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15 local groups benefit from City’s Community Grants Program

Source: New South Wales Ministerial News

Fifteen local groups have shared a total of $116,656 in funding from the City of Greater Bendigo’s Community Grants Program Medium Grants category to undertake a diverse range of projects.

City of Greater Bendigo Healthy Communities and Environment Acting Director Andie West said the City’s Community Grants Program is very important for many local groups to undertake important activities that benefit many people in the community.

“The City’s Medium Grants category provides up to $10,000 to support activities that align with the aims of the Greater Bendigo’s Council Plan 2021-2025 Mir wimbul or a local community plan,” Ms West said.

“The Community Grants Program is an important program that has benefited many diverse groups over a long period of time.”  

In the latest round the following grants were provided:

  • $10,000 to Eaglehawk Bendigo Badminton and Table Tennis Stadium for construction of a bus drop-off zone to cater for para-athletes and facility users
  • $10,000 to Bendigo Basketball Association for the purchase of a trailer to transport sports wheelchairs
  • $10,000 to Junortoun Community Action Group to develop and prepare a landscape plan for Honeyeater Bushland Reserve
  • $10,000 to Bendigo Winter Night Shelter towards operation of the 2025 Night Shelter
  • $9,774 to Bendigo Foodshare Inc towards the purchase of a ride on mower to maintain the grounds of Foodshare’s new premises
  • $9,000 to Bendigo Region Women’s Shed Inc. towards developing the operation of the shed
  • $8,730 to Discovery Science and Technology Museum Inc to provide the Beyond Curious – innovation STEM and literacy program
  • $8,341 to Huntly Men’s Shed Inc. towards the purchase of occupational healthy safety requirements
  • $7,838 to Eaglehawk North Primary School towards the implementation of a Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden
  • $7,100 to Ex-Fortuna Survey Association Inc.to digitise and preserve historical film negatives and slides from the Royal Australian Survey Corps and Women’s Australian Army Corps
  • $6,500 to Lifeline Loddon Mallee Ltd to support recruitment and training of volunteers
  • $6,247 Wellsford Forest Friends and Landcare Group to fund an ecological study of vegetation in Wellsford Forest
  • $6,156 to Bendigo Agricultural Show Society to develop a free of charge Kids Zone for children to explore and learn at the 2025 Bendigo Show
  • $5,320 to Star Cinema Community Association Pty Ltd to support he Eaglehawk Film Festival
  • $1,650 to Ostomates – Bendigo Stoma Support Group to support participant education and operation of the group
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Men Charged After Evade Incident

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Men Charged After Evade Incident

Saturday, 3 May 2025 – 2:47 pm.

Two men have been charged with numerous offences following a protracted incident yesterday. Both men had been actively avoiding police and were arrested following the incident where they utilised two vehicles in an attempt to evade police. Today, they have been charged with a total of 60 offences.

A 22 year old man with no fixed address has been charged with 35 separate charges including:
1x Dangerous Driving
2x Evade Police (aggravated circumstances)
1x Aggravated assault
1x Attempted Carjacking
4x Drive whilst not the holder of a driver’s licence
1x Computer related Fraud
7x Motor Vehicle stealing
1x Possess a controlled drug
1x Unlawful possession of property
1x Breach of interim Family Violence Order
9x Breaches of bail
2x Burglary
1x Stealing
1x Attempted stealing
1x Destroy property
1x Dangerous article in public place
2x FTA Warrant
1x Warrant First instance

A 19 year old man from Herdsman Cove has been charged with 25 charges including:
1x Motor vehicle stealing
17x Breach of family violence order
1x Possess a firearm to which a firearms licence may not be issued.
1x Possess ammunition when not the holder of the appropriate firearm licence.
1x Breach of restraint order
1x Breach of bail conditions
1x Unlawfully possess dangerous article in a public place.
1x Possess a controlled drug
1x Dangerous article in public place

Tasmania Police would like to thank the members of the public who have provided information to support the investigation.

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Serious crash at Stoodley

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Serious crash at Stoodley

Saturday, 3 May 2025 – 10:29 am.

