Month: November 2025

Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority

The Fire Danger Period will commence at 1am Monday 24 November 2025 for the following municipalities in the state’s south-west.

• Borough of Queenscliff
• City of Greater Geelong
• Golden Plains Shire Council
• Surf Coast Shire

Residents in these areas are encouraged to prepare their properties ahead of the Fire Danger Period (FDP) coming into effect.

CFA Acting Assistant Chief Fire Officer for District 7, Wayne Aylmer said now is the time to get out there and do the work around your home to help safeguard your family this fire season.

“The spring rainfall has been a welcomed relief, however it will help grass grow,” Wayne said.

“As we start to get warmer weather with strong winds, the grass will dry out and the risk of grassfires in our local area will increase.

“We’re really encouraging residents to take the opportunity to clean up their dry leaves and woodpiles, clear out their gutters, remove other flammable materials and keep grass cut short.

“By acting early, we can all play a part in reducing the risk of fire this season.”

Those needing to burn-off around their properties are reminded to check weather conditions are suitable before lighting up.

“We have already responded to a number of escaped burn-offs this Spring, so please ensure you have enough water and resources on hand to extinguish it safely,” Wayne said.

“There are concerns about the dryness within nearby bushland areas, particularly more so than previous years, and grassfires that ignite will travel quickly in the forecasted conditions.”

For more information on preparing your property and understanding local fire restrictions, visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au.

Those conducting burn-offs must notify authorities online at the Fire Permits Victoria website (www.firepermits.vic.gov.au), or by calling 1800 668 511.

By registering your burn-off online, you allow emergency call takers to allocate more of their time taking calls from people who need emergency assistance immediately.

No burning off is permitted during the FDP without a Permit to Burn, which can be applied for through the Fire Permits Victoria website at firepermits.vic.gov.au.

Fire Danger Period information:

Lighting fires in the open without a permit can bring a penalty of more than $21,800 and/or 12 months imprisonment. For a full list of conditions, visit cfa.vic.gov.au/can

Farmers can find legal guidelines and practical advice at cfa.vic.gov.au/farms

More information about FDPs is available online at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerperiod

To find out what you can and can’t do during FDP, visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can or by calling VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.

Submitted by	CFA media

Source: Australia Government Statements 4

07 11 2025 – Media release

Gillian Moody-Ardler. Photo credit: Sally Flegg. 
Screen Australia is excited to announce the appointment of Gillian Moody-Ardler as Head of First Nations Content. A proud Wodi Wodi/Dharawal/Yuin woman, Gillian brings over three decades of industry experience championing First Nations stories, perspectives and creative talent on screen. 
An award-winning practitioner, Gillian has worked extensively across the screen industry, including as company director, writer, producer and director for Kalori Productions (Kindred, Family Rules Season 1, Black Divaz, Katele), Production Manager for SBS Indigenous Media Unit and Investment and Development Manager at Screen Australia. She currently serves as part of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia’s (NFSA) leadership team as the Head of First Nations Engagement, driving the strategy that underpins the NFSA’s programs for the collection, interpretation and protocols for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
In her new role, Gillian will provide creative and operational direction for Screen Australia’s First Nations content investment, including development and production assessment and oversight of creative projects from early development to delivery.  
Gillian Moody-Ardler said, “I am thrilled to be stepping into the Head of First Nations Content role where my passion for supporting First Nations creatives to bring authentic, powerful and distinctive stories to screen will continue. I am excited by the growth in our sector since my earlier years at Screen Australia where groundbreaking series Redfern Now went to air on ABC and the acclaimed feature Samson & Delilah screened to the world.”
“I am enthused by the First Nations Department’s continued support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives to deliver landmark documentaries that start national conversations to moving dramas with social impact. I have seen the impact on careers that initiatives like Proper Loved Up can have in developing the next generation of First Nations screen talent and I look forward to continuing the work of the department, nurturing talent across all levels from emerging to seasoned professionals and helping them navigate the changing media landscape to ensure First Nations stories are told across all platforms where people are viewing content. I am excited to play a role in funding the next wave of ground-breaking First Nations projects.” 
Screen Australia CEO Deirdre Brennan said, “With her deep understanding of First Nations storytelling and the role this plays in the future success of our screen industry, Gillian is the perfect leader to build on the Department’s legacy. Her creativity and business acumen will ensure the team and the sector receive exceptional support.” 
Recently, the First Nations Department has supported bold titles such as Total Control, Sweet Country, Our Medicine, The New Boy, Wolfram, Mystery Road and The Moogai. It also launched romantic comedy short film initiative Proper Loved Up and created opportunities for early-to-mid career creatives to strengthen skills and gain experience in navigating local and global markets.  
Commencing in the position on 12 January 2026, Gillian will also work closely with the Director of First Nations, a future appointment focusing on strengthening strategies for First Nations screen representation, nurturing talent and driving collaboration with partner organisations.  
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Source: South Australia Police

About 8.30am today, Friday 7 November, police and emergency services were called to a crash on the Eyre Highway approximately 6kms east of Kimba.

