CANBERRA, ACT, May 12 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A West Australian man has been sentenced to 22 months' imprisonment for accessing and possessing child abuse material, including images and videos of children engaged in sexual acts. The man, 40, was sentenced on Friday (9 May, 2025) in the Perth District Court after he previously pleaded guilty to two offences. He will be released on a recognizance order to be of good behaviour after six months. An investi...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 12 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: I'm grateful to the Prime Minister for the opportunity to continue to serve as Australia's Treasurer. I'm especially pleased to lead a really high‑calibre economic team alongside the re‑appointed Finance MinisterKatyGallagher. I'm looking forward to working closely with DanielMulino as the new Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services. AnneAly will be an outstanding new Minister ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 12 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Premier and Minister for Veterans The Honourable David Crisafulli Celebrate "All the Best" this Queensland Day * 'All the Best' campaign launched to celebrate Queenslanders favourite produce and places. * Kickstarts Queensland Day celebrations across the state. * Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, releases limited-edition Ginger Beer, to mark the State's 166th birthday. The Crisafulli Government has launch...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 12 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Brent Mickelberg Queenslanders pledge to drive so others survive this National Road Safety Week * National Road Safety Week runs from 11 May to 18 May 2025, with the theme 'drive so others survive.' * The annual event emphasises the importance of safe road practices and honours the memories of those who have lost their lives in road crashes. * Th...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 12 -- Murray-Darling Basin Authority issued the following news release: Landholders and river users, including pumpers, on the Mitta Mitta River are advised to take into account the forecast releases of water from Dartmouth Dam and make any necessary adjustment to their river activities. Transfers from Dartmouth Dam to Hume Dam are expected to continue throughout May and the coming months if conditions remain dry. Releases from Dartmouth (measured at Coleman's gauge) are ex...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 12 -- Murray-Darling Basin Authority issued the following news release: The Living Murray (TLM) program supports the delivery of water for the environment to icon sites in the southern Basin, including the Barmah-Millewa Forest in New South Wales, which covers about 66,600 hectares (ha). The forest supports the largest river red gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) population in Australia and is the largest and most intact freshwater floodplain system along the River Murray. The f...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 11 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: For many Queensland mums, Mother's Day means a rare sleep-in and breakfast in bed. But for Senior Sergeant Angelique Maloney, the proud mum of two dedicated Queensland Police Service (QPS) constables, it will be business as usual with a 6am shift start. The Gold Coast's District Duty Officer (DDO) would not have it any other way. Senior Sergeant Maloney, who recently received the Queensland Women in...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 11 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release between the AFP and New South Wales Police Force Editor's note: Images/footage are available via Hightail.  Organised Crime Squad detectives have charged five people following the seizure of more than a tonne of cocaine allegedly located on board a vessel off the New South Wales coast.  The NSW Police Force obtained intelligence in relation to th...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 11 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games The Honourable Tim Mander Delivering 2032 and Beyond: Games On! for Longreach * The Crisafulli Government will invest $350,000 into Longreach facilities ahead of the 2032 Games. * LongreachShowgrounds changerooms to receive upgrades. * New floating pontoon to be constructed on Thomson River. The Crisafulli Government...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 11 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training The Honourable Ros Bates Crisafulli Government Embarks on Trade Mission to Strengthen Ties with China * Minister Bates leads trade mission to China unveiling the Queensland-China Trade and Investment Strategy 2025. * Queensland to strengthen presence in Chinaamidst strategic trade diversification efforts. * Queensland rejoins Hong Kong's premier ...