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Source: Government of Australia Capital Territory

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Source: Mental Health Australia

The Minns Labor Government’s overhaul of rail maintenance has been given a shot in the arm, with the arrival of six state-of-the-art tilt wagons which will allow the safe movement of preassembled sections of track to speed up work and reduce passenger disruption.

Full media release here (PDF, 139.8 KB).

Source: Australian Capital Territory – State Government

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Source: Mental Health Australia

Caravan owners are invited to take advantage of free online and on-site caravan and towing safety workshops and weighing days aimed at making our roads safer for all users.

In the lead-up to the Christmas holidays, Transport for NSW will host caravan weighing days in Wentworth, Balranald and Mudgee in addition to an online caravan safety session that owners can join from anywhere in the state.

Transport for NSW Acting Executive Director Partnerships and Integration West Holly Davies said caravanning was a great way to get out and see our country but drivers had to be aware of the increased risks that came with towing a caravan.

“Driving while towing a caravan is quite different to normal driving, even for drivers with plenty of years of experience behind them,” Ms Davies said.

“Towing a caravan requires a higher level of knowledge and skill, a need for greater stopping distances, and consideration of environmental factors such as high winds, wet roads and uneven surfaces.

“We’ve run a number of these online education sessions that aim to take some of the stress and confusion out of towing, especially for people who are new to caravanning, and we’ve always had a good response.

“The content includes information on safe towing, weight limits and electronic braking systems, and an explanation of many of the abbreviations associated with caravanning and towing such as ATM, GVM and GCM, including what they are and how weights are calculated.

“The virtual workshop will focus on caravans but the information being delivered could also apply to towing boats, horse floats and car trailers.”

In addition, Transport for NSW is running a series of free caravan weighing days to give owners greater peace of mind that they are operating their caravans safely and are complying with the law.

“Whatever you’re towing, the significant addition of weight to your vehicle requires careful planning and loading, as well as putting extra responsibilities on the driver to manage safety,” Ms Davies said.

“There have been many crashes involving caravans on NSW roads. To lower your risk of being involved in a crash, the virtual and on-site events will offer advice on how to load and weigh a caravan and drive safely while towing one.

“Non-compliance with towing and weights can affect caravan insurance cover and those that don’t comply with safe loading laws also risk being fined.”

The online safety workshop will run from 7pm on Monday 17 November, featuring a one-hour presentation followed by a half-hour question-and answer session. Registration is free at https://www.trybooking.com/DHFBH.

The on-site caravan weighing days will be at:

More information on safe caravanning is available here.
 

Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development

The ACCC has launched a quad bike safety awareness campaign in regional Australia warning that older male farmers remain the group most at risk of fatal injuries or crashes, with children also at risk.

Since 2011, 234 Australians have died in quad bike incidents, with men accounting for more than 80 per cent of fatalities, figures from SafeWork Australia show.

“Quad bikes pose a serious risk of injury and death because it is easy for them roll over, even at low speeds. When they rollover, riders are often trapped underneath them. These heavy vehicles cause suffocation, head injuries and crush body parts,” ACCC Deputy Chair Mick Keogh said.

“Most quad bike deaths occur on farms, and men aged over 70 years are statistically the most at-risk age group. More than 20 per cent of fatalities have been males over the age of 70.”

Children under 14 make up more than one in ten deaths, while children under 16 make up more than a quarter of all emergency department presentations relating to quad bike injuries.

The ACCC’s newly launched safety awareness campaign is warning farmers, partners, parents and carers of the dangers of quad bikes.

The ads warn that One ride can change everything and encourages partners, parents and carers to Protect your loved ones.

They will appear on online news sites throughout regional Australia, as well as social media platforms, Spotify and on various podcasts.

“We want to remind all quad bike users, including parents of children who may be spending time on a farm this summer holiday period, that quad bikes are not toys, they are powerful machines,” Mr Keogh said.

“There are three golden rules to follow when riding quad bikes – helmet on, rollover protection fitted and never let children ride adult quad bikes. Use these safety tips to protect your loved ones and family members.”

NSW and Queensland have the highest number of quad bike related injuries and fatalities.

