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Source: Prime Minister of Australia

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Kumanjayi Little Baby was just five years old and should have had her whole life ahead of her. This wonderful young soul, who I got to speak to her mum, her grandfather, and her grandmother today. She was cherished and loved and they’re going through the worst of devastation, and at this time they’ve asked that they be allowed to go through the Sorry Business with the privacy and dignity and solemnity that it deserves. But they are given a great deal of heart by the fact that the community here in Alice Springs has come together and come together to wrap their arms around this family to hold them. And so it was an opportunity as well to, we laid flowers at the memorial at the camp that has sprung up spontaneously. People leaving messages, people knitting toys in tribute to this wonderful, much loved little girl. And it was also an opportunity to thank the workers and others, volunteers, who just came together in their hundreds to search for Kumanjayi Little Baby during that tragic period. And to whether they were police or emergency service workers, St John’s Ambulance, the local Land Council, people from community organisations, the local council, all an opportunity to say thank you to them. And it was mainly an opportunity just to say to the family, though, that the nation stands with them. They are not alone. Kumanjayi Little Baby is known throughout our nation and indeed throughout the world. This is a young person lost far too early under circumstances that are unbearable. They are trying to bear their way through this with dignity, with respect, and it will remain something that is with them forever.

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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to an aggravated robbery that occurred in Malak overnight.

Around 1:10am this morning, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that two victims had been robbed at the Malak Oval.

It is alleged two males aged 21 and 22 were sleeping inside their rooftop tent on their vehicle in the carpark of the Oval when they were woken by their car door opening around 12:30am.

After going down to investigate, the two victims were allegedly threatened by two males with edged weapons.

The offenders fled the area after allegedly stealing a silver chain and a bag which contained personal items.

No injuries were reported to police.

Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Please quote reference P26144037.

Source: Australian Capital Territory Policing

Consumer Affairs Victoria is relaunching its Funda-rentals campaign for a second year to raise awareness about new rental reforms.  

The campaign focuses on changes that strengthen protections for renters while introducing clearer processes for both renters and rental providers.  

The most recent rental reforms came into effect on 31 March 2026. They include a simpler, faster standard rental application form and new rules to better protect renter privacy. 

The reforms also: 

• ban no-fault evictions 
• increase notice periods for rent increases and notices to vacate from 60 to 90 days 
• ban all types of rental bidding  
• strengthen the minimum standards for rental properties. 

These updates build on more than 150 rental reforms since 2020, reflecting a growing rental market. In 2024, around two million Victorians were living in rental properties. 

You can contact us if you need advice about your rights or have concerns.  

For more information about the campaign visit consumer.vic.gov.au/funda-rentals 

Source: Tasmania Police

Highland Lakes Road traffic incident investigation

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 – 12:43 pm.

Police investigations are continuing into a driving incident involving a truck and two motorcycles on the Highland Lakes Road, at Apsley, in Tasmania’s Central Highlands.
Following the release earlier this week of dashcam footage of the incident filmed on Saturday, 2 May, police advise that parties involved are assisting with inquiries.
No charges have been laid at this time, and investigations are continuing.
Police wish to thank members of the public who assisted with the earlier call for information, it has been important in progressing the investigation.

Source: Prime Minister of Australia

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Source: State of Victoria Local Government 2

The City of Greater Bendigo will commence planting approximately 2,200 advanced trees in local streets and parklands throughout the municipality this May as part of its annual Greening Greater Bendigo tree planting program.

City of Greater Bendigo Parks and Open Space Manager Tyrone Downie said late autumn, and winter is the optimal time to plant the trees.

“This year we will again plant a mix of indigenous, native evergreens and exotic deciduous trees ranging in size from 1.5 metres to over 2.5 metres tall,” Mr Downie said.

“The City will be responsible for all ongoing maintenance of the trees including watering them for the first two years.

“All trees have been carefully selected by the City’s open space team to ensure the most appropriate species for each location are planted, based on local conditions, climate, neighbourhood character and any relevant master plans.

