Month: September 2025

Source: New South Wales – News

These areas are now Declared Shopping Precincts under the State Government’s new legislation allowing police to conduct metal detector searches on any person or their property.

The following areas are now included within Declared Shopping Precincts under the Summary Offences Act 1953:

• Marion Shopping Centre
• Elizabeth Shopping Centre
• Arndale Shopping Centre
• Burnside Village
• Hollywood Plaza
• Parabanks Shopping Centre
• West Lakes Shopping Centre
• Munno Para Shopping Centre

The new powers also enable police to order a person or group posing a risk to public safety and order to leave the shopping precinct for 24 hours. If they re-enter or attempt to there is a maximum penalty of $1250.

These shopping precincts are the first to be declared, but other public events and places which may be declared include a place of worship; a public place holding a public event; a public transport hub; and a public transport service.

Assistant Commissioner of Police, Narelle Kameniar said South Australia Police is thankful to have additional powers to protect the community as they frequent different areas of South Australia.

“These laws will give police more tools to prevent crime and remove dangerous weapons from circulation by conducting searches on any person or their property,” Assistant Commissioner Kameniar said.

Maps showing the relevant declared areas, which include the above listed shopping centres, can be found on the SAPOL website SAPOL – Declared Public Events and Places. If other areas or events are declared they will also be published on the SAPOL website and in the South Australian Government Gazette.

Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority

Can I start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and pay my respects to elders past and present.

Can I thank you for inviting me to speak to you today.

Can I also thank you for the work that you do.

You know how important I think it is, how important you know it is. 

Teaching is the most important job in the world. 

And teachers only become teachers because of you.

And we need more of them. 

The good news is there are more. 

The number of people who enrolled in teaching was up 10% last year on the year before. 

And it’s up again this year. That’s a good sign. 

Pay rises, paid prac, the new Commonwealth Teacher Scholarships all help.They’re all part of it. But we still need more. 

All the forecasts I see tell me that we’re still going to be thousands short of the teachers we need and will need in the years ahead. 

So while things are getting better in schools across the country, the challenge is still there and it’s big. 

It’s why I got the state Departments of Education, teachers, principals, peak bodies and unions together last week to work on what we do next updating the teacher workforce plan that we developed about three years ago. 

And it’s why what you do, and what happens next year, is so important.

Next year the change in the core content of ITE degrees rolls out.

And I know you’ve been at the coal face of all of that and I want to thank you for it. 

What we do here from next year will help not just the next generation of teachers. 

It’ll help the next generation of Australians. 

This, combined with the agreements that I’ve now signed with every state and territory to fix the funding of our schools and the reforms that are tied to it, are two critical parts of building a better and a fairer education system. 

I’m sorry again that I can’t be there in person, but I’m really looking forward to seeing you on campus over the next 12 months to see the changes that we’re making come to life. 

I hope you’re having a great conference, and I’ll see you soon.

Source: Australian National Party

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Source: Australian Capital Territory Policing

24/09/25

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is seeking public assistance to locate a 28-year-old male who escaped police custody in Wadeye today.

Around midday, police were conducting an arrest for an alleged breach DVO. The male offender was handcuffed and placed in the back of a police vehicle when up to ten community members allegedly turned on police including throwing objects. The offender escaped still wearing the handcuffs.

An attending member was struck by a rock to the head and received medical attention for non-serious injuries.

Police are actively searching for the offender and are urging anyone with information on their whereabouts to contact police on 131 444. You can anonymously report crime via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Arrests follow firearms burglary

Thursday, 25 September 2025 – 3:42 pm.

