Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
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Source: Ministers for the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has allocated $19.8 million in funding to the NeoSmelt project to investigate the development of Australia’s largest ironmaking electric smelting furnace pilot plant at Kwinana, Western Australia.
NeoSmelt is a groundbreaking joint venture, combining the expertise of BlueScope, BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside and Mitsui Iron Ore Development. ARENA funding will go towards a front-end engineering design (FEED) study for the NeoSmelt project to progress the direct reduced iron-electric smelting furnace (DRI-ESF) route for lower-emissions steelmaking.
The DRI-ESF route is a transformative concept with the potential to overcome barriers using Australian iron ore in future lower-emissions steelmaking. Using the electric smelting furnace technology, the project aims to prove that it is possible to produce lower-carbon emission molten iron from Pilbara iron ore.
ARENA CEO Darren Miller said to decarbonise mining and metal production in Australia, collaboration and partnership across industry is crucial.
“Globally, the steelmaking industry makes up around eight per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, so the decarbonisation opportunity is huge,” Mr Miller said.
“The NeoSmelt project brings together some of the world’s largest players in the mining, metals and energy industries, in a collaborative effort to reduce emissions in the sector. This represents what the energy transition is all about – working together to achieve the most efficient and effective outcome for Australia’s key export industry to transition into a lower-emissions economy.”
“As the world’s largest producer of iron ore, Australia has an important role to play in reducing emissions across the steel value chain. We’re excited by the insights this project expects to provide. This is a positive step towards building a lower-emissions steel industry here in Australia.”
Late last year, the Kwinana Industrial Area, south of Perth, was announced as the preferred location to develop the first of a kind pilot plant. The FEED study, to be supported by funding from ARENA, is expected to help inform a final investment decision for the pilot plant to be built.
BlueScope Chief Executive Australia, Tania Archibald, on behalf of the joint venture said today marks a significant step forward in developing a technology for lower-carbon emissions steelmaking using Pilbara ore and we’re delighted by ARENA’s $19.8 million commitment to support the feasibility phase of this groundbreaking R&D pilot plant.
“We also officially welcome Woodside Energy and Mitsui Iron Ore Development to the NeoSmelt joint venture, joining founding participants BlueScope, BHP and Rio Tinto. With this backing from government and industry leaders, we now have the opportunity to develop world leading technology that will have potential application across the global steel industry and provides the foundation for a future Australian lower-carbon emissions iron export industry.”
The project builds on ARENA’s priority in low emissions metals and is being delivered under the Industrial Transformation Stream. Round 2 of the Industrial Transformation Stream is currently open to new applications and is expected to close 15 July 2025.
For more information, including program guidelines, eligibility criteria and how to apply, visit the funding page.
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Source: Jobs and Skills Australia
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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
NT Police have arrested two males in relation to an aggravated burglary and property damage incident that occurred in Alice Springs this morning.
Around 5:30am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received reports that a licensed premises on Todd Street had been broken into. Unknown offenders had allegedly gained entry by prying off a security screen and breaking a window, before stealing alcohol and fleeing the scene.
CCTV was obtained and active patrols of the CBD were conducted by members from Strike Force Viper and general duties officers. At 7:20am, Strike Force Viper members located and arrested a 21-year-old male on Stuart Terrace, and a short time later at 7:23am, general duties members located and arrested a 14-year-male near Sturt Terrace in East Side.
The 14-year-old was dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act 2005.
The 21-year-old has been charged with Aggravated burglary, Damage to property, Theft, and Recruiting child to engage in criminal activity. He was remanded in custody to appear in court on 18 June.
Police continue to urge anyone who witnesses crime or antisocial behaviour to contact police on 131 444. In an emergency dial 000. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
A 31-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly threatening staff at a convenience store in Alice Springs in the early hours of this morning.
Around 2:50am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received a report of an aggravated robbery at a convenience store on Todd Street. The offender had allegedly entered the store armed with a knife, threatened a staff member, and stolen items before leaving the store.
The offender was tracked by police CCTV operators, resulting in his arrest by police within 3 minutes of the alleged offending. CCTV operators were also able to assist police in locating the discarded knife, which was seized.
He was charged with Going armed in public and Aggravated Robbery, and was remanded in custody to appear in court on 18 June.
