Police renew call for public information in relation to alleged murder and wounding in Salamanca area
Wednesday, 29 October 2025 – 11:04 am.
As part of the ongoing investigation into an alleged murder and wounding incident in the Morrison Street car park at Salamanca about 11.45pm on Saturday night, police are renewing their call for public information.
Detectives urge anyone who has footage – including phone videos, cctv, and dash cam vision – of the incident or the surrounding area around the time to come forward.
Tragically a 20-year-old man died as a result of injuries sustained in the incident, and a 23-year-old man remains in the Royal Hobart Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A 17-year-old male appeared in Court yesterday charged with murder, wounding and assault in relation to the incident; and a 20-year-old man will appear before the court at a later date charged with assault.
Anyone with information or vision is asked to contact South East CIB on 131 444 – quoting OR788452.
Information and vision can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000.
Expressions of interest sought from community for committee to advise on new board of inquiry – Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a connection to the Canberra region can now submit an expression of interest to be part of a community advisory committee to inform government on the establishment of a Board of Inquiry into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander deaths in custody in the Alexander Maconochie Centre.
The new committee will advise government on the terms of reference for, and membership of, the board.
The government is looking for 6 to 8 members of the Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander community who:
Have experience of, or an interest in, the justice system and how it impacts on members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, particularly those in custody.
Want to help shape the Board of Inquiry to achieve the best outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander detainees.
Are not professionally involved in ACT Corrective Services or in delivering services to detainees at the Alexander Maconochie Centre.
Minister for Corrections Dr Marisa Paterson encouraged interested parties to submit an expression of interest.
“Firstly, I want to acknowledge the ongoing grief of the families of those who have died in the Alexander Maconochie Centre,” Minister Paterson said.
“It is critical that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices are centred as we establish key aspects of the inquiry, including the scope of the terms of reference and the appointment of members of the board.
“We want this advisory committee to represent the local community and bring a range of perspectives and experiences into how we shape this board of inquiry.”
The request for expressions of interest is available on the ACT Government website and has been sent to a number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations in the ACT.
Upgrades complete at Lesley’s Place – Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
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The ACT Government has completed a major refurbishment of Toora Women’s Lesley’s Place, delivering a comfortable and modern residential facility for women undertaking alcohol and other drug (AOD) rehabilitation.
The $800,000 upgrade has transformed the property with functional and quality-of-life improvements to better support women on their recovery journey.
Key improvements include:
A refreshed internal layout to improve practicality for shared living
Full repainting inside and out
New flooring throughout
Zoned reverse-cycle heating and cooling in each of the 10 bedrooms
A redesigned kitchen, laundry, and bathrooms, including a new accessible bathroom
Enhanced outdoor areas with landscaping and relocated clotheslines for easier access.
Toora Women provides specialist AOD services for vulnerable women in the ACT, including those with children. It provides services including residential rehabilitation, day programs, counselling, and transitional support, and helps women achieve long-term recovery and independence.
The refurbishment was led by the ACT Government and funded through the Commonwealth Government’s Community Health and Hospitals Program, which committed $4.3 million for the expansion and modernisation of local alcohol and other drug residential rehabilitation services across the ACT.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Women and ACT Senator Katy Gallagher:
“This upgrade is about giving women in our community the support and dignity they deserve as they take steps toward healing and recovery.”
“Lesley’s Place has been a safe and trusted space for Canberra women for many years, and these improvements will make a real difference for those rebuilding their lives.”
“The Albanese Government is proud to partner with the ACT Government and fund the refurbishment, as it strengthens services that help women achieve stability, independence, and long-term wellbeing.”
Quotes attributable to ACT Minister for Health, Rachel Stephen-Smith:
“We know that recovery from alcohol and other drug dependence is a deeply personal and often challenging journey. That’s why it’s so important that the spaces where people heal are safe, comfortable, and designed to support their wellbeing.
“The ACT Government is proud to invest in services that make a real difference in people’s lives. Toora’s trauma-informed, gender-specific approach is vital for women facing complex challenges, and these improvements will help ensure they have the best possible chance at long-term recovery.
“We’re committed to providing all Canberrans with access to high-quality care in facilities that reflect the value we place on their health and wellbeing.”
