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Source: Mental Health Australia

Critical road link Mamre Road will be widened to two lanes in each direction as part of a $1 billion upgrade by the Australian and NSW Governments to ease traffic and improve safety in Western Sydney.

Early designs and an environmental assessment for Stage 2 of the Mamre Road upgrade between Erskine Park Road and Kerrs Road have been released today, showing its transformation from suburban road to major arterial link across the west.
 

Also released was a flythrough that shows how the 6.1 km route from St Clair to Kemps Creek will be developed to support the growth of local communities. Some 20,000 vehicles currently use the route daily and this is expected to double by 2041.
 

Mamre Road is a key link to Western Sydney’s growing employment areas, including the future Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, and the upgrade will support more reliable travel as the region continues to expand.
 

This project builds on the $290M, 3.8 km Mamre Road Stage 1, already underway, and will improve the connection between the M4 Motorway and Elizabeth Drive.
 

The community has been asked to have their say on the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) which considers project impacts including noise, traffic, air quality, flooding, biodiversity and heritage. Community feedback on the REF will help shape the final design and reduce potential impacts.
 

The Mamre Road 2 upgrade is proposed to include:
• New traffic lights with pedestrian crossings at Abbotts Road and Darrabarra Avenue
• Safer shared paths for walking and cycling
• Improved bus stops and drainage
• A smoother, safer drive with less congestion in peak times
 

Pending planning approvals, construction is expected to get underway in 2026 with construction expected to be completed in 2029.
 

This is one of several major road projects transforming travel in Western Sydney, including:
• The new toll-free $2.1 billion M12 Motorway (opening 2026)
• $800 million in upgrades to Elizabeth Drive
• A $1 billion overhaul of Fifteenth Avenue between Cowpasture and Devonshire roads
 

The local community is invited to the view plans and environmental report, and have their say by visiting www.transport.nsw.gov.au/mamreroadupgradeS2, emailing mamreroadupgradeS2@transport.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 696 564.

Source: Mental Health Australia

Road users are advised of changed traffic conditions on Narellan Road west of Waterworth Drive, Mount Annan.

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

We will work for up to four-night shifts between Tuesday 11 November and Friday 19 December 2025, weather permitting, to install the foundation for the Narellan Road site.

Installation of all three VMS structures will then be completed over 12-night shifts (four nights at each location) from Monday 17 November 2025, weather permitting.

• Narellan Road west of Waterworth Drive, Mount Annan
• The Northern Road south of Fairwater Drive, Harrington Park, and
• Camden Valley Way south of Anderson Road, Smeaton Grange.

Night working hours will be between 8pm and 5am. No work will occur on Friday or Saturday nights. 

There will be five-day shifts for final testing from Monday 15 December 2025, weather permitting. The boards will become operational after testing.

Our day work hours are 7am to 5pm.

There will be temporary traffic changes while we complete this work. This includes lane closures, and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h. Traffic control will help road users and pedestrians through the work area if required.

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

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

Source: New South Wales Ministerial News

With community input the City of Greater Bendigo has developed a Rosalind Park Management Plan: Coexistence with Flying Fox and Ibis that is now available to view on the City’s Let’s Talk Greater Bendigo website until November 30, 2025.

City of Greater Bendigo Presentation and Assets Director Brian Westley said the management plan developed by consultants Ecosure, was informed by the results of a 2024 community survey on the City’s Let’s Talk Greater Bendigo website that was completed by over 300 people.

“The management plan outlines a range of actions to foster coexistence, minimise human-wildlife conflict and maintaining public use of the park whilst ensuring conservation of the protected wildlife that reside in Rosalind Park,” Mr Westley said.

“While the City already has a masterplan that guides the future development of the entire Rosalind Park precinct, the development of a management plan is about meeting the day-to-day management requirements of the park and ensuring we are fulfilling our obligations under the Wildlife Act for the protected species being the Grey Headed Flying Fox and White Ibis that live in the park.

“Rosalind Park is one of Greater Bendigo’s premier parklands for recreation and major events and the City is obligated under legislation to ensure we are not doing anything that impacts the animals which means finding a balance between people and the native animals.”

The management plan includes a range of short, medium and long-term actions to reopen the historic fernery, reduce nesting and numbers of Ibis in the park, foster co-existence with flying foxes and Ibis and prepare for large influxes of Flying Fox.

Some key action recommendations include:

• Undertake staged works to re-open the fernery
• Remove old Ibis nests across the park once all chicks have fledged
• Prune nesting trees prior to each nesting seasons to reduce nesting platforms
• Continue routine maintenance to clean fences, gates, walkways, park benches, rotunda, lawns and vegetation
• Continue regular tree health assessments to ensure tree health and safety of park users
• Investigate additional resources for periodic flying-fox influxes and ibis nesting periods to allow additional cleaning/blowing of footpaths and chairs/path sweeping, etc.
• Limit mess on paths through a combination of strategic minor tree trimming and path covers/shelters in key areas
• Consider deterring flying-foxes from strategic areas with canopy-mounted sprinklers on a rotational basis, if required, to allow areas to recover whilst also allowing flying-foxes to remain in the park. Canopy-mounted sprinklers, and/or selective trimming, may also be used where flying-foxes are roosting in highly undesirable areas, such as the schools
• Plant additional jasmine on the entire fernery fence line to assist in masking odour and increase shading around the periphery to improve conditions for ferns

The City recognises the ecological and cultural importance of flying-foxes and ibis in sustaining the region’s unique biodiversity. The City also acknowledges the impact flying foxes and ibis may have on the community and is committed to implementing management actions that minimise impacts while also encouraging co-existence.

