BRISBANE, Queensland, April 17 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Minister for Multiculturalism The Honourable Fiona Simpson $1.9 million awarded to strengthen multicultural participation across Queensland * 26 multicultural community-led projects have been allocated more than $1.9 million under the Strengthening Multicultural Queensland program...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 17 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Police and Emergency Services The Honourable Dan Purdie The Crisafulli Government delivers 42 new Queensland Police officers to the front line to restore community safety * 42 new officers graduate from the Queensland Police Service Academy in Brisbane. * The First Year Constables will be deployed across theState including the first allocation to Thursday Island. * There are more t...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 17 -- Murray-Darling Basin Authority issued the following news release: Members welcomed new Authority member Ms Belinda Duarte AM, who is based in Victoria and brings deep experience in corporate governance, social justice and First Nations-led programs that will be invaluable in guiding the MDBA's approach to water policy and management. Appointed on 6 March 2025, Ms Duarte, a proud Wotjobaluk and Dja Dja Wurrung woman and Chief Executive Officer of Culture is Life, comp...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 17 -- Murray-Darling Basin Authority issued the following news release: The likelihood of water quality issues typically reduces as the season transitions from warmer to cooler months. Conditions remain favourable for algal growth across much of the Basin, particularly within some northern Basin rivers/storages, the NSW central west, the Menindee Lakes and lower Darling-Baaka, parts of the Lachlan/Murrumbidgee and mid-Murray systems, and some central/northern Victorian sto...
Belconnen, ACT, April 17 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing is seeking the public's assistance to identify a man following an alleged assault in the City last weekend. About 4.45pm on Sunday (13 April 2025) two women were walking along East Row in the City bus interchange when one was struck from behind by a man. He allegedly took a flag she was carrying and threw it on the ground before running away. The man police would like to speak to has dark hair and dark s...
Belconnen, ACT, April 16 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: Two impaired drivers have been caught in separate morning RBT operations this week. About 6.30am on Monday (14 April 2025) ACT Policing was conducting random breath and drug testing on Canberra Avenue, Symonston. During the operation, officers conducted a screening test on a 60-year-old male driver which returned a positive result for alcohol. The driver was taken into custody and conveyed to the Woden Police Statio...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 16 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: The Queensland Police Service (QPS) acknowledges the appointment and promotion of 24 commissioned officers and 10 senior executives into leadership positions today. The appointments are testament to the QPS's investment in leadership and professional development as part of its ongoing commitment to keeping Queenslanders safe. Commissioned officers hold the rank of Inspector, Superintendent and Chie...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 16 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: The Queensland Police Service (QPS) along with partner agencies are taking a zero-tolerance approach to boaties neglecting safety and breaking the rules after numerous water enthusiasts have been found speeding, driving under the influence and ignoring safety regulations. With the Easter long weekend approaching, QPS, Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) and Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) have unite...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 16 -- Queensland Health issued the following media release: Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr Heidi Carroll issued a warning today that flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and COVID-19 cases were likely to rise as temperatures dropped - but a trip to hospital could be avoided through vaccination. Dr Carroll said vaccines for flu, RSV and COVID-19 were safe, effective and prevent serious illness. "Vaccination is the best defence against winter viruses to stop th...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 16 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police, Danish Police and the Swedish Police Authority Editor's note:Vision, images and audio grabs available via Hightail The AFP has charged a juvenile foreign national in Sydney for allegedly using an encrypted application to facilitate plans for overseas contract killings on behalf of a transnational criminal syndicate. He was arrested this...