Tasmania Police has made multiple arrests as investigations continue into the burglary of a property at Tea Tree in which rifles, shotguns and a quantity of ammunition were stolen.
Eight people, ranging in ages from 17 to 26, have been charged with alleged offences relating to the burglary, which was reported to police on Wednesday morning.
Detectives from Bridgewater Criminal Investigation Branch, with the assistance of officers from Glenorchy CIB, Southeast CIB, Operation Saturate, Glenorchy and Bridgewater uniform divisions, plus specialist resources, conducted a series of searches of houses and vehicles in greater Hobart on Wednesday.
Residential properties at Granton, Glenorchy, Gagebrook and Bridgewater were identified.
Following prompt action by police, three alleged offenders in relation to the burglary have been arrested and charged:
• A 23-year-old Gagebrook man has been detained and is charged with stealing; burglary; possess a firearm when not the holder of a firearm licence of the appropriate category; possess ammunition when not the holder of an appropriate firearm licence; possess a firearm to which a firearms licence may not be issued (slam gun); possession of stolen firearms.
• A 20-year-old Austins Ferry man has been detained and is charged with stealing; burglary; possession of stolen firearms; possess ammunition when not the holder of an appropriate firearm licence; possess a firearm when not the holder of a firearm licence of the appropriate category; recklessly discharge a firearm.
• A 17-year-old boy from Gagebrook has been arrested and charged with stealing; burglary; possession of stolen firearms; possess a firearm when not the holder of a firearm licence of the appropriate category; possess ammunition when not the holder of an appropriate firearm licence. He was granted bail to appear in court later.
After further investigations on Wednesday, police also charged five people – a 26-year-old Bridgewater man, a 26-year-old Bridgewater woman, an 18-year-old Granton woman, an 18-year-old Glenorchy woman and a 21-year-old Bridgewater man – with a range of alleged offences.
These charges include stealing, possession of stolen firearms, and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition without an appropriate licence.
The two men from Bridgewater have also been charged with drug trafficking.
Police remain committed to removing illegal firearms from the community and are calling for information on the burglary.
If anyone has information regarding the incident or is approached by someone attempting to sell or dispose of firearms, please contact police on 131 444.
Information can also be supplied anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au

Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority

Can I start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and pay my respects to elders past and present.

Can I thank you for inviting me to speak to you today.

Can I also thank you for the work that you do.

You know how important I think it is, how important you know it is. 

Teaching is the most important job in the world. 

And teachers only become teachers because of you.

And we need more of them. 

The good news is there are more. 

The number of people who enrolled in teaching was up 10% last year on the year before. 

And it’s up again this year. That’s a good sign. 

Pay rises, paid prac, the new Commonwealth Teacher Scholarships all help.They’re all part of it. But we still need more. 

All the forecasts I see tell me that we’re still going to be thousands short of the teachers we need and will need in the years ahead. 

So while things are getting better in schools across the country, the challenge is still there and it’s big. 

It’s why I got the state Departments of Education, teachers, principals, peak bodies and unions together last week to work on what we do next updating the teacher workforce plan that we developed about three years ago. 

And it’s why what you do, and what happens next year, is so important.

Next year the change in the core content of ITE degrees rolls out.

And I know you’ve been at the coal face of all of that and I want to thank you for it. 

What we do here from next year will help not just the next generation of teachers. 

It’ll help the next generation of Australians. 

This, combined with the agreements that I’ve now signed with every state and territory to fix the funding of our schools and the reforms that are tied to it, are two critical parts of building a better and a fairer education system. 

I’m sorry again that I can’t be there in person, but I’m really looking forward to seeing you on campus over the next 12 months to see the changes that we’re making come to life. 

I hope you’re having a great conference, and I’ll see you soon.

Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority

A new Suburban University Study Hub has opened today in Melton, bringing university closer for students in Western Melbourne.

Nearly half of young Australians have a degree, but not in Melton where only 15.7 per cent of young people have a degree.

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

This new hub, located at 31 McKenzie Street, will offer local support services and study facilities for 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. It is the second Suburban University Study Hub to open in Victoria, following the Northern Study Hub operating at Broadmeadows and Epping.

Students undertaking tertiary study through any Australian institution will be able to connect, collaborate and grow together at the new Melton Suburban University Study Hub.

