CANBERRA, ACT, May 21 -- Murray-Darling Basin Authority issued the following news release: As part of the project's first phase Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) has engaged engineering consultants GHD to conduct a comprehensive options analysis for the replacement structure. GMW General Manager Strategy and Service Planning Steven Abbott said the century-old weir had served the community well, but it was time to evaluate options for a new structure that would ensure the long-term viability of the a...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 21 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: Reserve Bank interest rate cut, proposed superannuation tax changes, company tax, productivity MichelleGrattan: The Reserve Bank has given homebuyers a small bit of good news this week - a modest quarter of a percentage point cut in interest rates. Welcoming the rate cut, Treasurer JimChalmers sees the fight against inflation as at last being won, or at least largely so. In this term he wants ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 21 -- 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 Major housing boost for South East Queensland * More than 2,400 lots for new homes approved across South East Queensland this month to date. * 1,631 residential lots approved in Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area (PDA) to accommodate 4,500 residen...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 20 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: State Emergency Service (SES) honoured eight dedicated volunteers and two units at their annual SES Regional Award Ceremony in Townsville last Friday. The awards recognise the outstanding contributions of members who go above or beyond the normal course of duties. Sixty-nine-year-old Stephen Weise, from Gregory/Lawn Hills who has been an SES volunteer for more than two years, was awarded the prestigi...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 20 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: interest rates decision, global economic uncertainty, energy rebates, better targeted superannuation concessions, the Coalition. Jim Chalmers: Today, the independent Monetary Policy Board of the Reserve Bank decided to lower the cash rate once again. This is the second interest rate cut in the last 3months. This is very welcome relief for millions of Australians. We are really pleased to see ...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 20 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A Sudan-born man is expected to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates' Court today (20 May, 2025) charged with allegedly failing to comply with his visa-mandated conditions.   The AFP charged the man, 32, after he was located today (20 May, 2025) in Melbourne.   He has been charged with two counts of failing to remain at a notified address, contrary to section 76C(1) of the Migration Act 1958 ...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 20 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release between Australian Border Force and the Australian Federal Police. Editor's note: Footage of the arrest is available via Hightail A Sydney man will reappear in court in July, 2025, over allegedly importing and soliciting child abuse material, following a joint investigation by Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP). An investigation commenced in ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 20 -- 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 Gabba entertainment precinct market engagement kicks off * Formal market engagement process commences today for city-shaping Gabba entertainment and housing precinct. * Private sector invited to register interest in the development process to transform the...
Belconnen, ACT, May 20 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing is seeking witnesses or dash-cam footage of a collision between a car and motorcycle on Marcus Clarke Street earlier this month. About 7:50pm on Thursday, 8 May 2025, a white sedan collided with a motorcycle at the intersection of Marcus Clarke Street and University Avenue in the City. The driver of the sedan failed to stop and provide assistance to the motorcyclist and instead continued along University A...
Belconnen, ACT, May 20 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing is disappointed by the behaviour of Canberra drivers after people were caught street racing, speeding,drink and drug driving during National Road Safety Week. More than 90 speeding fines were issued and 16 people were charged with drink driving during National Road Safety Week, which ran from 11 to 18 May 2025. On the first day, police conducting speed enforcement on William Hovell Drive in Whitlam detecte...