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City launches new Emergency Dashboard to help residents stay safe

Source: New South Wales Ministerial News

The City of Greater Bendigo has created a new Emergency Dashboard on its website where residents can find important information before, during and after bushfires, floods, storms, and other emergencies.

The Emergency Dashboard features:

  • Real-time warnings and weather updates
  • Road closures and community alerts
  • Relief centre and sandbagging locations (when activated)
  • Easy links to preparedness and recovery resources
  • Mobile-friendly design for quick access on your phone

City of Greater Bendigo Healthy Communities and Environments Director Jess Howard said the dashboard brings together updates from trusted sources like VicEmergency, SES and CFA along with weather alerts, road closures and power outages.

“During an emergency, it will show you where to find help, such as relief centres, sandbagging locations and recovery services,” Ms Howard said.

“It has been designed to make it easy for everyone to find the right information when they need it most.

“Emergencies can happen at any time so having one place for clear, up-to-date information means our community can act quickly and stay safe.

“The Emergency Dashboard is part of our commitment to helping the community stay safe and informed and we encourage everyone to bookmark the dashboard and share it with family and friends.

“The Dashboard also includes the City’s new ‘What’s Your Plan?’ guides. These simple resources show you how to make an emergency plan for your family or business, pack an emergency kit and understand local risks.

“You can find these guides on the dashboard, on our website, or pick up a copy from the City’s Bendigo and Heathcote offices.

“Preparedness starts with a plan and the City’s new resources make it easy for everyone to take action now, not later.”

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Monday public holiday confirmed for ANZAC Day 2026

Source: Australian Capital Territory – State Government




Monday public holiday confirmed for ANZAC Day 2026 – Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate

















As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening.

Released 01/12/2025

The ACT Government has confirmed that when ANZAC Day falls on Saturday, 25 April 2026, the public holiday will be observed on the following Monday, 27 April 2026.

Minister for Industrial Relations and Workplace Safety Michael Pettersson said the decision ensures consistency across the Territory when an ANZAC Day public holiday falls on a weekend.

“ANZAC Day will always be commemorated on 25 April, and all commemorative activities will occur on the Saturday as usual.” Minister Pettersson said.

“Moving the observance of the public holiday to the Monday is an administrative change that doesn’t changing the meaning of ANZAC Day and moves it in line with other days of national significance.”

“Above all, ANZAC Day is one of the most significant days in our national calendar and is a time to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who fought.”

More information on ACT public holidays can be found on the ACT Government website.

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Michael Pettersson, MLA | Media Releases

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Delivering more homes and ramping up construction productivity

Source: Australian Capital Territory – State Government




Delivering more homes and ramping up construction productivity – Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate

















As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening.

Released 29/11/2025

The ACT Government is progressing planning and legislative reforms to build more homes by driving jobs growth and strengthening productivity in the construction sector.

Minister for Planning and Sustainable Development Chris Steel said these reforms will simplify development assessment and building processes to ensure new homes can be built sooner without compromising on quality.

“Construction productivity is a key part of delivering our priority of enabling 30,000 homes for Canberrans by 2030,” said Minister Steel.

“To build more housing sooner we are streamlining planning building approval processes and reducing building costs.

“This will make it easier for applicants to build, whilst freeing up government resources to focus on assessing larger and more complex applications.

“Ideas, both big and small, have come from the construction industry to develop the ACT’s Construction Productivity Agenda,  all adding up to real productivity gains with cost savings for home owners.”

The first tranche of reforms identifies a few simple ways we can improve and streamline some of our processes to make things easier for consumers and industry alike.

Many of the productivity reforms involve improving how we run the planning approval system and include tightening up internal processes, consolidating tasks, and improving the effectiveness of existing resources.

“The agreed reforms under our productivity agenda will lead to better outcomes for all Canberrans with noticeably shorter timeframes for building and development to be assessments,” said Minister Steel.

The first stage of legislative reforms is being progressed over coming months and includes changes to:

  • Make greywater piping requirements in new homes voluntary, with a direct cost saving of approximately $1,550 for homeowners
  • Simplify energy efficiency upgrade requirements for extensions and renovations
  • Recognise Passive House (PassivHaus) certification as a compliance pathway for energy efficiency requirements of new homes
  • Expanding exempt development for low-impact minor building works and the types of development which can apply for an exemption declaration.

