Search for overdue bushwalker in state’s south-west
Saturday, 19 April 2025 – 10:11 am.
A search including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter has been commenced in the Farmhouse Creek area in the State’s south-west for an overdue bushwalker.Police were notified about 8am this morning that a 28-year-old man had separated from his bushwalking colleague.The man was last seen about 9am yesterday on the Eastern Arthur Range Traverse near the Lake Sydney Track junction.The man is believed to be an experienced bushwalker but was not carrying a personal locator beacon.Anyone with information should call Police on 131444 and quote ESCAD reference 000072-19042025.
Victorians have dug deep this year in support of the Good Friday Appeal, helping CFA reach a historic milestone and raising our grand total of contributions to $41 million.
CFA has been a major fundraiser of the Good Friday Appeal for the past 74 years and this year, with the help of generous local community members, our volunteers were able to raise $1,888,912.
CFA volunteers were seen in trucks and at traffic lights across the state yesterday, fundraising in their local areas for The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Good Friday Appeal.
CFA Chief Fire Officer Jason Heffernan said this year’s Good Friday Appeal was particularly special.
“Being able to exceed the$40 millionmilestone in the same year CFA celebrate their 80th anniversary is quite fitting and is a touching nod to our shared community spirit,” Jason said.
“Not only that, but this year the face of the Good Friday Appeal is part of our CFA family.”
Jack was the face of this year’s Appeal, and his dad Rohan Stevens is a 30-year volunteer firefighter for Epping Fire Brigade.
Rohan said it was an honour to handover the cheque this year to the Royal Children’s Hospital.
“As the parent of a child whose life has been saved at the Royal Children’s Hospital, I’m incredibly proud to assist in presenting this cheque to the Appeal which will help other kids just like Jack,” Rohan said.
“This cheque represents the collective efforts of CFA members and their families who have collectively spent many hours fundraising for the Good Friday Appeal.
“This donation will assist in funding the next generation of technology, research and treatment to support kids just like Jack.”
Rohan presented the cheque to the hospital last night alongside fellow Epping brigade members, CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan and the Good Friday Appeal Area Manager Andrew Dalla Via.
CO Jason Heffernan congratulates and thanks all participating brigades across Victoria for their incredible contributions this year and throughout many decades.
“Our members give up their time to serve their communities in times of need and it’s no surprise that their selflessness extends to worthy causes such as supporting The Royal Children’s Hospital,” Jason said.
“All members and their communities should be extremely proud of what they’ve achieved for this year’s Appeal, and we thank you for your time and generosity to help save many young lives.”
The money raised for The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal will be used to ensure kids are provided with the best possible treatment and care.
Police are on the scene of a suspicious death in Montrose, in Hobart’s northern suburbs, overnight.Police patrolling in the area located a person lying on the road near the south bound lanes of the Brooker Highway in the vicinity of the Montrose Bay High School about 4am.
First responders provided CPR however the person was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.Police including officers from CIB, Forensics and Uniform remain on the scene and are conducting examinations.
Motorists are advised of the following road closures:
• All access to the Montrose Foreshore is closed (Foreshore Road)
• The Brooker Highway is closed from Strathaven Road area to all southbound traffic
• All south bound traffic on the Brooker Highway north of Montrose Bay School is to divert via Main Road
Police are in place for diversions.Anyone with any information should contact police on 131 444 or report to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au. You can do so anonymously.
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
In summer, keep your dog healthy and happy by walking in the early morning or evening.
In brief:
There are a lot of things to think about during the summer holiday period.
It’s important to do what you can to keep yourself, your family and your things safe.
This article overviews some actions you can take.
From festive parties to trips away, there are so many things to do and enjoy at this time of year.
Taking a moment to read the following tips will help ensure you can celebrate free of unexpected problems.
Travel safely
If you’re hitting the road this summer, remember to take plenty of breaks and drive to the conditions.
It’s also a good idea to pack supplies just in case the car you’re travelling in breaks down.
Never leave a child or pet in the car, even with the windows down or for short periods. Car interiors can heat to over 60 degrees in just five minutes.
Protect your home while you’re away
House break-ins often increase over holiday periods, because offenders know an empty house can be an easy target.
Try to leave your house looking lived-in with the help of a neighbour or house-sitter.
Keeping windows and doors locked, your mail collected, and your lawn mown while you are away can help.
Staying in the ACT? It’s worth noting changes to bus and light rail timetables during the summer school holidays – from Monday 23 December 2024 to Sunday 2 February 2025.
School services and ‘s’ trip diversions will not be in place during the six-week holiday period.
Bus and light rail services will be free on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve (from 5pm). There will be a special bus timetable in place. You don’t even need a MyWay+ card – but if you have one, please tap on and off.
If you choose to leave the car at home on New Year’s Eve, you can take advantage of an extended Tuesday timetable with additional bus and light rail services.
And remember, public transport is free on Fridays.
Make your trip even easier by using the MyWay+ app or TC Journey Planner.
As the temperature rises, pets rely on their owners to keep them happy, healthy and safe.
There are some easy ways to do this.
Avoid walks in heat of the day. Early morning and evening walks are best, and this will also protect their paws from burning.
