Category: MIL-OSI

Source: New South Wales – News

About 1.30am today (Sunday 6 April), police and emergency services were called to a private property on Spiller Road after reports a man had fallen from a Toyota Ute.

Police arrived and found the front passenger a 20-year-old man from Golden Grove had sustained serious injuries.

The man was air lifted to hospital with life threatening injuries.

Major Crash are in attendance and the driver, a 21-year-old man from Waikerie is assisting with ongoing investigations.

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Fatal crash, Mount Direction

Sunday, 6 April 2025 – 7:47 am.

Sadly, a man in his 20s has died following a serious crash at Mount Direction.
Police and emergency services were called to Old Bangor Tram Road, Mount Direction, just after 2:00am on Sunday 6 March, following reports of a single vehicle crash.
The passenger in the vehicle sadly died at the scene. The driver was taken to the Launceston General Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Investigations into the crash are ongoing, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Police remain at the scene of the crash. Motorists should avoid the area until further notice.
Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Source: Australia’s climate in 2024: 2nd warmest and 8th wettest year on record

Australia has deployed a five person Australian Medical Assistance Team (AUSMAT) and a five person response team from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to assist response and recovery efforts in Myanmar following the devastating earthquake.

The natural disaster  has now claimed over 3,000 lives, with over 4,500 injured. This toll is expected to rise further. Myanmar’s health system is under immense pressure with extensive damage to hospitals and health centres, and demand for healthcare is far exceeding the system’s ability to respond.

The AUSMAT team will help to coordinate the emergency medical response and will work closely with our Australia Assists Rapid Response Team, which has already been mobilised to help coordinate the international relief effort.

These deployments build on the previous support Australia has announced. That support will deliver life-saving assistance through the International Committee of the Red Cross and Australian NGOs and their local partners, provide relief supplies and assist the work of the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management.

Australia does not provide any direct funding to the military regime and our humanitarian support to Myanmar is provided through thoroughly vetted international and local partners. We take proactive steps to ensure our assistance does not legitimise the military regime in Myanmar.

Australia welcomes recent commitments to temporary, partial ceasefires. We call on the regime to continue to de-escalate the conflict and for all parties to implement, extend and broaden these ceasefire measures. It is critical that all parties work to provide a safe environment for the timely delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance throughout Myanmar.

Source: South Australia County Fire Service

Issued on
05 Apr 2025 15:23

Issued for
Tumby Bay township on the lower Eyre peninsula.

Warning level
Watch and Act – Stay Indoors

Action
There is a building fire at Tumby Bay in a commercial premisies on Spencer st.

Anyone located in Tumby bay township should stay indoors.

Smoke can affect people’s health. If you are having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention from your local GP. If your symptoms become severe, call 000.

For updates, check the CFS website at cfs.sa.gov.au or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.

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Wyndham Vale Fire Brigade with CO Jason Heffernan, Cpt Trevor Weston, ACFO Tony Field, Minister Vicki Ward, MP John Lister and Cr Peter Maynard

Construction has commenced on a new modernised fire station for members of the Wyndham Vale Fire Brigade, with an official turning of the sod ceremony marking the occasion this week.

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan joined CFA Acting Assistant Chief Fire Officer Tony Field, Wyndham Vale Captain Trevor Weston, members, and dignitaries at the new site to observe the start of the works on Saturday, 5 April.

The new Wyndham Vale Fire Station being developed at Armstrong Road, Manor Lakes will replace the existing nearby station currently at Ballan Road, Manor Lakes that houses three appliances and 42 volunteers.

Wyndham Vale Captain Trevor Weston said the brigade is excited to mark the start of the highly anticipated building process and expand their brigade offering.

“It is great to see some progress on the site. We’ve been in the temporary location for some time now and the fit-for-purpose building is going to be a fantastic benefit for both the brigade and our community,” Trevor said.

“At the moment we only have a small kitchenette and have been testing hoses and washing our fire trucks out the front of the station, so the bigger space is going to make such a difference for not only safety purposes but also accessibility.

“We’ve got a significant number of people keen to join the brigade and we’re hopeful we can get a junior program up and running, so we’re really pleased to have a space to grow the brigade further.

