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Today, the new $3.9 billion National Access to Justice Partnership 2025-30 (NAJP) commences, replacing the National Legal Assistance Partnership 2020-25 and delivering a critical increase of $800 million in funding over 5 years from 2025-26 to the legal assistance sector.
Source: Tasmania Police
Issued: 30 Jun 2025
The crocodile was captured in a baited trap.
The 1.8m female has been rehomed at a crocodile farm.
A 1.8m juvenile female estuarine crocodile has been removed from the wild at Biboohra north of Mareeba on the Atherton Tablelands.
The crocodile was reported to the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) on 11 June 2025.
Wildlife rangers from the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service assessed water bodies in the Biboohra area and located the animal in an irrigation channel.
On 24 June 2025, rangers set a baited trap and the crocodile was captured on 27 June 2025. It has been since been placed in a crocodile farm.
DETSI would like to thank the Mareeba Shire Council and people in the Mareeba area for their ongoing interest and assistance in crocodile matters, particularly those people who have submitted crocodile sighting reports.
Sighting reports provide important information about crocodiles, including their location, and wildlife rangers investigate each sighting report.
The Biboohra area is considered atypical habitat for estuarine crocodiles. All estuarine crocodiles confirmed to be present in that area are targeted for removal from the wild.
DETSI is aware of community concerns regarding the potential for estuarine crocodiles in the Barron River.
DETSI has conducted comprehensive surveys of the Barron River over the past ten years and has not observed any estuarine crocodiles, though the river is known to be inhabited by freshwater crocodiles.
All crocodile sightings should be reported in a timely manner to DETSI via the QWildlife app, making an online crocodile sighting report, or by calling 1300 130 372. Wildlife rangers investigate every crocodile sighting report received.
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
It’s no secret Canberra is a great place to live. It’s also, unsurprisingly, a great place to go to school.
We’ve pulled together a list of well-known people who have attended an ACT public school or university.
From actors to authors and artists to activists, plenty of impressive Aussies were educated right here in Canberra.
Some may have stayed only a while. Some came just for uni or a sporting scholarship. Regardless, we’re happy to claim them.
While this is not an exhaustive list, you’re bound to discover something new as you scroll.
Canberra High School
University of Canberra
Melrose High School, Phillip College (now Canberra College)
Hawker College
Dickson College
Australian National University
Latham Primary School, Belconnen High School, Hawker College
School Without Walls (now closed), Narrabundah College
Telopea Park School, Narrabundah College
Australian National University
Australian National University
Australian National University
Alfred Deakin High School, Canberra College
Telopea Park School
Dickson College, Australian National University
Scullin Primary School (closed, now Southern Cross Early Childhood School), Belconnen High School, Hawker College
Macquarie Primary School
Lyneham High School, University of Canberra, Australian National University
Melrose Primary School (now closed)
University of Canberra
Weston Creek High School (closed, now part of Mount Stromlo High School), Narrabundah College
Australian National University
Narrabundah College, University of Canberra
Lake Tuggeranong College
Cook Primary School (now closed), Ainslie Primary School, Canberra High School
Mt Stromlo High School, Narrabundah College, University of Canberra
Cook Primary School (now closed), Hawker College
Australian National University
Australian National University
University of Canberra
Canberra College of Advanced Education (now the University of Canberra)
University of Canberra
Australian National University
Garran Primary School, University of Canberra, Australian National University, Canberra Institute of Technology
Australian National University. Marian also taught English at Canberra High School.
