Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested four youths in relation to property and vehicle offences in Alice Springs early this morning.

Around 1:25am, police received reports of an unlawful entry at a residence on De Havilland Drive, Araluen. Two sets of keys were stolen from the location and used to steal a Toyota Prado and a Toyota C-HR.

A short time later, police sighted the stolen Prado driving dangerously through Amoonguna Community and initiated a pursuit.

During the pursuit, the Prado rammed the police unit on two occasions and the pursuit was terminated for safety reasons.

The officers inside the vehicle were not injured.

Later, a second police vehicle was stationary when the Prado drove at them head-on, ramming the front of the vehicle and then again at the rear. Members subsequently withdrew from the area.

Both officers inside the vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries. While the vehicle was significantly damaged, the officers did not require medical treatment.

Strike Force Viper attended and initiated a third pursuit with the Prado, with the offenders abandoning the vehicle and attempting to flee the scene on foot.

The driver of the vehicle, aged 13, and the three passengers, aged 13, 11 and 11, were arrested without further incident with the assistance of the Dog Operations Unit.

CCTV operators later observed a 14-year-old male exit the second stolen vehicle in the Alice Springs CBD. He was subsequently arrested and found to be in possession of an edged weapon.

The second stolen vehicle was located abandoned in East Side a short time later.

Investigations are ongoing.

Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference P25085673. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two female youths in relation to an aggravated assault that occurred in Casuarina yesterday afternoon.

Around 2:40pm, police received reports of a disturbance in the outdoor food court of a shopping centre on Trower Road, involving a group of five female youths. Weapons were allegedly involved in the altercation.

It is alleged a 15-year-old female victim was struck multiple times to the head with a blunt weapon before a member of the public intervened and removed the weapon.

The alleged offender then continued to punch the victim before security officers removed the offenders from the area.

St John Ambulance attended and conveyed the victim to Royal Darwin Hospital.

Police later located and arrested two females, aged 13 and 15.

During the arrests, police received reports of a second incident occurring at the nearby bus exchange on Bradshaw Terrace.

CCTV footage showed a 14-year-old female victim was allegedly assaulted with an edged weapon, sustaining multiple wounds to the back of the neck and head by an unknown female offender.

The offender fled before police arrived.

St John Ambulance conveyed the second victim to Royal Darwin Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The third offender remains outstanding, and investigations into both incidents are ongoing.

Police urge anyone with information to make contact on 131 444 and quote reference number P25084989. Anonymous reports can also be made via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 53-year-old male for being armed with an offensive weapon in Alice Springs yesterday.

Around 12:15pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received a report of a male armed with an edged weapon in the Alice Springs CBD.

The offender had allegedly attended a non-government organisation on Leichhardt Terrace earlier in the day and subsequently returned agitated and armed. Staff locked the doors before he could enter and called police.

The offender allegedly kicked and banged on the doors multiple times, but did not gain entry, and fled prior to police arrival.

Multiple police units responded and located the offender on an electric bike heading west on Larapinta Drive. He was arrested without incident and the edged weapon was seized.

The 53-year-old was later charged to appear court at a later date.

Police urge anyone who witnesses crime or antisocial behaviour to contact police on 131 444. In an emergency call 000. You can also report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

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Mooroopna’s main street lit up on Saturday night as more than 40 CFA brigades from across Victoria, and two from Western Australia, took part in the annual CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships Torchlight Procession.

Submitted by	CFA Media

Source: Tasmania Police

Issued: 27 Mar 2025

Townsville Town Common Conservation Park, Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park and Bowling Green Bay National Park are temporarily closed due to heavy rainfall and ongoing weather conditions in the area.

The closure includes all visitor facilities, camping areas, walking tracks, mountain bike tracks and vehicle access areas.

These measures have been enforced to ensure the safety of visitors and to allow the park to recover from the adverse effects of the recent severe weather.

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) is currently not accepting new camping bookings in affected recreation areas, with refunds available for those who have already booked.

We encourage members of the public and those leaving camping areas to drive safely and follow the instructions of QPWS rangers and emergency services.

Visitors and campers are being urged to check Park Alerts for up-to-date information on protected area closures.

Campers wishing to cancel their bookings can request a camping credit or refund by visiting qld.gov.au/Camping.

QPWS will continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates when the protected areas are safe to reopen.

For up-to-date weather information see the Bureau of Meteorology.

Source: South Australia County Fire Service

Issued on
29 Mar 2025 16:50

Issued for
KEILIRA near Avenue Range in the lower South East.

Warning level
Advice – Monitor Conditions

Action
Monitor local conditions and stay informed if you are in this area. Decide what you will do if the situation changes.

At this time there is no threat to life or property and firefighters are attending this fire.

More information will be provided by the CFS when it is available.

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We continue to advise Australians do not to travel to Lebanon due to the volatile security situation and the risk it could deteriorate with little notice. Beirut airport could close without warning, and you may be unable to leave for an extended period. The Australian Government may not be able to assist you to leave.

Although a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hizballah was announced on 26 November 2024, Israeli military airstrikes in Beirut, southern Lebanon and parts of the Bekaa Valley could happen without warning. Avoid known or suspected areas of military activity. The conflict could spread to other areas in Lebanon. Be prepared to shelter in place for an extended period. Make sure you have enough supplies, including food, water, medicine, radio, torches and batteries. The conflict could spread to other areas in Lebanon. Keep your identity documents, including your passport, handy. See our advice on ‘Armed conflict’ in ‘Safety’.

Since 19 October 2023, our advice has been Do Not Travel to Lebanon. 

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We’ve reviewed our advice and continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution in Zimbabwe due to the threat of crime and the risk of civil unrest. There have been calls for demonstrations on Monday 31 March. Demonstrations and protests in Zimbabwe can be unpredictable and may turn violent quickly. Avoid activities that could be considered political and stay away from protests and demonstrations. During periods of unrest, monitor local media, avoid affected areas and follow advice from local authorities (see ‘Safety’).

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Following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on 28 March, there have been tremors and aftershocks in parts of Thailand. There’s damage to some buildings and infrastructure in Bangkok and assessments are ongoing. Check with your accommodation provider. There may be local transport disruptions. Avoid affected areas. If you’re in the area or planning to travel there, follow the advice of the local authorities and monitor local media updates. Australians needing emergency consular assistance should contact the Consular Emergency Centre on 1300 555 135 in Australia or +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas.

We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution in Thailand overall. We continue to advise reconsider your need to travel to Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat provinces. Be alert to risks around drink spiking. Don’t leave food or drinks unattended. Stay with people you trust at bars, nightclubs and in taxis. See our advice on partying safely while overseas. There’s an ongoing risk of terrorism in Thailand. Popular tourist areas may be the target of terrorist attacks. Road accidents are a significant cause of injury. Wear helmets on motorcycles and motorcycle taxis.

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

St Marys man charged after police seize homemade firearms

Saturday, 29 March 2025 – 7:35 am.

A man has been charged after police seized five homemade firearms during a targeted search at St Marys yesterday.Officers from St Marys, along with members of the Dog Handler Unit and specialist police resources, executed a search warrant at a private residence on Friday 28 March.
During the search police located and seized the illegal firearms – four of which were loaded – along with a quantity of ammunition, and property believed to have been stolen during recent burglaries in the St Marys area.
A 33-year-old St Marys man was arrested and has since been charged with multiple firearms and drug-related offences as well as burglary and stealing.
He was detained to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court today.
Anyone with information about illegal firearms should contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au