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Source: Tasmania Police

Two more people charged over Chigwell attempted murder

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 – 10:36 am.

Police have charged a further two people over an alleged attempted murder at Taree Street, Chigwell on 5 April.
Detectives from Glenorchy CIB are continuing their investigations into the incident, where a 29-year-old man from Bridgewater sustained a serious gunshot wound to the head and neck area.
Last week investigators charged a 29-year-old Chigwell man with attempted murder, and a 33-year-old Collinsvale man with being an accessory after the fact to attempted murder.
The 29-year-old has been remanded in custody to reappear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on 25 June. The other man has been bailed to appear on 31 August.
A 33-year-old Chigwell man was charged with attempted murder last month, after being extradited back to Tasmania from Victoria.
Anyone with further information about the incident who hasn’t already contacted police should call Glenorchy CIB on 131 444 and quote OR 802048.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000.

Source: State of Victoria Local Government 2

The C270gben Planning Scheme amendment which covers Golden Square, part of Ironbark and part of the city centre has been approved by the Minister for Planning and has come into effect.

The Amendment implements key strategic work adopted by Council in 2022, including the Golden Square Structure Plan (City of Greater Bendigo, January 2022), Golden Square Urban Design Framework (City of Greater Bendigo, January 2022), and the Golden Square Heritage Study Stage 2, Volumes 1 and 2 (City of Greater Bendigo, Minerva Heritage, Context and Homewood Consulting, January 2022).

Manager Strategic Planning Anthony Petherbridge said extensive planning work was required to prepare the amendment.

“The amendment provides clarity and important updates that has meant changing some overlays and zones where it was deemed appropriate,” Mr Petherbridge said.

“Amendment C270gben represents an important milestone for Golden Square. It implements key strategies from the Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework, strengthens heritage protection by updating and refining Heritage Overlay coverage, and provides a clear planning framework to support the area’s future development.”

The amendment changes included:

• Rezoning 2.76ha of land at Allingham Street and Ham Street, Golden Square from General Residential Zone to Industrial 3 Zone
• Rezoning 7930sqm of land at Belle Vue Road, Godfrey Street and Hattam Street, Golden Square from General Residential Zone and Industrial 1 Zone to Industrial 3 Zone
• Deleting 31 heritage overlays, revise 4 heritage precinct boundaries, insert 12 new heritage precincts and 31 new individual heritage places affecting 1,298 properties
• Applying the Design and Development Overlay, Schedule 34 to properties around Golden Square Neighbourhood Activity Centre
• Deleting the Neighbourhood Character Overlay from properties where a heritage overlay is proposed
• Updating the existing local planning policies relating to settlement, activity centres, urban forest interface, landscaping, location of residential development, business, industrial land supply, public transport, freight links, social and cultural infrastructure and open space and public land to incorporate relevant strategies from the Golden Square Structure Plan
• Inserting new local planning policies relating to walking, cycling, health facilities and cultural facilities to incorporate relevant strategies from the Golden Square Structure Plan
• Updating operational provisions to introduce incorporated and background documents, new map pages and revise further strategic work clauses to reflect the work undertaken as part of this amendment.

At the Greater Bendigo Council meeting in October 2025, Councillors adopted the revised C270gben Planning Scheme Amendment, incorporating changes recommended by the Planning Panel and City officers, and resolved to submit the adopted amendment to the Minister.

Council endorsed the independent Panel’s recommendation to retain a Heritage Overlay for a property at 46-48 Old Violet Street, Bendigo, along with several nearby properties on Pitt and Olive Streets.

One of the independent Panel’s recommendations was not supported. The amendment originally proposed removing the existing Heritage Overlay from a property at 130 High Street and applying a new individual HO986. The building was demolished following significant structural damage to the property in July 2025.  Consequently, Council endorsed the recommendation not to apply a Heritage Overlay.

Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development

The ACCC is investigating the supply of banned and potentially deadly toys and games containing small high-powered magnets, including ‘magnetic chess’ or ‘magnetic battle chess’ style games being sold to Australian consumers online.

Certain separable or loose, small, high-powered magnets are covered by a permanent ban under Australian Consumer Law because of the danger of injury or death if swallowed.

