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Source: Tasmania Police

Police investigating serious crash at Morty’s Food Court

Wednesday, 5 November 2025 – 4:49 pm.

Police are investigating a serious crash at the Morty’s Food Court in Launceston on Wednesday.
Police and emergency services responded to the incident in Wellington Street just before 12.30pm after reports a car had crashed into the building, and seriously injured a pedestrian.
The pedestrian – a 67 year old Newnham woman – was taken to the Launceston General Hospital in a critical condition.
The driver – a 65 year old Lilydale man – was also taken to hospital and treated for minor injuries. 
He is assisting police with their inquiries.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.
Inspector Aleena Crack said members of the public had rendered first aid to the injured pedestrian before emergency services arrived.
“Police would like to thank those members of the public who were at the scene before police arrived and assisted the injured woman,” she said.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information should contact police on 131 444 and quote OR789383

Source: Mental Health Australia

You gotta roll with it
You gotta take your time

Transport for NSW is urging fans to take the advice of Oasis and roll with public transport to the weekend concerts, leaving plenty of time to spare.

About 70,000 Oasis fans are expected to travel to Sydney Olympic Park each night to see the Gallagher brothers perform live at Accor Stadium across two sold-out shows on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 November.

Transport for NSW Coordinator-General Howard Collins said fans are urged to use public transport, which is included in their concert tickets. 

“Oasis fans have waited a long time for this sold-out reunion tour. With Oasis only playing Sydney and Melbourne shows on the Australian leg of their world tour, fans travelling locally and interstate are encouraged to plan their trip and consider the many public transport options available to get to and from Olympic Park each night,” Mr. Collins said. 

“Extra transport services including express trains and major event buses will be running frequently from mid-afternoon. Fans are encouraged to get there early and enjoy the buzzing pre-show atmosphere in the precinct.

“Travel on all modes of public transport is included in Oasis concert tickets. Simply show your ticket to transport staff when boarding services.”

Express trains will run frequently from Central Station to Olympic Park from mid-afternoon, with return services running after the show until late. Fans travelling from the west can change at Lidcombe to connect with direct trains to Olympic Park. 

Major Event Buses to Sydney Olympic Park will run frequently on all nine routes between 3:30pm and 7pm each day. The last return bus on each route will leave Olympic Park at midnight, about an hour after the show has finished. 

Fans who need to drive must pre-book parking ahead of time to secure a space.

“If you need to drive, pre-book parking online to secure a spot as spaces are expected to sell out in advance. Alternatively, consider parking at a station commuter car park and continuing your trip by train or bus to Olympic Park, at no extra cost. 

“Motorists should allow plenty of extra travel time on the roads as heavy traffic is expected on approach to Olympic Park each night, particularly during the busy Friday evening peak for the first show.”

After the show, traffic will be very heavy as everyone leaves the precinct at the same time.

Fans should expect to allow up to an hour of additional travel time to exit car parks.

There is no major trackwork on the rail network taking place on Friday 7 or Saturday 8 November.

L1 Dulwich Hill Light rail services are not running between Convention and Central Grand Concourse due to planned maintenance until last service Friday 7 November (1am Saturday). Services continue to run between Convention and Dulwich Hill. 

For important advice and detailed transport information, visit transportnsw.info/oasisor plan ahead using the Opal Travel app.

For real-time updates on road and traffic conditions, such as road closures, visit livetraffic.com.

Source: Government of Australia Capital Territory

Source: Australia Government Statements – Agriculture

05 November 2025

Who does this notice affect?

All importers of plants, cats and/or dogs who will be required to use the check status function within the Post Entry Biosecurity System during the period of this service disruption.

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As of: 11:52 Thursday 09 October 2025 (AEDT).

The Post Entry Biosecurity System is currently experiencing an unplanned service disruption. As a result, users are unable to check the…

Source: South Australia Police

Commissioner of Police Grant Stevens said cocaine effects may last a short time but can be detected up to 24 hours after consumption.

“We know that consumption of cocaine can lead to overconfidence and aggression, reduced inhibition, increased risk-taking behaviours, agitation and loss of concentration, delusion, and affected vision, all traits you don’t want in a person driving,” Commissioner Stevens said.

“It is crucial that roadside drug testing includes cocaine to keep these dangerous drivers from our roads.”

So far this year, drug driving contributed to eight people losing their lives, and 76 received life changing serious injuries. More than 2,600 drug drivers have received expiation notices.

This is compared to 2024, where drug driving was a factor in 14 of the lives lost on our roads and 129 lifechanging serious injuries.

A new road safety campaign to educate road users about the consequences of driving under the influence of cocaine will launch statewide.

“This new campaign highlights the overconfidence that taking cocaine induces, causing offenders to overlook the risk they pose to themselves and other road users,” Commissioner Stevens said.

Roadside random drug testing (RDT) has been in operation in South Australia since 1 July 2006 and up to 50,000 tests are conducted each year. Drug testing currently detects methamphetamine, THC (the active component of cannabis) and MDMA (ecstasy).