The City faces significant challenges in managing Rosalind Park which is home to a number of important heritage trees and other attractions such as the poppet head tower, the conservatory, the cascades and the fernery.

Since 2010 the park has also been home to a colony of native protected Grey Headed Flying Fox who have established a breeding and maternity camp at the site and more recently White Ibis have taken up residency in the fernery.

The Grey Headed Flying Fox is protected under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Commonwealth), the Wildlife Act 1975 (Vic) and the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (Vic).  White Ibis are protected in Victoria under the Wildlife Act 1975.

The City doesn’t have the authority to remove or relocate the bats as they are a protected species. It is also illegal to scare, harm or disturb them without permission or a permit from the relevant responsible authorities.

To view the plan, visit:

Source: Australian Capital Territory – State Government

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Source: Australia Government Statements – Agriculture

27 October 2025

Who does this notice affect?

• All international non-scheduled flights arriving in Australian territory.
• All non-commercial vessel (recreational vessels, yachts and motor cruisers) owners or vessel operators arriving in Australian territory to visit or stay, including any returning Australians intending to arrive in Australian territory.
• All shipping agents who represent international non-commercial vessels arriving in Australian territory.…

Source: South Australia Police

About 7.10pm Sunday 26 October, police and emergency services were called to the intersection of O’Brien and Gilbert Street, Adelaide following reports of a single vehicle crash.

Patrols arrived to find a Nissan sedan had rolled after colliding with and tree, road sign and front of a building. The facade of the premises fortunately sustained only minor damage.

The driver, a 21-year-old man from Davoren Park, and his female passenger sustained minor injuries and were assessed by SA Ambulance paramedics at the scene. They were both taken to hospital for treatment.

The man was subsequently issued with a $333 fine for failing to maintain control of his vehicle.

Anyone who was witness to the crash and has no spoken with police or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage is asked to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.cimrestopperssa.com.au or free call 1800 333 000.

The sedan was towed from the scene.

Source: Australia Government Statements – Agriculture

27 October 2025

Who does this notice affect?

This notice applies to stakeholders who operate within the biosecurity framework including vessel masters and operators of aircraft, freight forwarders, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents, master consolidators, Biosecurity Entry Points (airport and seaport operators), and members of the public.

What is changing?

Stakeholders are advised that the following four legislative…

Source: Tasmania Police

Woman charged after shot fired at police

Monday, 27 October 2025 – 9:40 am.

A woman has been charged with attempted murder and firearms offences after a firearm was allegedly shot at police in Collinsvale yesterday evening.
Assistant Commissioner Adrian Bodnar said officers were attending the property to execute a search warrant as part of an ongoing criminal investigation.
“Upon entering the property and driving through the front gate, police became aware that something had struck their vehicle,” he said.
“Shortly afterwards, a 37-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man were taken into custody without incident. Both were found in possession of firearms.”
A subsequent examination of the scene revealed a single bullet hole located near the wheel guard of the unmarked police vehicle.
The woman has been charged with attempted murder and several firearms-related offences. The man has been charged with firearms offences and attempted aggravated assault.
“At this stage, investigators believe the residents did not realise it was police entering the property,” Assistant Commissioner Bodnar said.
“Regardless, it is reprehensible that our officers were placed at such risk while performing their duties. This incident could have had tragic consequences, and it was extremely fortunate that no one was physically harmed.”
Both individuals are expected to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court today.

Source: Australia Government Statements – Agriculture

27 October 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).

Information

Due to scheduled system maintenance, AAMP will be unavailable between 20:00 to 23:30 Friday 31 October 2025 (AEDT).

Action

Clients are advised to await the completion of this maintenance period…

Source: New South Wales Ministerial News

An extended 2025/2026 Greater Bendigo Summer in the Parks program will kick off in November 2025 and continue throughout the months of December, January, February and March 2026.

Greater Bendigo’s beautiful parks and public spaces will come alive this summer with outdoor cinemas, live music, moonlight and artist markets, community activities, festivals and much more!

City of Greater Bendigo Healthy Communities and Environments Director Jess Howard said the annual Summer in the Parks program offers a fantastic range of free or low-cost events and activities thanks to the City and local community groups and organisations.

“Summer in the Parks is the perfect excuse to pack up your family or get a group of friends together and have some fun in our great outdoors that won’t break the budget,” Ms Howard said.

“There really is something for everyone as the weather warms up so why not check out the program and enjoy a great long summer.”

November features a range of activities, markets and events including the Eaglehawk Childrens Festival and the much-loved lighting of the Christmas tree at the Rosalind Park piazza on Friday November 1.

December is all about the festive season with a range of Christmas Carol events in Bendigo, Epsom, Heathcote, Marong, Maiden Gully, Axedale and Eaglehawk along with two great firework displays at the QEO to ring in 2026 on new years’ eve.

Outdoor cinema and music events kick off in January and run throughout February and March in various locations including Bendigo, Golden Square, Flora Hill, White Hills, Heathcote, Maiden Gully, Marong and Axedale.

Moonlight markets where you can find something different and unusual and grab some yummy food to eat will take place in Hargreaves Mall each month of the program.

Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate our national day with a range of free Australia Day celebrations taking place in Bendigo, Axedale, Eaglehawk, Elmore, Maiden Gully, Huntly, Heathcote, Mia Mia and Strathfieldsaye on January 26.

Events taking place in March will include the popular Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival, Bendigo Latin Festival, Bendigo Sustainability Festival and the Play in the Garden Day at the Garden for Future, Bendigo Botanic Gardens.

All Summer in the Parks are free or low-cost and alcohol and pet free.