A 44 year old man is in a serious condition following a crash on Bridle Track Road at Stoodley yesterday.
The single vehicle crash involving the green BMW sedan with a single occupant occurred around 4:30pm. Witnesses reported that the vehicle lost control and rolled into the Dasher River.
A short time prior to the crash, police travelling in the opposite direction detected the same vehicle travelling above the posted speed limit and were in the process of safely turning around to make an attempt to intercept it. The police vehicle’s emergency warning devices were activated whilst trying to find the vehicle.  Police did not locate the vehicle and shortly thereafter were notified it had crashed.
As is normal practice in these circumstances, a Professional Standards investigation will be conducted into the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Police are on the scene this morning conducting investigations and Bridle Track Road will be closed to all traffic while the investigation is underway.
Police are calling for witnesses to the crash or any person who observed the vehicle’s manner or driving to come forward.
Anyone with dash cam footage or information should contact Police on 131444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au.

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Police investigate Kingston house fire

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Police investigate Kingston house fire

Friday, 2 May 2025 – 3:53 pm.

Approximately 8:30am on 3 May 2025, Police and the Tasmania Fire Service were called to Lewan Avenue, Kingston in relation to a house on fire.The unit suffered significant damage, however the fire was contained within the address and extinguished.The fire appears to be suspicious and a 52 year-old Kingston man is currently assisting police with their enquiries.This appears to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to the wider community.Anyone with information is encouraged to contact:Tasmania Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at crimestoppers.com.au

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Two men charged after Hobart evade incident

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Two men charged after Hobart evade incident

Friday, 2 May 2025 – 3:52 pm.

Two men have been charged with numerous offences following a protracted incident yesterday. Both men had been actively avoiding police and were arrested following the incident where they utilised two vehicles in an attempt to evade police. Today, they have been charged with a total of 60 offences.
A 22 year old man with no fixed address has been charged with 35 separate charges including:1x Dangerous Driving2x Evade Police (aggravated circumstances)1x Aggravated assault1x Attempted Carjacking4x Drive whilst not the holder of a driver’s licence1x Computer related Fraud7x Motor Vehicle stealing1x Possess a controlled drug1x Unlawful possession of property1x Breach of interim Family Violence Order9x Breaches of bail2x Burglary1x Stealing1x Attempted stealing1x Destroy property1x Dangerous article in public place2x FTA Warrant1x Warrant First instance
A 19 year old man from Herdsman Cove has been charged with 25 charges including:
1x Motor vehicle stealing17x Breach of family violence order1x Possess a firearm to which a firearms licence may not be issued.1x Possess ammunition when not the holder of the appropriate firearm licence.1x Breach of restraint order1x Breach of bail conditions1x Unlawfully possess dangerous article in a public place.1x Possess a controlled drug1x Dangerous article in public place
Tasmania Police would like to thank the members of the public who have provided information to support the investigation.

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Man in serious condition following crash near Stoodley

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Man in serious condition following crash near Stoodley

Friday, 2 May 2025 – 10:51 am.

A 44 year old man is in a serious condition following a crash on Bridle Track Road at Stoodley yesterday.The single vehicle crash involving the green BMW sedan with a single occupant occurred around 4:30pm. Witnesses reported that the vehicle lost control and rolled into the Dasher River.A short time prior to the crash, police travelling in the opposite direction detected the same vehicle travelling above the posted speed limit and were in the process of safely turning around to make an attempt to intercept it. The police vehicle’s emergency warning devices were activated whilst trying to find the vehicle. Police did not locate the vehicle and shortly thereafter were notified it had crashed.As is normal practice in these circumstances, a Professional Standards investigation will be conducted into the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.Police are on the scene this morning conducting investigations and Bridle Track Road will be closed to all traffic while the investigation is underway.Police are calling for witnesses to the crash or any person who observed the vehicle’s manner or driving to come forward.Anyone with dash cam footage or information should contact Police on 131444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au.

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Police investigate Moonah house fire

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Police investigate Moonah house fire

Friday, 2 May 2025 – 7:50 am.