“This season’s planting program has been put together from resident requests, replacements for removed trees, and by identifying streets in need of canopy cover.

“The City is committed to improving the liveability of Bendigo’s urban areas and townships through its Greening Greater Bendigo Strategy and its annual tree planting program.

“Urban trees enhance the appearance of our municipality and its streetscapes. They are also essential for creating a liveable community as they provide shade and cool urban areas, support physical and mental wellbeing, and improve our natural environment and biodiversity.”

Source: Resmed Inc

SAN DIEGO, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Resmed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD) today announced Mick Farrell, chairman and chief executive officer, and Aaron Bloomer, chief financial officer, will attend the 46^th Annual William Blair Growth Stock Conference in Chicago, IL on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Resmed’s webcast presentation will begin at approximately 4:40 p.m. (Central Time).

More information about this event, including access to the live, audio-only webcast, may be accessed by visiting https://investor.resmed.com. The audio-only webcast replay will be available approximately 24 hours after the live webcast ends and will be accessible for the following ninety (90) days.

About Resmed
Resmed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD) creates life-changing health technologies that people love. We’re relentlessly committed to pioneering innovative technology to empower millions of people in 140 countries to live happier, healthier lives. Our AI-powered digital health solutions, cloud-connected devices and intelligent software make home healthcare more personalized, accessible and effective. Ultimately, Resmed envisions a world where every person can achieve their full potential through better sleep and breathing, with care delivered in their own home. Learn more about how we’re redefining sleep health at Resmed.com and follow @Resmed.

Source: Resmed, Inc.

Released May 19, 2026

Source: Australian Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure

The $15.4 billion River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project has reached another major milestone, with the third and final Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) cutterhead carefully craned into place at the Project’s Central North Precinct in Hilton. 

The cutterheads, each weighing more than 300 tonnes, have now been lifted into place for the mega-machines, which will make Australian history as the first road project operating three large-scale TBMs concurrently.

The Albanese and Malinauskas Labor Governments have each committed $7.7 billion towards the T2D project.

Safely lowered into the 20-metre-deep launch box by a 500-tonne gantry crane, the cutterhead sits at the front of the TBM and rotates to excavate rock and soil, known as spoil, from the tunnel face using cutting teeth and discs. 

With the cutterhead now in place, the remaining TBM components will be assembled, before final testing and commissioning ahead of tunnelling beginning in the second half of 2026. 

The third TBM will construct the Northern Tunnels by launching from Hilton and excavating 2.2 kilometres towards the project’s Northern Precinct near the Brickworks Marketplace in Torrensville, where it will be turned around before tunnelling back to Hilton. 

Once operational, each TBM will operate 24-hours a day, seven days a week, progressing approximately 8-10 metres per day, with up to 20 specialised workers inside at any one time.

Each TBM is approximately 100 metres long and 15 metres in diameter, roughly the height of the Thebarton Theatre or the goal posts at Adelaide Oval. 

The use of three TBMs will allow both the Northern and Southern Tunnels to be constructed concurrently, for the project to be delivered by 2031, if not before.

Quotes attributable to Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:

“The T2D Project will transform the way people move through and around Adelaide and progress is now really accelerating on this exciting project. 

“This is the city changing infrastructure that is achieved when Labor Governments at state and federal levels can work together to get things done.” 

Quotes attributable to SA Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Joe Szakacs: 

“The $15.4 billion T2D Project is not only the largest infrastructure project in South Australian history, but also the first road project in Australia to operate three large-scale TBMs concurrently.

“This historic first highlights the scale of what we are delivering. 

“For motorists driving past these sites every day, this milestone is another visible sign that we are moving closer to a non-stop South Road.

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Adelaide Steve Georganas: 

“With the final cutterhead craned into place, this milestone marks another step forward on this game-changing infrastructure project.

“These tunnels will take thousands of cars off local roads, making it faster and safer for people travelling through our community.” 