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 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.

“We know they work. The evidence is they increase the number of people going to uni in areas where they are established 

“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 Melton.”

Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister for International Education and Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs Julian Hill:

“Higher education can be transformational for young Australians. Particularly for those students who are the first to go to uni in their families or those who have overcome significant hardships in their life. 

“Through the Suburban Study Hubs program, the Albanese Government is providing academic and social support, as well as critical infrastructure such as high-speed internet, to help students to attain a tertiary qualification. 

“With the launch of this Suburban Hub, Djerriwarrh will open doors to a broader range of tertiary pathways and wrap students in a community that champions their success.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Hawke, Sam Rae:

“This new Study Hub is a game-changer for Melton, bringing university education closer to home and making it more accessible for people in Hawke.

“This is about delivering for Melton and providing the next generation with the support they need to achieve their education goals right here in our community.

“Education shouldn’t be limited by where you live. This new Study Hub will give Melton residents the chance to study, grow, and succeed locally.”

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The small town of Noojee recently became the centre of a multi-agency training exercise, gathering 70 local personnel to prepare for the upcoming high risk fire season in West Gippsland.

Eight brigades within CFA’s Baw Baw Group were involved in the exercise, staged around the primary school on Sunday (21 September), along with Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic).

Given the location, the focus of the exercise was to provide an opportunity for firefighters to operate in larger teams to address two emerging fires on the urban fringe and develop firefighting and leadership skills ahead of the season that could see their community impacted.

Noojee Fire Brigade Captain and Exercise Controller Dave Blacker said it was one the biggest exercises he had coordinated for CFA and was very pleased with the outcomes.

“Our firefighters got a lot out of it, and we put time pressures on the Incident Controllers and strike team leaders, so the incident was more realistic,” Dave said.

“Managing communication while the exercise is unfolding can be particularly challenging, and those within the incident management teams were learning a lot about controlling their environment.

“You have everyone coming up to you all the time and it can be really hard to focus on your core jobs, but we gave them a mentor they could fall back on throughout the day.”

Dave said community engagement was significantly emphasised over the course of the day, with West Gippsland identified as a high-risk area for bushfire risk this spring and summer.

Crew members were also able to practice management of civilian interaction, burn over drills, truck driving, asset protection, radio reporting, and general firefighting techniques.

“We gave them time and support to go through all the hoops, and community warnings were getting a strong focus, as was thinking ahead,” Dave said.

“We had people from the Warragul Theatre Company come down to make life difficult for the control team and firefighters, acting as sticky beaks, as well as concerned and angry community members.”

Drone capabilities were tested overheard, with aerial observation and reporting taking place by Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), delivering live visual and verbal data from the fire front to the control centre.

“We were using the drones to hunt an arsonist, a scenario we had created, as well as spotfires. The drone operators were learning an awful lot, and I was really impressed with the infrared images they retrieved,” Dave said.

“We also use tennis balls with tails as spotfire simulators. If you toss one of those anywhere in the Baw Baw Group, they’re going to grab a hose and squirt it or stamp on it. It is ingrained.”

With Noojee surrounded by crown land, Dave said exercise sequences are increasingly becoming multi agency, as in most cases local brigades work side by side with FFMVic crews.

“We had quite a few people who had just completed their General Firefighter course who were jumping on a truck for the first time, it was quite exciting for them to be a part of it,” Dave said.

“This was the first time a lot of them had encountered FFMVic’s equipment and resources, and FFMVic were really enthusiastic supporters of this activity.

“It was a really worthwhile exercise to showcase what can be achieved when we work with the FFMVic dozers and crews and how they can assist us.

“What I really reinforce within my team is, if you get on scene and can’t control the fire with your tanker, take a moment to identify where a bigger response needs to be engineered and what resources you can request.”

This exercise follows a similar exercise held at Erica the week before. Baw Baw Group is highly invested in preparing both their crews and the community for what could arise over coming months.