Rollovers and collisions are the most likely cause of death from quad bikes across all states, SafeWork Australia figures show.

The Consumer Goods (Quad Bikes) Safety Standard was introduced to reduce the risk of injury or fatality caused by quad bikes.

It requires new and imported second hand quad bikes to have minimum stability levels, include rollover protection, and display clear safety warnings at the point of sale.

“The Safety Standard has resulted in many safer quad bikes being used, but there is likely to still be hundreds of thousands of older bikes without rollover protection in use,” Mr Keogh said.

“We urge anyone with an older quad bike to invest in rollover protection. The cost is minimal compared to the cost of serious injury or a fatality.”

“The transition to safer quad bike use will take time and continued awareness.”

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Quad bike safety:

• Wear a helmet.
• Use a quad bike with rollover protection/an operator protection device. You can have one fitted on older quad bikes.
• Never let children ride adult quad bikes, even as passengers.
• Don’t carry any passengers on quad bikes that are meant for one person.
• Avoid riding on rough terrain or steep slopes.

Prepare safely before every ride:

• Always tell someone where you are planning to go and when you expect to return.
• Make sure you are properly trained before you start using your quad bike
• Wear protective clothing and gear. Besides a helmet, this may include goggles, long sleeves, long pants, boots and gloves.
• Never ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Always carry a mobile phone or radio device so you can get help in case of an emergency.

Source: Mental Health Australia

Around 70,000 Metallica fans are expected to travel to Sydney Olympic Park to see the band perform at Accor Stadium on Saturday 15 November, as part of the M72 World Tour. 

Transport for NSW Coordinator-General Howard Collins said fans are urged to use public transport included in their concert tickets.

“Fans travelling locally and from the regions are encouraged to plan their trip and consider the many public transport options available to get to and from Olympic Park.”

“Extra transport services including express trains and major event buses will be running frequently from mid-afternoon. Fans are encouraged to get there early and soak up the buzzing atmosphere in the precinct before the show.

“Travel on all modes of public transport is included in Metallica concert tickets. Simply show your ticket to transport staff when boarding services.” Mr Collins said.

Express trains will run frequently from Central Station and key Western Line Stations to Olympic Park from mid-afternoon, with return services running after the show until late. Services will also run regularly from Lidcombe direct to Olympic Park.

Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses will run frequently on all nine routes between 3:30pm and 7pm approximately, depending on the route. The last return bus on each route will leave Olympic Park at midnight, about an hour after the show has finished.

Please note there have been some recent permanent bus stop closures on Major Event Bus Routes 2, 6 and 7 to improve service reliability and reduce wait times. Some stops in Glebe, Miranda, Caringbah, South Hurstville and Bankstown have permanently closed since 7 November and replaced by alternative stops a short walk away. Check signage at bus stops for wayfinding maps to find the alternative stop. 

Fans who need to drive must pre-book parking ahead of time to secure a space.

“If you need to drive, pre-book parking online to secure a spot as spaces are expected to sell out in advance. Alternatively, consider parking at a station commuter car park and continuing your trip by train or bus to Olympic Park, at no extra cost. 

“Motorists should allow plenty of extra travel time on the roads as heavy traffic is expected on approach to Olympic Park.”

After the show, traffic will be very heavy as everyone leaves the precinct at the same time. Fans should expect to allow up to an hour of additional travel time exiting car parks.

There is no major trackwork on the rail network taking place on Saturday 15 November.

Sydney Metro services will not run between Central and Sydenham on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November. Services run between Tallawong and Martin Place, and between Martin Place and Central only. Change at Martin Place for metro services towards Tallawong or Central. Use trains to travel between Central and Sydenham.

Due to planned maintenance L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford Light rail services will not run between Circular Quay and Town Hall from 5am Saturday 15 November until last service Friday 21 November (1am Saturday). Services continue to run between Town Hall and Randwick/Kingsford. Use trains or metro services to travel through the CBD. 

For important advice and detailed transport information, visit transportnsw.info/metallica or plan ahead using the Opal Travel app.

For real-time updates on road and traffic conditions, such as road closures, visit livetraffic.com.

