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...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 16 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Education and the Arts The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek Queensland's premier film festival enters a new era * The Crisafulli Government has announced For Film's Sake as the successful partner to deliver the Brisbane International Film Festival. * For nearly 30 years, the Brisbane International Film Festival has showcased talented local filmmakers alongside global films. * For Fil...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 16 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Police and Emergency Services The Honourable Dan Purdie Easter blitz: Queensland Police to crack down on dangerous drivers over school holidays * The Crisafulli Government has urged motorists to drive safely over the Easter break after a deadly start to the school holidays. * 15 people have already died on Queensland roads since the start ofthe Easter school holidays. * High visibi...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 16 -- 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 Major upgrades for Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast recreation precincts * Crisafulli Government invests in upgrades at popular Currimundi and Tallebudgera Sport and Recreation venues. * Construction at both venues underway. * Part of $28 million-plus program to improve five sport and recreatio...
MELBOURNE, Victoria, April 16 -- The Bureau of Meteorology issued the following media release: 16/04/2025 Issued: 16 April 2025 The Easter long weekend is expected to start off with warm weather across most of Australia but throughout the 4-days, a cold front is likely to cross the south. The cold front will be moving across southern Western Australia on Friday, before reaching the south-east from Sunday, leading to lower than average temperatures across the southern states. Senior Meteorol...
SYDNEY, April 15 -- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority issued the following media release: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its Life Insurance Claims and Disputes Statistics publication, covering a rolling 12-month period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024. APRA's Life Insurance Claims and Disputes Statistics publication presents the key industry and entity-level claims and disputes outcomes for 16 Australian life insurers writing direct business ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 15 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: JOINT STATEMENT Minister for Education and the Arts The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation The Honourable Andrew Powell Outback Education ProgramSaved from Extinction * Crisafulli Government rescues the Outback Queensland Education Experience Program. * The program helps Queensland school students explore and learn ab...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 15 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development The Honourable Dale Last Resources Cabinet Committee reducing red tape to kickstart new investment * Resources Cabinet Committee invites major industry association representatives to discuss immediate priorities * Committee members provided updates on key policy measures to remove...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 15 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity The Honourable Deb Frecklington Fair Trading gets millions back for Queenslanders * Thousands of Queensland consumers received a share of more than $11.8 million in redress. * The Office of Fair Tradingfinalised more than 21,150 consumer complaints last year. * Common personal and household goods and services accounted for mor...
Belconnen, ACT, April 15 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: The Canberra community is being reminded that 3D printed guns and gun parts are illegal. An incident last week saw ACT Policing officers attend a school after being informed that a staff member had brought a 3D printed handgun to the school. The gun was not shown in a class and the teacher returned home later that day. Police later executed a search warrant at the teacher's home, where the firearm was seized as well ...