Month: September 2025

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First aid training for motorcyclists in Bathurst, Orange and Narrabri

Source: Mental Health Australia

Motorcyclists from both the Central and North West regions of NSW are encouraged to sign up for a motorcycle crash management course facilitated by Transport for NSW and First Aid for Motorcyclists.

The half-day training course will be offered to motorcyclists, pillions and the public at a subsidised rate during September and October.

Transport for NSW is supporting the training designed specifically to upskill motorcyclists who, as vulnerable road users, face greater risks each time they venture out onto the road network.

“Motorcycle and scooter riders face risks on our roads as they are less protected than other road users,” a Transport for NSW spokesperson said.

“International research shows that motorcycle riders are about 34 times more likely to be killed in a crash than other road users.  

“The training is led by motorcyclists and equips riders and pillions with the knowledge and confidence to handle emergencies, which fosters a safer and more resilient riding community.”

Also at the Motorcycle Crash Management Course, attendees will have access to materials and resources to help them make informed decisions about the effectiveness of protective clothing and the Motorcycle Clothing Assessment program (MotoCAP), helmets and motorcycle safety resources.

Attendance at the sessions is $20 per person, with all sessions starting at 9am and finishing at 2.30pm.

Bookings are essential as there are limited places available: 

  • Bathurst on Saturday September 6 – Panthers Bathurst, Panorama Room, 132 Piper Street
  • Orange on Sunday September 7 – Orange Ex- Services Club, 231-243 Anson Street
  • Narrabri on Saturday October 18 – Crossing Theatre, 117 Tibbereena Street

Link to booking: Services — Motorcycle Crash Management Training.
 

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Police investigating evade incident in Trial Bay area

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Police investigating evade incident in Trial Bay area

Tuesday, 2 September 2025 – 3:40 pm.

Police are investigating an evade incident in the Trial Bay area this afternoon where a police vehicle was damaged. 
At approximately 12.30pm, police in an unmarked vehicle were conducting a patrol in the Trial Bay campground area.  
A white Isuzu MU-X allegedly entered the carpark area and drove at the police vehicle, crashing into the driver’s side door. 
The Isuzu then left the area and was intercepted by police a short time later in Kettering. 
The driver, a 30-year-old man, was taken into custody and will assist police with their enquiries into the matter. 
No police or members of the community were injured during the incident. 
Anyone who saw the Isuzu in the Kettering area this afternoon is asked to contact Kingston CIB on 131 444 and quote OR783969. 
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000. 

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Man rescued from water at Snug Beach

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Man rescued from water at Snug Beach

Tuesday, 2 September 2025 – 3:28 pm.

Police and emergency services attended Snug Beach this afternoon where a man was rescued from the water. 
Around 12.55pm police received a report of a person believed to be in distress in the water. 
The man was reportedly holding onto an upturned dinghy around 50 metres from shore. 
He was rescued from the water and provided medical assistance at the scene. 
He is being transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital. At this stage, his condition is not believed to be life-threatening. 

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Changed traffic conditions in Mount Annan, Smeaton Grange and Harrington Park

Source: Mental Health Australia

 Road users are advised of changed traffic conditions on Narellan Road west of Waterworth Drive, Mount Annan, Camden Valley Way south of Anderson Road, Smeaton Grange, and The Northern Road south of Fairwater Drive, Harrington Park.

The changes are necessary to install three new Variable Messaging Signs (VMS) as part of the Network Efficiency Program.

Initial work to install foundations is for up to 15-night shifts (five nights at each location) between Monday 8 September and Tuesday 30 September 2025, weather permitting.

Installation of the VMS boards and testing is for 12-night shifts (four nights at each location) between Wednesday 1 October to Thursday 30 October 2025. Our night working hours will be between 8pm and 5am.

There will be five-day shifts for final testing once VMS boards are installed. Our day working hours will be between 7am and 5pm. 

No work will occur Friday or Saturday nights, or public holidays. 

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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Nearly 700,000 Canberrans by 2050

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Growth is expected across all Canberra districts.

In brief:

  • Canberra’s population will be nearly 700,000 people by 2050.
  • Growth is expected across all Canberra districts.
  • Population projections help with planning for Canberra’s future.

The ACT’s latest population projections show that Canberra will be home to nearly 700,000 people by 2050. The population is expected to hit 800,000 in 2065.

Growth is expected across all Canberra districts.

The ACT Population Projections 2025–2065 show that the Territory’s population is expected to increase by 319,000 over the next 40 years.

In December 2024, the ACT’s population was 482,000. This is expected to grow by around 8,000 people each year.

The last population projections were released in 2022. The new projections include updated city planning data, as well as updated information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

The new projections show that the population growth is now expected to be spread more broadly across the capital.

New suburbs in the Molonglo Valley, Canberra’s north-western edge will be large growth areas for the city. More homes in existing suburbs will also need to be built for the growing population.

New Canberrans arriving from interstate or overseas is expected to be the main contributor of population growth over the next 40 years, while the birth rate is expected to decline.

The projections show a moderate ageing of the ACT population compared to other states and territories.

Understanding how the population will change helps us plan for Canberra’s future. They show us where we’re likely to need more schools, more health facilities and improved roads or public transport.

The ACT Population Projections 2025–2065 are published on the Treasury website.

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Man arrested for displaying offensive material

Source: New South Wales – News

A man has been arrested after possessing and displaying offensive material during the March For Australia protest in Adelaide on Sunday 31 August.