“Small high-powered magnets can cause catastrophic, life-threatening internal injuries if swallowed, particularly for young children. Multiple magnets can stick together in the intestine or digestive tissue. They are also a choking risk,” ACCC Deputy Chair Catriona Lowe said.

“We are extremely concerned that our investigation has detected sellers listing these banned products on online marketplaces, and we urge all online marketplaces to do more to prevent listings of these products to keep consumers, and especially young children, safe.”

The ACCC has sent Amazon, eBay, Kogan, and Fruugo take down requests for the affected listings and sought additional measures to be taken to prevent sellers relisting the same or similar products. Amazon, eBay, Kogan, and Fruugo have committed to taking these actions and to contacting affected customers to warn them about the safety risks.

Kogan, Amazon and Fruugo have also provided, or offered to provide, refunds to customers that purchased the affected products subject to the ACCC’s investigation.

“We are urging consumers who have bought this type of product to stop using them immediately, keep them out of reach of children, and contact the seller for a refund. Consumers who purchased affected products on Kogan, Amazon and Fruugo may alternatively contact those online marketplaces for a refund.” Ms Lowe said.

“Online marketplaces have a critical role in preventing listings of unsafe or banned products. We are continuing to engage with online marketplaces to ensure affected customers are contacted and warned about the risks and that adequate steps are taken to prevent future listings of these products,” Ms Lowe said.

Since the start of the ACCC’s investigation , several products containing small, high-powered magnets have been recalled from sale.

A mandatory product safety standard for toys containing magnets is also in place, and the ACCC is concerned that suppliers have listed on online marketplaces products that were banned or non-compliant with the mandatory safety standards.

Businesses must not sell banned products and should take appropriate measures to ensure they comply with their product safety obligations. Where an unsafe or non-compliant product is identified, businesses should recall it immediately and notify the ACCC within two business days of taking recall action. 

“We urge all online and bricks and mortar businesses to review their toys and games immediately and to act quickly to conduct a recall and provide refunds if non-compliant products are identified,” Ms Lowe said.

“We will continue to investigate the supply of banned products and consider enforcement action, where appropriate, in accordance with the ACCC’s Compliance and Enforcement policy. The ACCC’s 2026/2027 Compliance and Enforcement priorities have a focus on unsafe products in digital markets and consumer product safety issues for young children.”

Examples of affected products

Information about further voluntary recalls, is available on the Product Safety website.

Examples of magnetic games that have been voluntarily recalled by the supplier for non-compliance with the permanent ban.

Background

The magnets covered by the permanent ban are separable or loose small high-powered magnets that are supplied in multiples of two or more in toys, games, puzzles, construction or modelling kits or jewellery. The ban applies to magnets that are small enough to swallow and have a flux index greater than 50 (kG)² mm², a technical rating used to identify strong magnets.

The permanent ban on certain small, high-powered magnets has been in place since 2012. It specifies the types of consumer goods covered by the ban. The ACCC may take enforcement action, including potential enforcement proceedings seeking penalty orders.

Suppliers of banned products should conduct an immediate voluntary recall when they become aware that the products are banned.

The mandatory product safety standard sets design and construction requirements for magnetic toys, to prevent children from being able to access small magnets. This includes testing to make sure a magnet won’t separate from the toy during play.

The only toys allowed to contain loose, small high-powered magnets are magnetic or electrical experimental sets intended for children 8 years and over. The product safety standard sets out warning requirements to accompany magnetic or electrical experimental sets.

In May 2026, the ACCC commenced Federal Court proceedings against Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd (Amazon AU) alleging kids backpacks in its possession or control for sale on its online marketplace failed to comply with mandatory button battery warning requirements. This is the first Federal Court case brought by the ACCC against an online marketplace alleging non-compliance with mandatory product safety standards.

Today’s media release, which is consistent with the ACCC’s priority focus on unsafe products in digital markets, aims to avoid further sales of affected toys and games and warn consumers to be alert to the dangers of products with banned small high-powered magnets.

Consumers are also encouraged to report unsafe products to the ACCC.

