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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information after an aggravated burglary occurred in Palmerston this morning.

Around 7am, police received reports of an unlawful entry at an address on Star Court, Woodroffe.

A neighbour at a nearby residence was alerted by the sound of items smashing and later attended the home, where they located a 71-year-old male on the ground injured.

It is alleged that two offenders assaulted the victim with an edged weapon, before stealing his grey Ford Territory station wagon.

Police and St John Ambulance attended, and the victim was conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital in a serious but stable condition where he remains for treatment.

A crime scene has been established, and investigations are ongoing.

Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25089324. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two men after multiple aggravated assaults in Casuarina yesterday.

Around 2:45pm, police received reports that two men, aged 45 and 33, had each produced edged weapons during an altercation at the bus exchange.

It is alleged the pair ran into a nearby alley, chased by serval unknown persons.

During this time, it is alleged the 45-year-old stabbed a 27-year-old man in the upper chest before the 33-year-old man stabbed a 14-year-old female in the side of her chest.

Transit Security Officers apprehended the 33-year-old man while Police Officers arrested the 45-year-old man a short time later.

Both men remain in custody and are expected to be charged at a later time.

Both the 27 and 14-year-old victims were conveyed to hospital in stable conditions.

A crime scene was established and detectives from Serious Crime are investigating the assaults.

Police are seeking assistance from members of the public who witnessed the alleged assaults. Anyone with information in relation to this incident is urged to notify police on 131 444 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Please quote reference number 25088671.

Source: South Australia County Fire Service

Advice – Reduced Threat

We will issue a Reduced Threat message when the threat to the community has reduced.

All bushfire incidents that have had an Advice, Watch and Act or Emergency Warning message issued will be finalised with an Advice – Reduced Threat message.

Source: South Australia County Fire Service

Advice – Reduced Threat

We will issue a Reduced Threat message when the threat to the community has reduced.

All bushfire incidents that have had an Advice, Watch and Act or Emergency Warning message issued will be finalised with an Advice – Reduced Threat message.

Source: South Australia County Fire Service

Advice – Reduced Threat

We will issue a Reduced Threat message when the threat to the community has reduced.

All bushfire incidents that have had an Advice, Watch and Act or Emergency Warning message issued will be finalised with an Advice – Reduced Threat message.

Source: Australian Green Party

NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case who was infectious while visiting several locations in eastern Sydney.
The source of the infection is unclear and is being further investigated. 
People who attended the following locations should watch for the development of symptoms. These locations do not pose an ongoing risk.
Sunday 30 March

The Bagel Co, 475 Old South Head Rd, Rose Bay, from 7:30am to 8:15am
Easts Basketball League at Waverley College, from 9:10am to 10:30am
Easts Basketball League at Rose Bay Secondary College, from 2pm to 3:40pm.

​Tuesday 1 April

TerryWhite Chemmart Gaslight Rose Bay, 484 Old South Head Rd, Rose Bay, from 5pm to 5:30pm.

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Public Health Physician, Dr Anthea Katelaris, said if you visited the above locations at those times you should monitor for symptoms.
“Measles is a vaccine preventable disease that is spread through the air when someone who is infectious coughs or sneezes,” Dr Katelaris said.
“Symptoms to watch out for include fever, runny nose, sore eyes, and a cough, usually followed three or four days later by a red, blotchy rash that spreads from the head to the rest of the body.
“It can take up to 18 days for symptoms to appear after an exposure, so it’s important for people who visited these locations to look out for symptoms up until 19 April 2025.
“It’s important for people to stay vigilant if they’ve been exposed, and if they develop symptoms, to please call ahead to their GP or emergency department to ensure they do not spend time in the waiting room with other patients.
“We want to remind the community to make sure they are up to date with their vaccinations. This should be a reminder for everyone to check that they are protected against measles, which is highly infectious. 
“Anyone born after 1965 needs to ensure they have had two doses of measles vaccine. This is especially important before overseas travel, as measles outbreaks are occurring in several regions of the world at the moment.
“In addition, people at these locations who are immunosuppressed, pregnant, or anyone, including babies, who has not received a measles vaccine may benefit from preventative treatment. People in these groups should speak to their GP urgently or contact their local public health unit on 1300 066 055.”
The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and effective and is given free for children at 12 and 18 months of age. It is also free in NSW for anyone born after 1965 who hasn’t already had two doses.
Children under the age of 12 months can have their first dose of MMR up to six months earlier if they are travelling to areas with a high risk for measles. Parents should consult their GP.
People who are unsure of whether they have had two doses should get a vaccine, as additional doses are safe. This is particularly important prior to travel. MMR vaccine is available from GPs (all ages) and pharmacies (people over 5 years of age).
For more information on measles, view the measles factsheet.
If you, or a loved one, is experiencing measles symptoms, or have questions about measles, please call your GP or Healthdirect ​​​on 1800 022 222.
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Source: Australian National Party

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Source: New South Wales – News

Just after 6am on Wednesday 2 April, a red 2016 Ford Mustang was reported stolen from the driveway of a Rosslyn Park home.

Police spotted the Mustang travelling south out of Bute about 11.15am before heading east on the Copper Coast Highway through to Port Wakefield.

Patrols set up cordons around the area and awaited PolAir to commence tracking the vehicle from the air.

The Mustang was tracked through Two Wells and Virginia and into the northern suburbs.

About 12.45pm the Mustang drove onto the O-Bahn track at Tea Tree Plaza and travelled south for about 2km’s before becoming stuck near Welloch Street, Modbury.

Two people ran from the car and over fences of nearby houses but were quickly arrested by patrols.

Two Port Augusta teens aged 14 and 19 have been arrested and are currently being interviewed by police.

The O-Bahn track remains closed until a crane can remove the vehicle.

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Have you provided certain benefits to your staff in addition to their salary and wages? It’s important to know your FBT obligations. If you lodge your own FBT return, or use a tax professional who lodges by paper, you must lodge and pay the amount owed by 21 May, 2025.

If you use a tax professional who lodges electronically on your behalf, you may have until 25 June, 2025.

If it’s your first time lodging through a tax professional, make sure you’re on your agent’s FBT client list by 21 May to be eligible for a concessional due date.

Some perks you offer to your employees may attract FBT. These include employees using a work car (including dual cab utes) for private purposes, gym memberships, and even tickets to an event or show. If you provided benefits over the 2025 FBT year, make sure you know how to lodge and pay.

To help you get it right, don’t skip these steps:

• Identify the type of benefits you provide.
• Determine the taxable value of each fringe benefit.
• Lodge an FBT return and pay by 21 May (for self-preparers). If your tax professional lodges electronically on your behalf, you have until 25 June to lodge and pay.
• Keep good records that support your calculations and your FBT position when you lodge or pay by 21 May.

Remember to include your current financial institution details (FID) when you lodge to ensure any refund is deposited electronically into your account. Your refund may be held up if you do not provide FID.

Are you lodging a nil FBT return?

If you’re lodging a nil FBT return, assess whether you provided fringe benefits and work out the taxable value to make sure you’re reporting and calculating FBT correctly. If you don’t have an FBT liability and you’re registered for FBT, you should send us a completed FBT notice of non-lodgment.

To ensure any refunds are deposited directly into the correct nominated accounts, include current bank account details in each lodgment.

For more information, see ato.gov.au/fbt.