Belconnen, ACT, May 13 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: Updated at 6:10pm on Tuesday, 13 May 2025 Good news Canberra, the missing 70-year-old man we posted about earlier has been located safe and well. Thanks for your assistance. -- ACT Policing is seeking the public's assistance to locate missing 70-year-old man Kurt Baumann. Kurt has not been seen or heard from since 10:30am today, and was last seen in the vicinity of Namatjira Drive and Perry Drive, Chapman. He is de...
Belconnen, ACT, May 13 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing is seeking to identify a motorcycle rider and passenger involved in fail to stop incidents last week. About 6:15pm on Wednesday (7 May 2025), Road Policing officers conducted a traffic stop on a red Ducati motorcycle with no registration plate on Commonwealth Avenue in Yarralumla. After initially stopping for police, the rider and pillion passenger rode off at speed and were last seen riding dangerously on...
Belconnen, ACT, May 13 -- 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 Tillyard Drive last week. About 9pm (Wednesday, 7 May 2025), police and emergency services received reports of a collision between a black Honda CBR motorcycle and a silver Holden Commodore VE sedan at the intersection of Tillyard Drive and Kerrigan Street in Fraser. The driver of the Commodore sedan failed to stop and ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 12 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Queensland Police Pipes and Drums (QPP&D) is usually known for bagpipes, kilts and rousing traditional tunes, but this May it will be known for something a little less expected - cowboy boots and country hits with a touch of rock for good measure. The group is embarking on its largest regional tour since before the COVID-19 pandemic, travelling more than 2000km across the state to connect with and pro...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 12 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has expanded its Domestic and Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons Units (DFVVPU) to be available across all Police Districts, further demonstrating the organisation's commitment to building safer communities. The DFVVPUs work to address high-risk domestic and family violence (DFV) incidents and offer ongoing support to those affected, including most importantly,...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 12 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A West Australian man has been sentenced to 22 months' imprisonment for accessing and possessing child abuse material, including images and videos of children engaged in sexual acts. The man, 40, was sentenced on Friday (9 May, 2025) in the Perth District Court after he previously pleaded guilty to two offences. He will be released on a recognizance order to be of good behaviour after six months. An investi...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 12 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: I'm grateful to the Prime Minister for the opportunity to continue to serve as Australia's Treasurer. I'm especially pleased to lead a really high‑calibre economic team alongside the re‑appointed Finance MinisterKatyGallagher. I'm looking forward to working closely with DanielMulino as the new Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services. AnneAly will be an outstanding new Minister ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 12 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Premier and Minister for Veterans The Honourable David Crisafulli Celebrate "All the Best" this Queensland Day * 'All the Best' campaign launched to celebrate Queenslanders favourite produce and places. * Kickstarts Queensland Day celebrations across the state. * Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, releases limited-edition Ginger Beer, to mark the State's 166th birthday. The Crisafulli Government has launch...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 12 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Brent Mickelberg Queenslanders pledge to drive so others survive this National Road Safety Week * National Road Safety Week runs from 11 May to 18 May 2025, with the theme 'drive so others survive.' * The annual event emphasises the importance of safe road practices and honours the memories of those who have lost their lives in road crashes. * Th...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 12 -- Murray-Darling Basin Authority issued the following news release: Landholders and river users, including pumpers, on the Mitta Mitta River are advised to take into account the forecast releases of water from Dartmouth Dam and make any necessary adjustment to their river activities. Transfers from Dartmouth Dam to Hume Dam are expected to continue throughout May and the coming months if conditions remain dry. Releases from Dartmouth (measured at Coleman's gauge) are ex...