Following investigations by Eastern District CIB detectives, a 39-year-old Golden Grove man attended the Grenfell Street police station today, Tuesday 2 September, and was arrested.

After being interviewed, he was charged with displaying offensive material in a public place.

He was bailed to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on 28 October.

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ACT Population Projections: Growth reflected across the City

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

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Released 02/09/2025

Canberra will be home to nearly 700,000 people by 2050, with the population to hit 800,000 in 2065, the latest population projections confirm.

Growth is expected across all Canberra districts. While the total ACT population levels in the latest report are largely consistent with 2022 projections, the most significant changes relate to the redistribution of growth across ACT’s districts over the projections. 

The updated projections anticipate where Canberrans will choose to live, and reflects growth in the Molonglo Valley, along Canberra’s north-western edge, along the length of the light rail corridor to Woden, as well as a shift to growth in the Tuggeranong Valley.  

Published today, the ACT Population Projections 2025-2065 show that the Territory’s population is expected to increase by 319,000 over the next 40 years, surpassing 800,000 in 2065.

Starting from the December 2024 population of 482,000, the ACT population is expected to grow on average by around 8,000 people per year. 

Migration is expected to continue as the main contributor of population growth over the next 40 years as the fertility rate is expected to decline. 

While Canberra will continue to have a young population the projections show a moderate ageing of the ACT population relative to projections of other Australian jurisdictions, with migration continuing to play an important contribution to the age structure of the ACT population.

Treasurer Chris Steel said the ACT Government continuously planned and delivered services for our growing population.

“We’re investing in our people and our city to ensure that, as our population expands, we continue to meet the needs of our community,” Minister Steel said.

“We’re delivering healthcare, when and where people need it; building new and upgraded schools in our suburbs; expanding the light rail network to Woden; and delivering more diverse and affordable housing.

“Planning changes, including the missing middle housing reforms will see more housing capacity in our existing suburbs to support our growing population. This will see districts like Tuggeranong growing not declining.”

Minister Steel said the ACT’s future population would determine the type of city Canberra would be in coming years.

“Understanding population projections are important for Canberrans to understand the city’s future, and for many aspects of planning, research and policy development and advice,” Minister Steel said. 

The ACT’s long-term population projections represent a significant body of work that is prepared using ACT Treasury’s own in-house model, which was originally commissioned from the Australian National University. 

The key drivers in the model are births, deaths (natural increase) and net migration (overseas, interstate and internal). A new feature of this report is the shift to a ‘dynamic’ rather than ‘static’ model of housing which better reflects the reality of new residents moving in to established suburbs. 

The ACT Population Projections 2025-2065 are available on the Treasury website.

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New e-waste recycling service launches in Wangara

Source: South Australia Police

The City’s Wangara Recycling Facility is now accepting small e-waste items for residents to dispose of various unwanted electronics, free of charge.

The new e-waste shed is now open, operating only on weekends and public holidays like the rest of the facility.

Residents will be able to recycle smaller electronic items such as computers and laptops, mobile phones, phone chargers, TVs, electrical cords, irons, drills, printers and USBs.

Residents can use the free recycling passes included in their annual rates notice. This voucher can be used an unlimited number of times throughout the year and should be presented when dropping off recyclables.

Wangara Recycling Facility also accepts green waste and other recyclable items like batteries, cardboard, polystyrene and scrap metal.

City of Wanneroo residents can also dispose of cooking oil at the facility.

Located at 70 Motivation Drive, Wangara, the facility is open 8am to 4.45pm on weekends and public holidays except Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au/wangararecycling for more information.

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Socceroos to play in Canberra this Friday

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

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New recycling facility a step closer

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The new facility will be capable of processing up to 115,000 tonnes of mixed recyclables per year.

In brief:

  • A new recycling facility for the ACT will be built in Hume.
  • Demolition of the previous damaged recycling facility is underway.
  • Veolia will partner with the ACT Government to design, build and operate the new facility.
  • The new recycling facility is expected to be operational in 2028.

A new recycling facility for Canberra is a step closer with demolition of the previous damaged facility underway.

The new facility will be built on the former site of the previous facility in Hume, which was shut down at the end of 2022 due to extensive fire damage.

Construction of the new facility is due to begin in 2026.

Demolition of damaged facility

The previous recycling facility was shut down in 2022 due to extensive damage caused by a fire, believed to be caused by the incorrect disposal of batteries.

Demolition of the previous facility has begun and will take several months.

During the demolition, the public is advised to obey contractor exclusion zones and stay a safe distance away from the site.

A new state-of-the-art facility

Veolia will work with the ACT Government to design, build and operate the new, larger facility.

The new facility will be capable of processing up to 115,000 tonnes of mixed recyclables per year – up to 50,000 tonnes more per year than the previous facility.

The facility’s new advanced sorting technology, includes:

  • sophisticated automatic recognition
  • screens to separate paper
  • laser optical identification with air jets to separate plastics
  • powerful magnets to extract metals.

The facility has been designed with state-of-the-art fire detection, mitigation and control systems to safeguard the site from fires, which can be caused by items such as lithium batteries or gas bottles finding their way into the recycling stream.

Interim recycling

Until the new facility is built, there are no changes planned to current recycling management in the ACT.

The current contractor, Re.Group, will continue to manage interim recycling services for the ACT until the new facility is complete.

The new recycling facility is jointly funded by the Australian Government through the Recycling Modernisation Fund.

The new recycling facility is expected to be operational by 2028.

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