Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has charged a 34-year-old man in relation to alleged sexual intercourse with a young person. 

The man was an employee at a Top End school, and is alleged to have been having sexual intercourse with a student enrolled at the same school. The man is not a member of the teaching staff. 

The alleged offender was arrested yesterday and has been charged with Sexual intercourse – young person (by person in position of authority).

He was remanded in custody overnight to appear in Darwin Local Court today. 

Detectives from the Child Abuse Taskforce are continuing to investigate.  

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 53-year-old male in relation to driving and drug offences in Nakara last week.

Early last week, police received a number of reports in relation to vehicles hooning and conducting burnouts on the residential streets of Nakara and Casuarina areas.

On Wednesday 26 March 2025, Darwin Traffic Operations members located one of the vehicles of interest and apprehended the driver at the front of his residence In Nakara.

While speaking to the driver, a strong smell of Cannabis was detected emanating from his residence.

A search warrant was subsequently obtained and executed at the residence by members of Darwin Traffic Operations and the Drug and Organised Crime Squad.

During the search, a commercial quantity of cannabis was located, along with a trafficable quantity of cannabis plants and four Oleoresin Capsicum Sprays, which are a prohibited weapon in the Northern Territory.

The male was arrested and charged with the following:

• Drive a motor vehicle while unlicensed
• Driver with a prohibited drug in body
• Possess schedule 2 commercial quantity
• Supply schedule 2 commercial quantity
• Cultivate commercial quantity prohibited plant in presence of a child
• Cultivate trafficable quantity prohibited plant
• Possess prohibited weapon

Senior Sergeant Devrim Kanyilmaz said, “The actions of this individual are unacceptable.

“Not only does hooning put other road users at risk, but the supply and distribution of an illicit substance can cause significant harm to the community.

“The NT Police Force will continue to work tirelessly to disrupt criminal behaviour and protect the community.”

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to an aggravated robbery that occurred in Alice Springs earlier today.

Around 11:15am, a 24-year-old female reported to police that she had been assaulted by a group of three while she was walking along Larapinta Drive near Bloomfield Street at around 11am.

It is alleged that an adult male, a male teenager and a female teenager approached the victim and attempted to take her handbag. The victim was pulled to the ground in the struggle and the offenders allegedly kicked her repeatedly to the head and stomped on her lower leg.

One of the offenders allegedly stole cash from the victim’s handbag before the group fled towards the Alice Springs CBD.

A motorist driving past stopped and rendered assistance to the victim, who was subsequently conveyed to Alice Springs Hospital for treatment.

The offenders remain outstanding, and investigations are ongoing.

Police urge anyone with information, including those with CCTV footage or dash cam footage, to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P25091793. Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Source: New South Wales – News

About 7.15am on Monday 31 March, two men gained access to a garage in Darcy Court, Paradise through an open roller door.  They accessed cupboards and stole tools.

The occupants of the house, about to leave for work, disturbed the intruders and chased them off.

The men left in a white Mitsubishi ute, that had been parked in the street.  The ute had a red cage on the back.

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

Reference 25-38M

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Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Waverley man charged over fuel thefts

Friday, 4 April 2025 – 2:18 pm.

A man has been charged with 48 offences following an investigation into vehicle damage and fuel theft across Launceston.
Between January and April this year, several vehicles were targeted. 
Northern Criminal Investigation Branch today charged a 31-year-old Waverley man with 24 counts of stealing and 24 counts of injure property.
He will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court at a later date.
Anyone with information should contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au

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In the Australian, AREEA CEO Steve Knott says he will press the Coalition for “significant amendments” to the Albanese Government’s “same job, same pay” laws.  

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A move to expand delegates’ rights aims to turn workers into defacto union organisers, AREEA CEO Steve Knott tells The Australian Financial Review. 

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Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

More police hitting the beat in Tasmania

Friday, 4 April 2025 – 12:55 pm.

Tasmania Police has welcomed 15 new constables into its ranks today, with recruit course 5/2024 officially graduating from the police academy.
Education and Training Commander Damien George said the new officers have worked hard to complete their training and are ready to begin serving the Tasmanian community from next week.
“Each one of these 15 people should be extremely proud of what they have already achieved, and I look forward to seeing where their new career takes them,” he said.
“From project managers to personal trainers, our new police officers will bring a range of past experiences to the job when they hit the beat in Glenorchy, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie, Bridgewater and Hobart.”
“They’re stepping into roles which are anything but ordinary, with each shift offering a new opportunity to serve and engage with our communities.”
“I encourage anyone who’s looking to find purpose and a job where every moment matters to consider applying to join Tasmania Police.”
“At Tasmania Police, your actions have meaning, your efforts have purpose, and your presence makes a difference.”
Constable Callan Sexton and Constable Kate McMaster have been awarded Dux of Course and Runner-up Dux of Course, respectively.
Both new officers said they are looking forward to their first day in the job.
“It’s an exciting thing to be finishing up our time at the academy and then starting brand new at our stations,” Constable Sexton said.
Constable McMaster said she can’t wait to start her new career.
“My advice for anyone thinking of applying, is to go for it.”
“It’s never too late to apply or change your career – prior to joining Tasmania Police I had been studying at university for a decade”.
“I decided to apply because of the dynamic nature of the job, and the endless opportunities provided,” she said.
For more information about Tasmania Police recruitment, visit https://recruitment.police.tas.gov.au/