BRISBANE, Queensland, April 30 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity The Honourable Deb Frecklington A FRESH START FOR QUEENSLAND Crisafulli Government restores power to Crime and Corruption Commission * Crime and Corruption Commission granted power to publicly report on investigations in landmark legislation passed by Parliament today. * Crisafulli Government delivers on election commitment t...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 30 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations The Honourable Jarrod Bleijie Strong interest in first round of Residential Activation Fund * More than 100 applications have already commenced for the first round of the landmark Residential Activation Fund, open for applications until 23 May. * First roundprioritises "ready now" de...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 30 -- Murray-Darling Basin Authority issued the following news release: I've been fortunate enough to have spent the start of 2025 out in the Basin connecting with communities, colleagues, and the industries and groups that form my patch of the Basin. I've heard concerns around town water security and water quality in Orange, Bathurst and Dubbo, infrastructure in Gin Gin, and increased fears around the possibility of drought. However, out of these concerns have come great ...
SYDNEY, April 30 -- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority issued the following media release: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its Monthly Authorised Deposit-taking Institution Statistics (MADIS) publication for March 2025. Copies of the March 2025 publication are available on the APRA website at: Monthly Authorised Deposit-taking Institution Statistics publication. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
CANBERRA, ACT, April 29 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Editor's note:Images available via Hightail The AFP is shining a spotlight on its disaster victim identification (DVI) specialists who deploy overseas to identify human remains following mass-casualty events impacting Australians and repatriate them to their loved ones. The AFP DVI team was established in the early 1990s and rapidly deploys nationally and internationally when disaster strikes, be it natur...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 29 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint release between Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force Editor's note: Images available via Hightail A Gold Coast man is expected to appear before the Southport Magistrates Court today (29 April, 2025) over his alleged role in the importation of 140kg of cocaine concealed in marine engines. The man, 35, was charged by the AFP yesterday (28 April, 2025). Investigations began...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 29 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force Editor's note:Images available via Hightail A Californian man appeared before the Melbourne Magistrates' Court yesterday (28 April, 2025) charged with allegedly importing 15kg of cocaine in his black suitcase. The man, 28, came to police attention on Sunday (27 April, 2025) after he arrived at Melbourne Airpor...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 29 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training The Honourable Ros Bates Queensland exporters invited to shine * Applications for the 35th Premier of Queensland's Export Awards open today. * Winners will progress to the Australian Export Awards. * The awards are delivered in partnership withAustrade. The Crisafulli Government is encouraging Queensland exporters to showcase their products a...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 29 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Primary Industries The Honourable Tony Perrett Queensland fishers reel in grants totalling $400,000 * $400,000 awarded to commercial, charter and recreational fishing groups. * Investment to support adoption of industry-leading practices. * Funding delivers opportunities for young people and communities. The Crisafulli Government has delivered $400,000 for fishing initiatives to s...
Belconnen, ACT, April 29 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a collision between a car and motorcycle on Wentworth Avenue this morning. About 10.40am (Tuesday, 29 April 2025), police and emergency services received reports of a collision between a green and black Kawaski Ninja motorcycle and a blue Toyota RAV4 at the intersection of Brisbane Avenue and Wentworth Avenue, Barton. The 21-year-old male motorcyclist was trea...