Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has now charged a man with murder after a suspicious death in Avon Downs.

The 33-year-old man, who has been in custody since Sunday 5 April 2026, was charged last night by detectives from the Crime Command with one count of Murder.

He is expected to appear in Alice Springs Local Court today.

Source: Government of Australia Capital Territory

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Source: South Australia Police

On Tuesday 30 September 2025 police were called to 55 O’Sullivan Beach Road, Lonsdale where Christopher (Chris) Robertson was located deceased by an associate.

The death of Chris was declared a major crime and is being investigated by the Major Crime Investigation Branch.
On 11 December 2025 a 30-year-old man from Happy Valley was arrested and charged with Chris’ murder.  He will next appear in the Adelaide Magistrates’ Court on 7 July 2026.
This investigation remains ongoing and this morning officers from the Major Crime Investigation Branch have arrested four people for offences connected to this murder investigation.
A 33-year-old woman from Happy Valley has been charged with two counts of assisting an offender and one count of carrying out threats or reprisals relating to persons involved in criminal investigations.
A 61-year-old man from Happy Valley has been charged with two counts of assisting an offender.
A 29-year-old man from Christies Beach has been charged with one count of carrying out threats or reprisals relating to persons involved in criminal investigations.
A 27-year-old man from Christies Beach has been charged with one count of carrying out threats or reprisals relating to persons involved in criminal investigations.

All four people arrested this morning have been refused police bail and are expected to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.

Major Crime Investigation Branch officer-in-charge Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke said the arrests send a clear message that police take any interference with a murder investigation seriously.

“We will not hesitate to investigate offending of this nature and will vigorously pursue prosecutions against any person found to be assisting those responsible, interfering with investigations or threatening witnesses,’’ he said.

Police again encourage any person that has any information about Chris’ murder or those who were responsible to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Source: South Australia Police

As part of ‘Gather Round 2026’ the Adelaide Oval precinct is a Declared Public Precinct (DPP) from 11.30am to 11.30pm each day from Thursday 9 April to Sunday 12 April 2026.

The declaration provides South Australia Police with additional powers to help maintain public safety and order within the defined area, including metal detector searches, drug searches, ordering people to leave or banning people from the area.

Declared area:

• Northern boundary of Pennington Terrace and Montefiore Hill from Montefiore Road to King William Road.
• Eastern boundary of King William Road from Pennington Terrace to the southern River Torrens bank.
• Southern boundary of the River Torrens to Montefiore Road.
• Western boundary of Montefiore Road to Pennington Terrace.

The Gather Round DPP is in addition to the already established North Terrace and Riverbank DPP.

For further information on Declared Public Precincts, please visit SAPOL – Declared Public Precincts.

Source: South Australia Police

Police are investigating a break-in and theft from the start of the year.

Between 19 December and 2 January, a residential house on Gwen Street, Murray Bridge was broken into, and items were stolen including a war medal and distinctive jewellery.

Police urge anyone who has seen this jewellery or has information on its whereabouts, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and quote 31490. You can remain anonymous.

Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority

By understanding why some water and retardant drops from
firefighting aircraft work well and others don’t, CFA can offer
practical guidance to improve the effectiveness of these aircraft.

During the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 fire seasons, 51 water and retardant drop tests from eight firebombing aircraft were conducted at Balliang and Mount Mercer.

This research was supported by contractors, landowners, CFA staff and volunteers, and partner agencies including the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA),  Fire Rescue Victoria, Emergency Management Victoria and Parks Victoria.

By examining how aircraft speed, drop height, and tank or door controls influence coverage, continuity and penetration, we can better understand what each aircraft does well and where its limitations lie. As we bring in newer and larger aircraft with different tank systems, we want to be sure they’re delivering the performance we need.

Drop testing also helps build a clearer, shared understanding of the aircraft fleet – aircraft with similar capacities can produce different drop patterns.

Drop testing helps us understand how flight parameters and tank settings influence drop quality, shows how different tank designs behave in practice, and allows us to begin using evidence to match aircraft to the tasks they are best suited to.

During the testing, each aircraft was flown through a series of drops over a purpose-built test grid in grassland and wooded vegetation to allow the drop characteristics to be measured consistently. Each grid comprised between 700 and 1,200 sampling cups arranged in a rectangular pattern at three-metre spacing. At each grid point, sample cups were placed to collect the water or retardant from each drop.  