Source: Australian Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure

Construction has begun at the site of Sydney’s first purpose-built electric bus depot at Macquarie Park.

The new depot in Sydney’s north will charge and operate 150 cleaner, quieter electric buses and is an important moment for the Minns Labor Government’s phased transition for the state’s 8,000-strong diesel and gas fleet over the next two decades.

Construction of the jointly funded depot is expected to be completed and operational in 2028.

Once open, the depot will employ 160 staff, including drivers, maintenance workers and administration personnel.

The new buses at Macquarie Park will support the existing Ryde and Willoughby depots that were opened in 1953 and 1958 respectively, enhancing service delivery across Sydney’s lower north shore, northwest suburbs, Ryde and Parramatta.

The new depot will have both standard (75-kilowatt) and fast (150-kilowatt) plug-in charging infrastructure, enabling the electric buses to travel up to 300 kilometres on a single charge. 

In September last year, Brookvale became the first of Sydney’s 11 bus depots to be fitted out for the electric transformation, with Australia’s first gantry-mounted, fast-charging station installed.

Leichhardt and Kingsgrove are expected to have electric bus charging technology installed later this year.

The NSW Government’s Zero Emissions Bus Program is delivering more than 1,200 new electric buses by 2028.

For Stage 1 of the program, the use of electricity from the grid is supported through purchased renewable energy credits.

The Minns Labor Government’s 2025–26 Budget addressed rising demand for more bus services across Sydney and regional NSW, with an additional $452 million to

increase the number of services and accelerate the rollout of new buses on to the road.

Contractor Fulton Hogan starts work on the Talavera Road site at Macquarie Park this week.

The Australian and NSW governments have each committed $115 million to jointly fund the Zero Emission Buses Tranche 1 Infrastructure – Macquarie Park Depot project.

Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:

“The Australian Government is pleased to be funding this crucial project in Macquarie Park, ensuring Sydney’s transport infrastructure is ready for the future.

“By transforming this site into a state-of-the-art electric bus depot, we are directly investing in cleaner air, quieter streets and a more sustainable transport network for growing communities.”

Quotes attributable to NSW Minister for Transport John Graham:

“The sight of shovels going into the ground at Macquarie Park is a major step on the path to transitioning our very large NSW bus fleet to the cleaner, quieter, smoother ride of electric buses.

“The buses that charge up here will be a welcome addition for passengers from Parramatta to Ryde and highly bus dependent suburbs across Sydney’s northwest and lower north shore.

“The electric bus transformation is providing welcome local jobs in the construction phase and in the transport sector once this high-tech depot is operational.”

Quotes attributable to NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Marjorie O’Neill:

“This depot will support new technology buses and local jobs, to deliver smoother and quieter trips for passengers across the lower north shore, north-west Sydney, Ryde and Parramatta.

“The multi-billion-dollar program will progressively transition NSW’s 8000-plus diesel and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) public transport buses to electric buses over the next two decades.”

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Bennelong Jerome Laxale:

“Construction starting on this project at Macquarie Park is fantastic news for local jobs and local manufacturing.

“This $230 million investment, in partnership with the NSW Government, is about fostering a new industry of zero-emission technology, creating specialised jobs and transforming how Sydney moves.”

Source: Resmed Inc

Oura Members can take action on changes in sleep or breathing patterns through educational resources from Resmed and pathways for accessing care

SAN DIEGO, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Resmed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD), the leading health technology company focused on sleep, breathing and care delivered in the home, and ŌURA, maker of the world’s leading smart ring, today announced they are partnering to expand access to sleep health education and pathways to care, helping more people sleep better and improve their overall health.

Sleep is increasingly recognized as a key pillar of long-term health, yet it remains widely underprioritized.¹ Early signs of poor sleep are often dismissed, creating a gap between what people experience and when they seek support or clinical care.