“The new drug test will reinforce our existing capabilities and become the new norm for our random drug testing campaigns, including the blitz operations conducted throughout the year,” Commissioner Stevens said.

Severe penalties apply to drivers who commit drug driving offences including an immediate loss of licence along with the potential to immediately impound the vehicle. The penalty is a $875 fine, a $102 victim of crime levy, a minimum of three months of disqualification, and four demerit points.

Refusing, or failing to comply to a random drug test is also an offence, incurring an immediate loss of licence, six demerit points, and a court imposed penalty with a minimum of 12 months disqualification.

Source: Tasmania Police

Presentation of Southern District Medals and Awards

Wednesday, 5 November 2025 – 2:42 pm.

Officers involved in complex search and rescue operations are among those recognised today for their courage and skill as part of the Tasmania Police medals and awards for the Southern District.
Commissioner Donna Adams attended the Tasmania Police Academy today to present commendations to members of Tasmania Police Marine and Rescue for their efforts at:
• The Franklin River, in November 2024, where search and rescue officers were part of a multi-agency team which raced against the clock to save the life of a Lithuanian adventurer whose leg had become wedged between rocks and required amputation. The team then extracted multiple people from the wilderness area, including other members of the group of kayakers.
• Fortescue Bay in November 2024, where officers on board police vessel Dauntless battled large swells, strong wind and driving rain during a challenging night mission to safely recover two men from a stricken boat.
• Fossil Bluff, Wynyard, in February 2025, where police rescue swimmer Constable Phillip Vanderwal entered rough surf from a helicopter winch and conducted multiple swims between a stricken yacht and the rocky shoreline to guide a man and woman to safety.
Commissioner Adams also awarded a Commendation to a Lauderdale man and his father who, on July 20 this year, were responsible for the rescue of two 14-year-old boys whose boat capsized in Frederick Henry Bay.
Police consider the quick-thinking actions of Matthew Bell, 35, and James Bell, 64, was crucial to saving the boys, who were found in the water holding on to each other, exhausted from paddling and showing the early effects of hypothermia.
In other main awards, Detective Senior Constable Mark Wilby received a Commissioner’s Certificate of Commendation in recognition of his commitment to the investigation of sex crimes and historical child sexual assaults in Tasmania.
Constable Mary Bacic and Constable Joshua Hardy received a Certificate of Commendation in recognition of their arrest of an attempted murder suspect, and the initial support and scene management at a serious incident in Dowsing Point in February this year.
Special presentations were also made to officers with outstanding length of service.
A Commissioner’s Medal 3rd Clasp was presented to Senior Constable Paul Hyland for his 40 years with Tasmania Police, serving in the north and south of the state in areas such as traffic, general duties, criminal investigation, drug investigation and forensic services.
Senior Constable Hyland, whose first posting was to Hobart in 1985, is currently based at Nubeena Police Station.
“I have continued in the career because of the opportunities, friendships and challenges,” he said. “There are so many aspects of policing that one can get involved in without having to change career paths.”
Senior Constable Hyland said policing was a rewarding career.
“Crash investigation and police diving were always challenging areas to work in,” he said.
“In most instances the jobs you attended were mentally and physically challenging however, you work through it for the best outcomes for the victims and their families.”
And a Commissioner’s Medal 4th Clasp was presented to retired Inspector Glen Woolley in recognition of 50 years’ service.
Mr Woolley retired from Tasmania Police in 2015 however, he has continued to serve the organisation as an ancillary officer in the role of Tasmania Police Honorary Aide-de-Camp to the Governor of Tasmania.
And First Class Constable Dean Hodge, of the Crime and Intelligence Command, received a National Medal 3rd Clasp, recognising 45 years’ service.

During his time with Tasmania Police, Constable Hodge has performed roles with investigative support, radio dispatch and specialist operations.

Constable Phil Vanderwal receives his commendation from Tasmania Police Commissioner Donna Adams. Picture: Tasmania Police.

Source: Mental Health Australia

A two-and-a-half-year project to upgrade the Great Western Highway at the foot of the Blue Mountains has come to an end, with all work now completed.

The $232 million Coxs River Road Upgrade at Little Hartley has been jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments and features a new 2.4-kilometre four-lane alignment of the Great Western Highway and 70-metre long road bridge to take local traffic, pedestrians and cyclists safely over the highway.

Traffic switched to the new highway alignment in April this year and since then crews have been putting the finishing touches to the project, including new landscaping, completing more than two kilometres of shared path that connects local roads, and installing new signage for passing motorists.

The upgrade has also delivered a realignment of the old highway to create a service road for local businesses, upgraded intersections at Browns Gap Road, Coxs River Road, Ambermere Drive and Baaners Lane, and a U-turn bay on Baaners Lane.

“The Great Western Highway is the key route linking Sydney to the state’s Central West and the Coxs River Road Upgrade is already reducing congestion and improving accessibility for local and highway road users,” a Transport for NSW spokesperson said.

“In addition, the new road bridge on Coxs River Road – with its own shared cycle and pedestrian path – quickly and safely takes local traffic over the four-lane highway, meaning an end to the long waits that local traffic often endured trying to join or cross the highway, particularly in busy holiday periods.