“Since the Millenium drought, there has been a requirement to install greywater pipework in all new houses in the ACT, but very few homes have actually installed grey water systems. This an example of a well-intentioned requirement that has come at a significant cost with very few benefits realised,” said Minister Steel.

“Making grey water piping installation voluntary is just one measure proposed in our broader reforms that will make housing simpler to build and more affordable.”

Further tranches of reforms under the Construction Productivity Agenda will be brought forward in 6 monthly stages and will focus on improving productivity to support housing and economic outcomes, strengthening the resilience of the construction sector and ensuring new homes are delivered to high standards within a timely manner.

The ACT Government is also working under National Competition Policy Federation Funding Agreement and the associated ACT Jurisdiction Specific Reform Plan which was recently agreed by ACT Treasurer, Chris Steel, and Australian Government Treasurer, The Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP.

The ACT Government has committed to a range of actions under the ACT Jurisdiction Specific Reform Plan to be progressed in coming year. This includes projects which will:

  • limit anti-competitive objections to development
  • remove anti-competitive considerations from planning, rezoning and development processes
  • expand the range of permissible land uses
  • streamline criteria and processes for development assessment and rezoning
  • support the uptake of modern methods of construction (e.g. prefabricated and modular construction).

For more information on the National Competition Policy including the ACT Jurisdiction Specific Reform Plan, visit the Treasury website.

– Statement ends –

Chris Steel, MLA | Media Releases

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Motorcyclist killed in crash on Tasman Highway

Source: Tasmania Police

Motorcyclist killed in crash on Tasman Highway

Sunday, 30 November 2025 – 5:22 pm.

Sadly, a 65-year-old man from southern Tasmania has died after a two-vehicle crash on the Tasman Highway, near Triabunna.
Police and emergency services were called to the scene just north of Freestone Point Road, about 11:15am today.
Initial inquiries indicate the man was travelling south on the Tasman Highway riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle when it was involved in a head-on collision with a utility.
The man sustained critical injuries and died at the scene.
The sole occupant of the other vehicle, a 55-year-old woman, received minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to hospital for treatment.
The Tasman Highway was closed for about four hours while the crash scene was investigated.
Anyone with information or relevant dash cam footage, is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au.
Information can be provided anonymously. Please quote OR 791379 if providing information.
Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.

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Call for information – Aggravated burglaries and property damage – Katherine

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Police are investigating following multiple burglaries that occurred in Katherine overnight and today.

Around 10:30pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received a report that multiple unknown males had allegedly gained entry to an occupied residence on Maluka Road by damaging the rear door. The residence was occupied by five residents at the time, who reported seeing one of the offenders holding an edged weapon.

It is alleged the offenders stole two smartphones and a laptop before fleeing the scene.

At 11:35pm, the JESCC received a report that a female had been threatened at her residence on Fordham Court by several unknown males.

It is alleged the group knocked on her door and when she answered, one of the offenders produced an edged weapon and demanded her keys. The victim fled the property to find safety before contacting police.

A short time later, the JESCC received a report that two unknown males were allegedly attempting to gain access to a property on Acacia Road. The owner received a notification through a security system and immediately contacted police.

Police attended the location; however, the alleged offenders fled prior to arrival and no access was gained at the property.

Later around 1:05am, the JESCC received reports of a disturbance at a facility on Grevillea Drive. It is alleged multiple unknown males attended the location and caused damage to a vehicle parked outside the facility. Staff and residents were able to secure themselves safely inside until the offenders fled the scene.

Police reviewed CCTV and identified that one of the offenders was in possession of an edged weapon.

Today around 1pm, the JESCC received a report that a group of unknown males approached another male while he was parking in his driveway on Sandalwood Crescent and attempted to steal his vehicle.

It is alleged that one of the offenders produced an edged weapon and smashed a window of the vehicle before the group fled the scene on foot.

Police and St John Ambulance attended, with the victim treated at the scene for an injury to his nose.

Extensive patrols were conducted, and investigations remain ongoing to determine whether the incidents are linked

Police urge anyone with information to make contact on 131 444 and quote reference number NTP2500118418. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

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Search for teen missing on King Island

Source: Tasmania Police

Search for teen missing on King Island

Sunday, 30 November 2025 – 2:11 pm.