Information for businesses

Businesses should review all products with magnets for sale. If a business is not sure whether a product is part of the ban, they should carry out compliance checks before making products available to consumers, and should not sell a product if they are unsure whether it is covered by a permanent product safety ban.

If a business identifies that they are supplying or facilitating the supply of non-compliant products, they should stop immediately. Businesses should conduct a recall for any products that have already been sold or distributed, and notify the ACCC within two days of taking recall action. Businesses can initiate a product safety recall using this form. Guidance on conducting a recall is available on the ACCC Product Safety website.

Advice for consumers

Remember: Quick clicks. Real risks. Be cautious if buying products online with small parts or small high-powered magnets.

Consider if the business or online marketplace includes information about its compliance with Australian product safety standards. 

Consumers that purchased products containing affected small high-powered magnets should stop using them immediately and keep them out of reach of children.

• Store the product securely and do not allow children to play with it. If any magnets have become loose, collect them immediately and keep them in a sealed container out of reach of children.
• If you think a child has swallowed one or more magnets, seek urgent medical attention immediately.
• Contact the seller or, if they’ve agreed to provide the assistance, online marketplace you bought it from to ask about a return, refund or recall information, and keep records of your purchase.
• If you become aware of the product continuing to be sold in Australia, you can report it to the ACCC at its Product Safety website.

Small magnets pose serious health risks when swallowed

Source: © All rights reserved. Magnets safety. Health Canada, 2025. Reproduced with permission from the Minister of Health. 2026. Available at: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/toy-safety/magnets.html

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force are investigating a series of alleged vehicle thefts overnight that resulted in a fatal crash in Katherine this morning.

Police received a report just before 10:30pm yesterday of an unlawful entry at a property on Zimin Drive, where a vehicle had allegedly been stolen.

It is alleged the occupants subsequently travelled to Charles Darwin University, where the stolen vehicle was abandoned before two additional vehicles were allegedly stolen.

Throughout the evening, the vehicles were observed driving erratically through the Katherine CBD. The occupants allegedly attempted to provoke police by baiting patrol vehicles and throwing objects at officers, resulting in damage to a police vehicle.

Due to the dangerous manner of driving, officers did not engage in a pursuit of the vehicle.

At around 6am this morning, one of the stolen vehicles was involved in a single-vehicle rollover on the Stuart Highway, just north of the Katherine CBD.

Emergency services attended the scene, where three 14-year-old youths were conveyed to hospital. A 16-year-old male suffered critical injuries and, despite the efforts of paramedics, was declared deceased at the scene.

A crime scene has been established, and sections of the Stuart Highway remain closed while investigations continue. Motorists should expect delays in the area throughout the morning.

Major Crash Detectives are investigating the fatal crash, with assistance from Katherine Criminal Investigation Branch and Northern Traffic Operations, and police continue inquiries into the alleged vehicle thefts and related offending.

Acting Commander Mark Grieve said the incident was both tragic and complex.

“We are investigating a significant series of offences, as well as the death of a 16-year-old male following extremely dangerous driving behaviour that placed the lives of the community at risk,” Acting Commander Grieve said.

“Our investigators will work to establish the full circumstances surrounding these events, and we continue to appeal to anyone with information to come forward.”

Investigations remain ongoing.

Source: Australia Bureau of Meteorology

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for HEAVY RAINFALL

For people in parts of Mount Lofty Ranges, Mid North and Murraylands districts.

Issued at 7:18 am Tuesday, 2 June 2026.

Heavy rainfall across parts of northern Adelaide this morning.

Weather Situation: A trough is moving over the region, with lines of showers and isolated thunderstorms driving localised areas of heavy rainfall.

Severe showers and isolated thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next couple of hours.

37mm of rainfall has been recorded at South Para River (Warren Reservoir) in the 2 hours to 6:53am.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don’t drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while storms are nearby.

The next warning is due to be issued by 10:20 am.

If severe thunderstorms develop in the Adelaide Region, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau’s website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Source: Resmed Inc

June 01, 2026 4:05pm EDT

Acquisition adds Nidra® Tonic Motor Activation (TOMAC) Therapy, an FDA De Novo classified, nonpharmacologic treatment designed to address moderate-to-severe Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).