The road is blocked and drivers are advised to avoid the area while emergency crews and police respond to the incident.

Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority

The Fire Danger period will commence at 1am on Monday, 17 November 2025 for the following municipalities.

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Source: Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission

Davis research station is officially in the hands of the 79th ANARE – or Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition (as the Australian Antarctic Program used to be known).
Over the past eight days we’ve unloaded about 500 tonnes of cargo and 775,000 litres of fuel and brought tonnes of RTA (return to Australia) cargo back onto the ship.

At the same time, the wintering tradespeople and specialists, doctor and cooks have shown the new team around, handed their roles over and packed up their personal effects.
Some science projects continue while resupply happens. A mapping team has done surveying work at the station and seabird scientists have been doing day trips to check on southern giant petrel colonies a few kilometres away.
The two BK-117 helicopters – used in the Heard Island campaign – were flown off to ship to Davis, where they’ll stay for the summer. A twin otter plane also brought two winterers from Mawson research station to join the ship for the journey home.   
The seabird and seal scientists, and the Heard Island field leader, have been taking groups out to Gardner Island on recreational trips to see the Adelie penguin colony there.
It’s a 30-minute walk across the ice and you have to take a survival pack, an ice axe and all your survival clothing in case the weather turns. There are thousands of nesting pairs on the rocky outcrop and you have to stay at least 15m away to avoid disturbing them.
If you can stand the icy wind long enough, you can watch the penguins walking around, collecting rocks for their ‘nests,’ and squawking loudly at each other.
When other penguins aren’t watching, they steal from their rock piles too. All the rocks looked the same to us but clearly some are more attractive than others.
There is almost constant sunshine at this time of year and on the evening trips, walkers would return to the ship in the most beautiful gold light, with icebergs behind them. 
By mid-week all the hard work was done and there was a ceremony at the station where the station key was formally handed from outgoing station leader, Nic Bye, to incoming leader Jenny Bonser. The Australian flag of the 78th ANARE was lowered, and that of the 79th raised.
The 78th all moved into their cabins on to the ship – the mess and the observation deck are full of people again!
After a muster and roll call to make sure everyone was on board, RSV Nuyina did a multi-point turn in the ice and we headed back out the way we’d come. The ship sounded its horn and flares were let off from the ship’s helideck, from a hill near the station, and from the station itself. 
Another 12 or so days and we’ll be home!   
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Source: South Australia County Fire Service

Issued on
06 Nov 2025 18:17

Issued for
WESTALL near WESTALL WAY LOOP, FISHERMANS PARADISE , WEST COAST PENINSULA .

Warning level
Advice – Stay Informed

Action
CFS is responding to a fire near WESTALL WAY LOOP, FISHERMANS PARADISE ,WEST COAST PENINSULA .

If you are in this area, stay informed and monitor local conditions. More information will be provided by the CFS when it is available.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Police have arrested four males and a female following the seizure of a cannabis, alcohol and kava in East Arnhem Land on Wednesday afternoon in two separate communities. This is further to the arrests in Milingimbi earlier this week, which in total bring the total kava seizures across the region in the last five days to just under 700 kilograms.

Around 10am on 5 November 2025 police from Nhulunbuy, Gapuwiyak, Ramingining and the Dog Operations Unit undertook a traffic apprehension on a vehicle travelling along the Central Arnhem Highway in the Gapuwiyak region. A search of the vehicle located 1.4 kilograms of cannabis, 200 kilograms of kava and a quantity of liquor.

Two males aged 38 and 39 were arrested at the scene and later charged with:

• Possession of a commercial quantity of a Schedule 2 drug
• Supply a commercial quantity of a schedule 2 drug
• Possess a commercial quantity of kava
• Supply a commercial quantity of kava
• Supply kava without a licence
• Possess liquor in a restricted area

Both males were remanded in custody and were transported to Darwin for a court appearance on Friday 7 November.