“We’ll be able to have more firefighters on the ground to respond and more community educators out and about to raise awareness at events.”

The new urban station will feature a motor room with three drive-in bays, storage space, operational areas and a multipurpose room. Outside, members will have use of a carpark, and a four-bay external storage shed.

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said the new amenities within the station will help the brigade’s response to cater for the fast-expanding community in Wyndham Vale.

“It’s also positive to see the inclusion of separate turn-out spaces for men and women and accessible unisex amenities for our volunteers,” Jason said. 

“The station has also been designed with sustainability in mind, with a solar panel system, provision for future installation of an electrical vehicle charging station, rainwater recycling, and water sensitive designs within the landscaping.

“The brigade has averaged 422 callouts a year for the last three, and I have no doubt this new state of the art station will serve both the brigade and the community for many years to come.”

Previously a satellite station of Werribee Fire Brigade, Wyndham Vale was formed in 2011 to proactively address a risk environment with significant urban and population growth.

Brigade members have attended numerous significant incidents and campaign fires including the 2009 and 2019/2020 bushfires.

Construction of the new station is expected to be complete in early 2026. 

Submitted by	CFA Media

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CO Jason Heffernan, Cpt Greg Archer, MP John Lister, Minister Vicki Ward, Mick Webb, Garry Green, Cr Peter Maynard, Belinda Webb

Little River Fire Brigade has officially received the keys to their new Ultralight Tanker, celebrating the modernised addition to the engine bay alongside fellow members and family.

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan joined dignitaries at the fire station to handover the vehicle to eager brigade members on Saturday morning (5 April).

Little River Captain Greg Archer said the new Ultralight will be a valuable addition to the brigade’s fleet, as it is more agile and allows access to narrow areas that they often encounter.

“All members will be able to safely head to the fireground now in this vehicle after completing training. You also only require a car licence as opposed to a truck licence which opens it up to more drivers,” Greg said.

“This will allow for a more efficient response to protect the community and an increase in attendance to emergencies.

“Enhanced features like the improved lighting and the live hose reel have already been a big help on our callouts. 

“It will also be a great resource to have with our Heavy Tankers during our incident responses, but also when deployed to strike teams for campaign bushfires, much like those we attended recently in the Grampians, Beaufort and Dereel.”

The new Ultralight Tanker holds 550L of water with a Class A Foam System, a pump and other vital firefighting equipment.

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said the new Ultralight Tanker incorporates a crew protection system to help ensure volunteers have the best possible chance of survival during a burnover.

“The brigade members will be protected with a compressed air foam external deluge system, radiant heat shield curtains, and fire blankets,” Jason said.

“It also allows the brigade to stow and display items in larger internal cabs, lockers and on aluminium trays.

“The brigade’s response area covers one of the biggest in the district, including small acreage farm lets, grassland reserves, freeways and railway lines. The community will benefit greatly from the brigade’s enhanced capability with this refreshed vehicle.”

The new Ultralight was purchased through the Victorian Government’s Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP).

To secure the funding, the brigade of 29-members, contributed over $11,350 through fundraising, BBQs and tin rattling, with assistance from Bendigo Bank Lara who donated a further $12,000.

Four brigade members were also acknowledged on the day for their dedicated years of service, receiving awards that spanned up to 55 years of community contribution.

Submitted by	CFA media

Source: New South Wales – News

At 7.30pm Friday 4 April, police attended at Copas Drive Salisbury after reports from a pilot that he had just had a bright light internationally shinned at his aircraft causing issues with visibility.

Northern District patrols attended at the address and caught the man in the front yard of the address shining the light in the direction of the plane.

Police searched the property and located a high-powered torch and a taser.

The 58- year-old man was arrested and has been charged with prejudice safe operation of an aircraft and possess dangerous article.

He has been bailed to appear at the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on 16 May.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information after an aggravated robbery occurred in Coolalinga overnight.

Around 11:20pm, police received reports that a 16-year-old male was allegedly threatened with an edged weapon for his keys and wallet outside a gym on Fairweather Crescent.

The male and female offenders subsequently fled the scene in the victim’s Mitsubishi Outlander.

Strike Force Trident have carriage and investigations are ongoing.

Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25091342. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.