Source: FairTrading New South Wales
Published: Wed 14 Jan 2026
New timetables will start on Sunday 1 February, as part of the Big Switch timetable change which will integrate the Metro Tunnel into Victoria’s wider public transport network.
New timetables from 1 February
Source: Australia Government Statements 2
Today, the Torres Strait community will mark the 90th anniversary of the 1936 Maritime Strike on Thursday Island to honour the courage and unity of Torres Strait Islanders who stood together to demand fair treatment and the right to self-determination.
The Maritime Strike was a turning point. It led to the Torres Strait Islanders Act 1939, which recognised Torres Strait Islanders as a distinct First Nations group with the right to elect their own leaders.
From the annexation of the islands in the 1870s, through the 1936 strike, to the landmark Mabo decision in 1992, Torres Strait Islanders have continually fought for justice and recognition.
That legacy continues today as communities advocate for climate action and cultural preservation.
The Torres Strait is home to a unique culture, practices and landscapes. It is also home to the world’s most unique Treaty and continues to demonstrate the close connection between First Nations people and our Pacific family.
Torres Strait communities face unique challenges, from rising seas to economic opportunities. The Australian Government remains committed to working in partnership to safeguard their future.
We are steadfast in our mission to build a better, fairer, more united Australia.
Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister, Senator the Hon Nita Green:
“I am honoured to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the 1936 Maritime Strike.
“The Strike was remarkable, not only for its scale across the Islands themselves, but also for its discipline and unity.
“Torres Strait Islanders advocated for the right to choose how they spent their wages and to have control over their own affairs.”
Quotes attributable to Matt Smith MP, Member for Leichhardt:
“The 1936 Maritime Strike is a seminal moment in time for the people of the Torres Strait. It announced that they were a formidable power: organised and driven, not to be taken lightly.
“As the elected Member for Leichhardt, it’s an honour to commemorate such a significant event with my friends and community members I have known and worked with for many years.
“The Maritime Strike still resonates with the people of the Torres Strait, and there is direct through-line from the Strike to the Masig Statement: The Voice from the Deep.”
Source: Tasmania Police
Rock climber dies after fall at Buckland
Wednesday, 14 January 2026 – 9:09 am.
Sadly, a 31-year-old man has died after a rock climbing incident at Buckland, in the state’s south, on Tuesday afternoon.
Police and emergency services were called to Sand River, Buckland, about 1.20pm after reports a man had fallen about 20m from a cliff.
Police believe the man, a French national living in Victoria, was rock climbing with a friend when he fell.
The man was flown to the Royal Hobart Hospital by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter in a critical condition, but died a short time later due to his injuries.
A report will now be prepared for the Coroner.
Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this difficult time.
Source: South Australia County Fire Service
Issued on
14 Jan 2026 06:30
Warning area
Hartley near 6km south of Callington in the Adelaide Hills.
Warning level
Advice – Avoid Smoke
Action
Smoke from HARTLEY is in the North Bremer Road, Callington Road, Jasnsch Road area.
Smoke can affect your health. You should stay informed and be aware of the health impacts of smoke on yourself and others.
Symptoms of exposure includes shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing, burning eyes, running nose, chest tightness, chest pain and dizziness or light-headedness.
If you or anyone in your care are having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention from your local GP. If your symptoms become severe, call 000.
More information will be provided by the CFS when it is available.
Source: Airservices Australia
We stand in full solidarity with the Federal Reserve System and its Chair Jerome H. Powell. The independence of central banks is a cornerstone of price, financial and economic stability in the interest of the citizens that we serve. It is therefore critical to preserve that independence, with full respect for the rule of law and democratic accountability. Chair Powell has served with integrity, focused on his mandate and an unwavering commitment to the public interest. To us, he is a respected colleague who is held in the highest regard by all who have worked with him.
Source: Tasmania Police
Man, 19, arrested over Syme Street incident
Tuesday, 13 January 2026 – 5:08 pm.
Police have made a further arrest in relation to an attempted aggravated burglary and firearms incident at South Hobart.
Detectives from South East CIB this afternoon charged a 19-year-old Mount Stuart man with attempted aggravated burglary at a Syme Street residence on Monday morning, 12 January.
On Monday night, police arrested and charged an 18-year-old man from Berriedale and a 17-year-old male from Greater Hobart with attempted aggravated burglary at the same South Hobart address.
