Belconnen, ACT, April 16 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: Two impaired drivers have been caught in separate morning RBT operations this week. About 6.30am on Monday (14 April 2025) ACT Policing was conducting random breath and drug testing on Canberra Avenue, Symonston. During the operation, officers conducted a screening test on a 60-year-old male driver which returned a positive result for alcohol. The driver was taken into custody and conveyed to the Woden Police Statio...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 16 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: The Queensland Police Service (QPS) acknowledges the appointment and promotion of 24 commissioned officers and 10 senior executives into leadership positions today. The appointments are testament to the QPS's investment in leadership and professional development as part of its ongoing commitment to keeping Queenslanders safe. Commissioned officers hold the rank of Inspector, Superintendent and Chie...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 16 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: The Queensland Police Service (QPS) along with partner agencies are taking a zero-tolerance approach to boaties neglecting safety and breaking the rules after numerous water enthusiasts have been found speeding, driving under the influence and ignoring safety regulations. With the Easter long weekend approaching, QPS, Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) and Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) have unite...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 16 -- Queensland Health issued the following media release: Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr Heidi Carroll issued a warning today that flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and COVID-19 cases were likely to rise as temperatures dropped - but a trip to hospital could be avoided through vaccination. Dr Carroll said vaccines for flu, RSV and COVID-19 were safe, effective and prevent serious illness. "Vaccination is the best defence against winter viruses to stop th...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 16 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police, Danish Police and the Swedish Police Authority Editor's note:Vision, images and audio grabs available via Hightail The AFP has charged a juvenile foreign national in Sydney for allegedly using an encrypted application to facilitate plans for overseas contract killings on behalf of a transnational criminal syndicate. He was arrested this...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 16 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Education and the Arts The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek Queensland's premier film festival enters a new era * The Crisafulli Government has announced For Film's Sake as the successful partner to deliver the Brisbane International Film Festival. * For nearly 30 years, the Brisbane International Film Festival has showcased talented local filmmakers alongside global films. * For Fil...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 16 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Police and Emergency Services The Honourable Dan Purdie Easter blitz: Queensland Police to crack down on dangerous drivers over school holidays * The Crisafulli Government has urged motorists to drive safely over the Easter break after a deadly start to the school holidays. * 15 people have already died on Queensland roads since the start ofthe Easter school holidays. * High visibi...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 16 -- 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 Major upgrades for Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast recreation precincts * Crisafulli Government invests in upgrades at popular Currimundi and Tallebudgera Sport and Recreation venues. * Construction at both venues underway. * Part of $28 million-plus program to improve five sport and recreatio...
MELBOURNE, Victoria, April 16 -- The Bureau of Meteorology issued the following media release: 16/04/2025 Issued: 16 April 2025 The Easter long weekend is expected to start off with warm weather across most of Australia but throughout the 4-days, a cold front is likely to cross the south. The cold front will be moving across southern Western Australia on Friday, before reaching the south-east from Sunday, leading to lower than average temperatures across the southern states. Senior Meteorol...
SYDNEY, April 15 -- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority issued the following media release: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its Life Insurance Claims and Disputes Statistics publication, covering a rolling 12-month period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024. APRA's Life Insurance Claims and Disputes Statistics publication presents the key industry and entity-level claims and disputes outcomes for 16 Australian life insurers writing direct business ...