Source: South Australia County Fire Service
Issued on
24 Nov 2025 15:42
Warning area
Mount Remarkable National Park near Melrose in the Southern Flinders Ranges.
Warning level
Advice – Stay Informed
Action
Monitor local conditions and stay informed if you are in this area. Decide what you will do if the situation changes.
At this time there is no threat to life or property and firefighters are attending this fire.
More information will be provided by the CFS when it is available.
Source: Tasmania Police
Firearms seized in Huon Valley
Monday, 24 November 2025 – 3:59 pm.
Illegal firearms and other weapons have been seized during a police search of a property in the Huon Valley.
The search at the weekend was an investigation by police in the Kingston Division and resulted in the seizure of guns, weapons and a quantity of illegal drugs.
Reducing the number of illicit firearms in the community is a priority for Tasmania Police and it is pleasing to see that these unregistered firearms no longer represent a threat to the public.
Now seized, they will be destroyed following the completion of court proceedings.
A permanent firearms amnesty exits in Tasmania. Unregistered or unwanted firearms can be surrendered to police, or firearms dealers, without action being taken in relation to possession offences.
If you have knowledge of illicit firearms in the community, call police on 131 444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers Tasmania on 1800 333 000, or online at crimestopperstas.com.au
Source: Australian Capital Territory Policing
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Source: Government of Australia Capital Territory
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Released 24/11/2025
The independent expert panel looking at ACT public school system resourcing has released a consultation paper and is now inviting submissions from the Canberra community.
The ACT Public School System Resourcing Review Expert Panel will provide the ACT Government with recommendations about how to effectively and efficiently use the funding for public education in the Territory.
This includes exploring the best model of central support services for schools, and the right balance of responsibilities between schools and the central office in our unique jurisdiction.
The review will help the government understand how sustainable resourcing across the ACT public school system can be achieved.
“The Government recognises schools are supporting increasingly diverse cohorts of students with complex needs,” Minister Berry said. “Supporting these students requires a well-resourced system with the right supports for students, families and staff.”
Canberrans can share their experiences and ideas by:
The advisory group comprises representatives from unions, ACT Parents, ACT Principals Association, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body, Association of School Business Managers ACT and ACT Government directorates.
The Consultation Paper provides details about how to make a submission by 17 December 2025.
The Expert Panel’s report and the Government’s response will be tabled in the Legislative Assembly by May 2026.
Quotes attributable to Ken Smith AO, chair of the Expert Panel:
“We encourage Canberrans to provide us with their thoughts and ideas about public school resourcing. There are many ways people can contribute: by answering specific questions, recording a message for us, or sending in a detailed submission.”
– Statement ends –
Yvette Berry, MLA | Media Releases
Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority
Grassland curing is the annual drying out of grass and the drier the grass becomes, the higher the fire risk. At this time of year, curing data feeds directly into CFA’s fire danger calculations, making accurate figures essential for determining fire danger ratings.
The ground observations are combined with satellite imagery to produce weekly maps that show how dry the grass is across Victoria.
CFA Remote Sensing Analyst Dr Danielle Wright said boosting the number of trained observers will help fill gaps in the current data coverage.
“There are still a few areas of the state including the north-east, north-west and south-west parts of the state where we would really benefit from having more volunteers out on the ground,” Danielle said.
“In regions where on-ground observations are not occurring, we are solely relying on satellite data.
“The satellite model is extremely useful, but it can’t always pick up every detail.
“It can overestimate and underestimate curing. Cloud cover can block readings for weeks, grass under trees can be missed entirely and rainfall can impact readings.
“After rain new green shoots might appear, but they’re tiny and don’t affect fire behaviour. The satellite sees green and assumes the area is of lower risk.
“Having volunteers makes a huge difference. They’re the ones confirming what is actually happening on the ground and capturing the details the model often misses.”
John Taubman has been a ‘citizen scientist’ for nine years and said the role is a great way to serve the community and contribute to more accurate fire risk information.
“Being a grassland observer really sharpens your awareness of how the environment changes from day to day,” John said.
“You learn to read the landscape, from the wind and temperature to the humidity. You don’t always need instruments to tell it’s a bad fire day.
