Month: August 2025

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Man arrested after pursuit through metropolitan area

Source: New South Wales – News

A man has been arrested after a pursuit through the metropolitan area.

It will be alleged that about 7.43am today (Wednesday 13 August), a man presented at the Elizabeth Police Station behaving erratically and claiming he wanted to speak to police. Officers spoke to the man for a period of time while he remained in a red Suzuki sedan and sped off just after 9am.

Officers suspected the vehicle may have been stolen and checks on the man’s licence showed that he was disqualified.

Road spikes were deployed successfully outside the station, but the Suzuki continued heading south on Main North Road.

The vehicle ran a red light at the Yorktown Road intersection and continued driving south.

Extra patrols and STAR Group officers were called to the area with PolAir safely monitoring the vehicle from above.

The Suzuki continued driving towards the Adelaide CBD and then through the metropolitan area, via the northeastern suburbs before travelling towards the western suburbs.

About 10.40am, the Suzuki was seen on the wrong side of Henley Beach Road heading west where the driver almost collided with a pedestrian.

Ten minutes later, the suspect abandoned the red Suzuki and robbed a woman of her grey Suzuki sedan before driving away on Tapleys Hill Road.

The victim was not seriously injured.

PolAir crews continued to relay information to patrols on the ground, with STAR Group officers intercepting the suspect on Tapleys Hill Road at Fulham Gardens, placing him under arrest about two minutes after the robbery.

The 40-year-old man of no fixed address will face numerous charges including illegal use of a motor vehicle, robbery, acts to endanger life and dangerous driving to evade a police pursuit.

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Changed traffic conditions at the Polding Street and Liverpool-Parramatta Transitway intersection, Prairiewood

Source: Mental Health Australia

Road users are advised of changed traffic conditions at the Polding Street and Liverpool-Parramatta Transitway intersection, Prairiewood to carry out traffic light upgrades and install CCTV.

Work will take place for up to five-nights between Tuesday 2 September and Sunday 14 September 2025, weather permitting. If required, we may work up to an additional three-night shifts during the same period.

Work hours are from 8pm to 5am, Sunday to Thursday. No work will occur on Friday or Saturday nights.

There will be temporary traffic changes while we complete this work. This includes lane closures and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h. 

Please drive and ride to the conditions and follow the directions of signs and traffic controllers. 

Thank you for your patience during this time.

For the latest traffic updates across the network download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.

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Free period product dispensers available

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Free dispensers ensure Canberrans can access period products with dignity.

In brief:

  • Free pads and tampons are available in a range of community locations.
  • Dispensers are installed in over 30 ACT public schools.
  • This article gives an overview of free period products in the ACT.

Access to free period products is being expanded in the Territory.

Free pads and tampons are now available from community locations, including:

  • libraries
  • health and community services
  • selected government facilities
  • more than 30 public primary and secondary schools.

Free dispensers in ACT public schools

Free period product dispensers will be installed in participating ACT public schools.

These dispensers will contain:

  • pads in primary schools
  • pads and tampons in high schools, preschool to year 10 schools, and colleges.

Dispensers will be in student-friendly locations, including in girls’, gender-neutral and accessible bathrooms.

Students can also access free period products in other parts of the school, such as wellbeing spaces and classrooms.

Period products will still be freely available in public school front offices as they have been for some time.

Removing barriers

The new dispensers ensure every student can access period products with dignity, privacy and confidence.

This allows them to focus on their education and extracurricular activities.

The ACT Government aims to install dispensers in all ACT public schools.

Feedback from students and staff at participating schools, as well as product usage data, will be collected to inform this rollout.

Boosting awareness in schools

The ACT Government will also launch an awareness campaign in schools.

Posters and educational materials will tell students about the changes.

They will also communicate that access to period products is a necessity, not a privilege.

It’s hoped this will also help break down unhelpful stigmas about menstruation.

Guaranteed access for students

The ACT is the first jurisdiction in Australia to introduce legislation that guarantees students free access to period products.

The new law requires that schools provide products in a way that upholds students’ dignity and privacy.

This acknowledges that menstruation should not be a barrier to full participation in school life.

It’s also a significant step towards ending period poverty.

More dispensers around Canberra

Beyond schools, dispensers are installed at:

  • Canberra Hospital
  • University of Canberra Hospital
  • Community and health centres
  • walk-in centres
  • ACT libraries.

Find out more about free period products on the ACT Government website.

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One year of the Critical Services Building

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

In its first year, the new Emergency Department has treated over 100,000 patients.

In brief:

  • Canberra Hospital’s Critical Services Building opened one year ago.
  • The new facility is delivering improved health care for Canberrans.
  • The building design caters to both patient and staff needs

Canberra Hospital’s Critical Services Building officially opened one year ago.

With its world-class emergency, surgical and intensive care, it is helping transform health care in the ACT.

What’s been delivered

In the past year, the facility has seen:

  • over 100,000 patients treated in the new Emergency Department
  • nearly 19,000 procedures carried out in theatres and interventional suites
  • over 6,500 patients transferred to the Intensive Care Unit.

