BRISBANE, Queensland, April 14 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity The Honourable Deb Frecklington Protect children from button batteries this Easter * The Crisafulli Government is reminding Queenslanders to keep children safe from the dangers of button batteries these holidays. * Button batteries can be found in household goods and toys, including Easter-themed items. * If swallowed, they can...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 14 -- Murray-Darling Basin Authority issued the following news release: MDBA Executive Director of River Management, Jacqui Hickey, said that while levels will vary along the length of the river, holiday makers and local residents can expect April flows and depths similar to recent years. "Easter is an important time for tourism and recreation across the Basin. We know communities and local businesses rely on river activity - and we encourage everyone to check river levels...
Belconnen, ACT, April 12 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: A 42-year-old Charnwood man will face court today after being released from custody yesterday. In November 2023, the man received a court imposed good behaviour order to not commit another offence for 18 months. Yesterday (Friday, 11 April 2025) the man appeared in court for alleged driving offences committed in 2024 and was granted bail with restrictions including not to drive a vehicle unless correctly licenced to ...
Belconnen, ACT, April 12 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: Updated at 2.25pm on Monday, 14 April 2025 Good news Canberra, the missing 15-year-old boy we posted about over the weekend has been located safe and well. Thank you for your assistance. -- ACT Policing is seeking the public's assistance to locate missing 15-year-old boy Levi Auld. Levi has not been seen or heard from since Wednesday evening (9 April 2025). He is described as Caucasian in appearance,with a slim b...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 12 -- 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 $1 million Noosa Coastal Walk upgrades complete ahead of Easter holidays * The Crisafulli Government delivers $1.1 million upgrade at the Coastal Walk in Noosa National Park. * The upgrades will enhance accessibility and make the walking track more durable. * More than 1.4 million peopl...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 12 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth The Honourable Sam O'Connor Young leaders take their place in 30th Queensland Youth Parliament * 30th Queensland Youth Parliament gets underway. * Ninety-three young people aged 15 to 25, representing every electorate across Queensland, will take part in the six-monthprogram. * Record-breaking471 applications received this year shows ...
Belconnen, ACT, April 11 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: A 32-year-old man will face court again today for alleged family violence offences he committed in 2022. About 9:30pm on Sunday, 1 May 2022, a woman, who was the 32-year-old man's partner, was driving along the Monaro Highway in Symonston. During this time, the couple had an argument where the man allegedly reached across and jerked the steering wheel causing the vehicle to veer off the road and onto the median strip...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 11 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is celebrating International Women's Day (IWD) with an 'Accelerate Action' event emphasising the importance of taking swift and decisive action to achieve gender equality. The rescheduled event, originally planned for March 7 but postponed to Tropical Cyclone Alfred, was hosted by the QPS at Southbank Brisbane today, April 11, and co-sponsored by the Queensland Po...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 11 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity The Honourable Deb Frecklington Crisafulli Government announces new Judge Administrator of the District Court * Judge Michael Burnett AM appointed Judge Administrator of the District Court of Queensland. * HisHonour succeeds Justice Paul Smith, who was elevated to the Supreme Court. * Judge Burnett to commence his new appointm...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 11 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: JOINT STATEMENT Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training The Honourable Ros Bates Minister for Primary Industries The Honourable Tony Perrett All eyes on Queensland for global agriculture investment * World's premier agriculture investment event coming to Brisbane in June 2026. * First time GlobalAgInvesting will be held in the Southern Hemisphere. * Securing hosting rights a maj...