CANBERRA, ACT, April 29 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Editor's note:Images available via Hightail The AFP is shining a spotlight on its disaster victim identification (DVI) specialists who deploy overseas to identify human remains following mass-casualty events impacting Australians and repatriate them to their loved ones. The AFP DVI team was established in the early 1990s and rapidly deploys nationally and internationally when disaster strikes, be it natur...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 29 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint release between Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force Editor's note: Images available via Hightail A Gold Coast man is expected to appear before the Southport Magistrates Court today (29 April, 2025) over his alleged role in the importation of 140kg of cocaine concealed in marine engines. The man, 35, was charged by the AFP yesterday (28 April, 2025). Investigations began...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 29 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force Editor's note:Images available via Hightail A Californian man appeared before the Melbourne Magistrates' Court yesterday (28 April, 2025) charged with allegedly importing 15kg of cocaine in his black suitcase. The man, 28, came to police attention on Sunday (27 April, 2025) after he arrived at Melbourne Airpor...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 29 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training The Honourable Ros Bates Queensland exporters invited to shine * Applications for the 35th Premier of Queensland's Export Awards open today. * Winners will progress to the Australian Export Awards. * The awards are delivered in partnership withAustrade. The Crisafulli Government is encouraging Queensland exporters to showcase their products a...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 29 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Primary Industries The Honourable Tony Perrett Queensland fishers reel in grants totalling $400,000 * $400,000 awarded to commercial, charter and recreational fishing groups. * Investment to support adoption of industry-leading practices. * Funding delivers opportunities for young people and communities. The Crisafulli Government has delivered $400,000 for fishing initiatives to s...
Belconnen, ACT, April 29 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a collision between a car and motorcycle on Wentworth Avenue this morning. About 10.40am (Tuesday, 29 April 2025), police and emergency services received reports of a collision between a green and black Kawaski Ninja motorcycle and a blue Toyota RAV4 at the intersection of Brisbane Avenue and Wentworth Avenue, Barton. The 21-year-old male motorcyclist was trea...
Belconnen, ACT, April 29 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: A 33-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing last month. About 8.40pm on 30 March 2025, the man attended his former partner's home in Chapman. While there, the man allegedly began arguing with a neighbour before pulling out a knife and stabbing him several times. He then allegedly struck his former partner and kicked her in the face before taking her mobile phone and fleeing the scen...
Belconnen, ACT, April 29 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: An 18-year-old woman will face court tomorrow after allegedly threatening a man with a screwdriver. About 1:13pm today (29 April 2025), police received multiple reports of an altercation between a group of people and tradesmen working in the city. Police attended City Walk and arrested an 18-year-old woman near the Merry-Go-Round and recovered a screwdriver that will be alleged the woman used to threaten a man known ...
Australia, April 28 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on March 28: 1. The plaintiff seeks an order that the defendant attend to be cross examined on his affidavits of discovery. 2. The defendant, who is represented in the proceedings, does not oppose the order. 3. The general rule is that an affidavit of discovery is conclusive, and that cross-examination on an affidavit of discovery is not permitted except in exceptional circumstances. [1] T...
Australia, April 28 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on March 28: 1. HER HONOUR: This matter has been on foot since the filing of a summons on 31 July 2024. By a Notice of Motion hearing before Pain J on 15 November 2024, her Honour made orders granting interim relief which preclude the occupation of certain buildings upon the First Respondent's land. The matter came before me for pre-trial mention with the expectation that the matter would be...