Belconnen, ACT, May 5 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing has charged five Canberrans with various family violence offences, including assault, sexual assault and property damage, after several incidents over the weekend. In one incident, a 20-year-old woman was charged after allegedly slapping and kicking her male partner in a Canberra nightclub on Sunday morning (4 May 2025). Also on Sunday morning, a 70-year-old man was arrested after allegedly sexually assault...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 4 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: election result, second term priorities DavidSpeers: Treasurer, thank you. JimChalmers: It's been too long, David. Speers: It's been too long. After a little bit of sleep, how do you reflect on what happened last night? Chalmers: It's still sinking in, David. This was beyond even our most optimistic expectations. It was a history‑making night. It was one for the ages, genuinely. But...
Belconnen, ACT, May 4 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing is seeking assistance from the public following a recent theft and property damage incident at the Telstra Tower. On Thursday (1 May 2025) police received a report of an incident believed to have occurred at the Telstra Tower between 10pm on Saturday 26 April and 2am on Sunday 27 April (2025). Police attended the building and collected evidence relating to damage and theft of items from the building includi...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 3 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation The Honourable Andrew Powell New appointments to bring tourism expertise to the Wet Tropics * Tourism leaders Natassia Wheeler and Michael Nelson have been appointed to the Board of the Wet Tropics Management Authority. * The appointments help strike the crucial balance between protecting the Wet Tropics' outstanding...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 3 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation The Honourable Andrew Powell Queensland startups shine atNRL Magic Round Tech Showcase * Eight Queensland businesses demonstrate innovative technologies at National Rugby League (NRL) Magic Round Tech Showcase. * Initiative aims to boost NRL fan engagement, accessibility and sports participation. * Provides opportunitie...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 2 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A New South Wales man is expected to appear in Campbelltown Local Court today (2 May, 2025) charged with child sex offences, including sexual intercourse with a child aged 14 to 16. Police allege the man, 45, used his position in the performing arts industry to gain access to a teenager. The AFP started an investigation in March, 2025, following a referral from the United States' National Center for Missin...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 2 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A Sudan-born man is expected to appear before Melbourne Magistrates' Court today (2 May, 2025) charged with allegedly failing to comply with his visa-mandated conditions. The AFP charged the man, 38, today (2 May, 2025), after he was arrested by Victoria Police in Melbourne. It is alleged the man breached the conditions of his Commonwealth visa by failing to maintain his monitoring device and failing to obs...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 2 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Primary Industries The Honourable Tony Perrett Regional tour to shape the future of Queensland primary industries underway * The Crisafulli Government's 25-year blueprint for primary industries is open for consultation. * A series of events will be held throughout the State where stakeholders can contribute their ideas. * Blueprint is critical part of an ambitious target to increase the...
Belconnen, ACT, May 2 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing is seeking to identify a man involved in an assault in the city last month. About 3:00am on Friday, 18 April 2025, four men were sitting on a park bench on Lonsdale Street in Braddon, when they were approached by a man unknown to them. The unknown man struck one of the men in the face before fleeing. The man is described as of a large build with short dark hair. He was wearing a bright multi-coloured butto...
Belconnen, ACT, May 1 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and assistance to identify three men involved inan aggravated robbery in Ngunnawal last month. About 2:15am on Monday, 7 April 2025,three men armed with weapons, one with a firearm and two with baseball bats, broke into a home in Ngunnawal and stole a number of items. During the incident, one occupant was assaulted and was later transported to hospital with minor injuries. Following ex...