Melrose High School, University of Canberra
Lyneham High School, Narrabundah College
University of Canberra
North Ainslie Primary School, University of Canberra
Yarralumla Primary School
Belconnen High School, Hawker College
Turner Primary School, Lyneham High School, Dickson College
Garran Primary School
University of Canberra
Australian National University
University of Canberra
Lyneham High School, Hawker College
Narrabundah College, Australian National University
Garran Primary School
University of Canberra
Australian National University
University of Canberra
University of Canberra
Lake Ginninderra College (now UC SSC Lake Ginninderra)
Garran Primary School, Lyneham High School
Stirling College (became part of Canberra College)
Lake Ginninderra College (now UC SSC Lake Ginninderra)
Melrose High School
Lake Ginninderra College (now UC SSC Lake Ginninderra)
University of Canberra
Duffy Primary School, Lanyon High School, Erindale College
UC SSC Lake Ginninderra (now UC SSC Lake Ginninderra)
Hawker College
Lake Ginninderra College (now UC SSC Lake Ginninderra)
Lake Ginninderra College (now UC SSC Lake Ginninderra), University of Canberra
Lake Ginninderra College (now UC SSC Lake Ginninderra)
Lake Ginninderra College (now UC SSC Lake Ginninderra)
University of Canberra
Fadden Primary School, Melrose High School, Phillip College (became part of Canberra College)
Telopea Park School, Australian National University
Lake Ginninderra College (now UC SSC Lake Ginninderra)
Ainslie Primary School
Lake Ginninderra College (now UC SSC Lake Ginninderra)
Lake Ginninderra College (now UC SSC Lake Ginninderra)
Lake Ginninderra College (now UC SSC Lake Ginninderra)
Australian National University
Lake Ginninderra College (now UC SSC Lake Ginninderra)
Lanyon High School, UC SSC Lake Ginninderra
Lake Ginninderra College (now UC SSC Lake Ginninderra)
UC SSC Lake Ginninderra
Lake Ginninderra College (now UC SSC Lake Ginninderra)
Lake Ginninderra College (now UC SSC Lake Ginninderra)
Lake Ginninderra College (now UC SSC Lake Ginninderra), University of Canberra
Lake Ginninderra College (now UC SSC Lake Ginninderra)
Lake Ginninderra College (now UC SSC Lake Ginninderra)
Lake Ginninderra College (now UC SSC Lake Ginninderra)
Lyneham High School, Lake Ginninderra College (now UC SSC Lake Ginninderra)
Lake Ginninderra College (now UC SSC Lake Ginninderra)
Hughes Primary School
Cook Primary School (now closed)
Melba High School and Copland College (amalgamated to become Melba Copland Secondary School) and Canberra High School between them
Narrabundah College
Narrabundah College
Canberra High School
Australian National University
Lyneham High School and Dickson College between them
Australian National University, University of Canberra
Lyneham High School
Telopea Park School
Narrabundah College
Australian National University
Australian National University
Mt Stromlo High School
Telopea Park School, Narrabundah College
Australian National University
Australian National University
Narrabundah College
South Curtin Primary School (became Curtin Primary School), Woden Valley High School (became part of Alfred Deakin High School), Narrabundah College
Melrose Primary School (now closed)
Narrabundah College
Lake Ginninderra College (now UC SSC Lake Ginninderra)
Australian National University
Telopea Park School
Queanbeyan High School
Isabella Street Primary School, Karabar High School
Today, more than 50,000 students are enrolled across the ACT’s 92 public schools.
To find a school or enrol your child, visit the ACT Education website.
To apply for university in Canberra, you’ll typically apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly to the university.
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Source: Airservices Australia
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has today released a consultation paper on proposed guidance for the Australian Clearing and Settlement (CS) Facility Resolution Regime.
In September 2024, the Australian Parliament passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other Measures) Act 2024. This amended the Corporations Act 2001 to provide the RBA with crisis resolution powers with respect to domestically incorporated clearing and settlement (CS) facilities. These powers enable the RBA to manage or respond to a threat posed to the continuity of critical CS facility services or the stability of the financial system in Australia arising in relation to a domestic CS facility licensee.
The RBA has developed draft guidance to provide transparency about when and how the RBA would generally expect to use these resolution powers. It aims to assist CS facilities, their users, market operators and other stakeholders to understand the RBA’s general approach to resolution and the potential effects on them if the RBA decides to use a resolution power.
The RBA is inviting submissions on this consultation from interested parties by 11 August 2025. Following the consultation, the RBA will publish the finalised guidance.
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice
North-West woman charged with drug trafficking
Monday, 30 June 2025 – 3:45 pm.
A 36-year-old woman from Tasmania’s North-West has been charged with drug trafficking after her arrest near Ulverstone.
Police allege the woman had 140 grams of methamphetamine (ice) in the vehicle she was driving.
The quantity of drugs seized is equivalent to about 1400 ‘street deals’.
The drugs were found during a search of the vehicle by officers from the Northern Drugs and Firearms Unit, after police had intercepted the car on the Bass Highway, near Ulverstone, last Friday.
The woman has been charged with one count each of trafficking in a controlled drug, possess a controlled drug, and unlicensed driving and has been bailed to appear in the Devonport Magistrates Court on October 6.
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The Northern Territory Police Force, Northern Domestic Violence Investigation Unit has charged a 57-year-old male following reports of domestic violence in May and across last week.
In relation to matters that occurred between 26 and 28 June 2025, the male was charged with three counts of Breach Domestic Violence Order.
The male has also been charged with Aggravated Assault and Breach Domestic Violence Order for an incident that occurred on 23 May 2025, and the same charges again for an incident that occurred on 21 May 2025.
He is remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court today and investigations remain ongoing.
The female victim remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition. Investigations remain ongoing into the cause of the female’s injuries.
If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or Lifeline (131 114).
Source: South Australia Police
Work will soon begin on the final stage of upgrades to Rotary Park Play Space, making the much-loved local park even more accessible, fun and family-friendly.
Last year, the City revitalised the park’s iconic fort play area and added wheelchair access to support inclusive, imaginative play for children of all ages and abilities.
