Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
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Source: Tasmania Police
Issued: 26 May 2025
Eight projects are turning old materials into innovative new products with support from the $5 million Circular Economy Investment Program.
From a robotic pallet dismantler to a food rescue mission, the successful projects pave the way towards a less-wasteful society – where waste is never wasted.
With grants of between $250,000 and $750,000 from the Queensland Government, recipients will revolutionise a range of key industries, rethinking how we handle waste and what it can be repurposed for.
By prioritising keeping materials in circulation, not only will we be reducing landfill and boosting recycling rates; we will be reducing the reliance on brand-new materials.
Acting Deputy Director-General at the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation Kahil Lloyd said these projects showcase the potential to unleash economic opportunities by reducing, reusing and recycling valuable materials.
“These projects will not only help to reduce the roughly 10 million tonnes of waste produced in Queensland each year but also innovate a range of industries and support up to 72 local jobs.
“From a robotic pallet dismantler to innovative recycling approaches for mattresses, medical plastics and truck tarpaulins; these projects go beyond a one-size fits all approach to tackling waste.
“Queensland is working towards becoming a zero-waste society with ambitious targets to reduce, reuse and recycle wherever possible.
“For every three jobs in landfill, there are nine jobs in recycling.
“The Queensland Government is developing a new Queensland Waste Strategy to help boost recycling and unlock economic opportunities.
“These projects are a great example of how we can support Queensland businesses and capitalise on the opportunities that come from reducing, reusing and recycling.
Learn more about the Circular Economy Investment Program successful projects.
Source: Tasmania Police
Issued: 23 May 2025
The Sandy Point section of Byfield National Park and adjacent beach will be temporarily closed from 26 May 2025 to 30 May 2025 for public safety and park preservation.
Feral animal control – including feral foxes, feral cats and feral pigs – upholds the key values of the park and protects nesting seabirds, turtles, and the ground-dwelling, black-breasted buttonquail.
The Sandy Point section of Byfield National Park forms part of the Shoalwater and Corio Bays Area Ramsar site and supports breeding populations of seabirds, including the vulnerable little tern, and is home to at least 21 other species of seabird and shorebirds.
Marine turtles nest along the Farnborough and Sandy Point foredunes, and turtle nests are directly impacted by feral animal predation.
The black-breasted button-quail is a ground-dwelling bird that inhabits the coastal semi-evergreen microphyll vine thicket to vine forest communities, and is vulnerable to predation from cats and foxes, as well as habitat degradation from pigs.
Under the National Recovery Plan for the Black-breasted buttonquail, implementing feral animal control programs is a management action to help the recovery of this important species.
We advise the public to continue to monitor Park Alerts, abide by signage, and to follow the instructions of Rangers.
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced it is providing additional support for new small business owners to ensure they understand and comply with their tax, super and registry obligations from the start.
The ATO’s campaign, coined ‘ready for business’, highlights that opening and running a small business is ‘serious business’. Approximately 50% of businesses fail in the first 3 yearsExternal Link, often because they don’t get their ATO obligations right when starting their small business journey.
In the coming months, Australian business number (ABN) holders will receive a series of emails from the ATO which include tips on ABN obligations, business structures, registering for goods and services tax (GST) and understanding employer responsibilities.
The ATO knows while most small businesses try to do the right thing and comply with their ATO obligations there are some making genuine mistakes and others deliberately not complying.
GST registration and payment is an ongoing area of concern for the ATO. The ATO estimates that the community is missing out on almost $8 billion in GST each year that hasn’t been collected due to non-compliance. Small businesses failing to comply with GST obligations contribute significantly to this gap.
Not every small business needs to be registered for GST, but when their GST turnover is $75,000 or more or when they provide taxi, limousine or ride-sourcing services they must register and collect GST and then pay this to the ATO.
Small businesses who don’t understand their GST obligations can often be caught out when it comes time to pay.
ATO Deputy Commissioner Will Day encouraged small businesses to set aside GST, as well as pay as you go (PAYG) withholding and super if they have employer obligations.
‘Don’t be tempted to dip into GST, PAYG withholding or super to manage your cash flow – set up separate bank accounts for these funds so you’re always prepared when it’s time to pay’, Mr Day said.
In early 2025, the ATO wrote to ride-sourcing operators and taxi drivers announcing it was focussed on those operating outside the system. This action resulted in over 3,000 new GST registrations.
‘Ride-sourcing operators and taxi drivers who deliberately operate outside the system will face consequences’, Mr Day said.
Over 700,000 taxpayers are supplementing their income with ‘side hustles’ including ‘gig’ or sharing economy activities. If your hobby has turned into a profit-making business, you are responsible for certain tax, super and registry obligations.
‘Generally, a business involves continuous and repeated activities aimed at making a profit. Visit ato.gov.au/areyouinbusiness to learn more about whether your activities qualify as a business and understand your obligations,’ Mr Day said.
The ATO is also encouraging new small businesses to plan ahead to avoid a large tax bill when they lodge their first tax return.
