Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority

Graduate rates of employment are strong, employers are reporting high levels of satisfaction with the skills of graduates and students’ satisfaction with their university experience has improved since the pandemic .

That’s the story from three encouraging reports the Government has released today – the Graduate Outcomes Survey – Longitudinal, the Student Experience Survey, and the Employer Satisfaction Survey.

2024 Employer Satisfaction Survey

Overall employer satisfaction, which is the proportion of employers who would employ another graduate from the same course and institution, has increased to 85.5 per cent from 83.7 per cent, the highest recorded since this survey started in 2016.

The survey asks employers to rate their satisfaction across five areas: foundation skills, adaptive skills, collaborative skills, technical skills and employability skills. Employer satisfaction increased in all five areas in 2024.

2024 Graduate Outcomes Survey – Longitudinal

2024 graduate full-time employment rates are strong sitting at 91 per cent, three years after graduation for undergraduates.

While there was a softening between 2023 and 2024 in line with the broader labour market, full-time employment remains higher than pre-pandemic.

2024 Student Experience Survey National Report 

Student ratings of their experiences at universities have improved after falling away during COVD.

The undergraduate rating of their overall educational experience was similar to last year, above COVID lows, but hasn’t fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels. 

Post graduate coursework ratings have improved and now exceed pre-pandemic levels in all five focus areas of the survey: skills development, peer engagement, teaching quality and engagement, student support and services and learning resources.

While the overall trajectory of students’ experience is encouraging, more work needs to be done. The report shows students with disability rate their experience lower than other students, particularly when it comes to peer engagement and student support and services.

The reports are available at the QILT website.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Education Jason Clare:

“These reports are encouraging. They show graduate employment rates are strong, and student experiences at university are improving after the massive disruption of COVID.

“There is more to do.

“Work is underway on how to break down the barriers between TAFE and university and create a more joined-up tertiary education system.

“Next month Education Ministers will consider reforms to improve university governance.

“Next year needs-based funding will start to better support students at universities from disadvantaged backgrounds and from regional Australia and the bush.”
 

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Retail Crime Information Session Brings Together Tasmanian Retailers

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 – 12:41 pm.

Retailers from across Tasmania came together today for a statewide Retail Crime Information Session, hosted by Tasmania Police and the City of Hobart, to explore strategies for improving safety in retail environments.
Inspector John Toohey from Hobart Police said the session provided a valuable opportunity for police, council representatives, and retailers to share insights and strengthen partnerships aimed at preventing retail crime.
“Unlike the previous session held in April which focused specifically on Hobart, today’s information session was open to all retailers across the state,” Inspector Toohey said.
“The agenda covered key topics including current trends in retail crime, preventative measures and threats in retail environments, de-escalation techniques and conflict management, personal safety strategies such as ‘Escape, Hide, Tell’, and the importance of timely incident reporting.”
“For retailers, simple steps like improving store visibility, installing quality CCTV, engaging with customers, and restricting access to sensitive areas can make a significant difference.”
“If a crime does occur, reporting it promptly allows police to respond effectively.”
Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said the council remains committed to supporting a safe and vibrant retail sector.
“Today’s session reinforced the importance of ongoing collaboration between local government, law enforcement, and retailers to address the challenges of retail crime,” she said.
Retailer Kelly Rollins highlighted the impact of retail crime on both business operations and community wellbeing.
“Sessions like this are essential for sharing practical knowledge and developing real-world solutions to keep staff and customers safe,” Ms Rollins said.

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Job ads down 4.2% nationally in August 2025

Michael Giampietro

Wed, 2025-09-17 10:52

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 16-year-old male after an incident in Katherine on Thursday 11 September 2025.

Around 1:45am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a truck had been struck by an object while driving over the Katherine Bridge.

It is alleged that a male youth threw an unknown object at the truck before fleeing the scene. The truck sustained minor damage as a result of the incident.

Further investigations revealed the alleged offender had been involved in the theft of a push bike at a shopping centre on Katherine Terrace, shortly after the truck incident.

Yesterday, members from Strike Force Cerberus arrested a 16-year-old male who remains in police custody with charges expected to follow.

Superintendent Warren Scott said, “Throwing projectiles at moving vehicles is extremely dangerous and could end in serious injury or potentially death.

“Police take community safety very seriously and we continue to work with partnering agencies like the Department of Children and Families and Kalano Community Association.

“This ongoing hard work assists with education and prevention of these incidents which cause a significant danger to road users in Katherine.” 

