MELBOURNE, Victoria, Feb. 20 -- The Bureau of Meteorology issued the following media release: 20/02/2025 Issued: Thursday 20 February The CEO of the Bureau of Meteorology and Director of Meteorology, Dr Andrew Johnson PSM has today advised of his intention to conclude his term in early September 2025. Dr Johnson joined the Bureau in September 2016 and over the last 9 years has led its transition to a fully integrated national weather service providing trusted and critical services to the Aus...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 20 -- The Department of Environment and Science issued the following media release: Open larger image A trap has been set for the animal after a slide mark was seen Open larger image Large slide mark on the bank of the Pioneer River on 18 February 2025 A crocodile that has moved into freshwater above the DumbletonWeir in the Mackay region will be targeted for removal from the PioneerRiver. On 15February2025, a member of the pubic reported what they believed to ...
CANBERRA, ACT, Feb. 20 -- Geoscience Australia issued the following news release: Geoscience Australia has been awarded a 4th Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Cygnet Award for supporting gender equity through improved talent attraction, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable gender equity, and a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. The Cygnet Awards are earned by science and research organisations that demonstrate progress, outcomes and impact in addressing barriers to attrac...
SYDNEY, Feb. 20 -- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority issued the following media release: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has begun consulting on proposed changes to how banks treatHigher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt repayments when assessing home loan applications. As the prudential regulator of the Australian financial system, APRA is responsible for ensuring banks are managing their risks appropriately to protect the safety of deposits and the stability o...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 20 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police have charged a man following a pedestrian being struck in a crash at Loganlea on Tuesday, February 18. At approximately 5.40pm, an unregistered trailbike travelling north on Kingston Road collided with a pedestrian at the intersection of Kingston Road and Battle Street. It will be alleged the trailbike failed to remain on scene. This afternoon, February 20, a 21-year-old man came forward and...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 20 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Detectives from Petrie Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) are appealing to an unknown witness to come forward after being approached by a woman for help on Fernando Street, Burpengary on the morning of February 15. Police are investigating reports a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in a car, by the driver, around 5am on Saturday, February 15 in Fortitude Valley. The woman was allegedly offere...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 20 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police have charged four boys following a series of property and stolen vehicle offences across the Rockhampton region earlier this week. Sometime between midnight and 5am on Sunday, February 16, four teenage boys allegedly broke into a residence on Dean Street, Frenchville, and stole a white MG station wagon. Around 1.40am on Monday, February 17, police were called to a service station on Albert St...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 20 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police have charged an 18-year-old man following a robbery and assault in Upper Mount Gravatt on Monday, February 17. It will be alleged at approximately 6.40pm, three males approached a 15-year-old boy at a shopping centre basketball court on Logan and Kessels Road before assaulting him. It is further alleged the males then stole property from the boy before fleeing the scene on foot. The 15-year-...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 20 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Everyone deserves to feel safe, especially in their own home around family and their partner. For North Brisbane District (NBD), addressing domestic and family violence (DFV) is a top priority which the service is addressing at all levels. During the latest Operation Whiskey Legion deployment to NBD from February 12 to 18, additional resources amplified the district's ongoing response to support DFV...
Belconnen, ACT, Feb. 20 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a two vehicle collision that occurred at the intersection of Southern Cross Drive and Kingsford Smith Drive on Sunday. About 3.30pm (Sunday, 16 February 2025), police and emergency services responded to a head-on collision between a black Audi A4 and a black Hyundai Elantra. Both drivers were transported to hospital with serious but non life-threatening injurie...