“The satisfaction comes from knowing we are providing a service to the community. The more data points we have on the map, the more accurate the data is.”
Danielle said becoming a grassland observer is a simple yet highly valuable way to support local fire safety.
“Everyone is welcome to participate, not just CFA volunteers. It’s a great way to support CFA without needing to be on the fireground,” Danielle said.
With summer approaching, regular grassland observations are more important than ever to help track fire risk across Victoria.
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Source: Tasmania Police
Men charged with firearms offences
Monday, 24 November 2025 – 1:39 pm.
Two men have been charged with firearms, drug and stolen property offences, after a search of a property in northern Tasmania.
Officers from Taskforce Raven conducted a search in Rocherlea on Friday, 21 November and seized stolen firearms, a 22-Magnum handgun and stolen property including chainsaws, power tools and portable generators.
A 47-year-old man from Rocherlea was charged with 14 offences which included firearms offences and possessing stolen property. He was bailed to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court at a later date.
A 40-year-old man from West Launceston faces 14 charges that include firearms and drugs offences, and he has been remanded in custody.
Police are asking members of the public to come forward if they believe any of the recovered property belongs to them. Contact Launceston Police on 131 444 and quote OR 790717.
Source: Australia Government Statements – Agriculture
24 November 2025
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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
Police are calling for information following an aggravated assault that occurred in Yirrkala on Sunday evening.
Around 6pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that two adult males, believed to be known to each other, allegedly had an altercation in the community with one assaulting the other with an edged weapon.
It is alleged that one of the males approached the other male and began arguing before a physical altercation ensued. During the altercation, the first male produced an edged weapon and assaulted the other to the jaw with it. He then fled the scene.
Police and St John Ambulance attended, and the victim was conveyed to Gove District Hospital for treatment for a serious laceration to his jaw. He has since been transported to Royal Darwin Hospital for further assessment in a stable condition.
The alleged offender remains outstanding, and investigations are ongoing.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25317061. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
Source: Australia Government Statements – Agriculture
24 November 2025
All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment during this planned maintenance period (e.g. clients required to use the Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS)).
All importers of plants, cats and/or dogs who will be required to use the Post Entry Biosecurity System (PEBS) during this planned maintenance period.
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Source: South Australia Police
Police will tomorrow (25 November 2025) return to Oak Park Station to continue the search for four-year-old Gus Lamont who was last seen on 27 September 2025.
The search, which is expected to last up to three days, will involve STAR Group officers and Task Force Horizon officers using specialised equipment to search six mine shafts in the area.
The uncovered and unfenced shafts are located between 5.5km and 12km from the Oak Park homestead in areas not searched on foot by police. Police were not previously aware of the location of these sites.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Linda Williams said the new searches were part of ongoing investigations as part of Task Force Horizon.
“We are determined to explore every avenue in an effort to locate Gus Lamont and provide some closure for his family,’’ she said.
“These searches will either locate evidence or eliminate these locations from further investigation by the Task Force.’’
This phase of the investigation is being conducted to ensure all locations of possible interest in a wide radius of the homestead are scrutinised to try and locate Gus Lamont.
On 31 October 2025 police drained a large dam on the property and eliminated the possibility Gus Lamont may have drowned.
This followed extensive ground and air searches of the area surrounding the Oak Park Station homestead since Gus Lamont disappeared.
On 17 October 2025 police concluded a four-day ground Oak Park Station for Gus Lamont. It followed an initial 10-day search with both involving SA Police, ADF members, SES volunteers, trackers and local property owners.
The ground searching at Oak Park Station has now extended to 5.5km from the homestead. This equates to 95 sqkm searched on foot. The original search area extended well beyond this with the use of the mounted operations unit and Polair. This area has been estimated at 470 sqkm.
Police had been hopeful the extensive ground searches would locate Gus or provide evidence of the direction in which Gus may have walked, but this has not been the case.
Task Force Horizon is conducting multiple lines of inquiry to locate Gus Lamont. These investigations have not uncovered any evidence of foul play.
The family of Gus Lamont have continued to cooperate fully with police and are being supported by a victim contact officer.