Police are investigating a structure fire in Amiens Avenue, Moonah last night.Police and Tas Fire Service attended the property just after 11:30pm with theresidence well alight.TFS gained control of the fire quickly and prevented the fire from spreading toneighbouring properties.The owner of the property was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital fortreatment.Investigations are continuing.

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The real impact of owning an electric vehicle

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Canberrans who own ZEVs are helping to reduce the city’s use of fossil fuels.

In Brief:

  • Canberrans are leading the way with zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) ownership, with more than 10,000 ZEVs on our roads.
  • ZEVs can help you save money and are better for the environment.
  • This story details the financial and environmental benefits of owning a ZEV.

You might have heard that zero emissions vehicles (ZEVs) can save you money and are better for the environment.

But have you ever wondered just how much of an impact they actually have?

We’ve done the maths to reveal just how much of a difference they can make for Canberrans.

How much money can you save?

Households with electric vehicles could save up to $2,000 per year over the next 10 years.

That’s according to the Australian Energy Market Commission’s recent report on Residential electricity price trends  2024.

Electric vehicles are cheaper to run than petrol, diesel and hybrid alternatives. This is because electricity costs less than petrol or diesel and maintenance is cheaper.

You can increase your savings even further if you:

  • drive a lot (over 15,000 kilometres per year)
  • charge your vehicle at home
  • have home solar.

The ACT has some of the most generous financial incentives available for ZEV purchase in Australia. These include:

  • zero interest loans
  • stamp duty exemptions
  • lower registration fees.

Prices for new ZEVs are continuing to drop, with many options now available below $40,000. New manufactures are continuing to enter the market, which increases competition, reducing vehicle prices further.

With more than 10,000 ZEVs on the road, Canberrans are saving almost $24 million per year on running costs.

What about the environmental benefits?

Doing your bit to reduce emissions helps our city take action on climate change.

More than 40 percent of the ACT’s greenhouse gas emissions come from private vehicle use.

With 10,000 ZEVs on the road, emissions are reduced by 32,600 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year. That has real benefits to our environment, health and the quality of our air.

Canberrans who own ZEVs are helping to reduce the city’s use of non-renewable energy sources. They are helping us save around 13 million litres of petrol or diesel per year. That’s roughly five Olympic swimming pools.

To find out how much you could save by making the switch to electric, try our free Total Cost of Ownership tool.

Visit the Climate Choices website for more information on owning a ZEV in the ACT.

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Fatal crash at Paechtown

Source: New South Wales – News

Two men have died following a fatal crash in Paechtown yesterday.

Just after 5pm yesterday (Sunday 4 May), police received a report of a serious crash involving a Holden sedan on Echunga Road.

Major Crash Investigators attended the scene to investigate the cause of the crash.

The driver of the Holden sedan, a 22-year-old man from Angle Park and passenger a 21-year-old man from Prospect, suffered critical injuries and sadly died at the scene.

Road closures were in place but have since reopened.

The driver and passengers deaths are the 26th and 27th lives lost on South Australian roads so far this year.

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Annual firefighter memorial honours fallen heroes

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Hundreds gathered today at the Victorian Emergency Services Memorial in Treasury Gardens to honour firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Each year, CFA holds a memorial service to remember those firefighters who gave their lives to protect others and to honour the personal sacrifices and commitment our firefighters make each and every day. 

Acting Chief Fire Officer, Garry Cook AFSM said the day was one for remembrance and reflection.  

“The memorial service affirms the dedication and courage of our firefighters and allows families, brigades and members of our communities to remember our fallen heroes, while reflecting on their exceptional service in protecting communities from harm,” Garry said.  

“I encourage all Victorians to take a moment to reflect on those who are no longer with us and recognise the incredible commitment and contribution our members make every day to protect others.” 

Each year the service is held around International Firefighters’ Day, which was started in 1999 following the death of five CFA firefighters near Linton in 1998.  

Recognised worldwide, the day coincides with St Florian’s Day in recognition of St Florian, the patron saint of firefighters. 

Submitted by CFA Media