CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 2 -- 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 of the seizure and arrest vision are available via Hightail. A New South Wales couple is expected to face Downing Centre Local Court today (2 September, 2026) charged over the alleged importation and trafficking of ketamine. A man and woman, both 30, were charged yesterday (1 September, 2026), after...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 2 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Officers from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and Australian Federal Police (AFP) have charged a Mossman man following an investigation into hate crime offences. The activity was undertaken by members of the recently established joint QPS-AFP Hate Crime Team, a partnership between the QPS Counter Terrorism Investigation Group and the AFP National Security Investigations capability. Bringing together sp...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 2 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: PRIME MINISTER:Can I begin by addressing the tragic situation that we're dealing with as a result of the disaster in Nepal. Amidst all of this tragedy, we are seeing some positive news. Today, another five Australians have been confirmed safe, but that still means that the number of Australians unaccounted for is 38, down from 43 yesterday, but that's 38 families, 38 people who we hold grave fears for....
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 2 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Kieran Gilbert: Treasurer, thanks for your time. This has exceeded the market expectations slightly. You say the economy is robust and resilient. Does this mean we're going to get another hike for sure later this month? Another rate hike? Jim Chalmers: Well, obviously, I'm not going to pre-empt the considerations of the independent Reserve Bank. I think what we've seen today is a robust and resilient result...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 2 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Sarah Ferguson: Treasurer, welcome. Jim Chalmers: Thanks very much, Sarah. Ferguson: On house prices first. At the Budget, Treasury said the impact from your tax changes would see house-price growth continue to rise, but by a bit less, 2percent over a couple of years. The Commonwealth Bank's latest forecast says prices will fall 10percent across the capital cities. Did Treasury underestimate the impact of...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 1 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: JOINT STATEMENT Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development The Honourable Dale Last Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Brent Mickelberg * The Crisafulli Government is launching a major procurement to deliver up to 630 new buses across Queensland. * Modern, fully accessible b...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 1 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Health and Ambulance Services The Honourable Tim Nicholls * TheKirwan Health Campus expansionhasofficially opened, delivering expanded maternity and oral health services for Townsville's growing community. * This is another major project delivered for North Queensland under theCrisafulli Government'sfully-fundedHospital Rescue Plan. * The Crisafulli Gove...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 1 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development The Honourable Dale Last * The CrisafulliGovernmenthostsIndOz2026 Mining and Resources Industry Roundtable in Brisbanetoday. * Queensland showcases resources investment opportunities to Indonesian government and industry leaders. * Roundtable builds Qu...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 1 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development The Honourable Dale Last * Queensland'smanufacturing sector is set to shine thisSeptemberduringQueensland Manufacturing Month. * Events to be held across the State showcasing leading technologies and highlighting new opportunities for women and students...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 1 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Primary Industries The Honourable Tony Perrett * CSIRO study finds refuge moundshave the potential to savethousands of cattle during floods. * $2 million On-Farm Resiliencestudy focused on flood refuge mounds used in major floods in past 5 years. * Reducing breeding stock deaths critical to beef industry recovery. A CSIRO study, commissioned by theCrisa...