Building features

The building brings together many of the hospital’s most critical clinical areas. This supports more integrated and timely care.

Its modern emergency, surgical and critical care spaces are enhancing the experience for patients and families.

The building’s design is also focused on the needs of healthcare workers. Improved layouts, natural light, collaborative spaces and new amenities are improving staff experience.

The building includes:

  • a larger Emergency Department (ED) with a new children’s ED, separate ambulance entry and a Behavioural Assessment Unit
  • a 48-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with capacity to expand
  • 22 operating theatres, including three hybrid theatres and two interventional radiography suites
  • three state-of-the-art cardiac catheterisation labs
  • new medical imaging facilities
  • a rooftop helipad with direct lift access to the ICU and ED
  • a new Central Sterilising Services Department
  • fully electric infrastructure.

Learn more about how the building is creating a better-connected, more person-centred Canberra Hospital on the Canberra Health Services website.

Find out more about the ACT Government’s health projects on the Built for CBR website.

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    New Suburban University Study Hub officially opens in Broadmeadows

    Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority

    Victoria’s first Suburban University Study Hub, the Northern Study Hub, is now open in both Broadmeadows and Epping.

    With the official launch of Broadmeadows today, university is being brought closer to students in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

    The evidence shows that where Study Hubs are, university participation goes up.

    Broadmeadows is located at the Hume City Council Offices and provides support services and study facilities for local students enrolled at any university or Vocational Education and Training provider.

    The new location is part of the Albanese Government’s $66.9 million investment which will more than double the number of University Study Hubs across the country.

    For more information: Suburban University Study Hubs – Department of Education, Australian Government

    Quotes attributable to Minister for Education Jason Clare:

    “Almost one in two young people in their 20s and their 30s have a university degree today. But not everywhere. Not in our outer suburbs and not in regional Australia.

    “That’s why we are doubling the number of University Study Hubs, to bring university closer to them.

    “Now for the first time, we are putting these University Study Hubs in the outer suburbs.

    “I know growing up in Western Sydney, a lot of my friends felt like university was somewhere else for someone else.

    “I want this to change, and that means bringing university closer to where people live such as in Broadmeadows.”

    Quotes attributable to Member for Calwell, Basem Abdo:

    “Easy access to university campuses with wrap around support is important to our community.

    “Having a physical site that supports more people to access and engage in a wide range of tertiary education opportunities will make a real difference to those students and their families.

    “Bringing university closer to where you live will encourage more people who otherwise might decide not to go to university at all to give it a go.”

    Quotes attributable to La Trobe University Vice-Chancellor Professor Theo Farrell:

    “As a leader of education in Melbourne’s north, La Trobe is committed to working with the Broadmeadows and Epping communities to ensure they have the skills and training required.

    “The Northern Study Hub will play a vital role in helping achieve the goal of doubling higher education participation and attainment by 2050, as outlined in the Universities Accord.”

     

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    New volunteer shares Mt Hotham-Dinner Plain experience

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    Garrick Atkin finished his General Firefighter training a little over four months ago and is a member with Mt. Hotham-Dinner Plain Fire brigade.

    His strong connection to the mountain drew him into wanting to give back to the community. The operational environment in the alpine area is incredibly unique. Take a look inside what it means to volunteer at Mt. Hotham.

    Keen to join CFA? You can find out more by visiting www.cfa.vic.gov.au/volunteer

    Submitted by CFA Media
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    Crash at Wynn Vale

    Source: New South Wales – News

    A pedestrian has been injured in a crash at Wynn Vale this morning.

    Just after 10am Wednesday 13 August, police and emergency services were called to The Golden Way following reports that a pedestrian had been struck by a car.

    The pedestrian has sustained injuries.

    The Golden Way is currently closed to south bound traffic from Surrey Farm Drive.

    Please avoid the area.

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    GST analytical tool guide now available online

    Source: New places to play in Gungahlin

    The GST analytical tool (GAT) guide is now available on ATO Law to assist you in completing the GAT reconciliation process. You only need to complete the GAT reconciliation process if you’re a business in the Top 100 or Top 1000 populations for GST.

    The purpose of the GAT is to understand the reasons for the differences arising between accounting and GST figures, and to verify them with objective evidence.

    Previously, we emailed members of the Top 100 and Top 1000 populations the guide and instructions at the commencement of an initial GST assurance review or combined assurance review. Small modifications have been made to the guide to clarify who it applies to and to provide clarity on the existing methodology. 

    Businesses that are predominantly input-taxed are excluded from the current GAT process.

    For taxpayers who’ve had a GST assurance review, the Supplementary annual GST return (SAGR) includes questions about whether this reconciliation has been undertaken and its outcomes.

    To assist you with completing the GAT process we’ve developed frequently asked questions.

    We’ll work collaboratively with your organisation if you’ve had difficulties in completing the GAT process, by helping to find solutions using information from existing systems, as well as information we’ve gathered from our income tax assurance reviews.

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