Belconnen, ACT, Aug. 6 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing is reminding Canberrans to secure their homes and hide valuables after three teenagers were charged with breaking into a Griffith home. Last month (23 July 2025), three teenagers and an unknown offender in a stolen BMW sedan stopped on a street in Griffith, ACT. A 14-year-old boy and 15-year-old boy attempted to enter a home through the front and rear doors but were unsuccessful as both were locked. At th...
CANBERRA, ACT, Aug. 6 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: At today's Investor Roundtable I released the Council of Financial Regulators' (CFR) review into small and medium‑sized bank competition and the government's response to the review. This review looked into ways to help create a more dynamic, diverse and resilient Australian banking sector. A more diverse banking sector is good for competition, good for consumers, good for industry and good for the ec...
CANBERRA, ACT, Aug. 6 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: Today we have issued more invitations to the Government's Economic Reform Roundtable, this time for specific sessions of the agenda. The Roundtable is all about building consensus on long term economic reform, with a focus on resilience, productivity and budget sustainability. These invitees bring deep expertise in their respective fields. They include policy experts, economists, heads of key government ag...
CANBERRA, ACT, Aug. 5 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Editor's note:Audio grabs available via Hightail The AFP has charged a Sydney man for allegedly smuggling an encrypted communications device into a corrections facility. The matter was heard before Downing Centre Local Court today (5 August, 2025). His next court appearance is scheduled for 30 September, 2025. Police identified the man, 25, following the arrest of multiple Sydney men as part of Operation K...
Belconnen, ACT, Aug. 5 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: Updated at 2pm, Wednesday 6 August 2025 Good news Canberra, the missing woman has been located safe and well. Thank you for your assistance. -- ACT Policing is seeking the public's assistance to locate missing 24-year-old woman Makayla Hund. Makayla has not been seen or heard from since early July and was last seen at her home in Lyons (ACT). She is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 160cm (5'3") tal...
SYDNEY, Aug. 5 -- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority issued the following media release: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has placed an additional $5.5 million capital requirement and imposed additional licence conditions on KeyInvest Limited (KeyInvest), following a review of its risk management framework. KeyInvest is a life insurance company and friendly society that primarily offers funeral bonds. An independent review undertaken at APRA's request identified sh...
CANBERRA, ACT, Aug. 4 -- Murray-Darling Basin Authority issued the following news release: Kosha Shanahan has been appointed as the REO for the region, expanding our regional engagement in the southern Basin. Kosha has been a valued member of our engagement team since early 2024. In June of this year, she stepped up to answer the Sunraysia's call to fill in the gap in engagement in the region. Having lived and worked in the vibrant regional city of Mildura for the past 15 years, Kosha has bui...
CANBERRA, ACT, Aug. 4 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint release between the AFP and Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Editor's note: vision, audio and images from AFP media conference are available via Hightail. A Chinese national accused of covertly collecting information about a Canberra Buddhist association on behalf of a foreign principal has been charged by the AFP under the Counter Foreign Interference Taskforce (CFITF). The wo...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 4 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Queensland Police Service (QPS) is calling on registered firearm owners across the state to take action to improve the safe storage of their weapons and prevent them from falling into the wrong hands. Through Operation Whiskey Firestorm, QPS is working closely with regional and rural communities to reinforce the critical message: "Safety First, Secure Always." The campaign aims to reduce firearm thef...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 4 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: This Multicultural Queensland Month, Queensland Police Service (QPS) is celebrating the voices behind the Police Liaison Officer (PLO) uniform. The PLO program helps shape a safer, stronger and more connected community across Queensland by fostering mutual understanding and trust between culturally and linguistically diverse communities and the Service. Working closely with individuals, families, and...