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Michael Curtiss said, “I want to acknowledge the excellent police work by our CCTV operators, alongside members on the ground, which resulted in the swift arrest of the offender.”
Police continue to urge anyone who witnesses crime or antisocial behaviour to contact police on 131 444. In an emergency dial 000. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
Source: New South Wales – News
A woman has been charged over two robberies at Port Adelaide yesterday.
Just before 3pm on Monday 16 June, it will be alleged a woman armed with a machete entered the service station on Grand Junction Road and demanded money from staff.
The woman stole food items and left the store. Thankfully no one was physically injured.
Police quickly responded and arrested a 30-year-old woman from Munno Para who was still in the area. The machete was safely recovered.
Officers searched the woman and also found a taser in her bag.
Western District Police will allege that the woman was also involved in an attempt robbery at another service station on Grand Junction Road just prior to this incident occurring.
The woman was charged with two counts of attempt robbery, theft and possess dangerous article and is expected to face court later today.
Anyone with information that may assist with investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers. You can anonymously provide information to Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or freecall 1800 333 000
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Source: Australian Green Party
NSW Health is warning people about the health risks of eating wild mushrooms as poisonous death cap mushrooms, have been found growing in NSW.
Amanita phalloides, commonly known as death cap mushrooms, have been recently detected growing in Sydney, the Southern Highlands and Southern NSW.
NSW Poisons Information Centre’s Senior Specialist, Genevieve Adamo, said death cap mushrooms can be deadly if eaten.
“Symptoms of mushroom poisoning can sometimes be delayed, but early treatment is vital to health outcomes, Ms Adamo said.
“These include vomiting and diarrhoea, and in severe cases, liver and kidney damage or death.”
Professor Brett Summerell, Chief Scientist, Botanic Gardens of Sydney warned that identifying whether a wild mushroom is safe to eat is extremely difficult.
“There is no easy or reliable way to identify if a wild mushroom is edible or poisonous, so we advise people against foraging for, and eating, wild mushrooms,” Professor Summerell said.
“Cooking poisonous mushrooms does not make them safe to eat.
“You should only eat mushrooms you buy from a reputable grocery store, supermarket or produce market.”
In 2024, there were 23 hospitalisations for the toxic effect of ingested mushrooms, two of these in children aged under five years.
In the same year, the NSW Poisons Information Centre responded to 363 calls regarding exposures to wild mushrooms in NSW and ACT, an increase of 26 per cent compared to 2023.
So far this year (to 31 May 2025), there have been 190 calls.
With the identification of highly poisonous death cap mushrooms in NSW it is a warning that there can be disastrous consequences from eating wild mushrooms.
“As young children have a tendency to put things in their mouths, they can be at risk,” said Ms Adamo.
“Watch your children when they are playing outside, especially around large trees in parks or your garden at home where mushrooms may grow.
“Remove any mushrooms that may grow to keep your children safe.”
NSW Health and local councils have been conducting ongoing surveillance for death cap mushrooms for the last two years following an initial detection in Southern NSW.
If you worried that mushroom poisoning may have occurred, do not wait for symptoms to appear. Call the Poisons Information Centre immediately on 13 11 26.
In an emergency call Triple Zero (000) or go to an Emergency Department. If possible, take a sample of the mushroom or a photo to help with identification.
More information on mushroom poisoning can be found at the NSW Health website.
Source: Australian Green Party
Bộ Y Tế NSW đang cảnh báo dân chúng về nguy cơ sức khỏe khi ăn nấm dại vì nấm mũ tử thần độc hại đã được phát hiện mọc ở NSW.
Amanita phalloides, thường được gọi là nấm mũ tử thần, gần đây đã được phát hiện mọc ở Sydney, Southern Highlands và Miền Nam NSW.
Chuyên gia Cao cấp của Trung tâm Thông tin về Chất độc NSW là Genevieve Adamo cho biết nấm mũ tử thần có thể gây chết người nếu ăn nhằm.
Cô Adamo cho biết: “Các triệu chứng ngộ độc nấm đôi khi có thể chậm phát ra, nhưng việc điều trị sớm rất quan trọng cho sức khỏe”.
“Các triệu chứng gồm có nôn mửa và tiêu chảy, và trong trường hợp nặng, có thể làm tổn thương gan và thận hoặc chết người.”
