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Will, Matilda, Alannah and Karen Wanless, Yarrambat Fire Brigade’s Sue Mountain and Good Friday Appeal’s Claire O’Riordan.

A Plenty Fire Brigade volunteer will be remembered as keen, enthusiastic and humble by Yarrambat and Plenty Fire Brigade volunteers, with two commemorative plaques created in his name.

Respected firefighter Greig Wanless, who passed away in April 2024, was a member of the team each year when the volunteers worked the Yan Yean/Ironbark Rd intersection, collecting donations for The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

The Brigade’s annual collection, first organised by Yarrambat Fire Brigade 11 years ago, has raised close to $85,000 for the hospital.

The two brigades will each display a plaque, recording the amount raised each year by their cooperative efforts.

On Sunday 14 Septenber, Yarrambat brigade’s Sue Mountain told a group of people celebrating Greig’s service that he was a regular member of the Good Friday team, a great friend and passionate about the cause of helping the hospital.

In honouring Greig, Claire O’Riordan, Community Fundraising Manager for the Good Friday Appeal, spoke of the commitment of all CFA volunteers to the annual Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal.

“It’s the people’s charity that improves the lives of children, and we will be forever grateful,” Claire said.

Greig’s wife Karen unveiled the plaques at Yarrambat Fire Station on Sunday, with their children Alannah, Matilda and Will, brigade volunteers and Good Friday Appeal representative Claire O’Riordan.

For information about the Good Friday Appeal, go to the official website. 

Submitted by	Peter Beaton

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

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Source: New South Wales – News

The intensive search, with the assistance of Port Lincoln and Australian Federal Police officers, is focusing on a property in Pamir Court at Port Lincoln.

The new search is using specialised radar equipment provided by the AFP. It is expected to take several days to complete.

Susan Goodwin was reported missing on Friday 19 July 2002 from her home address in Moonta Crescent at Port Lincoln.

Susan was last seen around lunchtime that day, after shopping at Coles and Woolworths in Port Lincoln.  At about 4.45pm Susan’s vehicle was found in the driveway of her home address.

Police believe Susan has been murdered.  Extensive searches in areas surrounding Port Lincoln over the past two decades have been unsuccessful in locating her remains.

Major Crime Investigation Branch Detective Inspector Andrew Macrae said today’s renewed search for her remains follows an ongoing review of the cold case and all available evidence.

“It is a tragedy that Susan’s family have spent the last 23 years without answers,’’ he said.

“Major Crime Detectives will continue to actively investigate this and all cold case crimes to provide families with the answers they are seeking and bring those responsible to justice.”

Det. Insp. Macrae said ongoing investigations have eliminated several persons of interest from the inquiry, but detectives believed there are still individuals in the Port Lincoln community who have knowledge of what happened to Ms Goodwin.

A reward of up to $200,000 is available to anyone who provides information and assistance that leads to the conviction of the person or persons responsible for the suspected murder of Ms Goodwin and/or leading to the location and recovery of her remains.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at https://crimestopperssa.com.au/.

*Note – There is no link to today’s development and the murder of Port Lincoln man Julian Storey in June. An update on the renewed search will be provided later today.

Source: Australian Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has delivered the latest annual update to the Measuring What Matters dashboard as part of the Government’s wellbeing framework.

This is about measuring what matters most to Australians to help deliver better outcomes for our people, our communities and our economy.

This annual update to the dashboard is the second since the first Measuring What Matters Statement in 2023.

The dashboard brings all the publicly available data together in one place and allows anyone to explore the trends which drive wellbeing in Australia under five themes: healthy, secure, sustainable, cohesive and prosperous.

Today’s release updates 44 of the 50 dashboard indicators under these themes.

The data shows a range of improvements including moderations in rental growth and mortgage interest costs, a greater share of lands and waters dedicated to conservation, and continued progress to boost renewables in our economy.

It also highlights challenges, such as a marked decline in the share of Australians who feel safe based on their view of world events over the year to 2025.

