CANBERRA, ACT, Feb. 27 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release between Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force Editor's note: Images are available via Hightail. Two Czech Republic nationals are expected to appear before Downing Centre District Court today (27 February, 2025) charged with allegedly importing 12kg of methamphetamine into Australia. Australian Border Force (ABF) officers found the illicit drugs yesterday (26 ...
MELBOURNE, Victoria, Feb. 27 -- The Bureau of Meteorology issued the following media release: 27/02/2025 The Bureau of Meteorology has released its long-range forecast for autumn 2025. While autumn is often a time for cooler weather to begin, this season is very likely to be warmer than average across Australia and summer heat may persist into early autumn. Rainfall is likely to be in the typical range for the season for most of Australia. However, for parts of the far north-west of the cou...
Belconnen, ACT, Feb. 27 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing's Major Collision Team are re-appealing for information from the public on the third anniversary of 28-year-old Queanbeyan man Jyle Molloy Murphy's death. About 11.00pm on Sunday, 27 February 2022, Jyle was struck and killed by a vehicle on Pialligo Avenue heading towards Queanbeyan. Police have confirmed Jyle was picked up by a dark coloured sedan while he was on Morshead Drive sometime before 11.00pm th...
Belconnen, ACT, Feb. 27 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing's Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team (SACAT) have arrested a 74-year-old man following an investigation into his alleged abuse of a five year old girl. Police will allege that the man abused the child at his south Canberra residence between 2023 and 2024. On February 19 (2025), police received a report regarding the alleged abuse and commenced an investigation. About 3.45pm yesterday (Wednesday, 26 Febr...
Belconnen, ACT, Feb. 27 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: A 26-year-old Turner woman will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning following an alleged aggravated burglary at a real estate agency in Braddon yesterday. About 7.10am yesterday morning (Wednesday, 26 February 2025) the woman allegedly used tools to pry two secured lockboxes off the front entrance of the business, which contained a swipe card to the building. The woman is then alleged to have returned at about...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 27 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 03:06 PM Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity The Honourable Deb Frecklington Crisafulli Government boosts funding for courthouse upgrades to deliver faster justice * Crisafulli Government dedicates an extra $5.47 million to upgrade busy courthouses. * Total investment of $48 million will ensure the completion of critical upgrade projects. ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 27 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 11:17 AM Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games The Honourable Tim Mander The Matildas return to the Gold Coast for AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 * Gold Coast secures Matildas game as part of six matches to be played in major tournament. * Tournament set to generate more than $9 million for Queensland economy. * These matche...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 27 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 02:27 PM Minister for Primary Industries The Honourable Tony Perrett Quarter of a century plan to cultivate Queensland's primary industries * Crisafulli Government collaborates with 250 stakeholders to help shape bold 25-year blueprint for Queensland primary industries. * The blueprint is a critical part ofCrisafulli Government's goal to supercharge sector's output to $30 ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 27 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 01:17 PM Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation The Honourable Andrew Powell Final chance forQueenslanders to have their say on 20-year tourism plan * Feedback for the visionary 20-year tourism plan Destination 2045: Queensland's Tourism Future closes tomorrow. * Final industry consultation session held in Toowoomba. * Work now st...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 27 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 01:13 PM Minister for Education and the Arts The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek A Fresh Start for Queensland: Crisafulli Government delivers new high school for Gracemere * The Crisafulli Government is delivering on election commitment for a new Gracemere high school with the start of early works. * $10 million funding has been announced to begin early site works, produce ...