Category: MIL-OSI

Source: New places to play in Gungahlin

Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority

G’day everyone.

I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which the Conference is taking place today, and I pay my respects to elders, past and present.

I’m really sorry I can’t be there today in person but thank you so much for the opportunity to talk to you today.

More importantly, thank you for what you do every day. 

And the tens of thousands of teachers just like you that you represent.

You’re here because you believe in the power of education.

And so do I.

To change lives and to change countries.

And you’re here because you believe in the power of public education.

And so do I.

I’m a product of it, and proud of it.

There’s really only one job in politics that I’ve ever wanted, and this is it.

And there’s one reason more than anything else that I wanted to do it, to do what we’re doing right now.

Fixing the funding of our schools.

Not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because of what it will do.

Western Australia was the first state I signed an agreement with last year to get this done.

And that money is flowing right now.

Since then, every state and territory has signed up.

It means $16.5 billion in extra Commonwealth funding to public schools right across the country over the next decade and more after that.

It’s the biggest new investment in public education by an Australian Government ever.

More than 50 years ago, Whitlam talked about funding schools based on need.

More than a decade ago, David Gonski produced a formula to make it happen.

This is the money that makes it real.

It won’t just change lives, its impact will ricochet through generations.

You know that because you see what education does every day.

You know that if a child finishes school, their kids are more likely to finish school too, and then go on to TAFE or to university.

That’s what education does.

I said a minute ago that this money is already rolling out here in WA, and we’re already starting to see the impact of it.

Last week, I was in Yale Primary School in Thornlie.

There, they are using some of this funding to boost school attendance rates.

It’s part of the Complex Behaviour Support Coordinators Initiative that we’re funding.

A full-time coordinator at the school, building a whole school approach to attendance.

And the early evidence is that attendance is already up at Yale by about 10 per cent.

That’s just one example of what we’re using this funding for.

It’s also funding the Small Group Tuition Initiative.

Catch up tutoring.

More individualised support for students who start behind or fall behind, to catch up and keep up.

One of the things that you asked us to tie this funding to.

That’s now rolling out this year to 350 WA public schools.

It’s just another example of what this funding does and can do.

And what your advocacy does.

A big part of why this is happening is because of you, because when others gave up, you didn’t.

There’s more to do to make our education system better and fairer. 

To train more teachers and to make sure they have the skills they need to succeed.

To cut down the admin and give you more time to teach.

Why you became a teacher in the first place.

There’s more to do to build respect – in the classroom and across the country – for the most important job in the world.

The most important profession in the world.

Teaching.

But today, I just wanted to say thanks.

Thank you for everything that you do.

I’m really looking forward to working with Sabine Winton, the new Minister for Education here in WA.

And I’m really looking forward to continuing to work with you.

To build that better and fairer education system that we all want and that our country needs.

Have a great conference.

Source: New South Wales – News

The April rolling year crime statistics also reveal continuing strong declines in other offence categories including house break-ins, shop theft, car theft and homicides.

The 13 per cent decrease in robbery and related offending – from 847 to 740 reported offences – in the April period is the fifteenth successive fall in reported offences in that category.

Within that category aggravated robbery declined by 16 per cent – from 501 to 419 reported offences and non-aggravated robbery by 12 per cent – from 82 to 72 reported offences.

While the majority of property related offences recorded a decrease in the rolling year period, acts intended to cause injury – which includes all assaults – recorded a minor increase.

Within that category serious assault resulting in injury dropped by one per cent, or 34 offences, serious assault not resulting in injury rose by seven per cent, or 846 incidents, and common assault increased by one per cent, or 73 incidents.

Police intelligence reveals that domestic abuse related assaults increased by 10.8 per cent in the month of April, from 843 offences reported to 934 offences reported. Just over 52 per cent of all assaults reported to police in April 2025 were related to domestic abuse, compared with 49.6 per cent in April 2024.

The number of stranger assaults decreased in April with 312 incidents reported (17.4 per cent of assaults), compared with 391 offences reported (23 pr cent of assaults) in April 2024.

The number of assaults involving a knife or other bladed weapon remained relatively stable in April 2025 with 129 offences reported compared with 121 offences reported in April 2024.

The April rolling year figures reveal house break-ins declined by 11 per cent in the period from 5,917 to 5,265 reported offences. This followed an eight per cent decline in the March period, seven per cent in the February period and a five per cent decline in January.

The number of non-residential break-ins declined by seven per cent from 3,709 to 3,437 reported offences. This followed five per cent declines in March and February.

Shop theft also showed another significant decrease in the April period with a nine per cent reduction in offending reported – the sixth successive drop. There were 1,604 fewer offences reported in the April period – from 18,735 to 17,131 reported incidents.
The continued reduction in both house break-ins and shop theft is attributable to ongoing proactive operations targeting recidivist offenders.

Car theft and theft from a vehicle have both continued to decline in the period. Car theft decreased by seven per cent or 260 offences – from 3,766 to 3,506 offences. This followed a nine per cent drop in March, 11 per cent in February and 12 per cent decrease in January.