Baseline testing was undertaken under calm conditions, with aircraft flown at prescribed speeds and heights. After each set of drops, the sample cups were collected and weighed, and the distribution and density per area of suppressant was calculated. 

Testing showed how the delivery system influenced whether a drop is dense and continuous or thin and broken up. Feedback from air attack supervisors reinforced that an effective drop is defined less by total volume and more by penetration into the fuel bed, consistent density and continuity. Overall tank design and pilot experience were consistently identified as the strongest determinants of drop quality.

A key part of this work was measuring how much volume of suppressant an aircraft can lift. Testing showed that the volume an aircraft reports is not always the volume that ends up being dropped. How much can be lifted is influenced by tank design limitations as well as aircraft weight and balance tolerances, which means the delivered load can vary between each drop. 

We are continuing to progress this line of work with further consultation with aircraft contractors in partnership with DEECA and CFA aviation teams. 

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Source: Prime Minister of Australia

KARA COOK, MEMBER FOR BONNER: Good morning everyone and welcome to the Ampol Lytton Refinery. My name is Kara Cook, I’m the local Federal Member here, and it’s my great pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Anthony Albanese here, and of course Minister Chris Bowen as well. We’ve just had a wonderful tour of the facility. This is a really important facility in my electorate employing almost 1,000 people on site at the moment, and also of course really important nationally as one of only two refineries across the country. I’d like to introduce Matt Halliday who is the CEO of Ampol to say a few words.

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But today as well we have an important announcement, which is that last week we were able to pass through the Parliament the fuel security powers to allow EFA, Export Finance Australia, to be able to give the underwriting of companies to be able to go out there and source additional fuel for Australia’s supply. And today I can announce that Export Finance Australia have agreed to terms with our two largest suppliers, Viva Energy, of course, based in Geelong, and Ampol based right here, to enable them to bring more fuel to Australia. This is not business as usual. Importantly, this is additional supply here in Australia that they will be able to source. And as part of this agreement, of course, the Government can direct where that supply goes. So, that particularly going to regional Australia and areas that are under pressure in terms of supply.

This is an important announcement today and it comes on the back of yesterday’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire. We want to say this, that this is an important step forward. Of course it is a fragile peace, but we want it to lead to an agreement. The Australian Government also firmly believes that this has to apply to Lebanon as well. We want to see peace in this region and it will make a difference. And I know that many Australians are concerned about the events that are occurring in Lebanon. This is a matter of not just the impact there, but the impact that it’s having right around the world. So, yesterday was an important agreement. We want to see it pursued. But the pressures, of course, as we have said, an end to the conflict, even if it is a permanent end of the conflict that we want to see, doesn’t mean that Straits of Hormuz reopened and that it’s back to business as usual. This will have a long tail, which is why after this we will travel to Singapore. I’m looking forward to a constructive meeting with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong tomorrow. This is an important relationship. We have spent four years building relationships in our region, particularly with ASEAN leaders. Prime Minister Wong and Singapore, the relationship that we have is a critical one, and of course Singapore is a major supplier of fuel to Australia. So, I’m looking forward to that tomorrow. And I’d ask Minister Bowen to make some comments and we’ll take a few questions.

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Can I just also give you, as I do every day, my daily update on service station outages. In New South Wales, we continue to make good progress. Today, 112 service stations without diesel. That’s down 12 on yesterday. This is part of an ongoing trend where we’re seeing the number of servos without diesel come down each and every day. This is particularly pleasing against the backdrop of Easter, where obviously a lot of people were moving around, demand was up. Ampol’s demand for fuel was up 30 per cent on the Easter before, similar with Viva. But nevertheless, we’ve been able to work with the industry to see those deliveries to service stations, particularly in regional New South Wales, which is where the biggest pressure has been, because rightly, everyone’s been prioritising farmers who are getting their seeds into the ground. So, 112 in New South Wales, 24 total stock out. That’s down also on yesterday. Victoria – 43 without diesel, 26 with no unleaded. Queensland – 32 without diesel, 23 with no unleaded. South Australia – 4 and 5. Western Australia – 11 and 20. Tasmania – 8 and 6. Northern Territory – 4 without diesel, 6 without unleaded. And the ACT – 2 without diesel, no service stations without unleaded.