We know that timeliness of data releases is a vital part of this framework to improve wellbeing and inform policy change and that’s why we’re providing $14.8 million over five years for the ABS to deliver the General Social Survey on an annual, on‑going basis from 2025.

The results of the revitalised survey will be incorporated into next year’s Measuring What Matters Statement, which will examine trends in more depth to better reflect on how we are tracking over time, where we’re doing well and where we can do better.

The data from the expanded survey will also be used to inform the annual dashboard, by increasing the number of metrics updated annually.

Our wellbeing framework is all about helping to build a stronger, more productive, and more resilient nation that provides more opportunities and delivers a better future for more Australians.

Better data will help deliver better policy outcomes for more Australians and these insights will play an important role in informing government decision making.

Source: New South Wales – News

Just after 2pm on Monday 15 September, police and emergency services were called to the Port Wakefield Highway, to reports of a single vehicle crash.

Police and emergency services were quickly in attendance with road closures are in place with northbound traffic down to one lane and speeds reduced in the area.

Police ask all road user to avoid the area where possible.

Source: New South Wales – News

The 19-year-old lost control of his motorcycle when he applied the brakes suddenly, crashing his into a roadside guard rail.

His parents, Stuart and Andrea, have generously donated his pride and joy to the South Australia Police (SAPOL) Road Safety Centre in the hope that others can learn from Nathan’s story and protect themselves on the road. They shared this about Nathan:

“Nathan was a kind and caring person, that cared more about others than himself, he had just started to live his life, leaving school and starting his career in motor mechanics, where he never lived down his questionable hair cut giving him the nickname of mudflap,  he was your typical teenager enjoying life, going out with his mates living for the weekend going for ride.  His crash has forever changed our lives, and our family will forever have a part of us missing.  We miss his laughter, the jokes, and the occasional bickering between him and his sister, and there is not a moment in the day we don’t think of him.”

Acting Officer in Charge of Traffic Services Branch, Inspector Jaimi Burns said the kindness of the Anderson family will no doubt have an impact on motorcycle riders who visit the Road Safety Centre.

“Nathan’s motorcycle serves as a reminder of the vulnerability these road users face, whilst also remembering his story,” Inspector Burns said.

“Last year 18 motorcycle riders lost their lives on our roads, and four more have lost their lives in 2025.

“Riders will also be able to use the new motorcycle simulator to test their skills in handling, distraction, navigating riding at a range of speeds and avoiding unexpected road hazards.”

The simulator enhances the rider’s learning with a ‘lived experience’ to help them explore their limits safely and subsequently motivating safer road behaviours.

With 209 riders receiving serious injuries in 2024, the use of protective clothing is also a key lesson at the Road Safety Centre. A new mannequin shows the details of the contrasting impacts of life-saving protective clothing in the event of a crash.

Half of the mannequin wears full motorcycle safety clothing and equipment, scuffed in places a motorcyclist would typically experience impact to the body in the event of a crash. The other half wears torn casual clothing and a show a range of typical, and often horrific, motorcycle crash injuries like skin lesions, protruding broken bones and head injuries.

“The new simulator and mannequin are part of a motorcycle safety session which covers the licencing scheme, safety equipment, choice outcomes, risks and consequence, as well as other relevant topics,” Inspector Burns said.

Register for the next session ‘A Guide to Obtaining your Motorcycle Licence – Road Safety Session’ on Eventbrite.

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CFA is urging landowners to stop burning off activities today due to strong winds across the state, which has seen more than 40 grassfires since midnight.

Landowners are also encouraged to check their recent burn-offs from the last 24-48 hours.

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said conditions today and over the next 24 hours are dangerous for burning off.

“Firefighters have responded to multiple escaped burn-offs today, many which have reignited from burn-offs over the weekend,” Jason said.

“We’re asking the community to be aware of your local conditions and stop burning off activities until safe to do so.

“We know burn-offs can flare-up several days afterwards, so it is important residents are consistently monitoring wind conditions before and after their burning day, while also notifying their neighbours to be mindful of smoke.

“If you light a fire to burn-off, you own it. Please don’t leave your burn-off unattended and always make sure it is extinguished properly with water.

