please call Triple Zero (000).

Message ID 0008933

Source: Tasmania Police

South East CIB charge two men with manslaughter following altercation in Elizabeth Street Mall

Thursday, 8 January 2026 – 5:49 pm.

Detectives from South East CIB have charged two men with manslaughter following an altercation in the Elizabeth Street Mall on Tuesday night which has resulted in the death of a man.
Police will allege the two men – aged 31 and 20 – physically assaulted another man about 9pm and knocked him to the ground.
The victim, a 66-year-old man from Hobart, has sadly died as a result of injuries sustained.
“Everyone has the right to be safe in our public places, and no act of violence will be tolerated,” said Detective Inspector David Gill.
The charged men have been detained in custody and will appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court tomorrow morning.
Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and loves ones of the deceased.
If anyone has information in relation to the incident and they haven’t already spoken to police, they are asked to phone South East CIB on 131 444 or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000 – quote Offence Report 794369.

Source: Australia Government Statements – Agriculture

8 January 2026

Who does this notice affect?

Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.

What has changed?

Following the identification of biosecurity concerns, we have listed Viet Nam Fumigation Company – Hai Phong (AEI: VN0008MB as ‘under…

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force hold concerns for the welfare of 44-year-old Angelo.

Angelo was last seen around 7pm on Saturday 3 January, walking in the direction of a service station along Bagot Road in Ludmilla. He was subsequently reported missing to police on Tuesday 6 January 2026.

He is believed to be wearing either white tracksuit pants and a black shirt, or Port Adelaide football shirt and black shorts.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference number NTP260000241.

Source: New South Wales Ministerial News

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating the unlawful possession of OC spray after it was reportedly used by a 50-year-old male in Alice Springs early this morning.

Around 4:05am, police were notified that a person was being treated by St John Ambulance after OC spray had been used on them at a residential address in The Gap.

It is alleged the 57-year-old female victim had been sprayed with OC spray by a 50-year-old male during an altercation.

The parties are known to one another and no other injuries were reported to police.

Police attended and determined the OC spray had been purchased interstate and that the male was not eligible to possess OC spray in the Northern Territory.

The spray was seized and investigations into the exact circumstances of its deployment are still ongoing.

Source: New South Wales Ministerial News

The City of Greater Bendigo is urging all residents to prepare and stay safe following the declaration of a Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating for Friday January 9, 2026 across the region.

Under a Catastrophic rating, conditions are the most dangerous for bushfires and grassfires. If a fire starts, it will be fast-moving, unpredictable, and extremely difficult to control.

Several City locations will be closed and some services will be impacted on Friday January 9, 2026 to prioritise community safety.

Closed locations:

• Eaglehawk Landfill
• Heathcote, Goornong, Strathfieldsaye and Eaglehawk Recycling Centres
• Galkangu – Bendigo GovHub Customer Service front desk
• Heathcote Customer Service Centre
• Heathcote Visitor Information Centre
• Heathcote Library
• Bendigo Animal Relief Centre (BARC)
• Bendigo Livestock Exchange
• Crusoe Reservoir
• Bendigo Botanic Gardens
• Goornong and Marong Pools

Affected City services:

• General waste, organics and recycling collection in bushfire high risk areas – impacted properties will receive a text message
• Helen Jessen and Annie Galvin Early Learning Centres
• Maternal Child and Health Services and immunisation sessions

Residents are strongly advised to:

• Avoid all non-essential travel
• Check on neighbours, family, and friends, especially those who may need assistance to prepare or relocate
• Review and activate your bushfire survival plan immediately
• Stay informed through official emergency channels

Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The NT Police Force has arrested three offenders following an aggravated robbery that occurred in Leanyer overnight.

Around 10:05pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a bottle shop on Leanyer Drive had allegedly been robbed by three offenders.

It is alleged while inside the store, one of the offenders pushed a staff member to gain access to the alcohol, while a second offender threw a full can of alcohol at another staff member, hitting them on the foot. They then stole a quantity of alcohol and fled the scene.

A short time later, CCTV operators observed the alleged offenders at a shopping complex in Malak throwing items at a taxi.

Police attended and arrested a 15-year-old male and two females aged 15 and 21.

They remain in police custody with charges expected to follow. 

Anyone with information about the incidents are urged to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference number P26007075. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers in 1800 333 000.

Source: Tasmania Police

Police praise crowd behaviour at Devonport Cup

Thursday, 8 January 2026 – 11:50 am.

Tasmania Police has praised the behaviour of about 5500 people who attended the 2026 Devonport Cup at the Spreyton Racecourse yesterday.Police had a strong presence the event, with members from Uniform, Criminal Investigation Branch and Drugs & Firearms Unit areas patrolling the grounds to assist with public order and to provide reassurance. The drug detection dog was also in attendance.During the day there were 750 wand searches conducted, with no weapons or dangerous articles were located during the wand searches.There were no arrests made at the Devonport Cup, however two men were given formal directions to leave the grounds after the conclusion of the last race due to their behaviour. Both men complied with the direction given and left the area without incident.Acting Inspector Martin Parker said that the behaviour of patrons at the Devonport Cup was excellent and it was pleasing there was no arrests made at the venue.“It was very gratifying for police members at the event to be stopped by members of the public and personally thanked for their service and ensuring people’s safety at the Cup.”Peter George, Deputy Chair of the Devonport Racing Committee, stated “We were overwhelmed by the support of Tasmania Police at yesterday’s Devonport Cup. The police presence, in conjunction with security, provided a safe environment for everyone to enjoy themselves and have a good time.”Western Road Policing Services conducted traffic operations in the vicinity of the Devonport Cup, where 827 RBTs were completed. Four traffic infringement notices and one defect notice were issued during the traffic operations.Acting Inspector Martin Parker said it was very pleasing that no drink (or drug) drivers were detected during the traffic operations around the Devonport Cup.“As we know, alcohol is a contributor to many fatal and serious crashes, so it’s fantastic that drivers did the right thing yesterday,” he said.At the conclusion of the Devonport Cup, the police focus was around the Devonport CBD and licensed premises, as many cup patrons make their way into these areas within the city.During the evening/night there was one arrest made for public order type offences. A woman was bailed to appear at the Devonport Magistrates Court at a later date.