Giáo sư Brett Summerell, Trưởng Khoa học gia của Vườn Thực Vật Sydney cảnh báo là rất khó để xác định xem một loại nấm dại nào có an toàn để ăn hay không.
Giáo sư Summerell cho biết: “Không có cách nào dễ làm hoặc đáng tin cậy để xác định xem một loại nấm dại nào có độc hại hoặc ăn được hay không, do đó chúng tôi khuyên mọi người không nên tìm kiếm và ăn nấm dại,”.
“Nấu nấm độc không cũng không làm cho an toàn để ăn.
“Quý vị chỉ nên ăn nấm mua từ cửa hàng tạp hóa, siêu thị hoặc chợ nông sản có uy tín.”
Trong năm 2024, có 23 vụ nhập viện do ngộ độc nấm, trong đó có hai vụ là trẻ em dưới năm tuổi.
Cũng trong năm đó, Trung tâm Thông tin về Chất độc đã trả lời 363 cuộc gọi điện thoại về việc tiếp xúc với nấm dại ở NSW và ACT, tăng 26 phần trăm so với năm 2023.
Tính đến lúc này trong năm nay (tính đến ngày 31 tháng 5 năm 2025), đã có 190 cuộc gọi.
Với việc phát hiện có nấm mũ tử thần cực độc ở NSW, đây là lời cảnh báo việc ăn nấm dại có thể gây ra hậu quả thảm khốc.
Cô Adamo cho biết: “Vì trẻ nhỏ có khuynh hướng bỏ mọi thứ vào miệng nên các em có thể bị nguy hiểm,”.
“Quý vị trông chừng con em khi chúng chơi ngoài trời, nhất là gần những cây lớn trong công viên hoặc trong vườn nhà quý vị, nơi nấm có thể mọc.
“Vứt bỏ nếu có nấm mọc lên để giữ an toàn cho con em.”
Bộ Y Tế NSW và các hội đồng địa phương đã tiến hành giám sát liên tục để tìm nấm mũ tử thần trong hai năm qua sau khi bắt đầu được phát hiện ở Miền Nam NSW.
Nếu quý vị lo ngại ngộ độc nấm có thể đã xảy ra, đừng đợi đến khi có các các triệu chứng. Gọi ngay Trung tâm Thông tin về Chất độc theo số 13 11 26.
Trong trường hợp khẩn cấp, gọi Ba Số Không (000) hoặc đến Khoa Cấp cứu. Nếu được, hãy đem theo mẫu nấm hoặc chụp hình để giúp cho việc nhận dạng.
Có thể tìm thêm thông tin về ngộ độc nấm tại Trang mạng của Bộ Y Tế SW.
Source: Australian Green Party
நியூ சவுத் வேல்ஸில் நச்சுத்தன்மை வாய்ந்த இறப்புக் குப்பி காளான்கள் வளர்வது கண்டறியப்பட்டதால், காட்டுக் காளான்களை உட்கொள்ளுவதால் ஏற்படும் உடல்நல அபாயங்கள் குறித்து நியூ சவுத் வேல்ஸ் சுகாதாரத் துறை (NSW Health) மக்களை எச்சரிக்கிறது.
இறப்புக் குப்பி காளான்கள் என்று பொதுவாக அழைக்கப்படும் ‘அமனிடா ஃபல்லாய்டிஸ்’ (Amanita phalloides), சமீபத்தில் சிட்னி, தெற்கு மேட்டுநிலங்கள் (Southern Highlands) மற்றும் தெற்கு நியூ சவுத் வேல்ஸில் வளர்வது கண்டறியப்பட்டுள்ளது.
நியூ சவுத் வேல்ஸ் நஞ்சுகள் தகவல் மையத்தின் (NSW Poisons Information Centre) மூத்த துறைவல்லுநர் ‘ஜெனெவீவ் அடாமோ’ (Genevieve Adamo), இறப்புக் குப்பி காளான்களை உட்கொண்டால் உயிருக்கு ஆபத்தானது என்று கூறினார்.
“காளான் நச்சுத் தன்மையின் அறிகுறிகள் சில நேரங்களில் தாமதமாகலாம், ஆனால் ஆரம்பகாலச் சிகிச்சை சுகாதார விளைவுகளுக்கு இன்றியமையாதது,” என்று திருமதி ‘அடாமோ’ (Adamo) கூறினார்.