The upcoming works will replace ageing play equipment, park furniture and lighting, while also improving safety with new drainage and flood control measures.
Visitors can look forward to new play zones with rubber soft-fall surfacing, inclusive features like mini-towns, climbing nets, swings, a toddler area and nature play elements.
New footpaths will connect key areas of the park, making it easier for families with prams and people using mobility aids to get around. All play areas will be covered by shade sails, and more trees will be planted to create a cooler, greener environment.
Mayor Linda Aitken said the upgrades would help Rotary Park remain a favourite local destination.
“Rotary Park has always been a well-loved place where families come together,” she said.
“These improvements will make it even easier for our community to meet, play and enjoy the outdoors.”
The concept design was guided by community feedback.
Construction is expected to start early next year.
Source: New South Wales Ministerial News
The City of Greater Bendigo is inviting the community to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025 at a special Flag Raising featuring a Dja Dja Wurrung Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony at 10am, Monday July 7 in the Bendigo Library Gardens.
This year’s National NAIDOC Week will take place from July 6 to 13. 2025 marks 50 years of the week-long celebrations and the theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, celebrates achievements of the past and the bright future ahead.
In Greater Bendigo a range of local activities will take including the Knuldoorong Art Exhibition 2025 which will launch at 5pm on Thursday July 3 at Dudley House in View Street. The exhibition will continue on Friday July 4 to Sunday July 13 from 11am to 4pm.
The Knuldoorong Art Exhibition showcases a range of artworks and pieces from First Nations artists and creatives. It includes paintings, weaving and jewellery with all artwork available for purchase.
City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf said the City will also light up the Rosalind Park Conservatory in Pall Mall to acknowledge and celebrate NAIDOC Week.
“NAIDOC Week is a celebration of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,” Cr Metcalf said.
“It is also a great opportunity for all Australians to come together to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the oldest continuing cultures on the planet,
“I encourage residents to come along to the annual flag raising in the Library Garden and help celebrate this important annual event.”
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin
For tax purposes, the main types of not-for-profits (NFPs) are:
Depending on the type of NFP, your organisation may be eligible for a range of tax concessions. Tax concessions include:
NFPs (including charities) are organisations that operate for purpose and not for the profit or gain (either direct or indirect) of individual members. All profits must go back into the services the organisation provides and must not be distributed to members, even if the organisation winds up. They can include:
NFPs are required to maintain governing documents that demonstrate they operate on a NFP basis, including organisations that self-assess their income tax exemption. They must have and include clauses that prevent the NFP from distributing income or assets to members, both while it operates and when it winds up.
Generally, charities are eligible for more concessions than other NFPs. Charities must be registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and endorsed by us to access charity tax concessions.
To be a charity, your organisation must:
Examples of charities include:
Charities can be further broken down into the following types:
PBIs and HPCs receive wider tax concessions than other charities. Religious institutions that are registered with the ACNC for the charity subtype ‘advancing religion’ may be entitled to access additional tax concessions.
More information on what is a charity is available on the ACNC websiteExternal Link.
Some NFP organisations that aren’t charities are able to self-assess as income tax exempt if they fall into one of the 8 categories outlined in Division 50 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (ITAA 1997). NFPs that seek to advance the common interest of their members and don’t benefit the broader community won’t generally meet the requirements for income tax exemption.
If your organisation is eligible to self-assess, it doesn’t need to be endorsed by us to access the concession.
NFP organisations that are not eligible to self-assess as income tax exempt are taxable, but may be entitled to special rules for calculating taxable income, lodging income tax returns and special rates of tax.
Taxable NFP organisations may have to lodge an income tax return or notify us that one is not necessary.
Some charities, clubs, societies and associations are also deductible gift recipients (DGRs).
DGRs are organisations that are entitled to receive tax-deductible gifts. DGRs are either:
Tax deductions for gifts are claimed by the person or organisation that makes the gift. Gifts are also referred to as donations.
To be entitled to receive tax-deductible donations, an organisation (including a charity) must be a DGR.
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin
If your income years end on 30 June, deductions under temporary full expensing are only available in the 2020–21, 2021–22 and 2022–23 income years.
You claim the temporary full expensing deduction in your tax return for the relevant income year.
To claim a temporary full expensing deduction, you must complete the extra labels included in the 2020–21, 2021–22 and 2022–23 tax returns.
You can choose to opt out of temporary full expensing for an income year for some or all your assets and claim a deduction using other depreciation rules. However, you must notify us in your tax return that you have chosen not to apply temporary full expensing to the asset.
You can’t change your choice and you must notify us by the day you lodge your tax return for the income year to which the choice relates.
Information given in these labels about your eligibility and your claim will:
The information that you will need to give through extra labels in the tax return includes:
You can use the temporary full expensing tax return label guide to help identify which labels you will need to complete in your tax return. This will ensure you correctly claim or opt out of the temporary full expensing measure.
