Source: New South Wales – News
Police are at the scene of a serious crash at Gawler West.
About 3.45pm on Friday 23 May, police and emergency services were called to Gosford Street and Ryde Street after a pedestrian was stuck by a car.
The pedestrian sustained serious injuries and was rushed to hospital.
Traffic restrictions are in place at the intersection of Ryde Street and Gosford Street and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice
Two in custody following Launceston CBD incident
Friday, 23 May 2025 – 3:48 pm.
Two people are in custody assisting police after an alleged incident involving an imitation firearm in Launceston CBD earlier today.
Shortly after midday, police received reports of a man in possession of what was believed to be a handgun while in the CBD with another man.
The men left the area in a small silver Holden hatch before the vehicle was quickly intercepted by police and they were safely taken into custody.
An imitation firearm was located within the vehicle and seized.
Nobody was physically injured or threatened during the incident and the men remain in custody assisting police.
Investigations are ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.
Source: Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission
The Australian Government is committed to leading the way in Antarctic environmental protection. We strive to continuously improve our environmental stewardship and minimise the environmental impacts of our operations. As such, and in accordance with our international obligations under the Antarctic Treaty system, the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) is assessing the environmental impacts of the Australian Antarctic Program’s aviation operations on the Antarctic environment (areas south of 60°S).
The AAD has prepared a draft Initial Environmental Evaluation (IEE): Australian Antarctic Program Aviation Operations 2025-2030.
This IEE considers the potential environmental impacts of all Australian flights in the Antarctic Treaty area in support of the Australian Antarctic Program, for the coming five years. This includes intracontinental and intercontinental airplane flights, helicopters, operation of the Wilkins ice runway, airdrops and some remotely-piloted aircraft activities.
The AAD invites members of the public to submit comments on the draft IEE document. Comments should focus on potential environmental impacts of the proposed activities (south of 60°S) and/or suggest additional, specific ways to reduce the environmental impacts of the proposed activities.
Please note that this environmental assessment process is unrelated to the recently released Approach to Market for the provision of Antarctic Aviation Services.
The closing date for public comment is 5:00pm AEST on 13 June, 2025.
Please submit comments and/or questions on this draft IEE to the AAD’s Antarctic and Environmental Regulation Section via email: eia@aad.gov.au
Or via mail:
Gillian Slocum
Director, Antarctic and Environmental Regulation Section
Policy and Strategy Branch
Australian Antarctic Division
GPO Box 3090, Canberra City ACT 2601
This content was last updated 15 hours ago on 23 May 2025.
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If you registered your SMSF prior to the 2024 income year and you have appointed a tax agent, your SAR may have been due on 15 May 2025.
If you haven’t contacted your tax agent and given them the information they need to lodge your 2024 SAR, then we recommend you contact them immediately as your return might be overdue.
Not all SMSFs have the same lodgment due date, so contact your tax agent to find out which due date applies to your SMSF. Failure to lodge by the due date can result in penalties and the loss of your SMSFs tax concessions. If you fail to lodge your SAR on time compliance actions may apply.
If your SAR is more than two weeks overdue, and you haven’t contacted us, we may change the compliance status of your SMSF on Super Fund Lookup to Regulation details removed. This status will remain until any overdue lodgments are brought up to date.
If you have a status of Regulation details removed, APRA funds will not be able to roll over member benefits and employers are recommended to not make any super guarantee payments to the fund’s members.
If you’re an SMSF trustee or professional and need help visit Help and support for SMSFs for more information.
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Source: New South Wales – News
An internal inquiry into a complaint arising from an incident at Davenport near Port Augusta in November 2024 is almost complete.
The complaint related to two allegations that police used excessive force and one allegation about the use of unprofessional language.
As part of the inquiry, the Body Worn footage of all officers present at the incident was reviewed in its entirety in order to assess the full set of circumstances, in context.
The police officer captured in public footage of the incident was also interviewed in relation to their actions. The officer has since resigned from SAPOL to pursue alternative employment, however that decision was unrelated to the incident or this inquiry.
Subsequently, the two allegations of excessive force were not substantiated, however the allegation about the use of unprofessional language was substantiated. Had the police officer involved not resigned from SAPOL, it is likely they would have been subject to management resolution under the Police Complaints and Discipline Act.