“இவற்றில் வாந்தி மற்றும் வயிற்றுப்போக்கு, மற்றும் கடுமையான சந்தர்ப்பங்களில், கல்லீரல் மற்றும் சிறுநீரக பாதிப்பு அல்லது உயிரிழப்பு ஆகியவை அடங்கும்.”
சிட்னியின் தாவரவியல் பூங்காவின் தலைமை விஞ்ஞானி பேராசிரியர் ‘பிரெட் சம்மரெல்’ (Brett Summerell), காட்டுக் காளான் சாப்பிடுவது பாதுகாப்பானதா என்பதை அடையாளம் காண்பது மிகவும் கடினம் என்று எச்சரித்தார்.
“காட்டுக் காளான் உண்ணக்கூடியதா அல்லது நச்சுத்தன்மை கொண்டதா என்பதைக் கண்டறிய எளிதான அல்லது நம்பகமான வழி எதுவும் இல்லை, எனவே காட்டுக் காளான்களைத் தேடிச் சென்று சாப்பிடுவதைத் தவிர்க்குமாறு நாங்கள் மக்களுக்கு அறிவுறுத்துகிறோம்,” என்று பேராசிரியர் ‘சம்மரெல்’ (Summerell) கூறினார்.
“நச்சுக் காளான்களைச் சமைப்பதனாலேயே அவற்றைச் சாப்பிடுவதற்குப் பாதுகாப்பானதாக மாற்றாது.
“நீங்கள் ஒரு நம்பிக்கையான மளிகைக் கடை, பல்பொருள் அங்காடி அல்லது உற்பத்திச் சந்தையில் இருந்து வாங்கும் காளான்களை மட்டுமே சாப்பிட வேண்டும்.”
2024 ஆம் ஆண்டில், காளான்களை உட்கொண்டதால் ஏற்பட்ட நச்சு விளைவுகளுக்காக 23 பேர் மருத்துவமனையில் அனுமதிக்கப்பட்டனர், அவற்றில் இரண்டு பேர் ஐந்து வயதுக்குட்பட்ட குழந்தைகள்.
அதே ஆண்டில், நியூ சவுத் வேல்ஸ் மற்றும் ACT இல் காட்டுக் காளான்களின் பாதிப்புக்கு ஆளாகியிருப்பது தொடர்பான 363 அழைப்புகளுக்கு நியூ சவுத் வேல்ஸ் நஞ்சுகள் தகவல் மையம் பதிலளித்தது, இது 2023 ஆண்டுடன் ஒப்பிடும்போது 26 சதவீதம் அதிகரித்துள்ளது.
இந்த ஆண்டு இதுவரை (31 மே 2025 வரை), 190 அழைப்புகள் வந்துள்ளன.
நியூ சவுத் வேல்ஸில் அதிக நச்சுத்தன்மை கொண்ட இறப்புக் குப்பி காளான்கள் அடையாளம் காணப்பட்டதன் மூலம், காட்டு காளான்களை உட்கொள்ளுவதால் பேரழிவு விளைவுகள் ஏற்படலாம் என்பதற்கு இது ஓர் எச்சரிக்கையாகும்.
“சிறு குழந்தைகள் தங்கள் வாயில் பொருட்களை வைக்கும் பழக்கம் இருப்பதால், அவர்களுக்கு அபாயம் ஏற்படக்கூடும்” என்று திருமதி ‘அடாமோ’ (Adamo) கூறினார்.
“உங்கள் குழந்தைகள் வெளியே விளையாடும்போது, குறிப்பாக பூங்காக்களில் உள்ள பெரிய மரங்களைச் சுற்றியோ அல்லது காளான்கள் வளரக்கூடிய வீட்டில் உங்கள் தோட்டத்தைச் சுற்றியோ இருக்கும்போது அவர்களைக் கண்காணியுங்கள்.
“உங்கள் குழந்தைகளைப் பாதுகாப்பாக வைத்திருப்பதற்கு வளரும் காளான்களை அகற்றவும்.”
தெற்கு நியூ சவுத் வேல்ஸில் ஆரம்பத்தில் கண்டறிந்ததைத் தொடர்ந்து, நியூ சவுத் வேல்ஸ் சுகாதாரத் துறை மற்றும் உள்ளூர் நகர சபைகள் கடந்த இரண்டு ஆண்டுகளாக இறப்புக் குப்பி காளான்களுக்கான தொடர்ச்சியான கண்காணிப்பை மேற்கொண்டு வருகின்றன.
