Source: Australian Ministers for Education
The TGA has identified a discrepancy between the wording of the ‘POTAS1’ warning statement available in the Code Tables compared to the requirements for potassium chloride and glucosamine sulfate potassium chloride in the Therapeutic Goods (Permissible Ingredients) Determination (the Determination).
Source: Australian Parliament
The Australian Government will now be required to enter into a Caretaker Period due to the upcoming federal election.
Source: Australian Parliament
Public consultation is now open. Share your views by 5pm (AEST) 22 June 2025.
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin
Our new Vulnerability Framework outlines how we support people experiencing vulnerability.
Source: Australian Department of Health and Aged Care
Using a home-use foetal heart monitor to check a baby’s heartbeat may seem reassuring but it can be dangerously misleading. We have received reports of instances where they have provided false reassurance, leading to delayed medical attention and infant deaths.
Source: ACT Police
Last update: Monday, 22 September 2025 3:13pm
Original publication: Monday, 22 September 2025 3:12pm
A 42-year-old man has been arrested following several alleged acts of indecency on women in Canberra City this month.
About 4pm on Saturday, 13 September (2025), a woman was allegedly indecently assaulted by the man inside a grocery store in the City.
In another incident, about 5:30pm on Monday, 15 September (2025), a woman was walking with her boyfriend along Alinga Street in the City when she was allegedly indecently assaulted by the man.
The man was described by victims as Caucasian in appearance with short hair and aged in his 30s or 40s.
Following an investigation, police attended a residence in Turner and subsequently arrested a 42-year-old man.
He has been charged with two acts of indecency without consent and is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Monday, 22 September 2025). The investigation into the man’s actions is continuing and further charges may be laid.
If you or someone you know has been indecently assaulted, you can report to police by attending a police station or calling 131444. If your report relates to this matter, please quote 8163712.
Source: ACT Police
Last update: Monday, 22 September 2025 11:46am
Original publication: Monday, 22 September 2025 11:46am
ACT Policing has charged three men after they allegedly made demands with threats to a man regarding a business debt.
About 7:30pm yesterday (Sunday, 21 September 2025) police responded to reports of a 52- year-old man who had been allegedly kidnapped by three men from Garran.
Police will allege three men, aged 29, 31 and 36 agreed to meet the 52-year-old man at the Garran shops before threatening him verbally and with a baseball bat to recover a business debt.
The men then allegedly forcibly confined the man in a vehicle and travelled to a Garran residence and later to Monash.
Officers located the victim and three alleged offenders in Monash, and they were subsequently arrested.
One man was charged with demands accompanied by threats to endanger health. The other two were charged with joint commission make demand with threat to endanger health.
They are expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Monday, 22 September 2025).
Source: ACT Police
Last update: Monday, 22 September 2025 10:11am
Original publication: Monday, 22 September 2025 9:42am
Two Fairfield (NSW) men have been charged following the alleged assault of two referees at a Rugby 7s competition yesterday.
About 3.00pm yesterday (Sunday, 22 September 2025) police were called to a junior Rugby 7s tournament being held at Southwell Park playing fields in Lyneham.
Police allege an 18-year-old and his father entered the playing field, with the 18-year-old assaulting one referee and as he was being assisted by a second referee, the father coward punched the second referee from behind. He was knocked unconscious and was transported to hospital by ACT Ambulance Service paramedics.
After speaking to witnesses, police were directed to an 18-year-old and he was arrested as he attempted to leave the scene. A 42-year-old man (who is the father of the 18-year-old) was arrested late last night when he attended City Police Station. Both men have been charged with assault and are scheduled to appear in court in November (2025).
Anyone who has video footage of the incident (who has not already spoken to police) is asked to contact Crime Stoppers via www.crimestoppers.com.au quoting reference 8167629.
Source: ACT Police
Last update: Sunday, 21 September 2025 10:46am
Original publication: Sunday, 21 September 2025 10:45am
Three teenagers have been charged after allegedly driving a stolen motor vehicle dangerously in the Gungahlin area early this morning.
About 2:30am today (Sunday, 21 September 2025), police patrolling Amaroo observed a white Audi travelling at excessive speed along Horsepark Drive. Police allege the Audi was travelling at 120km/h in an 80km/h zone.
Police followed the Audi as it continued to exceed the speed limit towards Casey, when they activated their emergency lights and sirens.
The Audi failed to stop for police and allegedly accelerated away.
Police continued to follow the Audi and attempted to deploy stop sticks, but the Audi evaded these by driving onto the wrong side of the road.
The Audi continued into Taylor, where it drove through a red light at an intersection and continued speeding.
Shortly after, the Audi collided with a kangaroo in Taylor, causing the vehicle to come to a halt.
The 16-year-old driver exited the Audi and attempted to run away from police. After a short foot pursuit, police arrested the boy.
Two female passengers, a 17-year-old girl and a 16-year-old girl, were also arrested at the scene.
Police checks on the Audi revealed that the vehicle had been stolen from a residence.
The 16-year-old driver was charged with fail to stop motor vehicle for police, drive motor vehicle without consent, aggravated dangerous driving, not displaying L plates and being an unaccompanied learner driver.
The 17-year-old female passenger and the 16-year-old female passenger were both charged with ride motor vehicle without consent.
All three teenagers will face the ACT Children’s Court at a later date.
Source: ACT Police
Last update: Saturday, 20 September 2025 8:39am
Original publication: Saturday, 20 September 2025 8:33am
ACT Policing has seized cash, drugs, packaged meat and other goods believed to be stolen after a search warrant was conducted at a Moncrieff residence yesterday.
Last month (August 2025) police responded to a report of a possible organised shoplifting syndicate operating at an Amaroo grocery store.
Further investigations identified three people as suspects in multiple shoplifting incidents around the Gungahlin region, with them believed to be responsible for stealing items worth thousands of dollars.
Yesterday (Friday 19 September 2025), police executed a search warrant at a residence in Moncrieff, and seized the following:
Two of the three alleged offenders have been identified, with charges expected at a later date.
Over the coming months, ACT Policing will be focusing on retail thefts at all major and suburban shopping centres.
The focus will include uniformed patrols, plain clothes operations and cooperation with Loss Prevention Officers.
Anyone who may have more information regarding these incidents or who may know the identity of the third person in the group is urged to contact Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT website or call 1800 333 000. Please quote 8147118. Information can be provided anonymously.