CANBERRA, ACT, May 9 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint release between the Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force Editor's note: Images and vision available via Hightail A Perth woman has been sentenced to eight years' imprisonment for attempting to possess almost 11kg of methamphetamine imported into Australia disguised in a container labelled as wall coating. The woman, 35, was today (9 May, 2025) sentenced in the Perth District...
Belconnen, ACT, May 9 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: The below statement is attributable to ACT Chief Police Officer, Scott Lee I would like to acknowledge recent media reporting regarding incidents involving ACT Policing members. ACT Policing has actively engaged with the Canberra Times as part of this series of reports and has been open and transparent. I understand the impact this reporting may have on members of our community and the concerns the community may have wi...
Belconnen, ACT, May 9 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: A 34-year-old man who allegedly committed family violence offences in 2022 has been extradited from Queensland to the ACT to face court. During the early hours of 21 September 2022, police allege the man committed a family violence assault against a woman, his ex-partner, at his residence in Braddon. He is alleged to have assaulted the woman and prevented her from leaving his residence. Following an investigation by AC...
Belconnen, ACT, May 9 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing is seeking the public's assistance to locate missing 16-year-old boy Cohen. Cohen has not been seen or heard from since about 7pm, Tuesday 6 May, and was last seen in Giralang. He is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 165cm (5'5") tall, with a slim build, fair complexion and short brown hair. He was last seen wearing a black and yellow baseball cap, a black jumper, a faded black T-shirt, black tra...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 9 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint release between Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force Editor's note: Image available via Hightail A Chinese national is due to appear in Perth Magistrates Court today (9 May, 2025) charged with allegedly possessing child abuse material. An investigation started in March, 2025, after Australian Border Force (ABF) officers at Perth Airport examined the man's baggage when he arr...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 8 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games The Honourable Tim Mander Advisory Board appointed for Queensland Academy of Sport * New eight-member Advisory Board established for Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS). * Advisory Board willwork closely with QAS management to transition the Academy to a statutory body. * QAS will become a statutory body on 1...
LUCAS HEIGHTS, NSW, May 8 -- Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization issued the following media release: ANSTO welcomes the appointment of Rear Admiral (RADM) Katherine Richards AM to the ANSTO Board as a part-time member for a 3-year term, commencing from 24 March 2025. RADM Richards has served for over 36 years in the Royal Australian Navy and brings extensive engineering and leadership experience to the ANSTO Board. As a former Head of Nuclear-Powered Submarine Regulatory De...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 8 -- The Queensland 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 Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity The Honourable Deb Frecklington A Fresh Start for Queensland: Crisafulli Government delivers on election commitment with Mining & Resources Coroner for safety * North Queen...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 8 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Police and Emergency Services The Honourable Dan Purdie State Flying Squad nets 17 juveniles on 103 charges inTownsville * The State Flying Squad arrest 17 dangerous young offenders during youth crime blitzin Townsville. * Multiple serious repeat youth offenders arrested, including 12-year-old girl charged with 21 offences. * TheCrisafulli Government reaffirms zero-tolerance stance on...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 8 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games The Honourable Tim Mander Queenslanders - what does 2032 mean foryou? * Queenslanders urged to have their say on the future of sport in the State. * TheCrisafulli Government releases discussion paper to help shape Queensland's future sport strategy. * State-wide conversation to create a sports strategy for improved hea...