A search operation is continuing on King Island for a local teenager missing since late Friday night.
Lusian West, 16, (pictured), was last seen in the area of Haines Road and Martha Lavinia Beach Road, shortly before midnight. He was with company when he walked away from a parked vehicle, and has not been seen since.
There is dense bushland in the vicinity of the last sighting and there are concerns for the teenager’s welfare.
Lusian is about 180cm tall (5’11), slim build, black hair and a thin moustache. He was believed to be wearing navy blue shorts, navy blue/black puffer jacket and tan Blundstone boots.
King Island police and members of the local community conducted searches of the area on Saturday.
That search effort continues today with the addition of Tasmania Police Search and Rescue officers from Western Division and Tasmania State Emergency Service volunteers from King Island.
Tasmania Police will also conduct aerial searches of the area in the island’s north using helicopter resources.
If you have seen Lusian, or know of his movements in the past 48 hours, please contact King Island Police on 131 444.

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Arrest – Domestic violence – Coconut Grove

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Police have arrested a 57-year-old male in relation to a domestic violence incident that occurred in Coconut Grove overnight.

Around 8:30pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a female had allegedly been assaulted by her male partner at their residence resulting in a laceration to her head.

Police and St John Ambulance attended, and the victim was conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

A 57-year-old male was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody with charges expected to follow.

Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444, quoting reference number P25323281. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

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.

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Call for information – Suspicious vehicle fire – Alice Springs

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Police are calling for information in relation to a suspicious vehicle fire that occurred in Alice Springs overnight.

Around 9pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of a vehicle engulfed in flames along Gap Road.

Police and Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service members attended, and the fire was extinguished.

Initial investigations indicate the fire was deliberately lit. Investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25323309. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

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Restaurant owner and employee charged with assault

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Saturday, 29 November 2025 9:55am

Original publication: Saturday, 29 November 2025 9:55am

A restaurant owner and an employee will face court today after allegedly assaulting a fellow employee at a restaurant in Braddon.

Police allege that on three separate occasions in November (2025), the 40-year-old restaurant owner assaulted the victim multiple times, including slapping him in the head and kicking him.

On one occasion, a 40-year-old employee allegedly punched the victim in the head while the owner was kicking him.

On Saturday (22 November 2025), police received a report of the incident after the victim attended hospital to be treated for serious injuries as a result of the assaults.

Following investigations, police arrested the 40-year-old restaurant owner and the 40-year-old employee at the restaurant in Braddon yesterday (Friday, 28 November 2025).

Both men will face the ACT Magistrates Court today. The 40-year-old restaurant owner has been charged with four counts of common assault and one count of joint commission intentionally inflict actual bodily harm.

The other 40-year-old employee has been charged with joint commission intentionally inflict actual bodily harm.

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Teenager charged with multiple driving offences

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Saturday, 29 November 2025 10:50am

Original publication: Saturday, 29 November 2025 9:32am

A 19-year-old MacGregor man has been charged with multiple driving offences after he was arrested overnight.

About 12:10am this morning (Saturday, 29 November 2025), police were conducting patrols in Wanniassa when they observed a silver Ford Falcon utility with apparent defects heading south on Drakeford Drive.

Police directed the silver Ford Falcon utility to pull over but it accelerated away, allegedly driving at approximately 120km/h in an 80km/h zone.

A short time later officers observed the silver Ford Falcon utility drive straight through a red light at the intersection of Drakeford Drive and Athllon Drive in Kambah before continuing to drive northbound on Drakeford Drive allegedly at high speed.

The silver Ford Falcon utility continued driving dangerously in Kambah, allegedly driving at 130km/h in a 60km/h zone and driving through another red light at an intersection.

About 1am, police observed the vehicle drive off the Tuggeranong Parkway and come to a stop on the side of the road. The 19-year-old driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot.

After a short foot pursuit, the 19-year-old man was placed under arrest.

He underwent a roadside breath screening test which allegedly resulted in a positive result.

He will face the ACT Magistrates Court today charged with two counts of failing to stop for police, two counts of aggravated dangerous driving, two counts of entering intersection on a red light, driving motor vehicle with alcohol in breath, driving with a suspended licence and using an unregistered and uninsured vehicle.