Theft from a motor vehicle declined by 22 per cent in the period – from 9,920 to 7,736 reported offences. This followed a 23 per cent decline in March and a 22 per cent drop in February.

The number of homicides committed in South Australia has continued to decrease with a 57 per cent decline in the April period – from 23 to 10 reported offences. This followed a 52 per cent decrease in the March period.

Source: New South Wales – News

The investigation and inquiries of this incident will have several layers of independent oversight, including the Director of Public Prosecution, Office of Public Integrity and the State Coroner.

Mr Kundi’s death is being investigated as a death in police custody and Major Crime Investigation Branch will continue to investigate the cause and circumstances of his death and prepare a report for the State Coroner.

The Office of Public Integrity has independent oversight of the investigation into the conduct of the police officers involved in the incident.

On 3 June 2025, Commissioner of Police Grant Stevens announced there will be a Commissioner’s Inquiry into the incident, which will be conducted by a Chief Superintendent.

The senior investigating officer conducting the Commissioner’s Inquiry has reviewed body worn vision and it has been confirmed that at no time was a knee applied to Mr Kundi’s neck. His head was not forced into the car or roadway at any point. However, the use of restraints during this incident will be closely examined during the Commissioner’s Inquiry.

SAPOL has advised the Indian Consulate and provided a briefing on the incident and the investigation. SAPOL will continue to update the Indian Consulate on developments.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

NT Police Force are investigating an alleged sexual assault on a female over the age of 18 in Ludmilla overnight.

About 12:15am, police received reports of a female that was allegedly sexually assaulted by a 32-year-old male known to her.

Police responded but were unable to locate the alleged offender and he remains outstanding.

St John Ambulance attended and conveyed the female to Royal Darwin Hospital for medical assessment.

Investigations remain ongoing.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Source: Tasmania Police

Issued: 13 Jun 2025

Rangers are reminding people leave footprints, not rubbish when visiting our State forests and national parks ahead of school holidays, to avoid hefty fines.

After noticing an increase in illegal dumping in State forests, rangers are warning people of the potential consequences.

Environmental vandals left behind a stove, a surfboard and piles of other waste in Benarkin State Forest – demonstrating a clear disregard for the natural environment and the cost of the clean-up.

Rangers will issue fines to those found responsible as illegal dumping can cause irreparable damage to the environment, tarnishing the experience for other visitors.

Those who fail to comply with a compliance regulation can face significant fines, including:

• $2,580 penalty infringement notice for illegally dumping waste less than 2500L as an individual, and a maximum penalty of $64,520 if the matter proceeds to court.
• $8,065 penalty infringement notice for illegally dumping waste less than 2500L for a corporation, and maximum penalty of $322,600 if the matter proceeds to court.
• $3,226 penalty infringement notice for illegally dumping waster greater than 2500L as an individual, and maximum penalty of $161,300 if the matter proceeds to court.
• $12,097 penalty infringement notice for illegally dumping waster greater than 2500L for a corporation, and maximum penalty of $806,500 if the matter proceeds to court.

Senior Ranger Mark is reminding all visitors of the dangers of illegal dumping, warning the vandals of the penalties that can apply.

“Rangers have a zero tolerance to people who illegally dump waste, and when necessary, we take strong enforcement action, which can include large fines,” Ranger Mark said.

“We just recently discovered a range of materials dumped illegally including tyres, Garden waste, general rubbish and household items.

“Illegal dumping can pollute our water, soil and air, posing a serious risk to our ecosystems.

“Careless people who dump waste that is flammable create fire hazards that can be quite devastating for our State forests.

“Most people treat national parks and State forests with respect, but when people illegally dump waste, it ruins the experience for other park goers looking to enjoy nature.

“Visitors must take their rubbish with them when they leave, to protect our protected areas.”

Anyone with information about illegally dumped waste is encouraged to call the department on the Pollution Hotline 1300 130 372.

Media contact: DETSI Media Unit on (07) 3339 5831 or media@des.qld.gov.au

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Learner rider detected travelling at 172km/h on icy highway

Friday, 13 June 2025 – 10:26 am.

A learner rider has had his motorcycle confiscated after he was detected travelling at 172km/h on icy roads yesterday.
The 18-year-old Newnham rider was detected on the Midland Highway at Perth before being intercepted at Epping Forest by highway patrol officers.
Senior Constable Rockliff from Northern Road Policing Services said the teenager’s learner licence meant he was subject to a 90km/h speed restriction. 
“The speed at which this rider was traveling was outright dangerous,” Senior Constable Rockliff said. 
 “It was minus 1 degrees, it was frosty, the roads were busy with commuting motorists, and this learner rider was travelling 82km/h above his 90km/h speed restriction.
“This could have ended in tragedy for both the rider and other road users.”
The rider was arrested and charged with a hooning-related offence. 
His bike has been confiscated for 28 days and he will face court at a later date.
Anyone with dash cam footage of a blue Kawasaki motorcycle traveling southbound on the Midland Highway from Launceston between 8:45am and 9am Thursday 12 June is asked to provide the footage via the public portal: https://www.police.tas.gov.au/what-we-do/traffic-policing/report/
Information can be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au

Source: New places to play in Gungahlin

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