ONLINE REPORTS OF DANGEROUS DRIVING CONTINUE ROLLING IN

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...


NT MAN CHARGED OVER TERRITORY'S LARGEST EVER KETAMINE IMPORTATION

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 ...


NSW DUO JAILED IN WA AFTER AUTHORITIES PUT BRAKES ON $18 MILLION COCAINE TYRE IMPORT

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...


MEDIA STATEMENT: QUEENSLAND LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANTS COMMISSION RENEWED WITH NEW APPOINTEES

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 ...


MEDIA STATEMENT: GRANTS OPEN TO PRESERVE QUEENSLAND'S HERITAGE SITES

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...


MEDIA STATEMENT: A FRESH START FOR QUEENSLAND: LANDMARK INQUIRY INTO BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION SECTOR TO COMMENCE

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...


MEDIA STATEMENT: CRISAFULLI GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO DELIVERING A NEW BRIDGE FOR BRIBIE ISLAND

BRISBANE, Queensland, April 24 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Brent Mickelberg Crisafulli Government committed to delivering a new bridge for Bribie Island * The Crisafulli Government is committed to the delivery of a new bridge to Bribie Island. * Summary business case for a new Bribie Island bridge has been released. * A new two-lane bridge for eastbound traffic and a dedicated active transport path i...


MITTA MITTA FLOW ADVICE - 24 APRIL 2025

CANBERRA, ACT, April 24 -- 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 April and the coming months if conditions remain dry. Releases from Dartmouth (measured at Coleman's gauge) ar...


CONSEQUENTIAL REPORTING CHANGES TO ARS 110.0 - CAPITAL ADEQUACY

SYDNEY, April 23 -- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority issued the following media release: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a response to submissions on proposed updates to Reporting Standard ARS 110.0 Capital Adequacy (ARS 110). Details can be found on the APRA website: Proposed changes to liquidity and capital requirements for authorised deposit-taking institutions or Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


IRAQ-BORN MAN CHARGED WITH ALLEGED VISA BREACHES

CANBERRA, ACT, April 23 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: An Iraq-born man is expected to appear in Melbourne Magistrates' Court today (23 April, 2025) charged with allegedly failing to maintain his electronic monitoring device in accordance with his visa conditions. The AFP charged the man, 50, today (23 April, 2025), after locating him in Melbourne. It will be alleged the man breached the conditions of his Commonwealth visa between 17 February, 2025, and 21 Ap...