Quotes attributable to Toora Women CEO, Kellie Friend:
“Toora is deeply appreciative of the Commonwealth and ACT Government’s investment in refurbishing Lesley’s Place. We know that the physical space plays a vital role in a woman’s recovery and healing journey. This refurbishment is more than just bricks and mortar, it’s a powerful statement that the women who come to Toora are valued. It’s an investment in them, so they can invest in themselves. Creating a space where women can be with their young children not only strengthens the parent-child bond, but also supports the child’s wellbeing through connection and continuity.”
Source: Australian Capital Territory – State Government
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Released 29/10/2025 – Joint media release
As part of the Big Canberra Battery project, the ACT Government is delivering battery storage systems including a 100 kW behind-the-meter battery at Mount Stromlo High School.
Supporting the Territory’s transition to a net zero emissions and an electrified city, the battery will store excess solar energy generated onsite to help power the school in the evenings and overnight. This will positively impact the school’s electricity bills and ease pressure on the electricity grid.
The ACT Government has already delivered nine behind-the-meter batteries at government sites across Canberra, including this one at Mount Stromlo High School, and a 75 kW behind-the-meter battery at the ACT Government campus on Canberra Avenue. AGL Energy Solutions was contracted to deliver both batteries.
Quotes attributable to ACT Chief Minister, Andrew Barr
“Battery storage is a key part of our energy transition. As we electrify our city, we need smart, reliable infrastructure to support growing demand from increased rooftop solar, electric vehicles, all-electric homes, and emerging technologies like vehicle-to-grid energy sharing.
“As a key part of the ACT’s energy transition, the Big Canberra Battery project is also creating local jobs in the growing renewable energy sector and generating revenue for the Territory.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water, Suzanne Orr
“This new battery is part of a growing network of energy storage being delivered across the ACT to help stabilise the grid, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and ensure Canberrans continue to enjoy a secure, reliable and affordable 100% renewable electricity supply.
“Behind-the-meter batteries are energy storage systems installed on the customer’s side of the electricity meter. The batteries installed as part of the Big Canberra Battery project are similar to what Canberrans may have already installed at home, but on a much larger scale. The Mt Stromlo High School battery, at 100 kW, is the size of a shipping container.
“This is about future-proofing our electricity system while delivering real benefits to the community. Through this network of batteries we’re lowering energy costs, cutting emissions, and helping to build a more sustainable and resilient city.
Quote attributed to Minister for Education and Early Childhood, Yvette Berry
“Students across Canberra understand the importance of taking action on climate change, and I know from speaking to students and staff here at Mount Stromlo that they are pleased to be a part of the Big Canberra Battery project.
“Money saved on power bills by the installation of these batteries will also be able to be reinvested back into teaching and learning here at the school.”
Quote attributed to AGL Energy Solutions
“AGL is proud to support the ACT Government in its decarbonisation efforts, through the installation of a battery at Mount Stromlo High School. This forms part of our partnership with the ACT government on the Big Canberra Battery initiative, where we are installing three battery sites in Canberra, with this Mt Stromlo High School site featuring a 280kWh, 100kW battery integrated with solar energy solutions.
Partnerships like this demonstrate how AGL can work with government and industry to deliver practical outcomes that advance the energy transition and create sustainable and effective outcomes for customers.’’
I acknowledge the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people as traditional custodians of the lands of the ACT and region.
China is important to Australia – almost 600,000 jobs in Australia are supported by Australia’s economic relationship with China.
Australia is important to China – in 2024, Australia exported to China almost $105 billion worth of iron ore and concentrates, almost $21 billion worth of natural gas, almost $13 billion worth of education-related travel and over $17 billion worth of agricultural exports with China remaining Australia’s largest market.
It’s a fact the Albanese Government and Labor have understood since Whitlam.
It’s also why we worked so hard to stabilise our trade relationship with China post the election in 2022.
It’s a fact that is understood and represented by the work of the Australia China Business Council (ACBC).
And it’s why we are continuing to grow the economic relationship through the establishment of the Policy Dialogue on Steel Decarbonisation and resumption of the Australia-China Senior Officials Tourism Dialogue.