This inquiry is being overseen by the Office of Public Integrity.
As this incident is the subject of a complaint, the Police Complaints and Discipline Act would ordinarily prohibit the disclosure or publication of information in connection with it.
However, the Police Commissioner has determined to authorise both the disclosure and publication of the above information in relation to this complaint as it is in the public interest to do so.
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice
Man faces drug trafficking, stealing charges
Friday, 23 May 2025 – 1:59 pm.
A 36-year-old Tasmanian man has been charged with drug trafficking and stealing offences following an almost month-long police operation in the state’s south.
Police co-ordinating Operation Finger allege the man was responsible for a total of 68.6 grams of methamphetamine found in separate searches at two properties, with the combined quantity of drugs seized equivalent to about 680 individual street deals.
Also seized during the searches was ammunition and a significant quantity of allegedly stolen tools. The tools have been identified by previous reports to police and have since been returned to owners.
In the first search, of a property at Brighton on April 30, police will allege 35.6 grams of methamphetamine and a quantity of ammunition and power tools were found. The man was not present at the property at the time.
Further investigations into the man’s activities prompted police to launch a targeted operation to locate him.
On Wednesday this week, officers from Bridgewater CIB, with support from Glenorchy CIB and specialist resources, conducted a search of a property at Claremont.
Police will allege the man tried to avoid them by leaving the house and jumping multiple fences of neighbouring properties to escape, before he was located nearby.
It is alleged the man was responsible for a total of 33 grams of methamphetamine found in his possession and at a Claremont address.
Police have charged the man with a series of drug and theft-related offences, including trafficking in a controlled substance, possess controlled plant or its products, possess a controlled drug, unlawful possession of property, stealing and two counts of burglary.
The man is also facing two counts of computer-related fraud.
Investigations have also resulted in charges against two other people, including an 18-year-old man who is facing charges of burglary, attempted stealing, unlawful possession of property and possess a controlled drug.
A third man is facing a drugs charge for allegedly being in possession of about 530 grams of cannabis.
During the course of Operation Finger, support was also provided by Crime Stoppers.
If you wish to report a crime, call police on 131 444 or dial triple zero (000) in an emergency.You can also provide information anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice
Police investigating Mayfield house fire
Friday, 23 May 2025 – 1:52 pm.
Police are investigating a suspicious house fire at Mayfield overnight.
Emergency services were called to a residence in Hume Street just before 1am after reports of a fire.
Tasmania Fire Service contained the fire before an investigation determined it was deliberately lit.
Nobody was inside the house at the time and police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Information can be provided by contacting Northern CIB on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice
Taskforce Raven charge two youths over stealing incidents
Friday, 23 May 2025 – 1:13 pm.
Two youths have been separately charged in relation to 28 stealing offences after they were arrested by members of Taskforce Raven.
Members of the taskforce were on foot patrol the Launceston CBD yesterday when they arrested a 13 year old girl allegedly caught stealing from a business.
She was later charged with multiple offences including 21 stealing offences, 31 relevant contraventions, 5 counts of possess liquor under 18yrs, resist police and possess restricted substance.
Members of the taskforce then arrested a 17 year old girl and charged her with 7 stealing offences, 6 relevant contravention breaches, and 2 counts of possess liquor under 18.
Detective Acting Inspector Jason Jones said as a result of the foot patrols, taskforce members had cleared 28 offence reports – all related to shoplifting – in one night.
“Taskforce Raven is continuing to proactively target crime reduction, recidivist offenders, and youth crime across the Northern District,” he said.
“While the taskforce is just one of a range of strategies, we continue to see strong results being delivered by our members.”
Anyone with information can contact the taskforce on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au
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CFA is urging people in the west and south west of the state to be careful this Sunday, 25 May, with fire risk expected to be elevated.
Despite cooler conditions across Victoria, there are strong winds forecast for the west and south west on Sunday into Monday, which will put the area into high fire danger conditions we aren’t used to seeing this time of year.