“Victorians should be registering their burn-offs online through the Fire Permits Victoria website to help agencies manage fire risk effectively.”

Before burning off, ensure:

• You are following regulations or laws by CFA and your local council.
• A fire break is established with no less than three metres cleared of all flammable material.
• You register your burn-off using the Fire Permits Victoria website or by calling Triple Zero Victoria on 1800 668 511.
• Check for more information on how to prepare your property and burn-off safely on www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare

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Source: Australian Capital Territory Policing

New domestic building contract laws in Victoria will update and simplify the rules for building and renovating homes. They’ll give people greater confidence and peace of mind when working with builders. 

The new laws will also help the building industry in Victoria build more homes for the community. 

The Domestic Building Contracts Amendment Bill 2025 passed the Victorian Parliament on Thursday 11 September 2025. The new laws will take effect by 1 December 2026.  

The new laws will: 

• provide stronger protections for homeowners when signing domestic building contracts 
• set clear rules on when builders get paid. Deposit limits, progress payment stages, and progress payment limits can be set in regulations. Any payments for completed work will be subject to a proportionality requirement 
• allow the use of cost escalation clauses for contracts worth $1 million or more. But these clauses can only add up to 5% to a contract’s price, and extra consumer protections will also apply 
• separate preliminary agreements. Builders and clients can make their own agreements for developing plans, specifications and bills of quantity 
• ensure clearer contract requirements for all. Currently, some basic document requirements only apply to major domestic building contracts. These will now apply to all domestic building contracts to reduce misunderstandings and disputes 
• provide a single, simple process for contract variations for major domestic building contracts. This applies whether the homeowner or the builder requests a variation
• set stronger rights for homeowners to end a major domestic building contract. This will make it easier to walk away if needed.  

For now, the current laws remain the same. We will publish further updates in the coming months.

Building and Plumbing Commission  

The Bill also supports a new Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) by transferring powers from Consumer Affairs Victoria to the Victorian Building Authority.  

The BPC will oversee everything related to building quality — all in one place. This includes regulation, insurance, and resolving disputes. 

Why these changes were made 

After Porter Davis Homes collapsed, the Government reviewed building contract laws to make sure they still work for homeowners and builders. 

The review finished in September 2024, shaped by public feedback and input from consumer groups, banks and industry representatives. 

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two male offenders after a traffic pursuit of two stolen motor vehicles in Adelaide River this morning.

Around 9:10am, Adelaide River police attempted a traffic apprehension on two vehicles that had been reported stolen from Wadeye overnight. The vehicles failed to stop, and a pursuit was initiated.

Adelaide River police pursued the vehicles north along the Stuart Highway and Strikeforce Trident members were deployed from Darwin.

During the pursuit, one of the offending vehicles conducted a U-turn where it then allegedly rammed the rear of the police vehicle causing minor damage. There were no injuries as a result of the collision.

A short time later, both vehicles came to a stop and the two males aged 16-years-old and 21-years-old were arrested.

The offenders remain in police custody with charges expected to follow.

Investigations are ongoing.

Police urge anyone with information to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P25246689. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Charges laid over alleged stabbing at New Norfolk

Monday, 15 September 2025 – 3:15 pm.

Police have charged two men with wounding and aggravated assault following the alleged stabbing of another man at New Norfolk on Sunday morning.
The two men, aged 33 and 29, were arrested in the greater Hobart area on Sunday after investigations into the earlier incident at the car park of the McDonald’s Restaurant at New Norfolk, about 4.20am.
A 31-year-old man received non life-threatening injuries to his face and upper body and remains in the Royal Hobart Hospital for treatment.
The two accused men have been detained in police custody on charges of:• Wounding• Aggravated assault• Possess a firearm when not the holder of a firearm licence of the appropriate category• Possess shortened firearm• Possession of stolen firearms
Further, a 32-year-old woman at the scene during the alleged assault on Sunday has been charged with the same offences, and bailed to appear in court later.
All parties were known to each other, and police believe there is no risk to the community.
Anyone with information, or who may have footage of the incident, is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information can be provided anonymously.