To prevent this, new small business owners can voluntarily enter and prepay their estimated tax liability through PAYG instalments as soon as they start their business.
‘Our goal is to provide small businesses with guidance, tools and tips so new business owners can focus on growing their business with confidence’.
‘Small businesses are vital participants in the tax and super system. As stewards for small businesses, our role in making it easy for small business owners to get their tax and super right is more important than ever.’
‘We know that successful small business owners understand their tax, super and registry obligations and we are committed to helping them do so. We also know that small businesses who engage a registered tax professional are more likely to stay on top of their tax and super obligations’.
‘Through transparent communication, including the support we have available for small businesses, small business owners are better equipped to keep up with their obligations and stay on top of their tax payments. After all, small business is serious business.’
‘The ATO’s role is to collect the correct amount of tax so the government can deliver services for the Australian community’.
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin
The Trustee declaration is signed by trustees and directors of a corporate trustee of a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) to declare they understand their obligations and responsibilities.
Read the Trustee declaration carefully. If you don’t understand any of the responsibilities, then you should find out about them before signing the declaration.
Note: You must keep your completed declaration while you remain a trustee of the fund or for 10 years (whichever is longer). Don’t send your completed declaration to us unless we ask for it.
You can download this form in Portable Document Format (PDF) – download Trustee declaration (NAT 71089, PDF, 228 KB)This link will download a file.
You must complete this declaration if you become a trustee or the director of a corporate trustee of a new SMSF or existing SMSF.
This declaration must be signed within 21 days of becoming a trustee or director.
A separate declaration is required to be completed and signed by each and every trustee or director.
You must also complete this declaration if you:
To find out more, speak to a professional adviser or contact us on 13 10 20.
Source: New South Wales – News
Severe weather and winds have caused dust storms that are significantly reducing visibility on various country roads throughout the state. Some roads are closed to traffic and will not be reopened until the risk to the public reduces.
If you are driving in the country, please exercise caution as the roads are unsafe.
Ensure your headlights are on and drive to the conditions.
Pull to the side of the road if it is unsafe to continue, activate your hazard lights and wait for the storm to pass.
Contact police in an emergency on triple-zero (000) or for assistance on 131 444.
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The NT Police Force is calling for witnesses in relation to a domestic violence incident in Alice Springs CBD this afternoon.
Around 2pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of a white Holden Commodore allegedly mounting the curb on Todd Street in an attempt to hit a female on the pathway. It is alleged the male driver nearly hit other pedestrians in the vicinity before it crashed. It is alleged he self-extracted from the vehicle and chased the victim before police arrival.
Police attended the scene and canvassed CCTV within the area.
Southern Domestic Violence Unit has carriage of investigations, and the alleged offender remains outstanding.
A crime scene is expected to remain in place until later this afternoon, with partial blockages to the Todd Street and Gregory Terrace intersection.
Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident is urged to contact police on 131 444. You can anonymously report crime via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
A 22-year-old male has been charged in relation to an incident in Johnston on the night of 22 May 2025.
The male has been charged with:
He appeared in court today and was remanded to appear in the Darwin Local Court on 23 July 2025.
A 22-year-old female remains in a critical condition in the Royal Darwin Hospital and investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
Police are calling for information in relation to a hit and run that occurred on Wednesday 14 May 2025.
Around 4pm, police received reports that a 16-year-old youth was riding his bicycle on the footpath along the Arnhem Highway when a white sedan, travelling at a slow pace, allegedly mounted the footpath and pushed him off the path, causing him to fall from his bike.
Police urge anyone that may have witnessed the incident or with dash-cam footage to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP2500049938. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The NT Police Force has arrested two males, aged 27 and 15-years-old, after a pursuit involving a stolen Ford Ranger from a business in Tivendale last night.
Around 11pm, Strike Force Trident members sighted a vehicle that was suspected to be stolen in the Darwin CBD and initiated a pursuit when the vehicle failed to stop for a traffic apprehension. The vehicle travelled outbound through Parap, Winnellie and Knuckey Lagoon all the way to the East Arm Port. The vehicle was observed driving erratically and at speed throughout the pursuit with members from the Dog Operations Unit and General Duties deployed to assist.
The stolen motor vehicle allegedly rammed through the boom gates at the port entrance security office before coming to a stop at the end of the port with both occupants fleeing the scene on foot.
Strike Force Trident, Dog Operations Unit and General Duties members commenced a cordoned search and located the 27-year-old male who was also in possession of a machete a short distance away. He was apprehended without incident and has been remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court tomorrow for charges of:
The search continued and Patrol Dog Wedge and handler Senior Constable First Class Mathew Unwin tracked the alleged 15-year-old male driver toward a rock wall nearby with General Duties assisting with the arrest. The youth has been remanded to appear in court tomorrow with charges of:
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Dale Motter-Barnard said “It was excellent work to have our members actively sighting the vehicle that had been stolen earlier in the night.
“The successful apprehension is a credit to the seamless collaboration between Strike Force Trident, Dog Operations Unit and General Duties members.”