Acting Deputy Chief Fire Officer for the West region, Graeme Armstrong, said the wind combined with the ongoing levels of dryness means any fires that start are likely to spread quickly.
“We are asking people to remain vigilant and not become complacent just because we’re not in summer anymore,” Graeme said.
“The impact and damage of an escaped fire on local communities and emergency services can be devastating.
“Whether that involves unnecessary callouts to a private burn-off, a campfire or outdoor cooking, we urge you to remain vigilant, reconsider your plans and ensure your set up is safe and adheres to the conditions.”
Since 1 April to 20 May, CFA has responded to 178 escaped burn-offs across the state.
“Escaped burn-offs continue to cause significant concern and great risk to our communities,” Graeme said.
“I urge landowners to help reduce unnecessary callouts, by registering their burn-offs online.
“This helps prevent false alarms which divert resources from other emergencies.”
CFA recently extended the Fire Danger Period in the far northeast of the state for Towong Shire Council until 23 June 2025.
While the rest of the state is now out of fire restrictions, CFA still urges extreme caution when burning off.
“The lack of rainfall and dry vegetation across many parts of the state is a great concern for firefighters this time of the year,” Graeme said.
“The community needs to play their part in helping us protect lives and property all year round.”
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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
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Released 23/05/2025
The ACT Government has today released a feasibility study examining options for the delivery of a new birth centre on Canberra’s northside.
This work is being undertaken as part of developing the new more than $1 billion northside hospital.
The ACT Health Directorate commissioned a detailed study to assess the feasibility of establishing a co-designed standalone birth centre on the northside hospital campus and/or a freestanding birth centre in the community.
Conducted by HealthConsult, with input from a working group of subject-matter experts, the study considered stakeholder feedback and data on birth trends in the ACT, as well as current evidence on birth centre models.
The study has recommended a standalone birth centre adjacent to the new northside hospital as the preferred model, offering a home-like environment for low-risk pregnancies while ensuring safe access to hospital facilities when required.
The Northside Birth Centre Feasibility Study 2024 can be found here: ACT Birth Centre Feasibility Study report – Open Government Information.
Minister for Health Rachel Stephen-Smith said the ACT Government is committed to ensuring high-quality maternity services that provide choice and meet the needs of women and pregnant people and their families.
“This study reinforces the benefits of birth centres in delivering positive birthing outcomes with lower medical intervention rates,” Minister Stephen-Smith said.
“This project presents a unique opportunity to expand midwifery-led care and support culturally safe birthing practices, including Birthing with Country initiatives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
“The recommended model would provide the home-like setting that many expectant parents and midwives have advocated for, while also enabling quick, safe and dignified access to the new hospital if required.
“A standalone birth centre will be a valuable addition to public maternity care in the ACT, offering a low-intervention and midwife-led environment.”
The feasibility study involved extensive consultation with community members, midwives, other health professionals and Aboriginal Elders. It found strong support for a facility that provides more autonomy for midwives and greater choice for families.
The feasibility study confirmed that a standalone birth centre on the campus would deliver benefits such as continuity of care birthing experience, workforce satisfaction, and cultural appropriateness.
“I have endorsed the feasibility study recommendation in principle and asked Infrastructure Canberra to develop a co-design process to ensure the next steps are taken in consultation with stakeholders, including midwives, consumers and birth centre advocates,” Minister Stephen-Smith said.
“The report provides a solid foundation for a design process to ensure the new birth centres supports culturally safe, trauma-informed care that incorporates principles of Birthing with Country, including space for family, traditional practices and connection to Country.”
The new birth centre will support the ACT’s Maternity in Focus plan by expanding access to midwifery-led continuity of care.
“Midwifery-led continuity of care delivers positive outcomes for both mothers and babies. This dedicated space will allow our highly skilled midwives to provide woman- and person-centred care that truly reflects the needs of our diverse community,” Minister Stephen-Smith said.
“This commitment ensures that Canberra families will have access to a safe, supported and culturally appropriate birth experience for generations to come.”
Planning for the new northside hospital and the standalone birth centre is continuing, with construction on the northside hospital to commence in this term of Government. For more information visit: New northside hospital project – Built for CBR.
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Rachel Stephen-Smith, MLA | Media Releases