Month: June 2025

Source: New South Wales Ministerial News

The City of Greater Bendigo’s transfer stations in Strathfieldsaye, Goornong and Heathcote have a new name and will now be called Recycling Centres.

City of Greater Bendigo Resource Recovery and Education Acting Manager Michelle Wyatt said the City recently undertook a public process with Geographic Names Victoria to change the name of local transfer stations to recycling centres to make their purpose clearer to members of the community.

“Geographic Names Victoria has now gazetted the change and the facilities will now be known as the Strathfieldsaye Recycling Centre, Goornong Recycling Centre and Heathcote Recycling Centre,” Ms Wyatt said.

“We believe the term transfer station no longer reflected the purpose of the facilities and the services they offer and provide to the community.

“The name change to Recycling Centre will help encourage the community to identify reusables and recyclables at home and maximise resource recovery at the three local centres. It will also help promote the Strathfieldsaye and Heathcote centres as places to find and buy items for re-use or re-purposing.

“The City will now undertake a process to update signage at the sites and where it appears on our website and other promotional information to reflect the name change.   This could take some time to achieve and there may be a short time where the facilities are still referred to as transfer stations in some promotional material.

“However, the good news is nothing else about how the Recycling Centres operate is changing and it will continue to be business as usual.

“The City remains committed to helping community members rescue, reuse, repurpose, repair and recycle goods and materials wherever possible to reduce waste going to the landfill.

“Many items including E-waste, polystyrene, clean unwanted textiles and shoes,  and soft plastics can be dropped for free recycling at the City’s Goornong, Strathfieldsaye and Heathcote Recycling Centres and the Eaglehawk Recycle Shop at the entrance to the Eaglehawk Landfill.”

Public places must be registered with Geographic Names Victoria and the City of Greater Bendigo is a Naming Authority for places that it owns or manages. Registering place names is essential to identify locations for managing emergencies and delivering goods and services in Victoria.

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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

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Source: New South Wales – News

It will be alleged that about 3.25pm today (Thursday 19 June), police and emergency services were called to the Flinders Highway property after reports of a small fire.

When police entered the property, they located the man’s body inside the premises.

A 34-year-old Port Lincoln woman has been arrested and will be charged with the man’s murder.

Detectives from Major Crime Investigation Branch and Forensic Response Section officers have flown to the scene this evening and are assisting local police with the investigation.

Police believe both the man and woman are known to each other and there are no community safety concerns.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Source: New South Wales – News

Just after midnight, police were called to a report of a car on fire in Young Street, Solomontown.

When police officers arrived, they discovered a car on fire and a fire burning at the front of a nearby residence, which they extinguished with a fire extinguisher.

The occupants of the house were not injured during the incident.  The exterior of the house was charred by flames.

As seen in the footage, three male suspects had attended an address in Young Street and doused the front of the residence with accelerant.

The suspects then entered the vehicle, which became engulfed in flames.  They ran off, abandoning the car in the street.

It is extremely likely they have suffered significant burns or injuries in the fire and police urge them to seek medical attention.

Anyone with information about the identity or location of anyone involved in this incident is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers immediately on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force are investigating a structure fire that occurred this afternoon along Callistemon Drive, Katherine East.

About 2pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of the structure fire and police and NT Fire and Rescue Service attended.

A resident of the house evacuated before emergency services arrival and no injuries were reported.

The Crime Command have carriage of the investigation and enquiries are continuing.

Police are calling for witnesses from within the area between 1:45pm and 3:15pm today, particularly those who may have CCTV or dashcam footage to make contact on 131 444 and reference job number NTP2500062594.

Alternatively, you can download your footage directly to the portal linked to the attached QR code > https://ntpol.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/structurefire1-66callistemon

Source: Australian Attorney General’s Agencies

With Southeast Asia on track to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2040, Australia is working to tap this huge potential, including with a trade and investment mission to Malaysia this week.

Led by Austrade, an Australian delegation of 30 representatives from 21 organisations is in Malaysia to identify new opportunities, particularly in the green economy.

This mission is part of the Albanese Labor Government’s efforts to help Australian businesses create new trade opportunities in priority markets.  

Malaysia is rapidly positioning itself as a renewable energy hub, with major investments in solar, hydrogen, and waste-to-energy. This mission will set the foundation for long-term collaboration, with Australia home to leading expertise, cutting-edge technology, and a strong education and training sector.