Simultaneously in Millingimbi Community, police arrested two males, aged 66 and 42 and a 58-year-old female after locating and seizing 52.1kilograms of Kava and $44,723 in Australian Currency.  

These persons have been charged with:

• Possess a commercial quantity of kava
• Supply a commercial quantity of kava
• Supply kava without a licence

All three offenders have also been remanded in custody and transported to Darwin for a court appearance on Friday 7 November.

Superintendent Daniel Bell said, “Alcohol, kava and cannabis misuse continue to have a profound and detrimental effect on the health, safety and cohesion of East Arnhem communities. 

“These substances are directly linked to incidents of violence, anti-social behaviour and broader social harm. 

“Police in East Arnhem remain committed to working closely with traditional leaders, community organisations, government partners and our specialist policing units to reduce substance-related harm and to create safer, stronger and more resilient communities.  

“We will continue to actively target criminal networks seeking to profit from our vulnerable community members.”

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 43-year-old male in relation to domestic violence offences committed in Ali Curung.

Between 13 October and 2 November 2025, the male was allegedly involved in nine separate domestic violence incidents with a female believed to be known to him within the community of Ali Curung.

During this time, the offender allegedly breached the conditions of an existing DVO on multiple occasions and committed additional offences against the victim. The incidents were reported to police; however, the offender was able to evade arrest.

In the early hours of Sunday 2 November 2025, the male allegedly unlawfully entered the victim’s residence and assaulted her, resulting in injuries that required medical treatment at the community clinic.

Police later received reports that the offender had allegedly threatened the victim in messages sent to a family member. Police engaged with the victim to ensure her safety.

Yesterday, a coordinated operation involving Ali Curung Police, Tennant Creek Regional Crime Detectives, and the Fugitive Task Force, was conducted across the communities of Ali Curung and Murray Downs. At approximately 6:45pm, the offender was located at an address in Murray Downs where he was arrested and conveyed to the Tennant Creek Watch House.

He has since been charged with:

• 8 x Breach DVO
• 2 x Aggravated Assault
• 1 x Damage to Property
• 1 x Unlawful Stalking
• 1 x Aggravated Burglary

He remains in police custody and will appear in court at a later date.

Tennant Creek Superintendent Peter Dash said, “Domestic violence is a scourge on our community, and police treat these offences very seriously.

“The investigation and subsequent arrest of this offender was the result of excellent policing work across multiple stations and units.

“Our members from Ali Curung and Tennant Creek, alongside the Fugitive Task Force, worked relentlessly and tirelessly to ensure this offender had his day in court.

“You may attempt to evade law enforcement, but you cannot avoid accountability. We will locate you and you will be held responsible for your actions.”

If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800RESPECT (1800737732) or Lifeline 131 114.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The NT Police Force has arrested a 37-year-old male in relation to multiple burglaries that occurred across Darwin last week.

Between 27 October and 3 November 2025, police received multiple reports that electronic equipment had allegedly been removed from excavators and other plant machinery and stolen from various construction sites across Winnellie, Berrimah, Casuarina and Wishart.

On Wednesday 5 November, Strike Force Trident located and attempted to apprehend the alleged offender at a service station Berrimah Road. However, when the offender sighted police, he fled the scene in his vehicle and police initiated a pursuit.

The offender then drove dangerously through multiple northern suburbs, before being apprehended a short time later in Hidden Valley.

The 37-year-old male was arrested and later underwent drug and alcohol testing in which he returned a positive result for methamphetamine. Other drug paraphernalia was found inside the offending vehicle.

Following the arrest, officers conducted a lawful search of an address linked to the offender in Brinkin where they located a large quantity of stolen property.

Investigations are ongoing.

The alleged offender has since been charged with:

• 2 x Theft
• 1 x Damage to property
• 4 x Possess stolen property
• 1 x Obtain property by deception
• 1 x Fail to stop for police
• 1 x Drive manner dangerous during a pursuit
• 1 x Drive with Drug in body
• 1 x Posses implement to administer dangerous drug
• 3 x Trespass

He has been remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court today.

Police are urging anyone with information about the incidents to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP25*110126. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Source: Australia Government Statements – Agriculture

06 November 2025

Who does this notice affect?

Approved arrangements operators who will be required to view and/or update details of their Approved Arrangement via the Approved Arrangement Management Product (AAMP).

Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who are required to book and manage requests for inspections through the Biosecurity Portal using the ‘Sign in with digital identity to access pathway.

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