CANBERRA, ACT, May 17 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Editor's Note: Imagery and footage from the opening day of the course is available via Hightail Australia has taken a landmark step in supporting international peace and security through the launch of the world's first UN Police Peacekeeping Training course tailored specifically for the Pacific region. The five-week program, hosted by the AFP, has started this week at the state-of-the-art Pacific Policing D...
Belconnen, ACT, May 17 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing is seeking the public's assistance to locate missing 17-year-old girl Susannah Brown. Susannah has not been seen or heard from since 11:25pm on Thursday, 15 May 2025 in Franklin. She is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 160cm (5'4") tall, with medium length light brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, black pants, flat slippers and a black bag. Susannah frequently u...
Belconnen, ACT, May 17 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing arrested and charged three people yesterday with assault following separate incidents across Canberra. About midday on Thursday (15 May 2025), a 32-year-old woman allegedly spat on another woman's face following an attempt to enter the woman's vehicle. Following enquiries, yesterday police arrested the 32-year-old woman at her residence in Gunghalin. She has been charged with common assault and unauthorise...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 16 -- Murray-Darling Basin Authority issued the following news release: At any given time, water flowing through the river is destined for various uses, including irrigation, industry, communities, the environment, and meeting South Australia's flow entitlement. The exact mix of these flow components is determined by a number of factors including demand and water availability. Each month we provide an update showing flows in the River Murray system including the total...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 16 -- Murray-Darling Basin Authority issued the following news release: The likelihood of water quality issues typically reduces as the season transitions from warmer to cooler months. Conditions continue to remain favourable for algal growth across much of the Basin including northern Basin rivers/storages, NSW central west, Menindee Lakes, Lachlan/Murrumbidgee and mid-Murray systems, Victorian central/northern storages, and SA's Goolwa Channel. Bushfire contamination may ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 16 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training The Honourable Ros Bates Queensland strengthens presence in China with new trade office in Shenzhen * Queensland expands its on-the-ground trade and investment footprint in China, opening a new office in Shenzhen. * Shenzhen is a key city in China's Greater Bay Area and a global centre for innovation, advanced manufacturing, and technology. * C...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 16 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers The Honourable Ann Leahy Selfless Queensland volunteers to shine in the spotlight * Glittering awards ceremony celebrates Queensland's hardworking volunteers. * 26 finalists nominated across eight categories at Queensland Volunteering Awards Ceremony. * TheCrisafulli Government committed to reversing t...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 16 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Premier and Minister for Veterans The Honourable David Crisafulli Nominate a Local Legend this Queensland Day * Queenslanders urged to nominate a Local Legend ahead of Queensland Day. * The Local Legend awards recognise Queenslanders who make a difference in their local community. * Recipients announced this Queensland Day at the Dolphins v DragonsNRL game at Suncorp Stadium. Queenslanders are be...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 16 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Minister for Multiculturalism The Honourable Fiona Simpson Opa! Paniyiri Festival to bring Queenslanders together in Brisbane * Paniyiri is Queensland's largest multicultural event and Australia's longest-running Greek festival. * Attendees will enjoy live entertainment, cultural a...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 16 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Health and Ambulance Services The Honourable Tim Nicholls Calls for Queenslanders to get their free flu vaccination amid rising hospitalisation rates * Queenslanders are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and join more than one million people who have been vaccinated for free this year. * The reminder comes amid risinghospitalisation rates and 37 flu-related deaths this year in Queens...