Source: Mental Health Australia

Drivers on the Mitchell, Newell and Hume Highways will soon notice the start of construction of four new Average Speed Camera lengths targeting heavy vehicle speeding offences.

The locations are between Moree and Boggabilla and between Coonabarabran and Narrabri on the Newell Highway, between Vittoria and Windradyne on the Mitchell Highway and between Campbelltown and Wilton on the Hume Motorway. Construction is expected to begin in September at some sites.

Transport for NSW Executive Director, Road Safety Regulation, Duncan Lucas, said speed is the biggest killer on NSW roads.

“Average Speed Cameras are one of the many road safety programs and initiatives aimed at reducing speeding-related road trauma across NSW roads.
“Research shows that Average Speed Cameras dramatically reduce the number of serious crashes along a length of road.

“The 2023 Annual Speed Camera Review found fatal and serious injury crashes involving heavy vehicles fell by 42 per cent on Average Speed Camera lengths during the five years between 2018 and 2022,” Mr Lucas said.

Average speed enforcement works by measuring the amount of time it takes a vehicle to travel between two points which are a known distance apart. The average speed that the vehicle travelled between the two points can then be calculated.

During the construction period, drivers are asked to be alert for road works speed limits which may require temporary reductions in vehicle speeds.  This helps to keep our staff and contractors safe as they carry out work to improve road safety for our communities.

To sign up for alerts to changes in camera locations, visit www.saferroadsnsw.com.au. 
 

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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a man after an alleged domestic violence related death in Palmerston overnight.  

Around 10:30pm, police received reports that a woman was unresponsive in the front yard of a residence on Waterhouse Crescent, Driver.

Emergency Services attended the scene and a 31-year-old woman was conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital where she was later pronounced deceased.

The 32-year-old male partner of the deceased was arrested at the scene and currently remains in custody.

A crime scene remains in place and detectives from both the Domestic Violence and Major Crime Command are investigating.

Police are urging anyone with information to make contact on 131 444 and quote reference NTP2500092725. Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 444.

If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800RESPECT (1800737732) or Lifeline 131 114.

Source: New South Wales Ministerial News

Council has voted to adopt the revised Greater Bendigo Industrial Land Development Strategy (2025) and the Greater Bendigo Industrial Development Guidelines (2025), as well as adopting Planning Scheme Amendment C282gben, following a Council meeting earlier this week.

These documents work together to provide clear direction around the use of existing industrial land and to provide a 30-year pipeline of industrial land for our growing city.

Planning Scheme Amendment C282gben helps to implement the revised Greater Bendigo Industrial Land Development Strategy (GBILDS) by making changes to the Municipal Planning Strategy and the Planning Policy Framework of the Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

The Amendment also supports the proposed Bendigo Regional Employment Precinct (BREP) and rezones land at 1029 Calder Highway, Maiden Gully from Industrial 1 Zone to Public Conservation and Resource Zone.

Acting Manager Strategic Planning Lauren Watt said adoption of the Amendment follows public exhibition and submissions.

“Amendment C282gben was publicly exhibited from October 31 to December 5, 2024, with 13 submissions received,” Ms Watt said.

“A Panel Hearing was held on May 20, 2025. The Panel considered all the submissions and three parties also presented to the Panel.

“The Panel concluded that most changes proposed by City officers in response to submissions were appropriate, with only two minor changes recommended.

“We will now submit Amendment C282gben to the Minister for Planning for approval.”

Amendment C282gben also includes the adoption and implementation of the new Greater Bendigo Industrial Development Guidelines that will replace the Good Design Guide for Industry 1997. The new guidelines outline how future industrial areas should look, function and perform. 
 

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Two injured in serious crash at Spreyton

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 – 9:57 pm.

Police are investigating a serious traffic crash involving a black Holden Commodore and white Nissan Navara on Sheffield Road, at Spreyton, today (Tuesday).
Police and emergency services were called to the scene of the head-on collision about 4:10pm.
The drivers of both vehicles – a man aged in his 70s and a second man in his early 60s – were taken to Launceston General Hospital with serious injuries.
They were the sole occupants of their vehicles and no one else was injured as a result of the collision.
The road was closed for several hours to allow crash investigators to examine the scene and conduct inquiries.
Police would like to thank motorists for their patience and understanding.
Anyone with information, or dash-cam or CCTV footage of the incident, is asked to contact police on 131 444.