You will be hearing a lot about what we are doing to continue to grow our future economic ties including in technology, and innovation.
But before we look to the future, I’d like to highlight some previous and current initiatives, a number of which are supported by the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations.
For example, the ACBC China literacy and capability program – helping Australian industry and businesses to navigate China’s evolving opportunities.
I studied Chinese at university and I understand how important language and culture is to doing business in China.
Dairy Australia’s initiative is helping to strategically position Australia’s dairy, horticulture, meat and livestock, wine and seafood industries nationwide, strengthening their sustainable export credentials with China.
The Future Wool Industry Growers delegation visit to China is helping form new relationships with Chinese traders and manufacturers, and advancing Australian wool innovation.
These, and many other stories, showcase the true potential of informed engagement with China in strengthening economic ties and advancing our mutual interests.
As we continue to build upon our economic ties, it’s good to remember that behind our relationship with China, are people, and stories.
One of these is Jill Tang, co-founder of Ladies Who Tech, who travelled to study in Australia from the bustling city of Shanghai, and experienced first-hand the varying approaches to business in Australia and China.
Jill’s ability to look at innovation and entrepreneurship through a multicultural and global view through exposure to Australia and China’s differing approaches to doing business gave her an opportunity to establish, in 2017, a forum championing women’s participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics fields and working with companies across the globe.
China is Australia’s largest trading partner and will remain so for the foreseeable future, a testament to the strong people-to-people links and economic ties that are central to our relationship.
During his recent visit to China, Prime Minister Albanese agreed to continue or expand engagement in trade, tourism, and climate change, including through a general review of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (or ChAFTA) as it approaches its tenth anniversary.
And so, we are looking for ways to pursue engagement, across a range of sectors, including energy, resources and agriculture, and in healthcare, and education while working together to create innovations that meet the challenges of our time.
I commend the Australia-China Business Council on its work and for the Networking Day we have ahead of us.
Celebrations will be held at Gunning train station on Sunday 2 November to mark 150 years of railway history, alongside its present role as an arts and community hub.
The station was completed before or soon after the opening of the Goulburn-Gunning section of the Main Southern Line in November 1875.
Now listed on the NSW state heritage register, Gunning Station is one of the best surviving examples of a small late Victorian country station complex.
And at the time it was built, it was the end of the rail line and in its heyday, it was a key location for the transportation of wool.
These days the rail line continues through Gunning and the station is serviced by four NSW TrainLink passenger trains each day.
In recent years, the station precinct was completely restored, including repairs and upgrades to derelict structures and reinstatement of period features.
The restoration project was funded through the Community Heritage Program of the Transport Asset Manager of NSW (TAM).
The refurbished station is now home to Connect@Gunning Station, an artistic and cultural hub run by Southern Tablelands Arts.
Chief Executive of TAM John Garrard said it is fantastic that new life has been breathed into the historic rail precinct.
“The meticulously planned restoration project was led by a dedicated team from Transport for NSW with the assistance of specialist heritage architects and tradespeople,” he said.
“Great care and precision were taken with reinstating period features including a new decorative verandah built from the 1875 plans, station room signs and replica timber columns to the platform awning,”, Mr Garrad said.
Executive Director of Southern Tablelands Arts Rose Marin said Connect@Gunning Station is the artistic and cultural heart of the community.
“This beautifully restored station is now the venue for a range of arts and cultural events, performances, heritage displays, workshops and meetings, that help promote vibrancy and social connection in Gunning and the wider region,” Ms Marin said.
NSW TrainLink Chief Executive Roger Weeks said passengers use Gunning Station to connect with Melbourne and Griffith train services and they enjoy the quaintness of the revamped station in its picturesque rural setting.
“Steeped in history, the station continues to play an important public transport role today,” Mr Weeks said.
“Importantly, the renovation of Gunning Station a few years ago not only upgraded heritage items but also included improvements to make bathroom facilities and the station more accessible and comfortable for all.”
Gunning Station was an early prototype of a distinctive NSW station design, approved by John Whitton the Engineer in Charge for the NSW Government Railways, and over a hundred other late 1800s stations followed a similar style.