So, again, as I’ve said before, a big shout out to everyone who’s working very hard. I know Ampol’s increased its truck fleet, as has Viva, by around 20 per cent, just to get more fuel to the places it needs to be. In this very difficult period where we’ve seen continued high demand, particularly for diesel, continued elevated purchasing of fuel, we need to keep up with that demand by increasing supply. That’s exactly what we’re doing. And the announcement today that we are now have an agreement with Viva and Ampol, with other agreements we’ll advance. There are other agreements EFA has well advanced that are progressing through the system and the Prime Minister and I will have more to say about that when those agreements are finalised. But they’re very well advanced. But importantly, Australia’s two biggest players now have these agreements locked in. They can go out and do the right thing by Australia now, get that fuel for Australians. Thanks very much.

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Source: Prime Minister of Australia

oung people in Sydney’s Inner West now have a bigger and better headspace centre, with the official opening of the expanded headspace in Ashfield.

headspace Ashfield has relocated to Level 2, 320 Liverpool Road, giving more young people and their families access to free mental health support, close to home.

The Albanese Labor Government has invested almost $1 million for the new premises which offers individual and group therapy space. The new premises will also provide more opportunities to expand GP, psychiatry and student placement programs.

headspace provides a safe and welcoming space for young people to access support and care across four key areas – mental health, physical and sexual health, work and study, and alcohol and other drug services.

There are currently 175 headspace services nationally, with a commitment to expand to 203 locations.

In the last year, headspace Ashfield supported 635 young people, including providing 4,155 occasions of care.

headspace Ashfield will soon be upgraded to headspace Plus, expanding support for young people with more ongoing and complex needs.

headspace Ashfield is funded by the Albanese Labor Government, commissioned by Central Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network and operated by New Horizons.

For young people who prefer online support, eheadspace is available at: www.headspace.org.au or by phoning 1800 650 890.

Quotes attributable to the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Member for Grayndler:

“Growing up in this community, I know how important it is for young people to have somewhere to turn when they need help.

“This new headspace in Ashfield means if a young person is doing it tough, they can get early support, for free, close to home.

“We’re building a stronger mental health system for young Australians by delivering more services, more support and care that easier to access.”

Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister Emma McBride:

“This new and expanded headspace Ashfield will mean greater access to mental health support and care for young people in Sydney’s Inner West.

“As part of our significant investment in youth mental health, headspace Ashfield will soon be uplifted to headspace Plus, to meet growing need and complexity.

“From the city to the bush, the Albanese Labor Government is delivering more youth mental health support services, closer to home.”

Quotes attributable to Sally Sitou, Member for Reid:

“Across the Inner West, families want to know that when a young person needs help, that support is available close to home.

“The new headspace in Ashfield is an important investment in the wellbeing of our community’s young people.

“Expanding headspace Ashfield will make it easier for young people to reach out early and access care in a safe and welcoming environment.”

Source: Australian Capital Territory Policing

April No Falls Month is an annual campaign promoting awareness, education and evidenced based strategies to reduce falls and fall-related injury. This year’s focus highlights the updated National Falls Prevention and Management Best Practice Guidelines across community, hospital and residential aged care settings.

Falls remain the leading cause of injury related hospitalisation and death in Australia. The latest data from Australia and New Zealand Falls Prevention Society (ANZFPS), shows that around 30% of older adults, who are 65+ years, experience at least one fall per year, with 15% suffering serious injuries including serious fractures.

Falls are costly to the Victorian public health system. According to the Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit, falls among older Victorians aged 65+ years accounted for $504.6 million of inpatient hospital costs in 2020-21 alone.

The incidence of falls injuries is expected to increase as Victoria’s population ages. April No Falls Month encourages falls prevention programs to reduce falls incident rates and prevent strain on Victoria’s public health system.

Updated national guidelines and alliance

Preventing falls is a shared responsibility across the healthcare system. Healthcare professionals can play an important role in reducing falls. This can be done by applying best practice guidelines, talking to patients about prevention strategies, and connecting them with local services.