SAN DIEGO, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Resmed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD), the leading health technology company focused on sleep, breathing and care delivered in the home, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Noctrix Health, Inc., a medical device company developing clinically validated wearable therapeutics for chronic neurological disorders.

The acquisition expands Resmed’s clinical sleep health portfolio into an adjacent area of significant unmet need — the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), the third most prevalent sleep disorder.^1,2 For Noctrix Health, joining Resmed brings an opportunity to scale its innovation, expand patient access, and accelerate impact for providers, patients and health systems.

Noctrix’s Nidra® Tonic Motor Activation (TOMAC) Therapy is an FDA De Novo classified, non-invasive, non-pharmacologic treatment designed to reduce symptoms of moderate-to-severe RLS and improve sleep quality in adults who have not found sufficient relief with drug therapy.^3,4 For many patients, this therapy can deliver meaningful improvement in daily life and overall sleep health. ⁵

Noctrix has rapidly built a strong foundation of clinical validation for its breakthrough therapy, including 10 peer-reviewed publications and inclusion in the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of RLS — notable achievements that reflect both scientific validation and growing clinical adoption.

“Our acquisition of Noctrix Health marks an important step forward in advancing our 2030 strategy and expanding our clinical sleep health portfolio,” said Mick Farrell, Chairman and CEO of Resmed. “We are excited to welcome the Noctrix team to Resmed and scale solutions that improve lives through better sleep and home health technologies.”

Resmed plans to integrate Noctrix’s technology into its portfolio of connected devices and digital health solutions to help expand access, improve care pathways and enhance patient outcomes over time.

“Since founding Noctrix, our mission has been to deliver innovative, non-pharmacologic solutions for people living with RLS who have limited treatment options,” said Shri Raghunathan, President and CEO of Noctrix Health. “Joining Resmed will help us advance that mission, enabling us to expand access to TOMAC therapy and reach more patients with a clinically validated solution that can help meaningfully improve sleep and quality of life.”

Completion of Acquisition

Resmed’s acquisition of Noctrix Health, Inc. was previously announced on April 30, 2026, during Resmed’s Q3 FY26 earnings call. Upon completion of the acquisition today, Noctrix became a wholly owned subsidiary within the Resmed group.

About Resmed

Resmed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD) creates life-changing health technologies that people love. We’re relentlessly committed to pioneering innovative technology to empower millions of people in 140 countries to live happier, healthier lives. Our AI-powered digital health solutions, cloud-connected devices and intelligent software make home healthcare more personalized, accessible and effective. Ultimately, Resmed envisions a world where every person can achieve their full potential through better sleep and breathing, with care delivered in their own home. Learn more at Resmed.com and follow @Resmed.

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¹ McArdle N, et al. Prevalence of common sleep disorders in a middle-aged community sample. J Clin Sleep Med. 2022;18:1503–1514. (Identifies insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, and RLS as among the most common sleep disorders).
² Winkelman JW, Wipper B. Restless Legs Syndrome: A Review. JAMA. 2026;335(8):703–714. (~8% of adults report RLS symptoms; associated with sleep disturbance and reduced quality of life).
³ U.S. Food and Drug Administration. De Novo Classification Request: NTX100 Tonic Motor Activation System (DEN220059). 2023. (Device indicated to reduce symptoms of moderate-to-severe RLS and improve sleep quality in adults refractory to medications).
⁴ Ryschon AM, et al. Cost-Effectiveness of Tonic Motor Activation Therapy for RLS. Neurology and Therapy. 2023. (Identifies TOMAC as a nonpharmacologic treatment for medication-refractory RLS).
⁵ Winkelman JW, Wipper B. Restless Legs Syndrome: A Review. JAMA. 2026;335(8):703–714. (~8% of adults report RLS symptoms; associated with sleep disturbance and reduced quality of life).

Source: Resmed, Inc.

Released June 1, 2026

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

A Northern Territory Police Force Task Force is continuing to investigate the death of a 57-year-old male on Len Kittle Drive in Alice Springs on Wednesday 20 May.

