Category: MIL-OSI

Source: New South Wales – News

Just before 4pm on Monday 9 June (Kings birthday public holiday), a Ford Falcon sedan was stopped at a driver testing site on Curtis Road, Munno Para.

The female driver allegedly drove off at speed, hitting a police officer, and then colliding with another vehicle a short distance away.

The officer sustained a leg injury and has since returned to work.

Enquiries identified the Ford sedan was stolen from Freeling in May.

Following extensive investigations, police attended a northern suburbs address yesterday evening, Saturday 21 June, and allegedly found the woman hiding in a caravan in the rear yard.

The 33-year-old woman was arrested and charged with illegal use, driving disqualified, recklessly cause harm to another, leave the scene of a crash and numerous other traffic offences.

She was refused police bail and will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on Monday 23 June.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Northern Territory Police have arrested 5 youths after they allegedly forced their way into a Palmerston home and stole 2 vehicles early this morning.

At 1:16am the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received information that a number of offenders armed with edged weapons had entered a home in Rosebery.

Earlier the victims had locked themselves in a bedroom before the offenders smashed the bedroom door with a machete and demanded money and keys to 2 vehicles.

After locating the keys the offenders left the scene and a short time later they allegedly burgled a shop at Frances Bay where they stole a large quantity of alcohol.

General Duties officers attended the Rosebery home and a crime scene was established.

Members from Strike Force Trident and the K9 unit were also called out before the stolen vehicles were located on police CCTV and tracked.

Police then engaged in a short pursuit in Palmerston before the offenders stopped the vehicles and ran.

The K9 unit then tracked the offenders to an address in Moulden where police arrested a 15-year-old male, 17-year-old male and three 16-year-old males.

Investigations are continuing.

Police are urging anyone who may have information about the incidents to contact police on 131 444 as soon as possible and quote reference number P25167478.

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

Source: New South Wales – News

About 2am Sunday 22 June, police and emergency services were called to Morris Road at Meadows following reports that a car had collided with a tree.

The driver of the Toyota ute, a 28-year-old man from the Mid North, sustained life threatening injuries while his passenger, a 47-year-old man from Meadows was critically injured. Both men were transported to hospital for treatment.

Morris Road is currently closed between Brookman Road and Arunga Road while Major Crash investigators examine the scene. Road users are asked to avoid the area.

Source: New South Wales – News

Three unknown males attended an address in Aldam Road, Port Noarlunga South about 8.30am on Saturday 21 June.  One suspect waited outside on a scooter while two males entered the home and confronted the four occupants.

Three victims were assaulted during the incident and sustained minor injuries.

The offenders stole a Playstation 5 and two wallets before getting back on the silver and black scooter, described as similar to a Yamaha NMAX 155, and heading west along Aldam Road.

They were all dressed in black, with their faces covered.

Southern District CIB detectives are investigating.

Anyone who recognises the trio or scooter or has 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

Northern Territory Police are calling for information after a 25-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed multiple times with an edged weapon by her partner in Alice Springs early this morning.

At 4:43am this morning NT police received information that a woman had been stabbed outside a store on Todd Street.

CCTV captured a 32-year-old man, who is believed to be known to the woman, stabbing her multiple times, but the footage was not sufficiently clear enough to establish the nature of the weapon used, or the severity of the injuries sustained.

The offender fled prior to police attendance and the victim got into a vehicle, which was leaving as police arrived.  That vehicle, a white commodore with a white decal across the front windscreen, is believed to be involved in the incident.

Therefore, the condition of the victim could not be established, however, it is likely the victim has sustained substantial injuries.

A crime scene was declared and investigations remain ongoing.

The victim and the offender have now been identified and police are urging anyone who may have witnessed, or who have information about the incident to contact police on 131 444 as soon as possible and quote reference number NTP2500063207

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

Source: New South Wales – News

About 8.40am on Saturday 21 June, the victim, a woman aged in her 60s, was seated in her parked car in a car park on Bower Road, West Lakes when she was approached by a man.

The man opened her car door, presented a knife and demanded the car keys.  The woman screamed, alerting witnesses and the suspect ran away.

It will be alleged he was located a short distance away by patrols.

Police Dog Bandit and Water Operations Police were called in to search the area to locate items discarded by the offender as he fled the scene.  PD Bandit located a backpack and other items, while divers are searching the canal and surrounds for the knife believed to have been discarded.

A 19-year-old Semaphore Park man was arrested and charged with aggravated robbery.  He will be interviewed by Western District CIB detectives and has not yet applied for bail.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

A man has been flown to Royal Darwin Hospital for treatment after a serious assault at Dundee Beach late last night.