In June 2025, The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare (ACSQHC) released the updated National Falls Prevention and Management Best Practice Guidelines.

Along with the launch of the updated guidelines, the Falls Prevention Alliance Australia was established as a national collaboration and advocacy hub. The Alliance seeks healthcare professionals, researchers and policy makers to join for advocacy for policy change and promotion of evidence-based falls prevention interventions.

Partnering with older Victorians to prevent falls

Most falls are preventable, with around 90 per cent of falls occurring at home or in the community. Healthcare professionals can help older Victorians to reduce their risk of fall-related injury by guiding them through five simple steps:

• encourage them to exercise and stay active and independent
• suggest they review their homes and surroundings for trip hazards, and installing grab rails in high-risk areas like bathrooms and stairs
• support them in managing medications, both prescription and non-prescription
• remind them to have regular eye, ear, and foot checks with their optometrist, audiologist and podiatrist
• encourage them to talk about their risk of falling and supportive falls prevention strategies before it happens with their families, friends and carers.

For more information on how to prevent falls at home or in the community, visit the preventing falls at home Better Health Channel page.

Source: Australian Mines and Metals Association – AMMA

AREEA has warned that enterprise bargaining in the offshore LNG sector is rapidly escalating toward a major industrial dispute, driven by unrealistic claims and an increasingly aggressive campaign by the Offshore Alliance (Western Australian Branches of the AWU and MUA).

The emerging conflict is now playing out at INPEX’s Ichthys LNG operations, where enterprise bargaining has entered a critical phase, with the employee access period underway and a workforce vote scheduled for mid-April.

At the centre of the dispute are Offshore Alliance claims that would increase labour costs by an estimated 50–60 per cent, alongside a suite of demands that go well beyond current industry standards.

These include substantial increases to allowances, automatic promotions for all employees, guaranteed bonuses regardless of performance, gold class Qantas membership, and company-funded FIFO travel from anywhere in the world.

AREEA Deputy Chief Executive Tara Diamond said the scale and nature of the claims were detached from economic reality and risked setting an unsustainable precedent across the sector.

“These are not responsible or incremental claims. They are an attempt to significantly lift pay and allowance structures for a workforce that is already among the highest paid in Australia,” Ms Diamond said.

“INPEX employees are typically earning between $300,000 and $400,000 per year. The Offshore Alliance’s claims would push that well beyond $500,000 on average.”

In contrast, INPEX has put forward an offer based on steady wage growth and targeted improvements, while maintaining remuneration that is already among the highest in the industry.

AREEA said the gulf between the two positions reflects a broader campaign model in Offshore Alliance bargaining across the offshore LNG industry.

“This is not typical enterprise bargaining. It is a coordinated campaign model that combines unsustainable claims with a deliberate escalation toward industrial action,” Ms Diamond said.

“The Offshore Alliance’s approach is clearly aimed at setting a new industry benchmark that pushes well beyond what is reasonable or sustainable for the local industry.”

Recent public statements by the Offshore Alliance have foreshadowed industrial action and drawn comparisons to previous offshore disputes, threatening prolonged disruption and significant financial losses.

“The industry has seen this playbook before,” Ms Diamond said.

“When these disputes escalate, the impacts are not contained. They flow through production, supply chains and the broader economy.”

AREEA also raised concerns about the nature of Offshore Alliance campaign activity accompanying bargaining.

“Increasingly, we are seeing campaign tactics that rely on public pressure, inflammatory messaging and targeting of certain employees or cohorts of the workforce,” Ms Diamond said.

“This type of conduct undermines constructive bargaining and contributes to psychosocial risks in a safety-critical industry.”

The association said the timing of the dispute further heightens the risk.

“In a period of heightened global energy demand and ongoing fuel supply and pricing pressures, maintaining stable and reliable operations is critical,” Ms Diamond said.

“Disputes of this scale, both in terms of cost and disruption, have consequences well beyond a single workplace.”

AREEA said the INPEX negotiations are likely to set the tone for upcoming bargaining across the offshore LNG sector, including at other major operators over the next two years.

“This is the first major test in a new offshore bargaining cycle,” Ms Diamond said.

“What happens here will shape expectations across the entire industry, and the stakes for Australia’s economy and energy security are significant.”

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