Around 8:10pm that evening, the 57-year-old male was captured on dashcam footage walking south on Len Kittle Drive near the BMX track.

The Police Task Force has identified two vehicles that are likely to contain potential witnesses.

The first vehicle, a distinctive single cab 4×4 utility, travelled south on Len Kittle Drive that evening. It was sighted on CCTV heading south through Heavitree Gap at about 8:05pm, and has also been captured on several cameras driving throughout the CBD.

Police are seeking to make contact with the male driver of this vehicle.

The second vehicle is a sedan that was heading north on Len Kittle Drive past the Animal Shelter at 9:10pm that evening.

Police are keen to speak to any occupant of those vehicles or persons who can identify the vehicles. If you believe you were a driver or occupant of one of these vehicles, please contact police on 131 444 or attend your local police station.

Anyone who witnessed the crash, or who has dashcam or CCTV footage from the area between 8:10pm – 9:45pm, is also urged to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P26144819. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Source: Australian Capital Territory Policing

Consumer Affairs Victoria is taking a Newtown man to court for allegedly operating 2 rooming houses without a licence. 

46-year-old Yang Yu, also known as Steven Yu, allegedly accepted rent and bond money from residents in Belmont and Waurn Ponds, indicating he was a licensed rooming house operator. 

It is also alleged the bond money was not lodged with the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority. 

Geelong City Council referred the matter to Consumer Affairs Victoria.  

Local councils are responsible for registering rooming houses and ensuring compliance with planning, building and health and safety standards.  

Consumer Affairs Victoria enforces renting and rooming house rules, including licence obligations and minimum standards. 

The matter will be heard at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 4 June 2026. 

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Strike Force Trident has made several arrests and conducted numerous investigations in the last 3 days across the Greater Darwin region, with help from General Duties, the Dog Operations Unit, NTPF Mounted Unit and the Serious Crime Squad. These responses resulted in Youth Diversion for 3 youths and the arrest of 10 youths and 5 adults including:-

Three youths, aged 13, 14 and 16 were arrested in Casuarina and Coconut Grove in relation to burglary, stolen motor vehicle and breach bail offences that occurred in the Darwin CBD and Malak.

Four youths aged 12, 14, 14 and 15 were arrested in Winnellie following an aggravated robbery in Casuarina where a victim was allegedly threatened with a weapon before his car was stolen.

Three youths aged 12, 13 and 13 were arrested for breach bail in Palmerston CBD by Trident and the Mounted unit as part of Operation Ventura.

A 28-year-old male and 48-year-old male were arrested for a robbery in Karama overnight. Serious Crime Detectives have continued this investigation with charges expected later today.

A 31-year-old male was arrested in the Darwin CBD for breach of bail, a 40-year-old male was arrested in Woodroffe for breach DVO and traffic offences and a 33-year-old female was arrested for breach bail in Coconut Grove.

Trident Detectives also investigated an arson report at a Palmerston School which has resulted in three 14-year-old youths being referred to Youth Diversion for damaging property.  

Six unlawful entries were recorded in the Greater Darwin Region over the weekend which are all being investigated.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Chris Humphries said Strike Force Trident would continue to proactively target recidivist offenders, with more arrests expected this week.

“Strike Force Trident works incredibly hard in conjunction with all other NT Police units, to ensure quick responses to property and violent crimes, with the aim of resolving these incidents as quickly as possible”.

“We urge members of the Greater Darwin community to stay vigilant and lock their homes and vehicles as offenders are opportunistic and will take advantage of anything that is left unsecured.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at Crime Stoppers NT.

Source: Tasmania Police

Rider charged over Norwood fatal crash

Monday, 1 June 2026 – 3:22 pm.

An 18-year-old Kings Meadows man has been charged with manslaughter following an extensive investigation into a fatal crash at Norwood on Saturday 13 September, 2025.
The crash, which occurred at the roundabout at Boiton Hill Road, Norwood Avenue and Opossum Road, resulted in the death of a 17-year-old man from Blackstone Heights, who was a pillion on the motorcycle.
Yesterday (31 May), police arrested and charged the 18-year-old rider of the motorcycle.
He will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on 5 August, 2026.