Source: New South Wales Health – State Government

NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case from QLD​ who was infectious while visiting many locations across Sydney.
In addition, there have been 3 cases of measles in Queensland associated with the Jelly Roll concert in Brisbane on 24 October.
People who visited any of the following locations at identified times should monitor for symptoms until Friday, 28 November. These locations pose no ongoing risk.

The Oasis concert at ACCOR stadium in Sydney on Saturday 8 November
Sydney airport, Sydney CBD, inner west locations and trains at various dates and times between Saturday 8 and Monday 10 November
The full list of locations is listed on the NSW Health website

Dr Jeremy McAnulty, Executive Director Health Protection NSW, said measles is a vaccine preventable disease that is spread through the air when someone who is infectious coughs or sneezes.
“Symptoms to watch out for include fever, sore eyes, runny nose and a cough, usually followed three or four days later by a red, blotchy rash that spreads from the head and face to the rest of the body,” Dr McAnulty said.
“It can take up to 18 days for symptoms to appear after an exposure, so it’s important for people who visited these locations to look out for symptoms up until Friday 28 November.
“It’s important for people to stay vigilant if they’ve been exposed, and if they develop symptoms, to please call ahead to their GP or emergency department to ensure they do not spend time in the waiting room with other patients.
“We want to remind the community to make sure they are up to date with their vaccinations.
“This should be a reminder for everyone to check that they are protected against measles, which is highly infectious. 
“Anyone born after 1965 needs to ensure they have had two doses of measles vaccine. This is especially important before overseas travel, as measles outbreaks are occurring in several regions of the world at the moment.
The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and effective, and is given free for children at 12 and 18 months of age. It is also free in NSW for anyone born after 1965 who hasn’t already had two doses.
Children under the age of 12 months can have an extra, early, dose of MMR from six months of age if they are travelling overseas. Parents should consult their GP.
People who are unsure of whether they have had two doses should get a vaccine, as additional doses are safe. This is particularly important prior to travel. MMR vaccine is available from GPs (all ages) and pharmacies (people over 5 years of age).
For more information on measles view the measles factsheet​​.
If you, or a loved one, is experiencing measles symptoms, or have questions about measles, please call your GP or healthdirect on 1800 022 222. ​

Source: Tasmania Police

Investigations into car burglaries at Latrobe

Thursday, 13 November 2025 – 4:24 pm.

Police are reminding residents of the importance of keeping their vehicles locked and their valuables secure as investigations continue into a series of opportunistic car burglaries at Latrobe, in the state’s North-West.
The burglaries took place in the early hours of Monday, 10 November, with the offender or offenders having entered cars that were mostly unlocked or had windows down slightly.
Several vehicles parked in different streets in the town – including Alberta St, Laura St, Cotton St, Last St, Ready Place and Fenton Place – were broken into and various items stolen.
Police are calling for information on the burglaries, including anyone who may witnessed people acting suspiciously in suburban streets on the night of 9 November or early morning of 10 November.
Residents with personal CCTV systems at home are urged to check footage and notify police if there is any suspicious activity identified.Further, any people that have not reported break-ins, or attempted break-ins, to their vehicles are urged to do so.
Community members can help police reduce opportunistic offending by taking some basic crime prevention steps.
Police advise that locking vehicles, locking doors and windows, removing valuables and keys out of sight, installing sensor lights and security cameras can go a long way to preventing crime.
If you see anything suspicious call police on 131 444 or triple-zero (000) in an emergency.
If you have information about a crime, you can also report it anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au

Source: South Australia County Fire Service

BOLIVAR

Issued on
13 Nov 2025 15:43

Bolivar Fire

Issued for North South Motorway and Highway One Tourist park near Bolivar in the northern suburbs.

The CFS advises people in and around the North South Motorway and Highway One Tourist Park near Bolivar that crews are currently attending a fire in the area.

The fire is burning in grass and has burned about 6 hectares.

About 25 CFS firefighters on 7 trucks, supported by 8 Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) firefighters on 2 trucks, have stopped the fire from spreading into nearby private cropping land.

Crews will remain on scene, mopping up the fire until safe to leave later this afternoon.

The cause is yet to be determined and investigators will attend.

Message ID 0008684

Source: Government of Australia Capital Territory