The delegation, who are participating in an Austrade organised program, will attend the 2025 Energy Asia Conference in Kuala Lumpur, which features events including the Australian Energy Innovation Showcase, university partnerships for energy literacy, and tailored business-matching sessions.

The Albanese Government is working to boost engagement with Southeast Asia through practical, business-focused initiatives. In the past year alone, we delivered a record $1 billion in trade outcomes for Australian businesses, launched the $2 billion Southeast Asia Investment Financing Facility, and upgraded the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.  

Southeast Asia Investment Deal Teams are also working to increase Australian investment in the region’s green energy infrastructure.

Source: Australian Green Party

​​NSW Health is urging the community to do everything they can to protect themselves from COVID, including getting vaccinated, as cases rise across the state.
The latest NSW Respiratory Surveillance Report shows 3,475 people in NSW testing positive for COVID in the week ending 14 June, an increase of more than 10 per cent compared ​with the previous week. 
The upswing in COVID has come at the same time as influenza is on the rise and at moderate levels in NSW. 
Most people with COVID do not test for the virus, so the latest figures represent a small proportion of all people who have the virus.
Rates of COVID notifications have increased since early May 2025 and concerningly, the rate with the largest increase is in people aged 90 and over.
Health Protection NSW Executive Director Dr Jeremy McAnulty said COVID is now circulating at moderate levels in the community and is likely to increase, but there are things people can do to reduce the risk of becoming very sick.
“While most people have already received their primary course of COVID vaccinations, we’re urging people, especially those aged 65 and over, to get a booster to protect themselves,” Dr McAnulty said. 
“Boosters are recommended for people 75 years and older every 6 months, and those 65 and older at least every 12 months.
“COVID is a serious illness and can cause hospitalisation and death, especially in people who are older, have other risk factors, or are immunocompromised.
“People aged 70 and older, or those with other risk factors, who have COVID are eligible for a course of antivirals, which can prevent serious illness if they seek care early enough. These people should make a plan with their doctor about what to do if they do get sick, including what test to take, and how to access antivirals quickly.
“Importantly if you do fall ill, you can always call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for free, instant health advice and for access to antivirals if you are eligible.” 
Dr McAnulty said in addition to vaccination, there are other ways that people can help prevent the spread of COVID. 
“The impact that COVID and other respiratory illnesses like influenza and RSV will have on NSW will be determined by the actions all of us take this winter,” he said. ​
“While vaccination is the best protection, if we all do the right things, like staying home if we’re sick, wearing a mask if you do need to go out when unwell, and avoiding crowded spaces for gatherings, we can protect each other from these nasty viruses.”
NSW Health also continues to remind the community there are a few simple steps they can take to protect themselves and others from respiratory illness, including:

Staying up to date with their vaccinations
Staying home if they’re sick and wearing a mask if they need to go out
Avoiding crowded spaces and getting together in well-ventilated spaces
Considering doing a rapid antigen test before visiting those more vulnerable
Making a plan with their doctor if they’re at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 or influenza about what to do if they get sick, including what test to take, and discussing if they are eligible for antiviral medicine
Practicing good general hygiene, like regular handwashing.

For more information on eligibility for COVID vaccination, visit the Commonwealth Government’s websit​e.
You can find a vaccine provider using the healthdirect Service Finder​.
All COVID-19 vaccinations are free to all people in Australia, including those without a Medicare card.
If an illness or injury is not serious or life-threatening, we encourage the community to call healthdirect on 1800 022 222, for free, instant health advice anywhere, anytime, across NSW. A registered nurse will answer your call, ask some questions and connect you with the right care.

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

North Motton man charged with murder

Thursday, 19 June 2025 – 4:57 pm.

Police have this afternoon charged a 46-year-old man with murder, attempted murder and aggravated assault after a police officer was fatally shot in Tasmania’s North West on Monday.
The North Motton man recently appeared in a bedside court sitting. He will reappear in court at a later date.
The man remains under guard in hospital where he is receiving medical attention for non-life-threatening injuries.
Tasmania Police Commissioner Donna Adams thanked those involved in the ongoing investigation for their dedication and professionalism.
“I want to sincerely thank all those who have played a part in this investigation,” she said.
“Their diligent work in such difficult circumstances is to be commended.
“The support our members have shown for Constable Keith Smith’s family and loved ones, and each other, is testament to the strength of our blue family.
“I would also like to thank community members for the outpouring of support they have shown Keith’s family and friends, and Tasmania Police more broadly.”

Picture: Members of the Tasmania Police investigation team on scene at the property on Allison Road, North Motton, this week.