CANBERRA, ACT, May 13 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: new federal Cabinet, US‑China trade war pause, Liberal Party leadership PeterStefanovic: Thank you. Well, the Prime Minister will swear in his new team this morning, which features some familiar faces and some new ones as well. One of those maintaining his role is the federal Treasurer JimChalmers who joins us live from Canberra now. Treasurer, congratulations on your re‑election. ...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 13 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: US‑China trade deal, DanielMulino appointment, new ministry, superannuation reforms SallySara: The brakes have been slammed on the US‑China trade war with the 2 countries agreeing to slash the steep tariffs on each other for 90days. The deal was struck following negotiations between the 2 sides in Geneva as Australia and many other economies braced for the financial fallout of the ...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 13 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: second Albanese ministry, productivity challenge, Liberal leadership contest SarahAbo: Well, the new Labor Cabinet will be sworn in this morning after a cut‑throat reshuffle saw several MPs booted from their portfolios. Joining us live from Canberra to discuss this is Treasurer, JimChalmers. Congratulations to you, Treasurer, you are back, and hasn't your second term started without a h...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 13 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: swearing in of new Albanese government ministry, Labor's economic agenda BridgetBrennan: Hello Treasurer and welcome back to News Breakfast. JimChalmers: Thanks very much, Bridget. Brennan: Tell us about your biggest challenge as you enter a second term as Treasurer. Chalmers: I'm very grateful to the Prime Minister for asking me to serve again as Australia's Treasurer and my immediate f...
Belconnen, ACT, May 13 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing is seeking the public's assistance to locate wanted 42-year-old man Marc Axelby. Mr Axelby is wanted in relation to family violence offences and is believed to be actively avoiding police. He is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 169cm (5'6") tall, with a medium build, fair complexion, short brown hair, and blue eyes. Members of the public are urged not to approach Mr Axelby, but to contact ACT P...
Belconnen, ACT, May 13 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: Updated at 6:10pm on Tuesday, 13 May 2025 Good news Canberra, the missing 70-year-old man we posted about earlier has been located safe and well. Thanks for your assistance. -- ACT Policing is seeking the public's assistance to locate missing 70-year-old man Kurt Baumann. Kurt has not been seen or heard from since 10:30am today, and was last seen in the vicinity of Namatjira Drive and Perry Drive, Chapman. He is de...
Belconnen, ACT, May 13 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing is seeking to identify a motorcycle rider and passenger involved in fail to stop incidents last week. About 6:15pm on Wednesday (7 May 2025), Road Policing officers conducted a traffic stop on a red Ducati motorcycle with no registration plate on Commonwealth Avenue in Yarralumla. After initially stopping for police, the rider and pillion passenger rode off at speed and were last seen riding dangerously on...
Belconnen, ACT, May 13 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing is seeking witnesses or dash-cam footage of a collision between a car and motorcycle on Tillyard Drive last week. About 9pm (Wednesday, 7 May 2025), police and emergency services received reports of a collision between a black Honda CBR motorcycle and a silver Holden Commodore VE sedan at the intersection of Tillyard Drive and Kerrigan Street in Fraser. The driver of the Commodore sedan failed to stop and ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 12 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Queensland Police Pipes and Drums (QPP&D) is usually known for bagpipes, kilts and rousing traditional tunes, but this May it will be known for something a little less expected - cowboy boots and country hits with a touch of rock for good measure. The group is embarking on its largest regional tour since before the COVID-19 pandemic, travelling more than 2000km across the state to connect with and pro...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 12 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has expanded its Domestic and Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons Units (DFVVPU) to be available across all Police Districts, further demonstrating the organisation's commitment to building safer communities. The DFVVPUs work to address high-risk domestic and family violence (DFV) incidents and offer ongoing support to those affected, including most importantly,...