The three will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on 13 April, 2026.
Source: South Australia County Fire Service
Issued on
13 Jan 2026 16:34
The CFS is responding to a trailer fire adjacent to the grain bunker facility in Ardrossan on the Yorke Peninsula.
Upon arrival, firefighters found an enclosed trailer venting smoke from inside.
CFS volunteers are cooling the trailer externally to reduce any impact on its contents and to prevent the fire from spreading to the nearby grain bunkers.
Crews are actively monitoring the atmosphere around the incident to ensure public safety, with some localised smoke drifting around the area.
Specialist Hazardous Material (HazMat) crews from Kadina and Nuriootpa are assisting with the incident to provide specialised HazMat equipment.
Under controlled conditions, crews will open the trailer to investigate the extent of the fire and to ensure the fire is completely extinguished.
Crews are expected to remain on scene for the next few hours.
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Source: Australia Government Statements – Agriculture
13 January 2026
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Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority
The firefighters from NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service operated in challenging fire conditions, undertaking property protection around the township of Yarck and strengthened containment lines on the Longwood fire.
“The conditions on Friday 9 January were absolutely horrific,” said NSW RFS Strike Team Leader Andrew MacDonald. “They were some of the worst conditions I’ve ever seen in more than 37 years, with wind speeds up to 80 kilometres per hour and temperatures between 40 and 45 degrees.”
After spending the day protecting properties in Yarck, 25 NSW firefighters were unable to return to their accommodation because roads were blocked by fallen trees and there were many hazardous trees that had the potential to fall.
However, the generosity and selfless spirit of the Victorian community once again shone through.
“We camped in town with no electricity, and were accommodated quite generously by the Yarck Hotel. One of our firefighters Nathan, who trained as a chef cooked up a magnificent meal for us all.”
Nathan, who is now a plumber, trained for two years as a chef.
“A local resident called the pub owner who was stuck in Alexandra and they told us where there was a key to the pub. They said we could use what we liked,” Nathan said.
“Three of us made meals for about 35 people. As we were in a pub, we made pub food – crumbed lamb cutlets, steak, pizzas, coleslaw. It was fantastic fun.
“The pub also became the central hub for our operations and for the remainder of locals.”
We met the pub owners the next day and thanked them for their hospitality. It was incredibly generous of them to let us use their pub.
Nathan and his colleagues were more than happy to work alongside CFA.
“We want to pitch in to help when we get the call,” Nathan said.
Another NSW strike team that had been fighting the Longwood fire at Molesworth also received incredible support from the locals, with a Molesworth resident inviting the crew to stay in their home.
CFA thanks these firefighters for their outstanding efforts as they worked alongside CFA volunteers.
Additional crews from NSW are being deployed to Victoria to help communities affected by ongoing fires.
Watch a video on Facebook of the NSW firefighters on the fireground.
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Source: Tasmania Police
Northern Tasmanian man’s firearms licence suspended after police seize 36 firearms, 250 kilograms of ammunition
Tuesday, 13 January 2026 – 1:30 pm.
A Northern Tasmanian man has had his firearms licence suspended after police seized 36 firearms, illegal firearms parts and about 250kg of ammunition following a storage inspection.
Members of Firearms Services conducted the random inspection at an address in Norwood on Friday, locating four registered firearms stored unlawfully in a vehicle in the backyard and ammunition stored insecurely throughout the garage.
During a subsequent search of the property, police located a further eight firearms – all unregistered – stored incorrectly at the address.
Police also located a stripped bolt action rifle, believed to have been stolen from a private residence at Patersonia in 2015 as well as a silencer, and insecure firearms parts.
The 78-year-old Norwood man has since been served with a licence suspension notice, and police have seized a further 27 registered firearms from the property as well as the 250 kilograms of ammunition.
The man will be proceeded against for multiple firearms-related offences including possessing a stolen firearm, possessing unregistered firearms, possessing a silencer, and failing to comply with prescribed storage of firearms and ammunition.
Every unsecured or illegally held firearm represents a potential threat to community safety.
Tasmania Police encourages anyone with concerns about illegal firearms or unsafe storage practices to contact Tasmania Police on 131 444, or Triple-Zero (000) in an emergency.
People can also contact Crime Stoppers Tasmania anonymously on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers website.
For more information about firearms licensing and registration in Tasmania, visit https://fas.police.tas.gov.au/