Make sure they have access to fresh drinking water and shade around your house and backyard all day.
Help your pets stay cool with an icy pet treat. There are lots of online recipes to make your own pet-safe summer treats.
Visit one of the dog swimming spots or fill a kids’ splash pool with water to help your pooch cool down.
Arrange for someone to care for your pets if you go on holidays.
Make sure your pet is microchipped and registered so if they escape – such as during a storm – they can easily be returned.
And remember, never leave your dog in an unattended parked car. Even if you leave the windows down, your dog is still at risk of suffering heat exhaustion within minutes.
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 29-year-old man in relation to an alleged domestic violence assault that occurred overnight in Alice Springs.
Around 9:30pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received several reports of an injured woman on Bagot Street, in the vicinity of a service station.
Police and St John Ambulance attended, with a 24-year-old woman located and conveyed to hospital with multiple stab wounds to her back and shoulder. She remains in hospital in a stable condition.
General duties officers, with the assistance of the Drone Unit, tracked and apprehended a 29-year-old man a short time later.
The man and woman are known to each other.
The man remains in police custody with charges expected to follow.
Police urge anyone who witnessed the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25106032. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
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.
Police will be proceeding against a 62 year old man from Smithton after he was detected driving his vehicle at 158km/h in a 100 km/h per hour zone. The Range Rover Sport was detected by police at 1:40 pm yesterday as it travelled past South Road at Forest on its approach into Smithton.Subsequently, the vehicle has been clamped for a period of 28 days and the man faces a four-month licence disqualification.Police are seeking for any members of the public who may have witnessed or have dash camera footage of the driving behaviour around that time.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.
Southern Road Policing have had a busy morning undertaking vehicle safety checks and alcohol and drug testing over two stationary road safety sites.
500 drug and alcohol tests and vehicle checks were conducted on the Tasman Highway, Cambridge:
• Pleasingly, no drug or alcohol affected drivers were detected.• 1 P plater was issued an infringement for failing to wear a seatbelt• 1 driver was issued an infringement for failing to safely secure their load
150 drug and alcohol tests and vehicle checks were conducted on the Midland Highway at Pontville:
• No drug or alcohol affected drivers were detected• 1 driver was issued an infringement notice for their vehicle being unregistered
Tasmania Police is out in force over the Easter break, targeting dangerous driving behaviours.Operation Safe Arrival will feature both high-visibility and covert patrols across Tasmania’s highways, main roads, rural routes, and back streets.Anyone who witnesses dangerous driving behaviour should report it immediately to police on 131 444 to enable officers to respond in a timely way.If it’s an emergency or life-threatening situation call Triple Zero (000).If you can’t report it at the time but have footage, submit it to the police evidence portal online.The evidence portal can be found at https://www.police.tas.gov.au/report/
Sadly, police can confirm a 75-year-old man has died following a pedestrian crash in Hobart’s CBD on 8 April.
The man was crossing the road just down from the traffic lights when he was hit by a vehicle travelling along Davey St.Following the crash the man was taken to hospital in a critical condition and has since passed away.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.
The Port Wakefield Highway has reopened following a fatal truck crash at Inkerman yesterday.
About 6.50am on Thursday 17 April, police were called to Port Wakefield Highway near Prime Road after two trucks crashed. The trucks burst into flames upon impact.
Firefighters spent several hours at the scene trying to extinguish the blaze and to ensure the area was safe.
The driver of one truck, a 77-year-old man from Port Augusta, sadly died at the scene. The second driver and his passenger, a 57-year-old man from Marleston and a 39-year-old man from Elizabeth Downs, sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.
Major Crash Investigators attended the scene to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Southbound lanes of the highway were blocked for the entire day with traffic being diverted from Port Wakefield to Balaklava and Mallala.
Northbound lanes remained open with speed restrictions in place.
Port Wakefield Highway was fully reopened early this morning.
The man’s death is the 26th life lost on SA roads this year.
The term ‘in-house audit’ refers to an auditor who works for a firm, or network firm, that also provides services like accounting or administration to the same self-managed super fund (SMSF) clients.
Since 1 January 2020, auditors have not been allowed to perform in-house audits unless:
It is hard for firms to meet these rules, demonstrating the ‘routine or mechanical’ test is difficult due to the professional judgment involved. When we review auditors, we contact SMSF trustees to check their role in preparing the funds accounts and statements.
In a recent review using data matching we focused on auditors who still perform in-house audits. Our risk assessment shows around 800 auditors might still be doing in-house audits.
This financial year, we reviewed 30 auditors suspected of doing in-house audits. As a result of these reviews:
14 auditors were referred to ASIC
6 auditors were deregistered voluntarily
8 auditors received education
2 auditors were compliant.
Since 1 July 2021, we have referred 42 auditors to ASIC for various reasons including doing in-house audits, this was 32% of all referrals. In March 2024, ASIC released a statementExternal Link detailing the actions taken against 15 of the 42 auditors we referred.
Firms must follow independence requirements when planning their structure and their audit engagements. They should not rely on one referral source for their fees. ASIC suspended three high-volume SMSF auditorsExternal Link linked to an SMSF administration provider for not considering these factors.
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