CANBERRA, ACT, May 27 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Editor's note:Images available via Hightail An Adelaide man who paid about $60,000 to watch live on video as children overseas were sexually abused has been ordered to serve more than a decade behind bars. The Elizabeth man, 67, was sentenced yesterday (26 May, 2025) by the District Court of South Australia to 10 years, one month and 25 days' imprisonment, with a non-parole period of five years and nine mon...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 27 -- Murray-Darling Basin Authority issued the following news release: Severe Tropical Cyclone Alfred impacted southeastern Queensland and northeastern New South Wales (NSW) earlier this year, bringing widespread heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding. Queensland's area-averaged rainfall total in March was 207.2 mm - 124% above the 1961-1990 average, making it the third wettest March on record since 1900. This intense rainfall made history downstream, when the influx of ...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 27 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Editor's note: Audio grabs from AFP Detective Superintendent Scott Raven available via Hightail. The auction of a confiscated luxury Sydney penthouse seized as a result of a proceeds of crime investigation will deliver $15 million in community benefits. The two-level, three-bedroom property in The Rocks was confiscated in 2024, following an investigation and litigation over a five-year period by the AFP-led...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 27 -- Murray-Darling Basin Authority issued the following news release: Hi everyone, It's great to catch up again after a big couple of months. I'm excited to announce tickets are now available for our annual regional water conference, River Reflections, which this July is taking place in Murray Bridge. It's the perfect opportunity to come together to find solutions for sustainable water management so we protect our river system for future generations. The lower Murray is...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 26 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Domestic and family violence (DFV) remains one of the most significant challenges faced by our community and the Queensland Police Service. It is not just a private matter behind closed doors - it's a community issue that demands a united response. Each year, Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month offers an important opportunity for Queenslanders to commit to action in building a safer Queensla...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 26 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership The Honourable David Janetzki European market recognises Queensland is open for business * The Crisafulli Government returns Queensland to prominence as an attractive place to invest. * In an Australian-first, Queensland becomes the first State to issue a euro currency benchmark bond. * Significant interest shown in thelandmark deal. ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 26 -- 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 A FRESH START FOR QUEENSLAND Communitygiven a voice on proposed wind farm * LNP delivers on its election commitment to listen to local communities on major renewable developments * Proposed Moonlight Range Wind Farm northwest ofRockhampton will not procee...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 26 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: JOINT STATEMENT Premier and Minister for Veterans The Honourable David Crisafulli Minister for Police and Emergency Services The Honourable Dan Purdie Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Minister for Small and Family Business The Honourable Steve Minnikin Major funding boost to deter crime against small and family businesses * New $40 million Secure Communities Partnership Program...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 26 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: JOINT STATEMENT Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity The Honourable Deb Frecklington Minister for Families, Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Child Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence The Honourable Amanda Camm Queensland's coercive control laws now in force * Criminal offence of coercive control begins today, 26 May 2025. * N...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 26 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A Queensland man has been sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment for indecent treatment of a child and accessing, transmitting and soliciting child abuse material. He was ordered to serve a minimum non-parole period of seven years and six months. The man, 55, was sentenced last week in the Rockhampton Supreme Court after he previously pleaded guilty to 14 child abuse-related offences. An investigation began i...