At the same time, the use of wearable technology to track sleep is on the rise, increasing from 16% of adults in 2025² to 53% in 2026.³ Insights from wearable devices, including Oura Ring, can help people better understand their sleep patterns and encourage them to have informed conversations with their healthcare providers to learn more about potential sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is a chronic condition that disrupts breathing during sleep and often goes undiagnosed. In the U.S., an estimated 80% of people with OSA remain undiagnosed and untreated.⁴ Resmed and Oura are partnering to help close the awareness gap, turning insight into action.

Oura Members who experience a higher number of nighttime breathing disturbances can easily connect to trusted resources from Resmed, including:

• Educational resources and a sleep assessment to understand more about sleep health.
• The option to connect with an independent healthcare provider, virtually or in-person, to address their sleep concerns.
• An informative guide to support discussions with their healthcare provider.

By connecting consumer-generated wellness insights with Resmed’s sleep health resources, Resmed and Oura are helping Oura Members take a more informed next step to better understand their sleep health.

“We’re at an inflection point in how people engage with their sleep health, driven by rising awareness and more accessible technology,” said Dr. Carlos Nunez, chief medical officer at Resmed. “By partnering with ŌURA, we are turning insight into action by guiding people across their sleep health journey and making it easier for them to seek clinical evaluation and care if they have concerns about their sleep.”

“High-quality sleep is one of the strongest foundations for long-term health, yet many people live for years with unrecognized sleep and breathing issues,” said Dr. Ricky Bloomfield, chief medical officer at Oura. “By pairing Oura’s continuous insights into sleep and nighttime breathing with Resmed’s sleep expertise, we’re giving people clearer tools and education to spot when something might be off and to more easily access care so they can better understand and act on changes in their sleep health.”

Resmed’s connection with Oura is designed to reach individuals who may not recognize their sleep issues or engage with the healthcare system, making it easier for people to learn about their sleep health and connect with clinical resources when they need it. The experience is available to users of Oura Ring Gen3 and Oura Ring 4 who have an active Oura Membership in the U.S.

About Resmed

Resmed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD) creates life-changing health technologies that people love. We’re relentlessly committed to pioneering innovative technology to empower millions of people in 140 countries to live happier, healthier lives. Our AI-powered digital health solutions, cloud-connected devices and intelligent software make home healthcare more personalized, accessible and effective. Ultimately, Resmed envisions a world where every person can achieve their full potential through better sleep and breathing, with care delivered in their own home. Learn more about how we’re redefining sleep health at Resmed.com and follow @Resmed.

About ŌURA

ŌURA delivers personalized health data, insights, and daily guidance with Oura Ring, the leading smart ring that helps you live healthier, longer. Guided by a mission to shift healthcare from sick care to prevention, ŌURA supports millions of members worldwide across sleep, activity, stress, readiness, women’s health, and heart health. Scientifically validated against medical gold standards, the lightweight Oura Ring tracks 50+ health metrics continuously, empowering both individuals and thousands of research teams, healthcare providers, and organizations. With 1,000 ecosystem partners across wellness and medicine, ŌURA is advancing the future of preventative health.

Founded in Finland in 2013, ŌURA has U.S. headquarters in San Francisco and E.U. headquarters in Oulu. ŌURA was last valued at approximately $11B—making it the world’s most valuable standalone wearable company. Learn more at ouraring.com or connect with ŌURA on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Oura Ring is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, monitor, or prevent medical conditions or illnesses.

¹ Resmed Global Sleep Survey 2026. Available at: sleepsurvey.resmed.com
² Resmed Global Sleep Survey 2025. Available at: sleepsurvey.resmed.com
³ Resmed Global Sleep Survey 2026. Available at: sleepsurvey.resmed.com
⁴ Kapur VK, Auckley DH, Chowdhuri S, et al. Clinical Practice. Guideline for Diagnostic Testing for Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An American Academy of Sleep Medicine Clinical Practice Guideline. J Clin Sleep Med. 2017

Source: Resmed, Inc.

Released May 19, 2026