காளான் நச்சுத்தன்மையால் பாதிக்கப்பட்டிருக்கலாம் என்று நீங்கள் கவலைப்பட்டால், அறிகுறிகள் தோன்றும் வரை காத்திருக்க வேண்டாம். உடனடியாக 13 11 26 என்ற எண்ணில் நியூ சவுத் வேல்ஸ் நஞ்சுகள் தகவல் மையத்தை (NSW Poisons Information Centre) அழைக்கவும்.
அவசரகால சூழ்நிலையில் மூன்று பூஜ்யம் (000) என்ற எண்ணை அழைக்கவும் அல்லது அவசர சிகிச்சைப் பிரிவுக்குச் செல்லவும். முடிந்தவரை, அடையாளம் காண உதவும் வகையில் காளானின் மாதிரியோ அல்லது அதன் புகைப்படமோ எடுத்துக் கொண்டு செல்லவும்.
காளான் நச்சுத்தன்மை பற்றிய கூடுதல் தகவல்களைப் பின்வரும் இணையதளத்தில் காணலாம்: NSW Health website
Source: Australian Green Party
Salud NSW está advirtiendo a las personas sobre los riesgos para la salud al ingerir hongos silvestres, ya que se han encontrado hongos de la muerte (death cap mushrooms) que crecen en Nueva Gales del Sur.
Recientemente se ha detectado que Amanita phalloides, comúnmente conocida como hongo de la muerte, crece en Sydney, en las Southern Highlands y el sur de NSW.
Genevieve Adamo, especialista principal del Centro de Información de Envenenamientos de NSW, dijo que los hongos de la muerte pueden ser mortales si se ingieren.
“Los síntomas de la intoxicación por hongos a veces se pueden retardar, pero el tratamiento temprano es vital para los resultados de salud”, dijo Adamo.
“Estos incluyen vómitos y diarrea y, en casos graves, daño hepático y renal, o la muerte”.
El profesor Brett Summerell, científico jefe de los Jardines Botánicos de Sydney, advirtió que identificar si un hongo silvestre es seguro para comer es extremadamente difícil.
“No hay forma fácil o confiable de identificar si un hongo silvestre es comestible o venenoso, por lo que aconsejamos a las personas que no busquen ni consuman hongos silvestres”, dijo el profesor Summerell.
“Cocinar hongos venenosos no los hace seguros para comer.
“Solo debe comer hongos que compre en una tienda de comestibles, supermercado o mercado de productos de buena reputación”.
En 2024 se produjeron 23 hospitalizaciones por el efecto tóxico de hongos ingeridos, dos de ellas en niños menores de cinco años.
Ese mismo año, el Centro de Información sobre Venenos de NSW respondió a 363 llamadas relacionadas con exposiciones a hongos silvestres en NSW y el Territorio de la Capital de Australia, lo que supone un aumento del 26% en comparación con 2023.
En lo que va de año (hasta el 31 de mayo de 2025), se han realizado 190 llamadas.
El descubrimiento de hongos de la muerte altamente venenosos en NSW, es una advertencia de que puede haber consecuencias desastrosas por comer hongos silvestres.
“Como los niños pequeños tienden a llevarse cosas a la boca, pueden estar en riesgo”, dijo la Sra. Adamo.
“Vigile a los niños cuando jueguen al aire libre, especialmente alrededor de árboles grandes en parques o en el jardín de su casa donde puedan crecer hongos.
“Retire cualquier hongo que pueda crecer para mantener a sus niños seguros”.
Salud NSW y los municipios locales han estado llevando a cabo una vigilancia continua de los hongos de la muerte durante los últimos dos años después de una detección inicial en el sur del estado.
Si le preocupa que pueda haber ocurrido una intoxicación por hongos, no espere a que aparezcan los síntomas. Llame inmediatamente al Centro de Información sobre Venenos al 13 11 26.
En caso de emergencia, llame al Triple Cero (000) o acuda a algún Departamento de Emergencias. Si es posible, lleve una muestra del hongo o una foto para ayudar con la identificación.
Puede encontrar más información sobre el envenenamiento por hongos en el sitio web de Salud NSW.