CANBERRA, ACT, April 25 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Editor's note:Images of global ANZAC day commemorations available via Hightail link AFP members across the globe will commemorate the110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, and honour all Australians who have served in times of peace and war, this ANZAC Day. AFP members will take time today (25 April, 2025) to reflect on the sacrifices of Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women, extending rem...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 25 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Premier and Minister for Veterans The Honourable David Crisafulli Supporting veterans and first responders to Triumph over Trauma * Crisafulli Government delivers critical funding injection for new purpose-built 4 Aussie Heroes Foundation rehabilitation facility. * $800,000 commitment will allow for final construction of facility to help rehabilitate veterans and firstresponders. * Triumph over ...
Belconnen, ACT, April 25 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a single vehicle collision that occurred on Canberra Avenue yesterday. About 1:35pm yesterday (Thursday, 24 April 2025) police and emergency services responded to reports of a blue Mazda 3 bearing NSW registration DD56WP colliding with a tree. The collision occurred near the intersection of Woods Lane and Canberra Avenue. A 63-year-old man and a 62-year-old w...
Belconnen, ACT, April 25 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: A 14-year-old boy has been arrested overnight following the theft of a motor vehicle in the Gungahlin region. About 3:10am this morning (25 April 2025), a 14-year-old boy stole an Audi SUV from a residence in Forde. At this time, the owner of the vehicle woke to the sound of their vehicle engine starting and went outside as the vehicle was reversing out of the driveway. The owner was able to get to the driver's side...
Belconnen, ACT, April 24 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing would like to thank the community as more than 1400 dangerous driving reports have been received since online reporting was expanded in May last year. In May 2024, ACT Policing began receiving reports of dangerous driving via its website. This was an expansion of the capability that began with people being able to report property damage in July 2023. This year, 460 dangerous driving online reports have b...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 24 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police, Northern Territory Police, Australian Border Force and Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Editor's note:Images available via Hightail A Northern Territory man appeared in Darwin Local Court today (24 April, 2025) charged with the alleged importation and possession of more than 4kg of ketamine. It is believed to be the Northern ...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 24 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint release between Australian Federal Police, Australian Border Force, Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission and Department of Home Affairs Editor's note:Footage and images from the pair's arrest available via Hightail A Sydney father and son have both been sentenced to imprisonment in Western Australia for their involvement in a 2022 plot to import and distribute 56kg of cocaine from S...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 24 -- 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 Queensland Local Government Grants Commission renewed with new appointees * New chairperson and three new members appointed to the Queensland Government Grants Commission. * New appointees will serve the Commission, filling the roles of the outgoing Commission chairperson and ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 24 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation The Honourable Andrew Powell Grants open to preserve Queensland's heritage sites * Community Sustainability Action Grants for Heritage Conservation now open. * Grants of up to $50,000 available to help preserve State heritage sites in Queensland. * Funding seeks to conserve cultural heritage values and encourage visi...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 24 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership The Honourable David Janetzki A Fresh Start for Queensland: Landmark inquiry into building and construction sector to commence * Treasurer officially issues first referral to new independent Queensland Productivity Commission. * Terms of Reference for landmark Inquiry into improving construction productivity released. * Experienced s...