Shortly after 11pm the Joint Emergency Services Communications Centre received a report of an alleged assault on a 55-year-old man by a group of people after a minor vehicle crash. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.

As a result of the alleged assault, the victim suffered serious injuries to his face.

General Duties police, St John Ambulance and a CareFlight helicopter attended the scene before the man was flown to RDH where he underwent surgery.

A crime scene was declared, and investigations are ongoing.

The offenders remain outstanding, and police urge anyone with information to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference P25166318. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Source: Tasmania Police

Issued: 20 Jun 2025

Up to 200 illegally dumped truck tyres in the Isla Gorge National Park have prompted disgust and sparked a joint investigation to find the person or business responsible.

During a bushfire in October 2024, the tyres were discovered in a deep ravine adjacent to the Leichhardt Highway.

Located approximately 340km west of Bundaberg and 230km southwest of Rockhampton, Isla Gorge National Park features stunning gorges, sandstone outcrops and striking rock formations.

Rangers from the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation and Banana Shire Council compliance officers launched an investigation.

Senior Ranger Chris said the tyres posed a significant fire risk and had polluted a highly sensitive environment.

“This shocking example of illegal dumping has delayed our planned burn program, and we are doing everything we can to remediate the site and find the person or business responsible,” Ranger Chris said.

“We believe someone in the region knows who is responsible for dumping the tyres, and we are asking anyone with information to call us on 1300 130 372 or call the Banana Shire Council on (07) 4992 9500.”

“Due to the remote location and the size of the tyres, rangers from the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service were unable to remove them using conventional methods.

“The complex clean-up operation involves a specialist contractor with a 130-tonne crane to remove and recycle the tyres.”

“Visitors to our national parks don’t want to see illegally dumped waste, and that’s why we take a zero-tolerance approach to offenders.

“People involved in illegally dumping waste can receive hefty fines, and they can be ordered to clean up the mess.

Banana Shire Council Mayor Nev Ferrier said the dumping was unacceptable and showed no respect for the region’s natural environment.

“It’s just disgraceful, whoever did this clearly has no regard for the land, our national parks, or the people who care for them,” Mayor Ferrier said.

“The Isla Gorge is one of the most beautiful parts of our region, and to see it treated like this is heartbreaking.

“I urge anyone who knows anything about this to do the right thing and come forward.”

See it, Report it, Stop it — Everyone can play their part by reporting littering and illegal dumping via the Litter and Illegal Dumping Online Reporting System.

People can also report littering and illegal dumping to their local council.

Source: Tasmania Police

Issued: 20 Jun 2025

One of Queensland’s most popular outback national parks will reopen on 4 July 2025, in a major boost for the local tourism industry.

Boodjamulla National Park (Aboriginal Land) was closed following the impacts of an unprecedented flood event in March 2023.

The Boodjamulla Cooperative Management Council (CMC), comprising the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) and the Waanyi Native Title Aboriginal Corporation, has been working hard to re-open the national park.

Principal Ranger Marnie Augusteyn said the Queensland Government had invested almost $13 million to reopen the national park, and the tourism industry is thrilled.

“The funding includes an investment of $6.7 million for repairs and the construction of new visitor infrastructure within the Lawn Hill Gorge section,” Ms Augusteyn said.

“We’re also investing $6.1 million for reconstruction work on water treatment, sewage management, power supply and flood resilience work into our ranger residences.”

Michael Miller CEO Waanyi Native Title Aboriginal Corporation said he was on Country recently to inspect the progress.

“To assist with the staged reopening, Waanyi Elder Everyl Johnny will be based at Boodjamulla gorge to personally welcome visitors on behalf of all Waanyi people to the national park,” Mr Miller said.

“She will provide inductions to visitors, giving insight into Waanyi culture and the impacts of the flooding.

“On behalf of the Waanyi Native Title Aboriginal Corporation, we welcome visitors back to the national park.

“This is our backyard, and please treat it with the same respect that you would your own backyard.

“Please pay attention to restricted access areas for your own safety and pay respect to our culture.”

CEO Tourism Tropical North Queensland Mark Olsen said the Lawn Hill Gorge section of Boodjamulla National Park is an iconic location.

“Reopening Boodjamulla National Park for winter will provide a much needed boost to the northwest and the communities along the Savannah Way that have faced difficult times over past three years,” Mr Olsen said.

“Our great thanks and appreciation to the Waanyi Native Title Corporation, the DETSI team and the QPWS team onsite that have made this possible, it is a huge boost for the region.”

In June 2023, the national park was returned to the Waanyi People. Now dedicated as Boodjamulla National Park (Aboriginal Land), it is the first of its tenure class in Queensland.

For more information on available tourism activities, visit Lawn Hill Gorge, Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park or Boodjamulla Cooperative Management Council.