Around 1876 a two-storey Station Master’s residence was constructed adjacent to the station. This still stands and is privately owned.
Other early structures included sheep yards, an enginemen’s rest house (moved to Bowning in 1876), a goods office (moved to Goulburn in 1878), and in 1889, a new ladies’ toilet within the main station building.
When opened, the station also included a refreshment room providing tea and buns for train travellers.
Supported by Transport for NSW and NSW TrainLink, Southern Tablelands Arts has organised a day of festivities for Gunning Station’s 150th birthday from 10am – 3pm on Sunday 2 November.
Source: Australia Government Statements – Agriculture
29 October 2025
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders with an interest in Australia’s import conditions for prawns.
What has changed?
The department has recently received increased enquiries questioning whether there has been a change in Australia’s import conditions for whole (unpeeled) uncooked prawns. This notice confirms that Australia’s import conditions for uncooked prawns for human consumption remain unchanged.
Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development
Connected Audio Visual Pty Ltd has admitted to engaging in resale price maintenance. The company did this by communicating that it would not supply retailers who did not agree to terms requiring them to sell products at specified prices.
The ACCC accepted a court enforceable undertaking addressing this conduct.
In April 2025, the technology solutions provider sent emails to 258 retailers proposing changes to certain clauses in their distribution agreements. Connected Audio Visual asked these retailers to agree to advertising certain products online, such as dash cams and subwoofers, at the recommended retail price. Existing retailers who did not respond to the emails had their accounts put on hold and in one instance, when the retailer did not agree, closed.
Under Australia’s competition laws, it is illegal for suppliers to prevent, or attempt to prevent, retailers from advertising or selling goods below a specific price. This conduct is known as resale price maintenance.
Between April and September 2025, in response to Connected Audio Visuals conduct, 178 existing and 31 new retailers entered into agreements containing resale price maintenance clauses with Connected Audio Visual.
“Recommended resale prices are only suggestions, and suppliers are generally prohibited from trying to force distributors to adopt them,” ACCC Deputy Chair Mick Keogh said.
“As we have seen in this instance, suppliers often do this by pausing or cancelling accounts with businesses who refuse to comply.”
“We enforce these laws to protect consumers from higher costs, which can happen when retailers are prevented from competing on price,” Mr Keogh said.
“We will continue to take decisive action against companies who flout our competition laws utilising the full suite of enforcement actions available to us.”
The undertaking, which is in effect for three years, requires Connected Audio Visual to remove the clauses of concern from its distribution agreements and price lists and to inform its retailers it has done so. Connected Audio Visual is also required to implement a compliance program to help it comply with the Competition and Consumer Act.
The ACCC first received a complaint about the conduct in April 2025.
In addition to providing entertainment, security and energy management solutions for homes and businesses in NSW, Connected Audio Visual also supplies car audio and dash cam products to independent retailers across the country. It is the exclusive Australian distributor of IROAD and MB Quart products – dash cam and car audio brands respectively.
Connected Audio Visual admits that it engaged in resale price maintenance and cooperated with the ACCC throughout the investigation.
It is illegal for businesses of any size to impose minimum prices for the resale of their goods or services. For example, suppliers must not:
set minimum prices in formal policies or agreements;
offer retailers a discount if they sell at or above a minimum price;
refuse to supply retailers that sell below a minimum price; or
punish retailers for selling below a set price, for example, by taking away a discount or sending a warning.
Suppliers can recommend appropriate prices including, for example, by providing a recommended resale price (RRP) list. More information on minimum resale prices can be found on our website.
If you think you might have a urinary tract infection (UTI) but can’t see your GP, your local community pharmacist might be able to help.
Community pharmacists undergo comprehensive training to ensure safe and effective care for non-pregnant women aged 18–65 with uncomplicated UTIs.
This means your local community pharmacist may be able to provide an assessment and treatment for uncomplicated UTIs. This may include antibiotic supply if clinically necessary.
Not sure if your local community pharmacy offers this? Find out via the Find a Pharmacy website.
Oral contraceptive pill resupply
Some local community pharmacies may be able to resupply the oral contraceptive pill (the pill) without a prescription.
To qualify you must be:
a woman or person with a uterus aged 18–49 (inclusive)
taking the pill for contraception (birth control).