“New landscaping work featuring native species has created a visually appealing section of highway for passing motorists and we’re also proud of the new retaining walls that have been finished in materials selected by the community to reflect the local environment.”

The new highway alignment and bridge were built from locally sourced materials including concrete from Lithgow and quarry materials from Oberon.

The Coxs River Road Upgrade supported more than 530 jobs with 30 per cent of that workforce coming from surrounding local government areas.

More information on the upgrade of the Great Western Highway at Coxs River Road is available on the Transport for NSW website.

Source: Australia Government Statements – Agriculture

05 November 2025

Who does this notice affect?

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).

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Due to urgent scheduled infrastructure maintenance, there will be a scheduled service disruption (service degradation) to COLS between 23:00 to 23:45 Thursday 06…

Source: New South Wales Ministerial News

City of Greater Bendigo Statutory and Strategic Planners are delighted to be among key exhibitors at the McKean McGregor Building & Living Expo, taking place from 2.30pm to 7.30pm this Friday, November 7 at the Novo Centre, Bendigo Baptist Church, Junortoun.

The free expo brings together a wide range of experts including builders, land developers, finance professionals, designers, and product suppliers to help demystify the home-building and planning journey.

Attendees are invited to speak with City Strategic Planners and Statutory Planners about the proposed Managed Growth areas in Greater Bendigo and gain a better understand of the planning permit process.

Manager Statutory Planning Ross Douglas said the event provided a great opportunity for the community to connect directly with planning professionals.

“Whether you’re looking to build, renovate or make changes to a site, this is a fantastic opportunity to ask questions, explore different options and gain a clearer understanding of how the planning process works. The City will also be showcasing new and improved planning services available to help community members,” Mr Douglas said.

There are many ways to engage with City planners:

• The City’s new free online planning tool, known as myLot provides insights on zoning, lot sizes, and planning overlays. This allows people to receive instant answers to preliminary planning enquiries, available 24/7. City planners can also view enquiries on myLot to continue the conversation seamlessly if a follow-up with a customer is required
• Customers can now book a free appointment with a Duty Planner to discuss general planning enquiries in person at Galkangu-Bendigo GovHub in Lyttleton Terrace
• Duty Planners are available daily to provide free general planning advice for enquiries lodged either online or via Customer Service
• A Duty Planner will research your enquiry and respond within three working days
• Planning Information Requests (a paid service) is available for written confirmation on permit requirements
• Pre-application meetings (a paid service) for complex developments are available to clarify requirements and avoid delays
• The revamped planning pages on the City’s website provides valuable tips and information on the planning process. There is also a list of all planning permit applications lodged, including those on public notice

Source: Mental Health Australia

The speed limit on two local roads in the Lithgow City Council area will be reduced for the safety of all road users.

The speed limit on a three-kilometre section of McKanes Falls Road in South Bowenfels will be reduced from 80 km/h to 60 km/h and the speed limit on a one-kilometre section of Magpie Hollow Road will be changed from a mix of 70 km/h and 80 km/h to a consistent 60 km/h.

Transport for NSW recently finished restoration work on historic McKanes Bridge over the Coxs River and conducted a speed zone review of the area after community members raised concerns about trucks travelling too quickly through the windy sections of the road, and about sight distances and visibility on approach to the bridge.

The review covered the full length of McKanes Falls Road between the Great Western Highway and Jenolan Caves Road, assessing a number of factors including location, crash history, road environment, the number of access points, road usage, traffic mix and traffic volumes.

“McKanes Falls Road is a quiet, sealed rural road that provides a bit of a short cut for people coming from Lithgow and heading to the famous Jenolan Caves,” a Transport for NSW spokesperson said.

“It is a winding road with a number of high-risk curves, narrow lane widths that provide little margin for driver error, and steep declines on both approaches to McKanes Bridge.

“Currently the road has an 80 km/h speed limit along its entire 7.4 kilometres but the review determined that a 60 km/h limit through the most challenging middle section of the road would be more appropriate.”

As a result of the review, a 60 km/h speed limit will come into effect from Thursday 6 November on the three-kilometre section of McKanes Falls Road running from 2.4 kilometres south of the Great Western Highway to 5.4 kilometres south of the Great Western Highway.

The change will add 45 seconds to trips along McKanes Falls Road with the existing 80 km/h speed limit to be retained for the rest of the road.

A separate speed zone review on Magpie Hollow Road, requested by Lithgow City Council in response to safety concerns raised by local residents, also recommended a lower speed limit in recognition of increasing development in the area.

As a result of the review, the 70 km/h zone that runs for 160 metres on Magpie Hollow Road from the intersection with the Great Western Highway will be reduced to 60 km/h, with the reduced 60 km/h speed limit to extend for a further 840 metres into the existing 80 km/h speed zone.

The change will also come into effect from Thursday 6 November and will add about 13 seconds to trips on Magpie Hollow Road.

Lithgow City Council and local police support all the proposed changes.

Members of the community can sign up here to receive the latest updates on speed limit changes in their nominated area.