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KENNETT ROAD, TAYLORVILLE COMPLEX (Cover Assignment)

Source: South Australia County Fire Service

TAYLORVILLE COMPLEX

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24 Nov 2025 20:56

Taylorville Fires

The CFS is currently responding to multiple grass and scrub fires burning on pastoral lands north of Waikerie in the Riverland. These fires are burning in remote and difficult to access areas, and are expected to burn for a number of days to come. These fires do not currently pose a risk to the community, however are causing a large amount of smoke to drift across the Riverland and are visible from quite a distance away. CFS firefighters supported by heavy machinery will work over coming days to bring these fires under control. CFS has been supported this evening by aircraft from Victoria in mapping the fires, and providing aerial intelligence to support ground crews.

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Man’s body located near Federation Peak

Source: Tasmania Police

Man’s body located near Federation Peak

Monday, 24 November 2025 – 5:57 pm.

Sadly, police have recovered the body of a bushwalker from Tasmania’s Southwest this afternoon.
Authorities were notified this morning after the man’s body was found by another bushwalker near Federation Peak shortly before 10am.
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to the scene and the deceased man – since identified as a 39-year-old from New South Wales – was retrieved from the area early this afternoon.
He had been due to return from Federation Peak yesterday, and friends contacted police today after he failed to return as planned.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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Schoolies 2025 Wrap Up

Source: South Australia Police

Police encouraged good times and safe choices at Schoolies 2025, and that is what occurred with no school leavers arrested or reported for any offences, and no weapons detected.

South Australia Police (SAPOL) conducted Operation Schoolies to focus on community, road and school leaver safety in the region between Friday 21 and Sunday 23 November 2025.

Hills Fleurieu Region police, supported by Dog Operations, Mounted Operations, Traffic Service Branch and Licencing Enforcement Branch worked together with their emergency service partners to deliver a safe event across the Victor Harbor region this weekend.

Throughout the festival 111 school leavers were screened by metal detectors and thankfully no weapons were identified.

Amongst this school leaver cohort there were 17 expiations, with 12 for drinking in dry zones, two for urinating in a public place and two for possessing liquor in a dry zone.

Unfortunately, Police detected two school leavers in possession of illicit drugs. Those school leavers have received drug diversions and police will work with them and their families to best ensure no future offending occurs. One school leaver was found in possession of cannabis and an expiation notice was issued.

Every year there are non-school leaver attendees. This year one non-school leaver was reported for breaching a bail curfew.

Operation Commander, Superintendent Joanne Howard said she was incredibly pleased with the behaviour of most school leavers.

“It is pleasing this year’s school leavers have had a great time, behaved respectfully and returned home safely, ready to start the holidays,” Superintendent Howard said.

“We would like to thank the Victor Harbor community for their generous engagement with school leavers and acknowledge Encounter Youth’s Green Team volunteers’ dedication to delivering a safe and great event.”

On the roads surrounding Schoolies, police conducted 499 driver screening tests resulting in three positive drink driving offences and zero positives drug tests.

One non-school leaver was arrested for disobeying reasonable direction, drink driving and disorderly behaviour. Another non-school leaver was reported for drink driving. Both received an instant loss of licence, and had their vehicles impounded.

One school leaver was expiated for drink driving in breach their Provisional Licence conditions.

School leavers will now be thinking about their futures. Regardless of what directions they move into, SAPOL encourages everyone to carry the ‘safe choices’ motto into the future.

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BIRCHMORE ROAD, BIRCHMORE (Grass Fire)

Source: South Australia County Fire Service

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24 Nov 2025 15:38

Warning area
Birchmore Road and Beinke Way in Birchmore, 7km west of Nepean Bay on Kagaroo Island.

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.

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MAMBRAY CREEK TRACK, WILMINGTON (Grass Fire)

Source: South Australia County Fire Service

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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.

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Firearms seized in Huon Valley

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

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Schools resourcing expert panel invites community contributions

Source: Government of Australia Capital Territory




Schools resourcing expert panel invites community contributions – Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate

















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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:

  • Answering questions via an online form
  • Providing a written submission
  • Recording an audio or video submission
  • Communicating via one of the advisory group member organisations.

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 –

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CFA calls for community volunteers to monitor grasslands

Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority

CFA is encouraging Victorians to become ‘citizen scientists’ and help strengthen critical information about the state’s fire risk.

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.  

Submitted by CFA Media
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Men charged with firearms offences

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.