You must have been prescribed a low-risk oral contraceptive pill continuously for the last two years by a doctor or nurse practitioner.
You can only receive the same type of pill you’ve been prescribed before.
Contact your local community pharmacy to check if they offer this service.
Need help with prescriptions?
If you run out of a regular medication and just can’t get to your doctor, your local community pharmacist might be able to help or direct you to appropriate care.
It’s best to use the same pharmacy regularly. This way they can see your medication history and give you the right advice.
Vaccinations made easy
Pharmacies provide a wide range of vaccinations, including flu, COVID-19, shingles, whooping cough, hepatitis A and B, typhoid, tetanus, and RSV.
If you’re heading overseas, your local community pharmacist can also help with travel vaccines and essential travel supplies.
Wound care and first aid
Got a cut or scrape? Your pharmacist can:
give advice
help clean and dress the wound
show you how to care for it at home with the right products and dressings.
Medication supply and management
Pharmacists work closely with doctors and other health professionals to make sure your medicines are right for you.
They can also recommend over-the-counter or generic medicines that may save you money.
Some local community pharmacies can organise blister packs to help you take the right medicines at the right time.
Having side effects from medication? Your GP can refer you to your pharmacist for a home medicines review to find better options.
Door-to-door delivery
Too unwell to leave home? Some local community pharmacies may deliver your medications.
Check with your local pharmacy to see if they offer this service. A delivery fee may apply.
Absence from work certificates
If you have a minor illness or injury, your local community pharmacist may be able to issue an absence from work certificate.
Pharmacists can give you a certificate when you’re suffering from minor issues like:
a cold or flu
allergies or asthma
nausea and vomiting.
They may also issue a certificate when you’re caring for a sick family member.
If your illness or injury is beyond a pharmacist’s ability to assess, they will refer you to a doctor or other relevant healthcare professional.
Other helpful services
Many local community pharmacies offer extra services such as:
testing and treatment for sleep apnoea
weight management support
quit smoking support
injections for some medicines, such as Vitamin B12
mobility aids like walkers, crutches, and moon boots.
Clear communication
If you speak a language other than English, you can still chat with your pharmacist.
They can use the Free Interpreting Service and be connected to a telephone interpreter within a few minutes.
It’s important you can communicate effectively with your local community pharmacist, so they have the information they need to give you accurate advice.
Before you visit
It’s a good idea to call ahead to check if your local community pharmacy provides the service or medication you need.
The upgrades will improve accessibility, sustainability and visitor comfort.
In brief:
Dickson and Manuka pools have reopened to the public.
Dickson and Manuka pools have been upgraded over winter.
The Champions’ Board has returned to Manuka Pool after nearly 70 years.
Dickson and Manuka pools have reopened to the public for the summer.
Over winter the ACT Government delivered major upgrades at both pools.
The upgrades aim to improve accessibility, sustainability and visitor comfort.
Pool upgrades
Dickson Pool upgrades include:
a high-efficiency filtration system to improve water clarity, reduce chemical use, and support the pool’s accessible design
grounds aeration and reseeding with durable grasses to reduce maintenance and improve resilience to foot traffic
improved drainage to lower water and energy consumption
a new ventilation system and preparation bench in the cafe.
Manuka pool upgrades include:
anti-slip floor treatment in all bathrooms
new baby changing tables in both male and female bathrooms
improved kiosk ventilation for a cooler and more efficient space for staff
New kitchen equipment to improve food and drink service.
The Champions’ Board returned
After being lost for nearly 70 years, the Champions’ Board has been returned to Manuka Pool.
Originally installed in 1931, the board proudly displays the names of local swimming champions.
It was lost in 1955, when the club relocated to Civic Pool. Its whereabouts was unknown for decades, until a newspaper ad sparked a community-wide search.
The board was discovered in an old wares store in a small town in northeast Victoria. It made its way back to Canberra and was temporarily housed at Gungahlin Pool.
This season, the board has been lovingly restored to its prime and has finally returned home, just in time for the Manuka Pool’s 95th birthday.
For more information or to get pool passes head to the Manuka Pool and Dickson Pool websites.
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